Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish automotive company, Volvo Car, announced its goal to be a fully electric car company in Thailand by 2025, according to the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC). Chris Wailes, Managing …
Volvo Car aims to be full electric in Thailand by 2025 Read More
The Nordic electricity power system and two Swedish nuclear power plants were disrupted on Wednesday, 26 April 2023. “Due to the disruption, replacement production from the Nordic balancing power market …
Power outages disrupt Nordic electricity system Read More
The event “Heatwave Pattaya BMX Jam” will be organized by Pattaya City and an extreme sports club in Rayong province on 7 May 2023 at ram Bali Hai Pier, Chonburi …
Cycling enthusiast should not miss “Heatwave Pattaya BMX Jam” Read More
Sweden announced on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 that it expelled five employees of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm on suspicion of spying. According to Yahoo News, the country’s Foreign Minister, …
Sweden expels Russian Embassy staff on suspicion of spying Read More
A 71-year-old Swedish man, Hans Arne Ingemar Pettersson, appeared in court on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 under charges of unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs. He was previously arrested for attempting …
Swedish man on charge of attempting to bring heroin into Thailand Read More
The Nordic inspired cafe, Pridi, is located at Pridi Banomyong Soi 25, Bangkok, Thailand. It serves variously from coffee, brunch, bakeries, and distinctive main dishes. The food and drinks here …
Nordic inspired cafe “Pridi” in Bangkok Read More
The Copenhagen-based jewelry company, PANDORA, has opened its new concept store at Maya Shopping Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is on the G floor of the mall, across from …
PANDORA opens new concept store in Chiang Mai Read More
Nguyen Thuc Hien, Vice Chairman of the Can Tho municipal People’s Committee met with the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Ann Måwe to discuss boosting their cooperations in trade and other …
Vietnamese city “Can Tho” seeks to boost trade cooperation with Sweden Read More
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) previously issued a report informing that China and Norway will extend the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program for another five years. According …
China and Norway extend PPH Pilot program Read More
Sweden-based streaming platform, Spotify, has collaborated with a Finnish artist, Perttu, and Finnair airline to create a new music playlist for passengers to listen to during their travels. As the …
Spotify collabs with Finnish artist and Finnair airline on their new music playlist Read More
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has set the goal to export 4.4 million tons of fresh and processed fruits in 2023, reported Pattaya Mail. Durian, in particular, is targeted at 100 …
Thailand sets goal to export 4.4 million tons of fruits in 2023 Read More
A group of largest Danish investors are planning to invest approximately $5 billion in the offshore wind farms in the Philippines, according to the Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines …
Largest Danish investors to invest $5 billion in Philippines offshore wind farms Read More
Every year during March to April, many provinces in the Northern region of Thailand have been known to go through the “Burning Season” and have the areas covered in PM2.5 …
Clean Air: Fundamental right that many Thais still lack access to Read More
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned people to stay indoors because of the extreme heat wave across the country. According to Khaosod, people should be wary of extremely high temperatures as …
Heat wave in Thailand prompts warning to stay indoor Read More
The Da Nang Department of Tourism announced on 21 April 2023 that the “Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2023 (DIFF)” will be held from 2-8 June 2023. The event will …
Foreign delegations to attend “Da Nang International Fireworks Festival” in Vietnam Read More
Express 5, the Philippine-built ferry, has recently arrived in Denmark and will be ready soon to serve residents and tourists traveling to Bornholm. The ship can accommodate 1,610 passengers and …
Philippine-built ferry arrives in Denmark Read More
The British-Norwegian band, A1, will perform in the Philippines to celebrate their 25th anniversary in the music industry this Autumn. The concert “Twenty Five” is scheduled on 14 October 2023 …
British-Norwegian band “A1” to perform in Philippines Read More
Taiwan’s foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said during an interview on LBC’s Tonight with Andrew Marr that there is the possibility of conflict with China to happen in 2027. “We are …
Taiwan foreign minister says 2027 could be the year of conflict with China Read More
An 18-year-old Danish man set himself on fire in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark on Friday, 21 April 2023. According to Reuters, the fire was put out …
Danish teen sets himself on fire in front of US Embassy in Denmark Read More
Aqua-Spark, the Netherlands-based global aquaculture investment fund, recently launched investment projects in aquaculture tech firms in Finland and Vietnam. The company together with Tesi, Valio, Voima Ventures, and Nordic Foodtech …
Aqua-Spark invests in aquaculture tech firms in Finland and Vietnam Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) recently organized a workshop to discuss the developing offshore wind power and marine spatial planning toward the blue economy …
Norway and Vietnam discuss developing offshore wind power and marine spatial planning Read More
The European Commission (EU) recently proposed a $1.2 billion plan to manage growing cybersecurity threats. “The EU Cyber Solidarity Act will strengthen solidarity at Union level to better detect, prepare …
EU proposes $1.2 billion plan to manage growing cybersecurity threats Read More
The 10th edition of “Together Festival” will be held on 4-5 May 2023 at Bitec Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand. The event will feature many international artists to celebrate electronic music …
Meet international artists at “Together Festival” in Bangkok Read More
Mr. Jarae, a Finnish man, was attacked by more than ten Thai neighbors last week during the Songkran Festival in Chaiyaphum province, Thailand. According to The Thaiger, the neighbors claimed …
Finnish man gets attacked by Thai neighbors Read More
The Chinese-Icelandic artist, Laufey, announced the sold out of her concert tickets in Asia and Australia tour. She will start her tour in May 2023 in the Philippines and Taiwan …
Asia & Australia concert tickets of Chinese-Icelandic artist “Laufey” sold out Read More
Swedish Radio announced its decision to quit Twitter on Tuesday, 18 April 2023, saying that the application had lost relevance for Swedish audiences. “The audience has simply chosen other places …
Swedish Radio announces to quit Twitter Read More
The Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) company, Nio, shared that it plans to expand its business in Europe as the price war of EVs in China has intensified. William Li, chief …
Nio plans Europe expansion during EV price war in China Read More
The Norwegian oil and gas company, OKEA, will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 9 AM (CEST) as a virtual meeting. According to a press …
Norwegian OKEA annual general meeting to be held in May Read More
The Swedish telecom company, Ericsson AB, revealed that its chief financial officer (CFO), Carl Mellander, will step down at the end of the first quarter of 2024. “We have come …
Ericsson CFO to step down in early 2024 Read More
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hosted a meeting to discuss further cooperation of energy transition with Principal Adviser on Energy Diplomacy at the European Union, Tibor Stelbaczky, and …
Vietnam seeks support from international partners in energy transition Read More
Sigve Brekke, Telenor’s chief executive, said that Telenor’s exit from Myanmar has affected its investors’ views on the company’s Asian assets. “Myanmar was quite a significant part of the value …
Telenor says its exit from Myanmar affects its investors views on Asian assets Read More
The fairy tale “The Wild Swans” written by Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen will be performed in a musical version in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in May 2023. The …
Danish fairy tale “Wild Swans” to be performed in Vietnam Read More
Cities across Thailand are bustling with Thais and foreign tourists coming out to celebrate the world’s largest water fight, Songkran Festival, after the event was not organized for three years …
Thailand bustling with people celebrating Songkran Festival Read More
The Smart City Asia International Expo and Forum 2023 was launched at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Thursday, 13 April 2023 and …
Vietnam holds Smart City Asia International Expo in HCM City Read More
The Danish Energy Ministry shared on Thursday that Denmark is working toward the existing Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). In recent years, many countries in the European Union (EU) including France, …
Denmark plans to exit Energy Charter Treaty Read More
Norway announced that it expelled fifteen intelligence officers working at the Russian Embassy in Oslo on Thursday, 13 April 2023, and they all would have to “shortly” leave the country. …
Norway expels 15 intelligence officers at Russian Embassy Read More
Norges Bank Investment Management’s employee, Elisabeth Bull Daae, is suing the bank for gender discrimination in a workplace. The case was brought to a court in Oslo on Wednesday, 12 …
Norway Wealth Fund employee sues the bank for workplace gender discrimination Read More
The European Maritime Committee including Dutch, German, Nordic, and Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (NordCham Philippines) agreed that the European Commission should maintain recognition of Filipino seafarers’ certificates, reported Manilla Bulletin. …
EU Maritime group agrees that EU should maintain recognition of Filipino seafarers certificates Read More
Local media reported that at least fifty people were killed in Myanmar on Tuesday, 11 April 2023, as the military attacked its opponent group. Citing residents in the Sagaing region, …
At least 50 people killed in Myanmar after its military attacks rebel group Read More
Dangerous levels of PM2.5 pollution in Chiang Mai, Thailand are affecting people’s health, economy, and tourism. For several weeks, the city was at the top of air quality information platform …
Pollution in Chiang Mai alarmingly affect people health and tourism Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) will organize an online webinar “Protecting Your Trade Secrets in China” on 25 April 2023. The speaker is Raymond Kok, Foreign Counsel …
Join webinar “Protecting Your Trade Secrets in China” Read More
Non-life insurance from the Vietnam National Aviation Insurance Joint Stock Corporation (VNI) and Military Insurance Corporation (MIC) in Vietnam has attracted foreign investors during the first quarter of 2023. According …
Non-life insurance market in Vietnam attracts foreign investors Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) will host “Easter Nordic Happy Hour” on Wednesday,12 April 2023 in both Hanoi (at Angelina Bar) and Ho Chi Minh City …
Join “Easter Nordic Happy Hour” in Vietnam Read More
The Swedish automotive brand, Volvo Cars, published its sales report saying that for the first quarter of 2023, the company sales grew up 10 percent compared to the same period …
Swedish Volvo Cars sales rise 10 percent for the first quarter of 2023 Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (ECCIL EuroCham) recently held its annual general meeting at the Settha Palace hotel in Vientiane to review activities undertaken in 2022 …
EuroCham Laos holds annual general meeting in Vientiane Read More
The Thai Songkran Festival was organized in Hong Kong’s Kowloon City district during the past weekend in order to cherish the vibrant cultures of Thailand in the region. According to …
Hong Kong early organizes Thai Songkran Festival Read More
Three men of Tai Yai ethnicity (an ethnic group from Shan state in Myanmar) were arrested on Sunday, 9 April 2023, in Chiang Mai for attacking a Swedish tourist last …
A group of men arrested in Chiang Mai for attacking Swedish tourist Read More
Eight Filipino journalists recently joined a two-week program on media self-regulation in Stockholm, Sweden, reported Phil Star. The program was funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency aiming to …
Filipino journalists join media self-regulation program in Sweden Read More
A new cargo air service linking Zhejing’s capital city, Hangzhou, with Denmark recently was launched in East China to support foreign trade growth. Currently, three round trips are scheduled weekly …
New cargo air service between China and Denmark launched Read More
Thailand’s prime minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha recently hosted an online meeting to discuss the collaboration to solve PM2.5 pollution with Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Lao PDR, and Senior …
Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar discuss solutions for PM 2.5 pollution Read More