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Filipino seafarers will continue to be needed in global shipping despite growing automation and technological changes, Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said during a visit to the Norwegian Training …
Norway: Filipino seafarers will remain essential in future shipping Read More
Denmark and Indonesia have extended their government-to-government energy partnership for another five years, reinforcing cooperation on the green transition and renewable energy, Petromindo reports. The agreement was signed on 20 …
Denmark and Indonesia extend energy partnership for another five years Read More
I travelled across four islands in the Philippines to meet Nordic people living there. Along the way, I took buses, ferries and tricycles, got sick, missed a bus and …
I travelled across four islands in the Philippines on a budget. Here’s how it went Read More
For the past six months, I have been making my way around Bangkok’s many, many corners. One thing I have made particularly good use of is working from cafés. And …
Three Bangkok cafés I’d send my friends to Read More
A new offshore wind turbine installation vessel built in China has been delivered to a Danish shipping company, marking another milestone in the close cooperation between the two countries’ maritime …
Chinese shipyard delivers next-generation wind turbine vessel to Danish shipping company Read More
Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) will introduce new baggage security rules from October 16, allowing airport officers to open checked luggage without passengers being present if X-ray screening detects suspicious …
Thailand airports to allow baggage inspections without passengers present Read More
For nearly two decades, Axel Blom has helped connect Norwegian businesses with Thailand through his company Norway Connect. Now, he has been awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Knight …
For nearly two decades, Axel Blom has built bridges in Thailand. Now he has received Norway’s Order of Merit Read More
A simple coconut ice cream from a street cart has turned into a small cultural moment between Sweden and Thailand. The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok recently shared a photo of …
Swedish Embassy goes viral in Thailand over 40-baht coconut ice cream Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam has launched its new sustainability programme, Brewing Tomorrow, bringing together suppliers and partners to strengthen cooperation on greener production and responsible business practices, Vietnam Investment Review reports. The …
Carlsberg Vietnam launches new sustainability programme with supplier partners Read More
IKEA is putting eight former stores in China up for sale as the Swedish furniture giant reduces its mainland footprint amid falling sales and a prolonged property crisis. The properties, …
IKEA puts eight Chinese stores up for sale Read More
The parents of Lily, the Hong Kong girl at the centre of the “Save Lily” case, have filed a formal complaint with the Norrköping District Court in Sweden, accusing authorities …
‘Save Lily’ parents accuse Sweden of illegally detaining daughter Read More
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) continues to boost trade between Vietnam and the Nordic region, but new EU regulations are set to make market access more demanding, Voice of …
EVFTA boosts Vietnam-Nordic trade as new EU rules raise the bar Read More
Thailand’s Ambassador to Denmark, H.E. Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang, visited Bornholm in June to attend Folkemødet 2026, meet the local Thai community and explore opportunities for cooperation in renewable energy, Ministry …
Thai ambassador visits Bornholm to explore green energy cooperation Read More
A year and a half after six foreign tourists died from methanol poisoning in Laos, authorities have charged a distillery owner with selling food harmful to health and operating an …
Laos charges distillery owner after methanol deaths of six foreign tourist Read More
Swedish engineering group Atlas Copco is expanding its presence in China through the acquisition of Guangdong Euroklimat, a Chinese manufacturer of industrial heating and cooling equipment, Sweden Herald reports. Guangdong …
Swedish Atlas Copco buys Chinese heating and cooling company Read More
Malaysia is turning a diplomatic setback into a push for greater defence independence. After Norway blocked the export of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s Littoral …
Malaysia now looks to make its own missiles after Norway deal fails Read More
A Norwegian man suspected of financing a boxing camp in Rayong that was allegedly used to traffic underage boys for sex has died of natural causes earlier this year, before …
Norwegian suspect in Muay Thai trafficking case dead Read More
Thailand is preparing a 2.45-billion-baht tourism boost aimed at making travel cheaper and attracting more visitors as the country faces stronger competition from destinations across the region, Bangkok Post reports. …
Thailand launches billion-baht plan to boost tourism with cheaper hotels and flights Read More
Thai police have arrested the manager of a Muay Thai camp in Rayong for trafficking underage boys for sex, while searching for a Norwegian sponsor accused of financing the camp …
Norwegian sponser wanted in Muay Thai camp child abuse case Read More
The Chinese Embassy in Denmark marked the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China with a film screening and cultural event in Copenhagen on July 10, …
Chinese Embassy marks Communist Party anniversary with film screening in Copenhagen Read More
Norway and the Philippines have signed a new agreement to strengthen their fight against the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, Philippine News Agency reports. The memorandum of understanding …
Norway and Philippines police cooperation aims to catch online child abusers faster Read More
Ten years after Swedish publisher Gui Minhai was abducted, a visit by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Sweden is being described as a rare opportunity to push for his …
Wang Yi’s visit to Sweden offers hope for jailed Gui Minhai’s release Read More
Chinese authorities reportedly tried to persuade the Finnish Embassy in Beijing to cancel its annual Rainbow Run, an event organised to promote diversity and inclusion, Finnish media Yle reports. According …
China urged Finnish Embassy to cancel LGBT Rainbow Run in Beijing Read More
Singapore-based Penguin Shipyard International has delivered the first composite superstructure for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s new Multi Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), using Saab’s composite technology, Naval News reports. The …
Swedish Saab technology powers Singapore’s new naval vessels Read More
Finland and Singapore are strengthening cooperation in digitalisation, artificial intelligence and sustainable construction following a high-level industry meeting in Singapore, In Diplomacy reports. The event, hosted by the Embassy of …
Finland and Singapore deepen cooperation on sustainable construction Read More
A Helsinki District Court has sentenced the CEO of a cleaning company to one year and 10 months in prison for aggravated fraud and other offences after the company collected …
Finnish court jails cleaning company CEO for scamming Filipino job seekers Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has donated a collection of Danish books to the National Library Board (NLB), strengthening cultural exchange between Denmark and Singapore, In Diplomacy reports. The …
Denmark donates Danish book collection to Singapore libraries Read More
After decades of conflict in Mindanao, Norway’s steady involvement has helped turn fragile peace into daily cooperation between former enemies. For generations, families in Mindanao lived with gunfire, flight and …
Former enemies now wear the same blue beret in the southern Philippines Read More
A Helsinki court has ordered the detention in absentia of an Indonesian man in his 50s, suspected of leaking classified security information connected to Finland’s nuclear infrastructure, Finnish media Yle …
Finnish authorities suspect Indonesian man of leaking security secrets Read More
A global creative showdown has crowned new winners in Cannes, and Nordic and Asian teams are once again making their mark. At the 2026 Cannes Lions Young Lions Competitions, young …
Nordic and Asian creatives shine at Cannes Young Lions 2026 Read More
A visiting Finnish politician has praised China’s development model, highlighting its long-term planning, technological progress and focus on social improvement, Bastille Post Global reports. Jiri Mantysalo, vice chairperson of the …
China’s development model praised by Finnish communist party leader Read More
A Hong Kong court has ordered that a baby boy remain under state protection for three years following concerns over child welfare. The ruling comes as the child’s family is …
Hong Kong court keeps baby under state protection for three years amid neglect concerns Read More
The town of Kapit in the Malaysian state of Sarawak could be transformed into a green township inspired by the Norwegian city of Bergen under a new development plan announced …
Sarawak town could become a green township inspired by Norway Read More
Bangkok is heading into its governor and city council elections on June 28, and with them comes the familiar rule that shuts down alcohol sales across the capital for a …
Bangkok set for 24-hour alcohol ban as city prepares for election day Read More
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has opened its largest store in the Philippines at Glorietta 2 in Manila, Manila Bulletin reports. The new flagship spans 210 square meters and expands the brand’s …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen opens largest store in Manila Read More
A new agreement in Manila is set to modernise how Filipino seafarers are trained, as the country prepares its maritime workforce for rapid technological change. On June 25, MARINA and …
Norway and Philippines join forces to digitally train future seafarers Read More
A major step in modernising the Philippines’ offshore fishing industry has been launched through a new partnership with Denmark. The pilot project introduces Danish pelagic midwater trawl systems and other …
New Danish project aims to boost sustainable fishing in the Philippines Read More
A new Swedish investment is set to support business growth and job creation in the Philippines. Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has committed USD 15 million to Navegar Fund III, …
Swedfund to support growth and jobs in the Philippines Read More
Princess Benedikte of Denmark has visited Angkor Wat in Cambodia, one of the world’s most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Khmer Times reports. She was accompanied during the visit by …
Danish Princess Benedikte praises Cambodia’s Angkor Wat during official visit Read More
A bus shelter in central Bangkok is now being described as a small glimpse into the future of urban energy. A new collaboration between Chulalongkorn University and Swedish solar technology …
Swedish solar company and Chulalongkorn University launch sustainability partnership Read More
Police in Patong have arrested a 37-year-old Icelandic man accused of attempting to steal a handbag from a female taxi driver while she was taking him to his hotel, Khaosod …
Icelandic tourist arrested after alleged robbery attempt in Phuket taxi Read More
A high-level forum is planned for April 2027, bringing together government officials and companies from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland with Philippine counterparts to explore new investment opportunities, Business World …
Nordic-Philippine business summit set for Subic in 2027 Read More
A shared concern over workplace safety brought Sweden and the Philippines together in Manila this week, as officials and industry leaders confronted the risks facing workers in some of the …
Sweden and Philippines team up on safer workplaces Read More
A new EU rule is about to hit something many Europeans do almost without thinking: late-night online shopping from cheap global platforms. From 1 July, small parcels arriving from outside …
Online shopping from Temu and Shein set to get more expensive in EU Read More
At the Nordic-Philippine Business Awards 2026, four companies were recognized for applying Nordic values in a Philippine setting. The awards highlighted leadership across sustainability, digital innovation, diversity, and community impact. …
Philippine firms honored for Nordic-inspired leadership at Business Awards Read More
A climate partnership worth millions is tightening the bond between Norway and Indonesia as both countries push toward major emission cuts. During a visit to Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta, …
Norway helps Indonesia fight climate change with big support deal Read More
Manila will host the final stop of Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson’s touring exhibition Your curious journey, opening this July. The exhibition will be hosted at the Museum of Contemporary Art …
Manila to mark final stop of Olafur Eliasson’s touring exhibition Read More
A joint Indonesian-Norwegian inspection has taken place deep in the forests of South Kalimantan, where newly restored land is being put under the microscope. Officials from Indonesia’s Environmental Fund Management …
Indonesia and Norway in major forest restoration project in South Kalimantan Read More
The European Union and the Philippines have launched a €22.6-million initiative to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and use of satellite data, NewsBytes.ph reports. The project is designed to …
Finland supports Global Gateway project in the Philippines Read More
A promotion event in Beijing has highlighted growing cooperation between China and Norway ahead of Norway’s role as Guest Country of Honor at the China International Fair for Trade in …
Norway prepares for spotlight role at major China trade fair in Beijing Read More