Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Filipino engineer Ryvin Oliveros Mercado is developing a Swedish-supported toolkit to help neighbourhood leaders in Naga City turn rainfall readings into practical emergency action. Mercado, an assistant professor at Ateneo …
Filipino engineer applies Swedish lessons to flood preparedness in Naga Read More
Nordic consulates in Shanghai will continue discussions on vocational education and lifelong learning until March, following their joint exhibition at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. In an update on 21 October, the …
Nordic education cooperation in Shanghai to continue after WorldSkills Read More
Business Sweden is organising a delegation to Singapore from 3 to 6 November, focusing on autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure and electric transport. The Urban Mobility Days programme will bring Swedish …
Swedish companies to explore smart transport opportunities in Singapore Read More
Business Sweden will lead a Swedish data centre delegation to Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand from 28 October to 6 November 2026. The trip will help Swedish companies explore business opportunities …
Swedish firms to explore data centre opportunities in Southeast Asia Read More
Visit Finland joins ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore to connect with international travel buyers, including those from Southeast Asia. The travel trade show runs from 21 to 23 October at …
Visit Finland targets Southeast Asian buyers at ITB Asia Read More
The Thai-Norwegian and Thai-Swedish chambers of commerce are supporting a Bangkok breast cancer charity evening today, 22 October. The event will raise awareness and support patients with limited financial resources. …
Norwegian and Swedish chambers support Bangkok breast cancer charity evening Read More
Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology signed a cooperation agreement with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 20 October. The signing took place during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s …
Sweden’s KTH signs cooperation agreement with Singapore policy school Read More
Vietnamese tour operator Vietravel Tourism and Denmark’s Nordic Travel Associates (NTA) have signed a cooperation agreement on strategy and travel product development. The agreement was among the cooperation documents exchanged …
Vietravel signs tourism agreement with Danish NTA Read More
Vietnamese researchers could gain new opportunities to work with Danish scientists under an agreement between FPT and the Niels Bohr Institute. The Vietnamese technology company and the University of Copenhagen …
Vietnam’s FPT and Niels Bohr Institute agree on quantum cooperation Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg has signed two letters of intent covering a brewery expansion in Hue and investment commitments in Da Nang. The documents were exchanged in Copenhagen on 20 October …
Carlsberg signs investment agreements with Hue and Da Nang Read More
The LEGO Group has signed an education cooperation agreement with Hanoi’s People’s Committee during the Danish-Vietnamese business forum in Copenhagen on 20 October. The agreement was among 15 partnerships announced …
LEGO signs education cooperation agreement with Hanoi Read More
Doctors from Vietnam’s Hospital 19-8 are set to receive training in Denmark under a new agreement with Aalborg University Hospital. The two hospitals signed a memorandum of understanding in Copenhagen …
Aalborg hospital signs deal to train Vietnamese doctors Read More
Vietnam Airlines signed cooperation agreements with SAS and Copenhagen Airport on 20 October, aiming to strengthen air links between Vietnam and the Nordic region. The memorandums of understanding were exchanged …
Vietnam Airlines signs new agreements with SAS and Copenhagen Airport Read More
Denmark’s APM Terminals and Vietnam’s Hateco Group have signed a non-binding agreement to explore rail freight terminals in northern Vietnam. The agreement covers studies into the development and operation of …
Maersk and Hateco explore rail freight terminals in Vietnam Read More
Members of Bangkok’s Norwegian business community can meet new contacts at a Multi-Chamber Networking Night on Wednesday, 21 October. The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to join the …
Norwegian chamber invites members to Bangkok networking night Read More
Lars Sandahl Sørensen, CEO of the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), has welcomed a new comprehensive strategic partnership between Denmark and Vietnam. The upgrade places relations at the highest level …
Denmark and Vietnam elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership Read More
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has announced plans for Ericsson and universities in Sweden and Singapore to collaborate on positioning technology using artificial intelligence and 6G. Speaking at Stockholm’s Royal Palace …
Ericsson and universities plan Sweden–Singapore 6G cooperation Read More
Norwegian business leader Carl Martin Faannessen will discuss offshore wind in the Philippines at a meeting on 29 October. He serves as president of the Philippines Norway Business Council. Eight …
Norwegian business leader to discuss offshore wind in the Philippines Read More
Members of the Nordic and Philippine business communities can swap meeting rooms for golf simulators when NordCham Philippines hosts an evening of indoor golf and networking on 22 October. The …
Nordic business community invited to golf networking night in Manila Read More
The ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will discuss security, cybersecurity and crisis preparedness at the Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum in Makati on 4 November. Organised by NordCham Philippines, the …
Nordic ambassadors to discuss security and preparedness in Makati Read More
Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is scheduled to meet Swedish business leaders at Ericsson, Spotify and Volvo during his state visit, according to a newly published programme from Sweden’s government. The …
Singapore President to visit Ericsson, Spotify and Volvo in Sweden Read More
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyễn Việt Sơn, has sought Finnish cooperation on reliable, low-emission electricity for data centres and artificial intelligence facilities during talks with Finland’s trade …
Vietnam seeks Finnish expertise in data centres and green infrastructure Read More
Members of the Thai community in Denmark joined Ambassador Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang at Wat Pa Copenhagen on 12 October for a Buddhist ceremony honouring the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The …
Thai community in Denmark honours late King Bhumibol Read More
Patrick Johansson will lead Ericsson’s new Asia-Pacific market area from 1 January 2027, bringing the Swedish telecom company’s Southeast Asian operations into a wider regional organisation. Ericsson announced the appointment …
Patrick Johansson to lead Ericsson’s merged Asia-Pacific operations Read More
Danish investment manager A.P. Moller Capital has agreed to buy Singapore-based port operator Portek International from Japan’s Mitsui & Co., adding terminal interests in Indonesia and Vietnam to its logistics …
A.P. Moller Capital agrees to acquire Singapore’s Portek Read More
Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security, Lương Tam Quang, met Nokia’s Asia-Pacific head Andrew Cope in Hanoi on 15 October to discuss cooperation on private 5G networks, artificial intelligence and secure …
Vietnamese security minister discusses private 5G networks with Nokia Read More
Nordic and Vietnamese business leaders will meet in Ho Chi Minh City on 29 October for a summit on trade, investment and business cooperation. NordCham Vietnam will host the Nordic–Vietnam …
Four Nordic embassies to co-host Vietnam business summit Read More
Nordic business leaders and companies in Vietnam will gather for the Nordic Business Awards 2026 on 13 November at Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City. Organised by NordCham …
Nordic Business Awards returns to Ho Chi Minh City in November Read More
More than 1,000 visitors explored Southeast Asian food, games and traditions at Asia House in Copenhagen on 9 October, according to an estimate published by the Thai embassy on 14 …
Over 1,000 visit ASEAN culture night in Copenhagen Read More
Vietnamese President Tô Lâm will meet Danish business leaders and visit a quantum laboratory during his state visit to Denmark from 19–21 October. Denmark’s Royal House published the detailed programme …
Vietnam’s Tô Lâm to meet Danish business leaders and visit quantum lab Read More
Swedish honorary consuls and consular assistants from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar met in Bangkok on 8–9 October 2026 to discuss support for Swedish citizens abroad. The Swedish embassy hosted …
Swedish consuls from four countries meet in Bangkok Read More
Swedes in southern Vietnam must contact Sweden’s embassy in Hanoi for emergency passports from 14 October to 4 November 2026. During this period, Sweden’s Honorary Consulate General in Ho Chi …
Swedish consulate in Ho Chi Minh City pauses emergency passport service Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan have agreed to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence. Their joint statement also covers quantum technologies and digital infrastructure. It …
Finland and Singapore deepen AI and quantum technology cooperation Read More
Norwegian State Secretary Astrid Bergmål will travel to Hanoi to attend the signing ceremony for a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Her visit …
Norway’s Astrid Bergmål to attend EFTA–Vietnam trade deal signing Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen criticised the United States’ decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports during her visit to Singapore on 13 October, Reuters reported. Speaking to Reuters …
Finland’s Valtonen criticises US Russian diesel decision in Singapore Read More
Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, will focus on creating jobs through cooperation with businesses when he attends the World Bank’s annual meetings in Bangkok from 13 to 15 …
Norway’s Aukrust to focus on job creation at Bangkok meetings Read More
Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt defeated Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon 21–17, 21–13 to win the women’s singles title at the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, on Sunday, 11 October. Blichfeldt, ranked 15th in …
Mia Blichfeldt beats Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon to win Arctic Open Read More
Nordic companies explored business opportunities linked to Penang’s transport, water and urban development plans at the Nordic Smart City Roadshow in Malaysia on 8 October. Denmark’s ambassador to Malaysia, Kirstine …
Nordic companies explore Penang’s transport and water plans Read More
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen will visit Singapore on 13 October for talks on artificial intelligence and to deliver an opening address at Singapore International Cyber Week. During the visit, …
Elina Valtonen heads to Singapore for AI and cybersecurity talks Read More
More than 30 Swedish delegates will travel to Bangkok for the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings from 12 to 18 October, according to an announcement by Sweden’s embassy on 6 October. …
Sweden sends over 30 delegates to Bangkok Read More
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has introduced a higher-dose version of semaglutide in Thailand, giving adults with type 2 diabetes an additional treatment option. The company announced the introduction in a …
Novo Nordisk introduces new diabetes treatment option in Thailand Read More
Vietnam’s Dai Nam University and Norway’s Gokstad Academy plan to introduce short courses in Vietnam from early 2027 under a partnership announced by the university on 8 October. The initial …
Dai Nam and Norway’s Gokstad plan short courses in Vietnam from 2027 Read More
Danes and the Danish Church in Thailand will host an Advent service and Danish Christmas lunch in Bangkok on Sunday, 29 November. The event begins at 11am at the Danish …
Danes and Danish Church invite community to Advent lunch in Bangkok Read More
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for 9–13 October, with Bangkok and surrounding areas affected from 10–12 October. The advisory, issued at 5am on 7 October, forecasts …
Thailand warns of heavy rain and flood risk from 9 October Read More
Thailand called for shared regional standards, green skills and better access to finance at the Denmark-backed ASEAN circular economy forum in Bangkok. Chatvadee Chindawongse, Deputy Director-General of Thailand’s Department of …
Denmark backs ASEAN circular economy forum in Bangkok Read More
Southeast Asia port bottlenecks are limiting trade growth, says Elaine Low, the Danish shipping group Maersk’s Area Managing Director for Southeast Asia. In a Freight Buyers’ Club interview published on …
Maersk’s Elaine Low warns of Southeast Asia port bottlenecks Read More
Norwegian company DNV forecasts that data centre power demand in Southeast Asia will rise almost ninefold by 2040. Its Energy Transition Outlook 2026 puts annual consumption at around 17 terawatt-hours …
DNV forecasts ninefold rise in data centre power demand in Southeast Asia Read More
Norwegian trout exports fell by 32 per cent in September compared with the same month last year. Thailand remained among Norway’s three largest trout markets. The Norwegian Seafood Council released …
Thailand remains a key market as Norwegian trout exports drop Read More
The Denmark-Vietnam Alumni Network team took third place in its category at the Hanoi Open Dragon Boat Racing Festival on 4 October. Racing on Hanoi’s West Lake, the team reached …
Denmark-Vietnam team takes third at Hanoi dragon boat race Read More
Norwegian ship designer and builder VARD has opened a new engineering office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The company plans to grow the team to more than 40 engineers …
Norwegian VARD opens engineering office in Vietnam Read More