Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegian food supplement companies are looking to expand commercial ties with Thailand following their participation in Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok. Ten Norwegian exhibitors presented products and technologies at the …
Norwegian supplement companies seek Thai partnerships at Vitafoods Asia Read More
Finland and Malaysia are looking to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas including digitalisation, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and the circular economy, as the two countries seek to expand economic and …
Finland and Malaysia explore closer cooperation in technology and green transition Read More
Danish sculptor and artist Jens Galschiøt fears for the fate of his iconic “Pillar of Shame”. The monument has become entangled in a legal battle after being retained as evidence …
Danish sculptor fights for fate of ‘Pillar of Shame’ in Hong Kong Read More
A Thai delegation is visiting Sweden and Denmark this week to explore closer cooperation with Nordic innovation ecosystems as part of the Thai–Nordic Innovation Co-Creation Platform 2026. The initiative is …
Thailand and Nordics strengthen innovation cooperation Read More
Swedish engineering and design company AFRY has been selected as International Technical Advisor for the 1.5 GW Thai Binh LNG-to-Power project in Hung Yen, Vietnam. AFRY will provide technical advisory …
Swedish AFRY appointed technical adviser for Vietnam LNG project Read More
Fifteen young Danish professionals will travel to Shanghai this month to represent Denmark at WorldSkills 2026, according to the Embassy of Denmark in China. The international skills competition will take …
15 Danish competitors to compete at WorldSkills in Shanghai Read More
Finland and Vietnam are moving forward with plans for a new phase of cooperation on meteorological monitoring and forecasting, involving Finnish technology company Vaisala. The proposed project would provide Vietnam …
Finland and Vietnam accelerate plans for new weather monitoring project Read More
Norwegian exports of fresh salmon and trout to Southeast Asia and Taiwan rose by 10 per cent in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last …
Norwegian salmon and trout sales to Southeast Asia rise 10% Read More
Finnish biotechnology company AQ BioTech has raised €2.5 million in a seed funding round as it prepares to expand its business into China. The funding will support the company’s international …
Finnish AQ Biotech raises €2.5M to scale cancer screening in China Read More
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed hopes for stronger relations between the Philippines and Norway following the arrival of Norway’s new ambassador, Kristian Netland. Marcos received Netland’s credentials during …
Philippines welcomes new Norwegian ambassador as Marcos seeks closer ties Read More
The Philippines needs better ports, more information about its seabed and more skilled workers if it wants to develop its offshore wind industry, a Norwegian maritime expert has said. Carl …
Norwegian maritime expert calls for action on Philippines offshore wind Read More
Swedish solar company Midsummer has signed an agreement with Indonesian technology company PT Metalogika Rekayasa Sistem to develop a solar cell manufacturing facility in Indonesia. The planned factory will initially …
Swedish solar company Midsummer plans manufacturing hub in Indonesia Read More
Swedish cleantech companies showcased technologies and projects linked to the Philippines during the Indo-Pacific Energy Forum in Stockholm on September 4. The forum, organised by the Swedish Energy Agency, brought …
Swedish cleantech firms highlight Philippine opportunities at Stockholm energy forum Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg is expanding its partnership with WWF Denmark to strengthen water resilience and restore freshwater ecosystems in Asia. The partnership, which began in 2018, is entering a new …
Carlsberg and WWF Denmark expand water partnership across Asia Read More
Norwegian cruise start-up Nor Cruises has signed a memorandum of understanding with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of up to five cruise ships. The agreement, signed at …
Norwegian cruise start-up signs deal for up to five ships with Chinese shipbuilder Read More
Finland will lead a business delegation to Singapore in October focused on decarbonising cities, digital transformation and the energy transition. The Team Finland network will organise the visit from 28-30 …
Finland to Lead Business Delegation to Singapore on Green Technology Read More
A passenger on Vietnam Airlines flight VN38 from Copenhagen to Ho Chi Minh City unexpectedly went into labour 10 hours into the flight on September 6. Five passengers and the …
Woman goes into labour on flight from Denmark to Vietnam Read More
Swedish literature will have a dedicated spot at this years Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) running from September 9-13 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The Embassy of …
Swedish literature takes the spotlight at Manila International Book Fair Read More
European embassies and cultural institutes will come together in Bangkok for the European Languages Café on 1 October, offering visitors a chance to explore languages and cultures from across Europe. …
Nordic embassies join European languages café in Bangkok Read More
Norwegian Offshore Wind has signed an agreement with three Taiwanese research organisations to cooperate on floating offshore wind technology and supply chains. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the …
Norway and Taiwan team up on floating offshore wind Read More
Swedish-born defender Eric Kahl has turned down an approach from the Thai national team ahead of the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup, according to Thai media. Kahl, 24, was born and …
Swedish-born AGF defender declines Thailand call-up Read More
Thailand will use Nordic Tech Week in Stockholm to promote the country as a gateway to the ASEAN innovation market. The event, “Beyond the Beach: Thailand as a Bridge to …
Thailand to showcase ASEAN opportunities at Nordic Tech Week in Stockholm Read More
The Singapore-Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2026 will bring together more than 200 leaders, innovators and decision-makers in Singapore to discuss the future of maritime and energy industries. The conference will …
Singapore-Norway Innovation Conference to focus on future of ocean industries Read More
Finland’s diplomatic missions in China have held information sessions about the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). The Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Consulate General of Finland in …
Finland briefs Chinese travel agents on new EU border rules Read More
Finland’s new ambassador-designate to Indonesia, Pirjo Suomela-Chowdhury, has begun her assignment in Jakarta. On September 1, she made a courtesy call to Saud Purwanto Krisnawan, Director General for Protocol and …
Finland’s new ambassador-designate begins assignment in Indonesia Read More
Danish and Indonesian partners are exploring ways to make chocolate production more energy efficient and less dependent on fossil fuels. The Royal Danish Embassy in Indonesia, the Danish Energy Agency …
Denmark and Indonesia explore greener chocolate production Read More
Swedish chip and nanotechnology expert Henry Homayoun Radamson has died in Shanghai at the age of 63. Radamson moved to China in 2016 and was serving as chief scientist at …
Swedish scientist and China-based chip expert Henry Radamson dies at 63 Read More
Swedish tennis player Elias Ymer collapsed twice during his opening-round match at the Zhangjiagang Challenger in China on Tuesday, September 1. Ymer was playing Taiwan’s Hsu Yu-hsiou and was serving …
Swedish tennis player collapses twice during Challenger match in China Read More
Norwegian seafood exports to Thailand increased by 7% in value during the first seven months of 2026, reaching approximately NOK 2.05 billion (THB 7 billion), according to the Norwegian Seafood …
Norwegian seafood exports to Thailand rise 7% Read More
OKEA, the Norwegian oil and gas company in which Thailand’s Bangchak Corporation is a major shareholder, has received Norway’s 2026 Improved Recovery Award for its work on two offshore oil …
Thai-owned OKEA wins Norwegian award for extending oil field life to 2040 Read More
A new Finnish international school has opened in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, offering English-language education from kindergarten through high school. The Kaohsiung Finland International School (KSFIS) held its opening ceremony on …
New Finnish international school opens in southern Taiwan Read More
Chinese authorities have identified one Finnish national among 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries who remain unaccounted for following the mudslide in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, according to Xinhua. The …
Finn among foreigners missing after China-Nepal border mudslide Read More
The Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt has written to a Hong Kong court, requesting the return of his sculpture commemorating China’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown that was removed from Hong Kong University …
Danish sculptor requests the return of his monument in Hong Kong Read More
Sweden and Vietnam are looking to strengthen cooperation in technology, innovation and the green transition, as the two countries seek to build on their long-standing bilateral relationship. Swedish Ambassador to …
Sweden and Vietnam look to deepen cooperation in technology and green transition Read More
Norwegians in Thailand and Singapore have gathered at local Norwegian Seamen’s Churches to mourn the death of King Harald. In Pattaya, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church held a memorial service attended …
Norwegian Seamen’s Churches in Southeast Asia remember King Harald Read More
Finnish President Alexander Stubb says China has assured Finland that it would not allow Russia to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine. Stubb made the statement in an interview with German …
Stubb: China assured Finland it would not allow Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has joined an initiative supporting prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration through a donation of books to Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok. The initiative brought …
Swedish Embassy joins book donation initiative for Bangkok prison Read More
Malaysia is awaiting a response from Norwegian defence company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) over a claim submitted following the cancellation of a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) procurement deal, Malaysia’s …
Malaysia awaits Kongsberg response over cancelled Norwegian missile deal Read More
Danish product tanker company TORM has agreed to acquire six new MR2 tankers from a Chinese shipyard, with options for two additional vessels. The ships are scheduled for delivery in …
Danish tanker owner TORM orders six new vessels in China Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has moved a step closer to launching an oral version of its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China. China’s drug regulator has accepted the company’s application …
China accepts Novo Nordisk application for oral Wegovy Read More
Thailand’s embassy in Stockholm has highlighted the role of Thai teachers in supporting the Thai community in Sweden. Ambassador Arunrung Phothong Humphreys opened the annual meeting of the Association of …
Thai teachers in Sweden strengthen community network Read More
Danish companies and Thai dairy stakeholders met in Chiang Mai earlier this month to discuss ways to strengthen Thailand’s dairy industry. The two-day programme on August 17–18 was organised by …
Danish dairy companies exchange knowledge with Chiang Mai operations Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Cambodia, Astrid Emilie Helle, has concluded her posting in the country following a royal audience with King Norodom Sihamoni. Helle was received by the Cambodian King on …
Norwegian ambassador meets King of Cambodia as term ends Read More
Finnish and Malaysian energy experts have met to discuss cooperation on the energy transition, including nuclear energy and regional power integration. The Finland–Malaysia Energy Exchange was hosted by the Embassy …
Finnish and Malaysian energy experts discuss energy cooperation Read More
Vietnam Education Publishing House is exploring cooperation with Swedish partners in education, publishing and digital learning. The publisher discussed the opportunities during a meeting with Vietnam’s ambassador to Sweden, Tran …
Vietnamese publisher explores Swedish education and publishing technology Read More
A Danish delegation focused on food and agriculture has visited the Philippines to explore opportunities for cooperation with local companies. During the visit, the delegation met with major Philippine food …
Danish food delegation explores opportunities in Philippines Read More
Swedish investment firm EQT is considering selling two English-language education businesses in Vietnam in a deal that could be worth around US$500 million, according to Bloomberg. The businesses are ILA …
Swedish EQT considers sale of Vietnam education businesses Read More
A new direct cargo route between Oslo and Shanghai has been launched by China Southern Airlines. It is expected to carry a capacity of around 200 tonnes of salmon from …
New Oslo-Shanghai route expands Norwegian salmon export to China Read More
A Norwegian-linked developer has withdrawn a proposal to build a 50MW artificial intelligence data centre in Oton, Iloilo, in the Philippines, following a contentious public consultation. The proposed project, known …
Norwegian developer withdraws proposed AI data centre project in Philippines Read More
Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Sakari Puisto, will travel to China from 8 to 10 September with a business delegation of more than 40 Finnish companies. The delegation will visit …
Finland to bring more than 40 companies to China for business visit Read More