Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
After initially turning away from journalism, Swedish-Thai journalist Pernilla Bursell found her way back through a growing interest in storytelling and a desire to understand the country she had come …
Pernilla once thought journalism was not for her. Now she tells Thailand’s stories Read More
Malaysia is evaluating three alternative missile systems for its navy after Norway withdrew an export permit for Norwegian-made missiles intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy, according to New Straits Times. …
Malaysia looks for new missiles after Norway blocks export Read More
Travellers holding Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish passports can now use Thailand’s automated passport control gates, following an expansion that has made the system available to citizens of 33 countries …
Nordic passport holders can use Thailand’s automatic gates Read More
Singapore and Norway have launched a joint research grant aimed at developing technologies and solutions to reduce emissions from international shipping. The initiative brings together Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority …
Singapore and Norway launch joint research grant for greener shipping Read More
Thailand and Finland are exploring new opportunities to strengthen their educational cooperation, with Finnish organisations presenting initiatives in teacher training, digital learning and early childhood education during a meeting at …
Finnish education providers present new initiatives to Thailand’s education ministry Read More
Google plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia between 2027 and 2028, expanding its data centre infrastructure as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing continues to grow across Southeast …
Google announces US$15 billion investment in Malaysia’s data centre expansion Read More
Denmark and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through more regular consultations, following their first bilateral talks in Phnom Penh on 30 October. The discussions resulted in the signing …
Denmark and Cambodia agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation Read More
China became Norway’s third-largest seafood export market by value in October, as Norwegian shipments to the country continued to grow, according to figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council. Norway exported …
China becomes Norway’s third-largest seafood export market Read More
Danish footwear manufacturer ECCO has stopped production at its factory in southern Vietnam, affecting more than 1,600 workers as part of a wider restructuring of its global manufacturing operations. The …
Danish shoemaker ECCO closes Vietnam factory, affecting more than 1,600 workers Read More
Scandinavians travelling to Singapore are warned not to bring snus or nicotine pouches into the country, as the products are prohibited even when carried for personal use or during an …
Snus and nicotine pouches banned in Singapore, including for transit passengers Read More
The Danish Consulate General in Shanghai has joined the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) for visits to Danish companies operating in Jiaxing, highlighting the continued presence of Danish …
Danish business delegation visits companies in China’s Jiaxing Read More
Norway and Vietnam are strengthening their cooperation on maritime weather forecasting as Vietnam seeks to improve its ability to predict and respond to natural disasters at sea. The cooperation was …
Norway and Vietnam cooperate to improve maritime disaster forecasting Read More
Danish garment manufacturer Spectre has opened a new factory worth approximately US$30 million in Vietnam, expanding its manufacturing operations in the country and creating around 3,000 jobs. The new facility …
Danish garment company Spectre opens $30 million green factory in Vietnam Read More
The Danish Church in Bangkok is set to become a shared workplace for Scandinavian priesthood, as the incoming Swedish priest will be based at the church from 2027. Since moving …
The Danish Church in Bangkok makes room for new Swedish priest Read More
Swedish companies are presenting mining technologies and expertise as Sweden and the Philippines seek to strengthen cooperation on more sustainable mining. Team Sweden participated in the Mining Philippines 2026 International …
SKF and Guideline Geo showcase mining expertise in the Philippines Read More
Childhood experiences can cross languages and borders, and maybe Chinese and Danish children’s experiences aren’t as different as one would think. This is evident as the Danish children’s animation ‘Lotte …
Danish children’s movie wins ‘Best Animated Movie’ in China Read More
Two major Norwegian seafood companies, Mowi and Lerøy Seafood, met with representatives of the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok during the Makro HoReCa 2026 trade fair, as Norway continues to strengthen …
Norwegian seafood companies meet Thai hospitality industry at Bangkok trade fair Read More
Danish High Court judge Mette Lyster Knudsen is seeking election as a judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC), in a candidacy that Denmark and the other Nordic countries are …
Danish judge seeks historic seat at International Criminal Court Read More
Denmark is preparing to expand its maritime cooperation with the Philippines following a recent visit to Manila by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), which focused on finalising a new Strategic …
Denmark prepares new maritime cooperation programme with the Philippines Read More
Norway sees opportunities to expand cooperation with the Philippines in offshore wind energy, floating solar and electric ferries, Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland told Philippine newspaper BusinessMirror in an interview published …
Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland sees potential for offshore wind and electric ferries in the Philippines Read More
Sweden and Vietnam will mark 50 years of healthcare cooperation with a three-day programme taking place from 16 to 18 November in Hanoi, Bac Ninh and Ho Chi Minh City. …
Sweden and Vietnam to mark 50 years of healthcare cooperation Read More
Denmark and Vietnam have discussed expanding trade, investment and technology cooperation during the sixth meeting of their intergovernmental committee in Copenhagen on 26 October. The meeting was co-chaired by Vietnamese …
Denmark–Vietnam trade rises 35 per cent in first nine months of 2026 Read More
Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and products, including eggs, from Lolland Municipality in Denmark following an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. The suspension took effect …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from Danish municipality after bird flu outbreak Read More
A Swedish national wanted in connection with an alleged cyber fraud case in Sweden has been arrested on the Thai island of Koh Samui, according to the Bangkok Post. Thai …
Swedish man wanted over alleged cyber fraud arrested in Koh Samui Read More
The mother of a 19-year-old Thai woman who died after falling from a condominium in Pattaya is seeking a renewed investigation into the circumstances of her daughter’s death, including the …
Family seeks answers over Thai woman’s death involving Danish man Read More
A Myanmar woman living in Denmark has filed a criminal complaint against members of Myanmar’s military leadership, asking Danish authorities to investigate alleged war crimes committed in her home state …
Myanmar war crimes survivor turns to Danish authorities Read More
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars plans to cut 2,500 jobs worldwide as it struggles with falling revenue, weaker electric-vehicle demand and intensifying competition in China. The company announced the cuts on …
Volvo to cut 2,500 jobs amid pressure from China Read More
Norwegian diplomatic officials have met with Norwegian citizen Nguyen Duc Thuan in Vietnamese detention, where he says he is receiving diabetes tablets instead of the insulin injections he needs, according …
Norway concerned over detained citizen’s health in Vietnam Read More
Vietnam is looking to Norwegian companies for technology, investment and engineering expertise as it seeks to develop its offshore wind industry, creating potential opportunities for Nordic businesses in Southeast Asia. …
Vietnam looks to Norway for offshore wind expertise Read More
Norwegian literature and folklore took centre stage at the Manila International Book Fair, where illustrator and author Malin Falch presented her fantasy graphic novel series Nordlys. The event also marked …
Norway brings its folklore to Manila book fair Read More
In an exclusive interview with ScandAsia, Norway’s new ambassador to Thailand, Frode Solberg, shares his ambitions to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. After more than 30 …
New Norwegian Ambassador Frode Solberg on trade ties with Thailand: “There Is Potential for More” Read More
Swedish medical technology company Elekta has signed a five-year cooperation agreement with Thailand’s King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), aiming to strengthen collaboration in medical technology, research and education. …
Swedish medical technology company Elekta signs five-year deal in Thailand Read More
Finland has begun outsourcing the reception of residence permit applications in Vietnam to a service centre operated by VFS Global, with applications accepted at its Hanoi centre from 6 October. …
Finland moves residence permit applications to VFS Global in Vietnam Read More
Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas arrived in Singapore after cycling more than 419km from Malaysia over four days, combining his preparation for the Singapore Grand Prix with a long-distance …
Finnish F1 driver Valtteri Bottas cycles 420km from Malaysia to Singapore Read More
Norway and Indonesia have launched the fifth phase of the FOLU Community Fund, continuing a long-running partnership aimed at supporting local communities and sustainable forest management. The new phase was …
Norway and Indonesia launch fifth phase of forest fund Read More
A.P. Møller Holding, the Danish investment company that owns A.P. Moller – Maersk, is expanding its presence in Asia as it looks to invest in promising startups across the region. …
A.P. Møller Holding expands Asian investment push Read More
Cambodian authorities have denied allegations that two activists, including a Norwegian national, were handed over to Vietnam after being detained in Cambodia. The case has raised concerns over the treatment …
Cambodia denies handing Norwegian activists to Vietnam Read More
Finland and Vietnam are exploring cooperation on digital healthcare and smart hospital solutions following a workshop held in Hanoi on 2 October, according to a Facebook post from the Finnish …
Finland and Vietnam explore smart hospital cooperation Read More
Norway and Vietnam are marking 30 years of cooperation between Norway and Nha Trang University, with a focus on education, research and the development of Vietnam’s marine and fisheries sectors, …
Norway and Vietnam mark 30 years of university cooperation Read More
A new central kitchen at Wat Don School in Bangkok is set to provide healthier school meals to almost 1,500 pupils as part of a cooperation between Bangkok, Denmark and …
Novo Nordisk-backed kitchen brings healthier meals to 1,500 Bangkok pupils Read More
Denmark is ready to share its experience and expertise with Vietnam as the Southeast Asian country seeks to develop a large offshore wind industry, Lina Gandløse Hansen, the Danish Ambassador …
Danish Ambassador Lina Gandløse Hansen backs Vietnam’s offshore wind ambitions Read More
A Filipino Christmas tradition has found a new home in Billund, where LEGO senior model designer Lee Magpili has recreated the iconic Filipino parol entirely from LEGO bricks. The creation …
Filipino designer turns a Christmas tradition into LEGO art Read More
Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways is promoting its Thailand services as it expands its presence on routes between Europe and Southeast Asia. The airline, headquartered in Arendal, Norway, operates Boeing …
Norwegian airline Norse expands Thailand services Read More
A delegation of 20 Vietnamese government officials is studying Swedish approaches to green transition, the circular economy and smart-city governance during a short-term programme at Uppsala University. The delegation, led …
Vietnamese officials study Sweden’s green transition and smart-city models Read More Malaysia could spend more than RM1 billion to replace a Norwegian missile system cancelled earlier this year, according to Malaysian media. Malaysia’s Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the replacement …
Malaysia may spend over RM1 billion replacing cancelled Norwegian missiles Read More
Michael Vindfeldt, the mayor of Frederiksberg, has discussed opportunities for Filipino workers in Denmark’s elder-care sector during a meeting with the Philippine ambassador to Denmark. Pablito A. Mendoza, Philippine Ambassador, …
Frederiksberg and Philippines discuss Filipino recruitment for Danish elder care Read More
The Nordic embassies in Bangkok will host the Nordic Walk & Run 2026 on 14 November at Wachirabenchathat Park, also known as State Railway Park. This was announced with a …
Nordic embassies in Bangkok announce Nordic Walk & Run for November 2026 Read More
Sweden is highlighting new opportunities for European businesses in the Philippines as negotiations on an EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement make progress. Anna Ferry, Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines, joined members …
Swedish ambassador highlights new EU-Philippines trade opportunities Read More
Danish jewellery company Pandora has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the company’s first production site outside Thailand. The USD 150 million facility will …
Danish Pandora opens world’s largest fine jewellery facility in Vietnam Read More
Thai Airways is continuing to cancel and reschedule flights as it works to restore normal operations following the disruption at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. In its latest operational update on October …
Thai Airways extends flight disruptions into October Read More