Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The free-access exhibition, “THE EXTRAORDINAIRE,” which gathers nearly one-hundred remarkable masterpieces from both Thai and international artists, will be organized by Bangkok Art Auction on 23-26 March 2023 at TRUE …
Art collectors should not miss Bangkok Art Auction “THE EXTRAORDINAIRE” Read More
The World Happiness Report published its 2023 report on Monday, 20 March 2023, revealing that Finland, again, is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a …
Finland is happiest country in the world sixth time in a row Read More
The 2023 Legal Partnership Forum on Digital Transformation in the Justice Sector was recently held on 20 March 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the event, Deputy Minister of Justice, Nguyen …
Vietnam proposes digital transformation in justice sector Read More
The Swedish tech company, Ericssons, shared its prediction that by 2025, 50% more subscribers in Thailand will adopt 5G technology as it has been more accessible and affordable. “We foresee …
Ericssons predict more Thais adopt 5G by 2025 Read More
Thailand’s Royal Gazette issued an announcement of the parliament’s dissolution on Monday, 20 March 2023. “This is a return of political decision-making power to the people swiftly to continue democratic …
Thailand dissolves parliament for 2023 election in May Read More
The Swedish fashion company, H&M, announced a collaboration with the Dutch 3D artist, Eva Cremers, in the upcoming spring collection for kids. “The collection is a ray of sunshine that …
H&M collabs with Dutch 3D artist in spring collection for kids Read More
A large number of foreign tourists have urged the Vietnamese government to adjust visa policy from a one-month, single-entry e-visa to a three-month visa. “We’ve waited very long for Vietnam’s …
Foreign tourists await Vietnam 3-month visa policy Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) will host the “Annual General Meeting 2023” on Thursday, 27 April 2023 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Rembrandt Hotel & Suites Bangkok, …
Annual General Meeting 2023 of Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Read More
The Danish audio and video equipment firm, Bang & Olufsen reported a drop of its shares 11% lower by 1513 GMT after disappointing sales in China in the third quarter …
Danish Bang & Olufsen shares drop after disappointing China sales Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, Nicolai Prytz, shared that Vietnam has a great opportunity in developing offshore wind power during a seminar, “Promoting Vietnam’s offshore wind power development: International practices …
Denmark foresees more opportunities for Vietnam in offshore wind power area Read More
Mr. Surachai Ajonbun, Director General of Thailand’s Royal Forest Department shared that the celebration of the International Forest Day 2023 will be organized on 22 March 2023 at 1:00 PM. …
Thai Royal Forest Department to organize International Forest Day celebration Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) invites interested participants to join the “NZTCC Multi-chamber Networking @Nite Event” on Thursday, 30 March 2023 at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, organized by NZTCC. …
Join NZTCC Multi-Chamber Networking in Bangkok Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) invites interested attendees to join the “Nordic Innovation Forum: Redefining Technology Trends” in Manila, the Philippines. The event will be …
Invitation to Nordic Innovation Forum in Philippines Read More
A 34-year-old Swedish man, Christopher Tony Setfors, was arrested in Koh Samui island, Surat Thani province, Thailand, for overstaying his visa. According to Thaiger, Setfors overstayed his visa for 75 …
Swedish man arrested in South of Thailand for overstaying his visa Read More
The official Facebook account of the Pattaya Mayor announced the comeback of the “Wan Lai Mueang Pattaya,” which would be organized on 18-19 April 2023 during Thailand’s Songkran Festival. After …
Pattaya is ready for Songkran Festival in coming April Read More
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) shared on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 that the Filipino Ambassador to Norway, Enrico Fos, recently had a meeting with Ine Eriksen Søreide, member …
Philippines seeks maritime cooperation with Norway Read More
Norway and ASEAN reaffirmed their commitment to further cooperation during the 8th Meeting of the ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee which was held on 14 March 2023 at the ASEAN …
Norway and ASEAN countries reaffirm their further cooperation commitment Read More
I Wayan Koster, the governor of Bali, said foreigners will soon be banned from renting motorbikes and scooters on the Indonesian island. Due to the high number of foreign tourists’ …
Indonesian island Bali to ban foreigners from renting motorbikes Read More
The Danish Women’s Network (DWN) and Danish Church Thailand will organize an exclusive event, the “Danish Soul Night” at Admiral’s Pub in Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 24, Bangkok, Thailand, on 21 …
Save date for Danish Soul Night in Bangkok Read More
The authorities from Laos and Cambodia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on boosting cooperation in tourism between the two countries through privately organized package tours in Vientiane in …
Laos and Cambodia to boost cooperation in tourism between the two Read More
Sweden’s AstraZeneca recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vietnamese Ministry of Health to enhance healthcare and expand sustainable development collaborations in Vietnam. “In the next five years …
AstraZeneca joins hand with Vietnamese Ministry of Health for sustainable collaborations Read More
The third Energy Efficiency Day 2023 event on the topic “Building a net zero future with energy efficiency” will be held by the Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2) on 23 …
Register to join Energy Efficiency Day 2023 conference in Philippines Read More
A Vietnamese delegation has been attending the annual meeting of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP) from 11 March 2023 and will continue to 15 March 2023. The …
Vietnam attends Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments meeting Read More
The Freedom House’s latest report showed that Sweden, Finland, and Norway were ranked the first as the freest countries out of 210 countries, globally. Respectively, Taiwan was ranked the second …
Sweden, Finland, and Norway ranked first in Freedom House country and Taiwan rated the 7th Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland along with Plan International Finland through Plan International Laos and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding …
Finland supports comprehensive sexuality education in Laos Read More
The head of EuroCham Vietnam’s Policy Department, Dang Tuyet Vinh, recently shared that several members of the Chamber have voiced complaints over complicated long-term work permit applications the Vietnamese government …
European firms in Vietnam voice complaints over complicated work permit applications Read More
The number of tigers rose in Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi, Thailand after the release of bantengs in recent years, reported the Bangkok Post. Six Indochinese tigers were spotted …
Tiger numbers rise in Kanchanaburi Thailand Read More
If to select one of the most memorable headlines in the news industry, undoubtedly, the rescue operation of saving thirteen lives from the cave “Tham Luang Khun Nam Nangnon” in …
Globally memorable: Tham Luang Cave in Thailand Read More
A 60-year-old Swedish man, Ricky Norbeck, was found dead inside a tent on Ao Nang Beach in Krabi province, Thailand, by a tourist on Wednesday, 8 March 2023. According to …
Swedish man found dead in tent on Ao Nang Beach of Krabi Thailand Read More
A 58-year-old Norwegian man, Paal Frode Aaberg, was found dead with his throat slit in his rented room in Pattaya, Chonburi province, Thailand last night, 8 March 2023. According to …
Norwegian man found dead with throat slit in Pattaya Read More
DanMilko, a Danish dairy firm, officially entered the Vietnamese market. It recently opened its headquarters District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, 6 MArch 2023. According to Tuoitre News, …
Danish dairy firm “DanMilko” enters Vietnamese market Read More
The military command in Tra Vinh Province located and removed a 150-kilogram Mark 8 bomb in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. The bomb was discovered at a construction site in Truong Long …
150kg wartime bomb removed in Vietnam Mekong Delta Read More
The largest wind power plant in Southeast Asia, “the Monsoon Wind Project” will be constructed in Laos, stated the Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to Xinhua News, the wind power …
Southeast Asia largest wind power plant to be constructed in Laos Read More
The Swedish furniture retailer, IKEA, has collaborated with Finnish design house Marimekko to launch a Nordic sauna-inspired collection, “Bastua” for Summer 2023. The collection will feature different items such as …
IKEA collabs with Finnish Marimekko to launch special collection this summer Read More
Taiwan was ranked the 4th place out of 184 countries in the 2023 Index of Economic Freedom, reported Taiwan News. The country’s president, Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said the Index of …
Taiwan ranks 4th in Economic Freedom Index 2023 Read More
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Phan Van Mai, has proposed further cooperation with Denmark in energy transition, green and sustainable development, as well as investment and …
Ho Chi Minh City proposes further cooperation with Denmark Read More
Hungary has delayed a vote on Sweden and Finland entering NATO bids after the country ‘s Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, accused the Swedish and Finnish governments of spreading “blatant lies” …
Hungary delays vote on Sweden and Finland entering NATO bids Read More
The women empowerment campaign, “One Billion Rising (OBR) 2023”in Cambodia received support from the EU, Save the Children, Sverige, Diskonia, Heinrich Boll Stiftung and Norwegian People’s Aid, reported the Phnom …
EU supports “One Billion Rising” campaign in Cambodia to empower women Read More
An excavation led by Brendan Foley, an archaeological scientist at Lund University in Sweden has discovered a “unique” cache of well-preserved spices, from strands of saffron to peppercorns and ginger …
Swedish archeologists discover well-preserved spices on Baltic shipwreck Read More
Sweden’s IKEA in the Philippines warned customers to be aware of fake online stores as 718 cases were reported of being defrauded. The total of money lost is over P1 …
IKEA Philippines warns of fake online stores Read More
The constant high level of PM2.5 in the Northern province of Thailand, Chiang Mai, has raised concerns among tourism operators that it may affect tourism. The president of Chiang Mai’s …
High level of PM2.5 in Chiang Mai may slow tourism Read More
UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, shared a report examining the first two years since the takeover of Myanmar’s military during the recent Human Rights Council at the United Nations …
UN reports about damage and loss Myanmar’s military done to humanity Read More
Vietnam is becoming a key logistics and trade hub of the World Logistics Passport (WLP) network due to its strategic position as the transshipment and manufacturing hub of the region, …
Vietnam to become key logistics and trade hub of the World Logistics Passport Read More
Director of the Thai Red Cross Society’s Fundraising Bureau, Prachuabmoh, reported that about 10 million baht was raised during the 56th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, the annual charity fair that …
Thai Red Cross raises about 10 million baht during its recent Red Cross Bazaar Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (EuroCham Laos or ECCIL) officially launched its Luang Prabang chapter and its Hospitality Advocacy Working Group during a networking event by …
EuroCham Laos launches Luang Prabang chapter Read More
Telenor Asia revealed it expects about US$2.5 billion from cooperations over the next three years from the mergers of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) in Thailand and Celcom …
Telenor Asia expects $2.5bn gains from cooperations Read More
A Music Food Fest is being held at Terminal 21 Mall, Pattaya, Chonburi province from 3-12 March, 17-26 March, and 30 March to 2 April 2023. There will be many …
Music Food Fest held in Pattaya Read More
Taiwan’s defense ministry recently reported that it had spotted nineteen Chinese air force planes, 19 J-10 fighters, in its air defense zone, ADIZ, on the first of March 2023. According …
Taiwan reports 19 Chinese air force planes in its air defense zone Read More
State Secretary of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Erling Rimestad, shared that Norway is looking forward to sharing experience and cooperating with Vietnam in offshore wind power at a …
Norway looks forward to cooperate with Vietnam in offshore wind power Read More
Thailand’s government announced a collaboration with the leading streaming platform, Netflix, to boost tourism and attract more tourists to visit the country via cruise ships, reported the Pattaya News. The …
Thailand collabs with Netflix to attract more tourists via cruise ships Read More