Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has moved to calm tensions with China following concerns over inspections of Panama-flagged vessels. The situation comes after a dispute linked to port concessions in …
Panama seeks to ease China tensions amid Maersk port dispute Read More
Finland-based Kempower says Malaysia’s growing EV charging network should prioritise utilisation over rapid expansion. The company points to Southeast Asia as a key growth region for electric mobility. Kempower states …
Kempower: Malaysia’s EV boom must shift focus Read More
A growing number of Danish firms are moving activities out of China as part of a wider shift in global supply chains. After decades of relying on the Chinese market, …
China no longer the safe bet for Danish companies in Asia Read More
A meeting between the Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden and Vingroup has outlined plans to bring electric taxi services to Sweden and the wider Nordic region, the Vietnam Embassy in Sweden …
Vietnam-backed electric taxis planned for Sweden Read More
The former Zhao Shang Yi Dun has been renamed Viking Yi Dun and rejoined the fleet of Viking Cruise. The renaming took place on 24 March 2026 at Shekou International …
Chinese ship rejoins Viking fleet Read More
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 15.5 billion in March, up 3 per cent from the same month last year. Strong demand from China played a key role in the increase, …
China drives growth in Norwegian seafood exports in March Read More
A billion-euro investment is placing TikTok at the centre of a growing European debate over data and security. The company plans to build a second data centre in Finland, this …
TikTok invests 1 billion euros in new data center in Finland as data fears grow Read More
Young Filipino-Swede Mr Axel Fries has taken over as NordCham Philippines’ new Executive Director, keen on leading the chamber to new heights, while not going ahead of himself. And while …
From tech start-ups to NordCham Philippines: Axel Fries is its new Executive Director Read More
Mastercard has started testing AI-powered payments in Southeast Asia. In a press release, the company says its system is now live in early markets including Singapore and Malaysia. The technology …
Mastercard starts testing AI payments in Southeast Asia Read More
Vietnam is introducing a new emergency law that could give authorities sweeping powers over businesses and daily life in times of crisis. The law was approved in December 2025 and …
New law gives Vietnam more power over businesses and daily life Read More