Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Scandinavian-style interior has become more popular in recent years in Thailand as we can see that many coffee shops, cafes and restaurants, hotels, homes, and more are decorated so. …
Style your home with Scandinavian aesthetics crafted by “Muuto” Read More
The European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 22-28 September 2023. The event is collaboratively organized by the National Documentary and …
European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival to be held in Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s Labor Ministry announced on Thursday, 21 September 2023 that the department aims to send approximately 100,000 skilled workers abroad in 2024. According to Department of Employment director-general Pairoj Chotikasatien, …
Thailand aims to send more skilled workers abroad Read More
The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments in Phetchabun province of Thailand has been recently listed on the UNESCO World heritage site during the the World …
Ancient town in Phetchabun of Thailand gets listed on UNESCO World Heritage Read More
The Danish variety store chain, “Flying Tiger Copenhagen” will open its first store in Manila, the Philippines in October 2023. “The opening of our first Flying Tiger Copenhagen store in …
Danish variety store chain “Flying Tiger Copenhagen” to open in Philippines Read More
A prosperous discussion on “Plastic Waste: Management and Social Awareness” will be held on 20 September 2023 from 6 PM to 8.30 PM at Tetra Pak, Bhiraj Tower, 36th Floor …
Join prosperous discussion on “Plastic Waste: Management and Social Awareness” Read More
The European Union (EU) delegation and the European Union Member States’ Embassies invites scholars to join the event, “European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2023” which will held from 30 September …
EU invites scholars to join education fair held in Philippines Read More
The Swedish fashion brand, H&M reported flat sales in its recent quarter as it has been struggling with high competition from Zara-owner Inditex and other brands. H&M shares fell more …
H&M sales reports flat sales in recent quarter due to high competition Read More
The Danish toy company, LEGO, recently celebrated its planting of 50,000 trees at its factory in Binh Duong province, Vietnam. The factory which has been under construction since November last …
LEGO plants 50K trees at its factory in Binh Duong of Vietnam Read More
The 2024/25 itineraries of the ships “Norwegian Spirit” and “Norwegian Sun” cruising around Asia were recently released by the Norwegian Cruise Line. With a 12-day cruise trip, the “Norwegian Spirit” …
“Norwegian Spirit” and “Norwegian Sun” ready to cruise around Asia Read More
Swedish companies are looking forward to investing more in Vietnam, according to a business climate survey by Business Sweden and the Swedish Embassy in Vietnam. The survey showed that out …
Swedish businesses eyes investing more in Vietnam Read More
The leading Norwegian energy company, Equinor recently submitted a $374 million plan to develop its Eirin gas discovery in the North Sea which holds about 27.6 million barrels of oil. …
Equinor submits plan to develop gas discovery in North Sea Read More
Tanachira Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (TAN), the importer and distributor of the Danish jewelry brand Pandora, the Finnish fashion house Marimekko, and other luxury brands in Thailand is planning …
“Pandora” and “Marimekko” importer and distributor TAN to elevate its business strategy Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Manila recently held the “Fashion Forever” exhibition at SM Aura mall in Manila, the Philippines to enhance the circular fashion movement in the Asian country. According …
Sweden holds ”Fashion Forever” exhibition to enhance circular fashion in Philippines Read More
The brand “Djerf Avenue” from Stockholm, Sweden successfully wrapped up its pop-up store opening and held the first fashion show during the first week of September 2023 in New York …
Swedish “Djerf Avenue” pop-up store and first fashion show rock NYC Read More
The president of the Philippines, Bongbong Marcos urged foreign business leaders to consider investing in the Philippines during the 10th Asia Summit in Singapore held on Wednesday, 13 September 2023. …
Philippines aims to draw more foreign investment Read More
Private and public representatives from Norway and Vietnam recently attended the “Energy Transition: Norway-Vietnam Business Partnership” seminar to further discuss the topic on Wednesday, 13 September 2023 in Ho Chi …
Norway and Vietnam further discuss energy transition at seminar Read More
The Philippines’ Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently joined the East Asia-Europe Interregional Exchange on Child-Friendly Cities held in Madrid, Spain and Helsinki, Finland. The conference was …
Philippines team joins “Child-Friendly Cities” conference held abroad Read More
Luang Namtha city in Laos had a 4.1 magnitude earthquake at half past three on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 and the tremors were sensed in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. According …
Earthquake in Laos sensed in Chiang Rai province of Thailand Read More
The negotiation of a free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Union (EU) will start from 18-22 September 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting will consist of the …
Thai-EU free trade negotiations to start next week Read More
Cambodia and China will sign six more Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in an attempt to boost investment cooperation . According to the Khmer Times, the expansion of investment will cover …
Cambodia to sign six more MoUs with China to boost investment cooperation Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) cordially invite you to join the event, …
Do not miss “Business Speed Matching & Welcome Back Networking Cocktail” event Read More
The “Four Regions Floating Market” in Pattaya of Thailand will reopen some of its areas on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 after the severe fire that happened last weekend, according to …
“Pattaya Floating Market” to reopen September 12th Read More
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors (VASEP) revealed a growing percentage of tra fish exports to Europe. Exports to Germany have increased 25% so far this year over …
Vietnam’s export of tra fish to Europe shows growth Read More
The tourist attraction in Thailand like the “Four Regions Floating Market” in Pattaya caught fire late last night, Thursday, 7 September 2023, causing severe damages of at least 50 million …
Tourist attraction “Pattaya Floating Market” catches fire, causing severe damages Read More
A 60-year-old Swedish man, Reno Penti Olavi Martin, was arrested on Thursday, 7 September 2023 on Koh Samui island, Surat Thani province of Thailand after a two-year escape from committing …
Swedish drug trafficker arrested on Koh Samui island of Thailand Read More
Vietnam’s wooden furniture and handicraft exports have shown signs of recovery in the past three months, according to Nguyễn Xuân Truyền, deputy director in charges of sales and marketing at …
Vietnamese wooden furniture and handicraft exports show signs of recovery Read More
The Finnish fashion and home decor brand, Marimekko introduced its Fall/Winter 2023 collection which is “shaped by architecture.” Each piece was made to bring joy to people’s everyday lives through …
Marimekko Fall/Winter 2023 collection “shaped by architecture” Read More
The European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen warned people of the threats caused by the growing populations of wolves in several regions in Europe. “The concentration of wolf packs …
EU chief warns of growing population of wolves in European regions Read More
Nordic countries like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark are the promising markets for Vietnam’s agricultural products such as seafood, coffee, and more. Due to the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), Vietnamese …
Nordic countries are promising markets for Vietnam agricultural products Read More
The Philippines has set the budget of 14 billion pesos (247 million USD) for investing in improving access to tourist destinations across the country for 2024, said a lawmaker on …
Philippines continues improving access to tourist destinations Read More
The Angkor Archeological Park in Cambodia has welcomed 498,513 international visitors from January to August of 2023, reported Xinhua. The significant rise of foreigners’ visit made 23.09 million USD in …
Cambodia expects to welcome more foreigners to visit Angkor Archeological Park Read More
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) reported that imports from China, Vietnam, and Thailand have grown in the first seven months of 2023 as these three …
Cambodia imports from neighboring countries grow Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) recently published SweCham President’s Message addressing the chamber’s members, partners, and friends. According to the message, SweCham President Peter Bjork extended his congratulations to …
SweCham President Peter Bjork addresses Thailand new government in his message Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) will host an event, “Business Seminar: Re-Think Your Business with Danish Business Strategist, Jacob Johansen” on 14 September 2023 at The Stable Lodge, Sukhumvit …
Meet Jacob Johansen in DTCC Business Seminar in September 2023 Read More
The Danish toymaker, Lego saw its profits drop 17.7% to 5.5bn Danish kroner (£634m; $807m) in the first half of 2023. Citing the BBC, Niels Christiansen, chief executive officer of …
Lego profits drops in first half of 2023 Read More
Norway’s Ambassador, Hilde Solbakken, recently met with the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (MONRE) of Vietnam, Dang Quoc Khanh. Both parties discussed several areas including climate change adaptation, green …
Norwegian Ambassador meets with Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, planned to visit Laos in an attempt to boost both nations’ ties. According to The Bangkok Post, the decision was taken after a courtesy …
Thailand PM to visit Laos Read More
Seaport industry in the southern part of Vietnam attracts more foreign investors, reported the Vietnam Plus. Ba Ria – Vung Tau province is the location that has attracted the most …
Seaport industry in southern of Vietnam attracts foreign investors Read More
“Djerf Avenue,” the Swedish fashion brand owned by the Swedish influencer/designer, Matilda Dejerf will open its pop-up store in New York City, New York, the United States from 31 August …
Swedish fashion brand “Djerf Avenue” to open pop-up store in NYC Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) invites you to register for joining the upcoming event, “SweCham Business Connect: Open House Special.” The event will take place on Thursday, 7 September …
Register to join SweCham Business Connect: Open House Special Read More
The Finnish fashion house, Marimekko, recently opened a new concept store in Chiang Mai province, the first branch in the Northern part of Thailand. The shop is located on the …
New branch of Marimekko opens in Chiang Mai, Thailand Read More
The Chinese-Icelandic artist, Laufey, announced that her second album named “Bewitched” will be out on 8 September 2023. There are four tracks that were previously released including “From The Start,” …
New album “Bewitched” of Chinese-Icelandic artist Laufey to be out in less than 2 weeks Read More
Sweden participated in “The 2023 Human Rights Assembly” that was recently held in Thailand, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, the assembly’s theme …
Sweden joins 2023 Human Rights Assembly in Thailand Read More
A 54-year-old Finnish man, Tim Jhani Muhonen, was found dead in a house in Bang Lamung district, Pattaya of Chonburi province, Thailand on late Sunday night, 27 August 2023. According …
Finnish man found dead in Pattaya of Thailand Read More
The Thai-Swedish model and activist, Maria Lynn Ehren also known as Maria Poonlertlarp took part in an art exhibition named “ผู้ปฏิบัติทำ” (Poo-Bpa-Dti-Bat-Tam meaning Practitioner) curated by Santi Taepanich. In Maria’s …
Thai-Swedish model & activist Maria Lynn Ehren takes part in art exhibition in Bangkok Read More
The new Cambodia’s government led by Prime Minister Hun Manet was predicted to prioritize the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its foreign policy. According to The Khmer Times, …
Cambodia to prioritize ASEAN in foreign policy Read More
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce revealed on Friday, 25 August 2023 that Thai exports had sharply dropped in July, which contracted 6.2% in July from a year earlier, according to Reuters. …
Thai exports drop more than prediction in July Read More
Denmark reported on Friday, 25 August 2023 that its government plans to ban Koran burning due to the conflicts arising in Muslim countries. The country will “prohibit the inappropriate treatment …
Denmark to prohibit Koran burning Read More
Vietnam’s Central Bank signed an agreement to establish a cross-border payments mechanism between five Southeast Asian (ASEAN) countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines on Friday, 25 August …
Vietnam agrees to establish cross-border payments between other five ASEAN countries Read More