Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The 808 Festival 2024 celebrated its 11th anniversary in style, delivering an electrifying experience at Bangkok’s BITEC Bangna from December 6–8. As Thailand’s leading EDM festival, it wowed tens …
Swedish techno label lights up Bangkok at 808 Festival 2024 Read More
The Philippines and Denmark have signed an agreement to enhance healthcare education and training for Filipino nurses and healthcare assistants aiming to work in Denmark. The Department of Migrant Workers …
Philippines and Denmark strengthen healthcare training partnership Read More
The Danish Consumer Council, Forbrugerrådet Tænk, is warning shoppers about foreign webshops disguised as Danish stores, often using Danish names like “Esbjerg Modehus” or “JensenStil.” Despite their Danish branding, these …
Consumer Council warns: Foreign webshops pose as Danish stores Read More
Vietnam and Finland held a workshop in Hanoi on December 11 to share expertise on managing groundwater resources. Organized by Vietnam’s Department of Water Resources Management and the Finnish Embassy, …
Vietnam and Finland collaborate on groundwater management Read More
Indonesia and Norway have launched the fourth phase of their result-based contribution (RBC) funding cooperation, with Norway pledging $60 million for Indonesia’s success in reducing deforestation from 2019-2020. At Tuesday’s launch …
Indonesia and Norway launch new phase of climate funding Read More
Thai authorities are suspected of demanding bribes from Finnish berry-picking companies between 2020 and 2023. According to an investigation by Finnish police, Thailand’s Department of Employment (DOE) allegedly charged a …
Finnish authorities suspect Thai officials involved in bribery scandal Read More
A 52-year-old Finnish man tragically fell to his death from the 11th floor of a condominium in Pattaya shortly after midnight on December 10. Police and emergency responders were called …
Finnish man falls to his death in Pattaya Read More
Thailand is anticipating a 23 percent increase in tourism revenue for the upcoming New Year festival, with a forecast of 62 billion THB (1.83 billion USD), according to the Tourism …
Thailand expects big surge in tourism for December Read More
The Philippines and Denmark have strengthened their partnership with new agreements focused on maritime collaboration, healthcare, and trade. Yesterday, the Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen visited the Philippine Coast …
Danish FM strengthens ties with the Philippines amid visit Read More
55 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden were marked at a seminar in Hanoi last Friday. The event, co-hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Swedish …
Vietnam and Sweden mark 55 years of friendship Read More