Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vietnam ‘s city Hanoi will hold the 8th “VietFood, Beverage, and Professional Packing Machine (VietFood&Beverage Propack)” fair from 8-11 November 2023. The event will feature 300 booths by 250 businesses …
Vietnam to hold international food, beverage, and professional packing machine fair Read More
The Youth Progress Index conducted by the European Youth Forum and Social Progress Initiative reported that Nordic countries were ranked in the top five of the list, having high quality …
Nordic countries ranked top of having high quality of life for youths Read More
Finnish telecom company Nokia announced on Thursday, 19 October 2023 that it will cut up to 14,000 jobs to reduce costs as demands in some countries such as the United …
Finnish Nokia to cut up to 14,000 jobs to reduce costs Read More
The floating bookstore, “Doulos Hope” operated by a non-profit organization GBA Ships is currently in Bangkok, Thailand in an attempt to promote literacy and education, cross-cultural co-operation, and social awareness, …
Floating bookstore “Doulos Hope” is in Bangkok Read More
Norway is planning to assist the Philippines in its training offshore wind workforce as many Norwegian stakeholders have their expertise in the energy and maritime sectors. According to the Norwegian …
Norway to assist Philippines in training offshore wind workforce Read More
Danish artist LYDMOR will perform in the “Monsoon Festival” in Hoang Thanh Thang Long, Vietnam on Sunday, 22 October 2023. Her recent acoustic album titled NIMUE which she released last …
Danish artist to perform in “Monsoon Festival” in Vietnam Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand Jon Thorgaard, the Danish State Secretary for Trade and Global Sustainability, Lina Gandløse Hansen, and the Danish team attend a meeting of political consultation with …
Denmark and Thailand holds meeting of political consultation Read More
Two Swedish nationals were shot dead in Brussels, Belgium and one more person was injured before a football match between Sweden and Belgium to start on Monday night, 16 October …
Two Swedes killed in Belgium, “terrorism” emerges, all Swedes must be on alert Read More
Ikano Retail, the Swedish IKEA franchisee in Thailand and other four countries, recently reported sales rates of the company last year. Ikano Retail owns and operates three IKEA Stores in …
IKEA Thailand sales grows 17% from previous financial year Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EUROCHAM Cambodia) invites you who are a researcher, communications expert, or senior executive to join the upcoming “AI Boot Camp: For Professionals.” The …
EUROCHAM looks forward to share knowledge about AI in Cambodia Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) invites you to join a seminar on China’s economic landscape for Danish businesses. The seminar will be held on 26 October 2023 …
Insights for Danish businesses to be shared on China’s economic landscape seminar Read More
Norway is eyeing expanding cooperation with the Philippines in the aquaculture and retail sector, according to Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Christian Halaas Lyster. The Ambassador shared with Manila Bulletin …
Norway eyes expanding ties with Philippines in aquaculture and retail sector Read More
Filipino-Norwegian artist, Hillari Alison appeared on Live CNN Philippines with Christine Jacob Sandejas on Monday, 16 October 2023, talking about her journey in the music industry and her first recent …
Filipino-Norwegian artist Hillari talks about her journey as musician Read More
A Vietnamese ballerina, Đỗ Hoàng Khang Ninh will perform as Giselle in the classic ballet “Giselle” with the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) in Ho …
Vietnamese ballerina trained in Norway to perform in “Giselle” classic ballet in HCM City Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines in partnership with Novo Nordisk contributed in building a cleaner future by planting 400 seedlings at the La Mesa Nature Reserve in the …
Danish Embassy and Novo Nordisk jointly planting for cleaner future in Philippines Read More
A Vietnamese brand manager at a computing startup based in Helsinki, Hoang-Mai Nguyen, gave an interview with Good News From Finland about her experiences studying and working in Finland. She …
Vietnamese marketer talks about differences between working in Finland and Asia Read More
Nordic Run 2023 is set to be on Sunday, 29 October 2023 at Benjakitti Park in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is free of charge, though it has limitations for numbers …
Be ready to sign up for Nordic Run 2023 Read More
The Senior Advisor of Danish-Vietnamese Energy Partnership, Jørgen Hvid, talked about the green growth in the economic and industrial sectors ofVietnam. In an interview titled “Environment and Life: Green Growth …
Senior Advisor of Danish-Vietnamese Energy Partnership talks about green growth Read More
The Philippines government is planning to reopen its embassy in Helsinki, Finland in 2024, aiming to strengthen relations between the two countries. According to the Philippine’s Vice President Sara Duterte, …
Philippines will reopen embassy in Finland Read More
The uprising Swedish fashion brand, Djerf Avenue, officially launched its latest collection “Date Night” on 10 October 2023. The collection features items that are timeless and suitable for daily basis …
Timeless items of Swedish Djerf Avenue “Date Night” collection are here Read More
The British-Norwegian boy band, A1, announced to perform in concerts in Manila, the Philippines to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. The concerts will be held on 12 October at SMX Convention …
British-Norwegian boy band A1 to perform in its 25th anniversary concerts in Manila Read More
Norwegian airline announced that it will set up an extra flight for departing Norwegians and other Nordic citizens out of Israel to Oslo. According to a press release, the flight …
Norwegian airline to set up extra flight for flying Nordic citizens out of Israel Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) invites you to join in the celebration of its 40th Anniversary at “DABS Annual Gala Dinner: Under the Stars.” The dinner will be held …
Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Danish Business Association in Singapore Read More
A 33-year-old Swedish national was in 10 October 2023 arrested for possession of a large amount of firearms and weapon bullets on Samui Island in Surat Thani province, Thailand. Immigration …
Swedish businessman arrested for possession of weapons on Thailand island Read More
Police confirmed that the suspect in the murder of former Thai Ambassador to Denmark, Vichit Chitvimarn, was a 19-year-old Burmese named Sai Myat Moe and informed that he had fled …
Burmese suspect in murder of former Thai Ambassador to Denmark fled to Myanmar Read More
A new research released on 10 October 2023 by World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe reported about mental health of girls and women in Europe and Central Asia, …
New research released about girls and women mental health in Europe and Central Asia Read More
Mayor Joy Belmonte and her team aimed to turn Quezon City, the largest city in Manila of the Philippines, to the cycling capital, having Copenhagen’s cycling-friendly infrastructure as a role …
Manila has Copenhagen as role model in turning its city to cycling capital Read More
A celebration of the 40th Anniversary of AstraZeneca Thailand’s journey in healthcare and innovation was recently held at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The “40th Anniversary: …
AstraZeneca Thailand celebrates 40th Anniversary of its healthcare legacy Read More
AstraZeneca Thailand signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) under the campaign named “Don’t Wait. Get Checked” last week. The campaign aims to screen 500,000 individuals …
AstraZeneca signs MoU with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to screen for lung cancer Read More
The Philippine’s Department of Agriculture (DA) announced a temporary ban of pork and other meat products imported from Sweden in the attempt to prevent the outbreak of African Swine Fever …
Philippines bans pork and other meat products imported from Sweden Read More
All five Nordic countries strongly condemn the heavy attack on Israel by Hamas fighters carried out from the Palestinian Gaza strip which began on Saturday morning 7 October 2023. The …
Nordic countries strongly condemn Saturday’s Hamas attack on Israel Read More
A 10-day workshop on food safety was successfully held jointly by Denmark and Vietnam under the Danish strategic sector cooperation with Vietnam on Food Safety in the Pork Value Chain. …
Denmark and Vietnam jointly hold workshops for training about food safety Read More
Many Danish investors are interested in bidding for renewable projects in the Philippines which the government is targeting to offer via its Smart and Green Grid System (SGGS) development platform. …
Danish investors interested to bid on Philippines RE projects Read More
Six Danish tourists traveled to Thailand for the first time have chosen to stay at a accommodation named “Baanrimklong Homestay” in Samut Songkhram of Thailand where they were warmly welcomed …
Danish tourists enjoy learning about Thai traditional cultures in Samut Songkhram Read More
A 50-year-old Norwegian man was arrested this week under the crime of murder his 39-year-old Thai boyfriend, Charit at a village in Pa Dad district of Chiang Mai province, Thailand. …
Norwegian man kills Thai partner in Chiang Mai Read More
The Thai-Swedish actor and professional volleyball athlete, James Rusemeekae Fagerlund appeared on aThai entertainment program titled “30 Young Joi,” of The Matter channel, giving an interview about their experiences during …
Thai-Swedish actor “Rusemeekae” gives interview on “Journey of the Black Sheep” Read More
The dreadful shooting incident that happened yesterday at Siam paragon shopping mall, located in the center of Bangkok, Thailand, has sent a signal of risks threatening Thailand’s governmental stability, tourism, …
Shooting in center of Bangkok posts risks to Thailand governmental stability, tourism, and economy Read More
If December is often described as the “holy, jolly” time of a year, it probably does no harm to define October as the time for “magical enchantment.” Because in the …
Welcome Autumn with Icelandic-Chinese Laufey “Bewitched” jazz tunes Read More
A 14-year-old boy, Thai nationality, was arrested with a 9mm pistol at 5.09 PM on Tuesday, 3 October 2023 after committing a shooting at Siam Paragon shopping mall in the …
14-year-old commits shooting in center of Bangkok, 2 foreigners killed, at least 5 people injured Read More
Thailand’s 30th prime minister, Srettha Thavisin said last week that one of the main agendas for his government is to transform Thailand into a major foreign investment destination. In accordance …
Thailand aims to be major foreign investment destination, free trade agreement with EU not yet finalized Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) recently announced its first official partnership with the Thai major retail business, Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited, promoting the campaign of “Premium-Quality Salmon from …
Norwegian Seafood Council partners with Thai major retail “Big C” promoting premium-quality salmon Read More
Vietnam is drafting the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Resource Mobilization Plan (RMP) in order to prioritize renewable energy projects for implementation in 2024-2030. The JETP is the political declaration …
Vietnam continues drafting Just Energy Transition Partnership Resource Mobilization Plan Read More
Scandinavians in Thailand who are thinking of where to enjoy this year’s Halloween party should put Pattaya into the list. Because October is the time to have fun, The Pattaya …
Planning ahead to enjoy Halloween party in Pattaya Read More
The Sweden Pavilion will participate in the SX Sustainability Expo 2023, ASEAN’s largest sustainability expo, which will take place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from …
Sweden to participate in SX Sustainability Expo 2023 held in Bangkok Read More
Denmark aims to assist the Philippines in upskilling and reskilling Filipino workers in the field of renewable energy (RE). Approximately, 50,000 Filipinos will be trained by prestigious international organizations for …
Denmark to assist Philippines in reskilling workers in green energy field Read More
Thai Airways International (THAI) is planning to add more flights to international destinations as well as launch new ones. According to CEO Chai Eamsiri, the airline will launch new flights …
THAI airline plans more flights to Norway and other countries Read More
Danish firms that have invested in the renewable energy (RE) sector in the Philippines are seeking clarification on foreshore and seabed lease arrangements. “It is correct to say these things …
Danish firms seeks clarification on foreshore and seabed lease arrangements from Philippines Read More
Vietnamese and foreign artists will perform at the “Jazz & Friends” concert which will be held at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) in Hanoi, Vietnam on 7 October …
Vietnamese and foreign artists to perform in “Jazz & Friends” concert held in Hanoi Read More
Three Thai students attended the Children’s General Assembly (CGA) 2023 held in Billund, Denmark. Paritchaya Vornpuan, 16 years old, from Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration School Prasarnmit, Pimthita Kittavornrut, 16 years old, …
Thai students attend Children General Assembly held in Denmark Read More
The Danish-Filipino fashionista, Sophia Lanawan had been exploring her passions as well as reconnecting with her Filipino heritage in Manila, the Philippines. One of Sophia’s favorite locations so far was …
Danish-Filipino fashionista “Sophia Lanawan” explores her passions and heritage in Philippines Read More