Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Norway is continuing to support unexploded ordnance clearance in Laos, where Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is working to remove remnants of war from communities in the country’s southern provinces. First …
Norwegian Embassy visits explosive clearance work in southern Laos Read More
Passengers at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport have faced delays of up to five or six hours for their luggage after flooding disrupted Thai Airways’ ground operations. The disruption began on September …
Flooding causes baggage delays at Bangkok airport Read More
Sweden has highlighted the potential for closer cooperation with ASEAN, particularly on green transition, climate action and sustainable development, according to a Facebook post from the Vietnamese Embassy in Stockholm. …
Daniel Westlén highlights closer ASEAN cooperation at Stockholm event Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce recently brought 30 members and guests to the Royal Copenhagen factory in Saraburi for a behind-the-scenes visit and networking event. The visitors were welcomed by …
Danish-Thai Chamber visits Royal Copenhagen factory in Saraburi Read More
A Norwegian citizen previously reported missing in Cambodia has been arrested in Vietnam and accused of terrorism, Vietnamese authorities said on Monday. Nguyen Duc Thuan, who holds a Norwegian passport, …
Norwegian citizen arrested in Vietnam on terrorism charges Read More
Hundreds of people from Bangkok’s Nordic community gathered for the annual Thai-Nordic Crayfish Party despite heavy rain and flooding in the city. The Thai-Nordic Association held on Saturday last week, …
Thai-Nordic community gathers for annual crayfish party despite flooding Read More
A Norwegian research project involving a Nio ES8 electric vehicle has raised questions about how connected Chinese cars handle data and communicate with external servers. The study examined the Chinese …
Norwegian study raises questions over data from Chinese EV cars Read More
Swedish truck manufacturer Scania has established a new unit in China to develop and test technologies and business models for heavy transport. Scania announced Venture & New Business China on …
Scania turns China into testing ground for new truck technology Read More
Vietnam and Norway are looking to deepen parliamentary, economic and trade cooperation as the two countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relations. The issue was discussed during an official visit …
Vietnam and Norway mark 55 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Chinese music, food and traditional performances filled Copenhagen’s City Hall Square on Sunday as the Danish capital hosted its first Copenhagen China Festival in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Held …
First Copenhagen China Festival brings Chinese culture to Danish capital Read More
Two foreign nationals have reportedly disappeared in Cambodia after meeting with Vietnamese activists in Phnom Penh. A Norwegian-Vietnamese human rights activist and an Australian-Vietnamese activist have been missing in Cambodia …
Norwegian among two foreigners reported missing in Cambodia Read More
China imported almost 130,000 tonnes of Atlantic salmon and related products during the first eight months of 2026, while Norway’s share of the market declined. Imports of fresh Atlantic salmon …
Norway’s share of China’s growing salmon market slips Read More
China increased its share of Denmark’s apparel imports during the first half of 2026, while imports from Bangladesh declined. Denmark imported apparel worth $2.6 billion between January and June, down …
China gains ground in Denmark’s apparel imports Read More
Norwegian-controlled yacht operator SeaDream Yacht Club has selected a Chinese shipyard to build its first new vessel in 25 years. The company has contracted China Merchants Cruise Shipbuilding to build …
SeaDream selects Chinese shipyard for new Norwegian-controlled yacht Read More
Chinese technology company ByteDance gained access to more than 2,000 Nvidia B200 AI chips through a data centre operated by UK-based AI infrastructure company Nscale in Norway, according to Tom’s …
Chinese ByteDance accessed more than 2,000 Nvidia chips through Norway data centre Read More
Thailand and Sweden are looking to deepen industrial cooperation in clean energy, aviation and digital technology, following talks between the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and Sweden’s ambassador to Thailand, …
FTI and Swedish Ambassador discuss closer cooperation in cleantech Read More
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is expanding its presence in Thailand with a new store in Khon Kaen, its first location in the country’s northeastern region. The store will officially open …
IKEA to open first northeastern Thailand store in Khon Kaen Read More
Thailand showcased its medical innovations and traditional health practices to Nordic audiences at an event in Copenhagen focused on healthy ageing, according to a Facebookpost from the Royal Thai Embassy. …
Thailand and Denmark explore healthy ageing through thai massage Read More
Thai authorities have arrested a Norwegian man in Buriram province following an investigation involving law-enforcement agencies in Norway and the Philippines, according to a press release from DSI. Thailand’s Department …
Norwegian man arrested in Thailand over child sexual abuse material Read More
Danish skincare brand Ecooking has used a three-day livestreaming event in China to promote its products, with part of the event taking place at the Danish Embassy in Beijing, according …
Danish skincare brand Ecooking taps into China’s livestream shopping culture Read More
Thailand was the most searched holiday destination among Swedish Google users, according to a new analysis by Swedish AI and search company Castro AI. The study found an average of …
Thailand is Sweden’s top google search for travel destinations Read More
A Swedish museum has unveiled a new Taiwanese artwork inspired by a 17th-century connection between Sweden and Taiwan. The Sun of Zeelandia, created by Taiwanese artist Kao Jun-Honn and a …
Taiwanese artist brings colonial history into new chapter at Stockholm museum Read More
Norway and Indonesia have reviewed cooperation on conservation and forest-fire prevention during a visit to Way Kambas National Park in Indonesia’s Lampung province, according to Radio Republic Indonesia (RRI) Norwegian …
Norway and Indonesia step up efforts to protect Way Kambas wildlife Read More
A 63-year-old Swedish man has died in Phuket after being found with unexplained bruising and injuries at a hotel in Bang Tao, with Thai police investigating the circumstances surrounding his …
Swedish man dies after unexplained injuries at Phuket hotel Read More
Thailand is stepping up efforts to attract Norwegian travellers by promoting wellness, culture and lesser-known destinations beyond the country’s traditional tourist routes, according to Pattaya Mail. The Tourism Authority of …
Thailand targets Norwegian travellers with new tourism push Read More
Taiwan has made its first appearance at Sweden Water Expo in Stockholm, bringing six Taiwanese water technology companies together in a pavilion aimed at expanding into the Swedish and Nordic …
Taiwan brings water technology companies to Sweden Water Expo Read More
Children’s rights issues including mental health, discrimination and online abuse were raised during a briefing on 16 September in Bangkok ahead of Thailand’s upcoming review by the United Nations, according …
Children’s rights in focus ahead of Thailand’s UN review Read More
Swedish documentary filmmaker Gunilla Bresky is visiting Hanoi this week to present her film Sara with All Her Being at the 16th European–Vietnam Documentary Film Festival. The film tells the …
Swedish filmmaker Gunilla Bresky presents Vietnam War documentary in Hanoi Read More
Denmark is working with Philippine authorities on efforts to strengthen the country’s shipbuilding and ship-repair industry, with a focus on reducing regulatory barriers and exploring digital solutions, according to a …
Denmark supports Philippine efforts to strengthen shipbuilding industry Read More
Swedish companies and organisations joined Vietnamese business leaders and policymakers at the Green Industries Summit 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on 10 September, as the country looks to turn …
Carlsberg, H&M and Ericsson joins Vietnam green industries summit Read More
Danish renewable energy company Ørsted is backing European efforts to address competition from Chinese wind turbine manufacturers, while warning that Europe should not close itself off from global supply chains, …
Ørsted CEO Rasmus Errboe calls for fair competition with Chinese wind manufacturers Read More
Finland is supporting Indonesia and Pacific countries in preparing for climate change and extreme weather through a new cooperation project involving the Finnish Meteorological Institute. Finland will allocate EUR 2.55. …
Finland to help Indonesia prepare for climate change and extreme weather Read More
The family of a 15-year-old Thai-French boy who died following a road accident in Chon Buri is continuing to seek answers nearly seven months after the crash, according to Thai …
Chinese driver still on the run seven months after hit-and-run that killed Thai-French boy Read More
Norway’s new Ambassador Designate to Thailand, Frode Solberg, has arrived in Bangkok to begin his new diplomatic posting. Solberg previously served as Norway’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. In …
Frode Solberg begins posting as Norway’s Ambassador Designate to Thailand Read More
Anna Hammargren, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand met with Werapong Prapha, Thai Trade Representative on 11 September at Government House in Bangkok to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties and support …
Anna Hammargren meets with Werapong Prapha to discuss trading and investment Read More
A new Swedish-Chinese research study has found that a small number of ageing battery cells can significantly reduce the performance and lifespan of electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. The study …
Swedish-Chinese study finds ‘weakest cell’ can shorten EV battery life Read More
Norwegian police have opened an investigation into Telenor over its former operations in Myanmar, including allegations that the telecom company may have aided and abetted crimes against humanity. The investigation …
Norwegian police investigate Telenor over alleged crimes against humanity in Myanmar Read More
Swedish and Philippine business representatives have met in Manila to explore new opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation between the two countries. The networking event was organised by the Philippine …
Sweden and Philippines explore closer business cooperation Read More
Taiwanese industrial technology company Advantech has opened a new Nordic office in Stockholm, strengthening its presence in the Nordic market as demand for edge computing and artificial intelligence technologies grows. …
Taiwanese tech company Advantech opens Nordic office in Sweden Read More
On 11 September, the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen hosted the “Thailand-Denmark Innovation Ecosystem Partnership Forum” through the Thailand and Nordic Countries Innovation Unit (TNIU) at the Thai ambassadors residence. …
Thailand and Denmark seek closer ties through innovation and technology partnership Read More
Norway’s ambassador-designate to Vietnam, Stein Iversen, has visited two Norwegian-linked businesses in southern Vietnam, highlighting cooperation between the two countries in shipbuilding and plastic recycling. During his visit to VARD’s …
Norway’s ambassador-designate visits shipyard and recycling company in Vietnam Read More
Sweden is stepping up its engagement with the Philippines’ infrastructure ambitions, as Swedish institutions and business leaders joined the Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum and Expo. The Swedish delegation, known …
Sweden backs infrastructure ambitions in Philippines’ Luzon corridor Read More
Emelie Rennerfelt has taken up her new position as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, beginning a new chapter in her diplomatic career in Vietnam. …
Sweden’s new Deputy Head of Mission arrives in Hanoi Read More
Denmark and Malaysia are looking to deepen cooperation on green technology and sustainable development, as Danish companies showcased solutions at the inaugural Green Denmark Day in Kuala Lumpur on 11 …
Denmark and Malaysia explore closer cooperation on green transition Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam has donated more than 100 artworks from its Denmark in Your Eyes painting competition to E Hospital in Hanoi. The paintings were handed over …
Danish Embassy donates more than 100 children’s artworks to Hanoi hospital Read More