Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish luxury fashion brand Acne Studios has officially entered the Malaysian market with the opening of its first standalone store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, marking another step in the company’s …
Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios opens first store in Malaysia Read More
A delegation of Nordic buyers will attend Vietnam International Sourcing 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnamese producers seek to expand their presence in Nordic food markets. Vietnam International …
Nordic food buyers return to Vietnam sourcing fair Read More
It is just before 1 pm at CentralWorld, one of Bangkok’s most visited shopping malls, and the crowds are already flowing steadily past the new pink storefront. Inside, brightly coloured …
How MUMS is turning Swedish sweets into a Bangkok business Read More
‘Zero’ as concept is very much on the agenda for Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director Pearl Lai and the entire nine-man strong corporate and sustainability communications team within Carlsberg Malaysia. …
20 years as communications expert with Carlsberg Malaysia, and new Dancham Chairperson: Pearl Lai Read More
Danish design brand Fritz Hansen has relaunched its Fritz Hansen Place in Jakarta, introducing an expanded concept that blends Scandinavian craftsmanship with Indonesian cultural elements. The newly renovated venue now …
Fritz Hansen reopens Jakarta showroom with Indonesian design collaborations Read More
Swedish textile startup Syre AB plans to raise up to USD 700 million to build a new factory in Vietnam, following a multi-year supply deal with Nike Inc. The company’s …
Swedish textile recycler Syre plans $700 million Vietnam plant after Nike deal Read More
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Chinese market at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and inclusive design. “The …
IKEA highlights local innovation and inclusive design in China Read More
Danish jewellery brand Pandora has trimmed its 2025 sales forecast, citing a challenging consumer environment and weaker demand in key markets, particularly China and Europe. The company now expects full-year …
Pandora lowers sales forecast amid market slowdown Read More
Swedish fashion house Acne Studios has opened its first store in Thailand, marking a new chapter in the brand’s expansion across Asia. Located on the ground floor of one of …
Acne Studios opens first boutique in Bangkok Read More
IKEA China will present a series of new products and sustainability collaborations under the theme “Home is more than you think” at the upcoming 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) …
IKEA China unveils local innovation strategy at 8th China International Import Expo Read More
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has opened its second branch in the Philippines, introducing a new “Plan & Order” shop at Trinoma Mall in Quezon City. At just 400 square …
IKEA opens second store in the Philippines with new ‘Plan & Order’ concept Read More
Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko will officially open a flagship store in Hong Kong on Thursday 16 October 2025. The new store is located on Leighton Road in Causeway Bay, …
Marimekko opens flagship store in Hong Kong Read More
Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs has made a comeback to the Chinese market with the opening of its first brand store at Kerry Parkside in Pudong, Shanghai. The launch took place …
Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs returns to China with new Shanghai store Read More
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has officially arrived in Thailand, opening its first store at EMSPHERE in Bangkok on Monday 15 September 2025. The Danish retail brand is known for its playful …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen opens first store in Thailand Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is lowering prices in Thailand and expanding into new business services after a year of sluggish sales. Leonie Hoskin, retail manager of IKEA Thailand and Vietnam, …
IKEA cuts prices and expands services in Thailand Read More
Norwegian dairy products Jarlsberg® and TINE Brunost™ were exhibited at the Food & Hospitality Thailand exhibition in QSNCC in Bangkok 20–23 August 2025. The products were on display at the …
A slice of Norway in Thailand Read More
H&M has reopened its original flagship store in Shanghai with a new concept called House of H&M, marking the Swedish retailer’s comeback to one of China’s most important shopping streets. …
H&M reopens first China flagship with new concept Read More
IKEA China will invest 160 million yuan during its 2026 fiscal year as part of a renewed focus on growth in the Chinese market. The Swedish home-furnishing group says the …
IKEA to expand investment in China Read More
Danish lifestyle retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has expanded its footprint in Malaysia with the opening of its first Kuala Lumpur outlet at The Gardens Mall. The store was officially launched …
Flying Tiger opens first Kuala Lumpur store Read More
House of Yugen, an international media and talent agency founded by Filipino entrepreneur Josh Yugen, has been officially appointed as the new franchise holder of Miss Universe Denmark. The announcement …
Filipino-led agency takes over Miss Universe Denmark franchise Read More
Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA has opened an official flagship store on Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com, marking a new step in its strategy to expand digital and omnichannel operations in …
IKEA launches flagship store on JD to boost growth in China Read More
Danish antiperspirant brand Perspirex has announced its decision to exit the Indonesian market, citing what it describes as unfair competition and coordinated smear campaigns. The company shared the announcement on …
Danish brand Perspirex withdraws from Indonesia citing unfair play Read More
Danish lifestyle retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has opened its first Singapore outlet at Bugis+ on 28 July 2025, according to The Straits Times. The 157 sq m store on the mall’s second …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen opens first Singapore store at Bugis+ Read More
Norway is offering to share its experience in plastic recycling with Vietnam, as part of broader cooperation on sustainability and climate goals. In a recent interview with VTV1’s Net Zero …
Norway shares bottle recycling success with Vietnam Read More
Danish jewellery brand Pandora is exploring strategic changes to its business model in China following a significant decline in sales, according to a report by Reuters. Since 2019, Pandora’s revenue …
Pandora considers restructuring strategy in China as sales decline Read More
Swedish packaging giant Tetra Pak has inaugurated a major expansion of its aseptic packaging plant in Ho Chi Minh City, increasing total investment in the facility to EUR217 million. The …
Tetra Pak expands packaging plant in Vietnam with EUR217 million investment Read More
A delegation of Nordic companies, including prominent names in retail, logistics, and sustainable production, will take part in the Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 event from 4 to 6 September in …
Nordic retailers and logistics firms to attend Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 Read More
An average Swede eats about 15 kilograms of candy per year and Sweden has the highest candy consumption in the world, largely due to the tradition of “lördagsgodis” (Saturday candy …
When the craving for something sweet hits! Read More
Finnish fashion and design brand Marimekko reported net sales of €39.6 million (approximately $42.9 million) for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 5 percent increase year-over-year. The growth was …
Marimekko reports Q1 sales of $42.9 million, continues expansion in Asia-Pacific Read More
In April 2025, Norway’s seafood exports reached a record high, totaling 14.3 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately 1.33 billion U.S. dollars). This marked a 2% increase compared to the same month …
Norwegian seafood exports to China reach record in April Read More
Finland’s Arctic Blue Beverages has once again made a splash on the global stage, taking home a Double Gold and four Silver medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits …
Arctic Blue Beverages wins Double Gold in San Francisco for fourth time Read More
Throughout May 2025, IKEA Thailand is celebrating the return of its popular Salmon Festival, highlighting sustainable Norwegian seafood through a fusion of Thai and Scandinavian culinary traditions. In collaboration with …
Norwegian salmon festival returns to IKEA Thailand this May Read More
In response to Thailand’s growing cashless society, IKEA has announced it will stop accepting cash payments at some of its stores, effective April 21, 2025. Social media users have shared …
IKEA Announces It Will No Longer Accept Cash Starting April 21, 2025 Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg is stepping up its efforts in Myanmar’s beer market, where international players are gaining ground amid shifting consumer preferences following the 2021 military coup. According to a …
Carlsberg expands presence in Myanmar beer market Read More
Finnish children’s book author Mauri Kunnas and his wife Tarja visited Bangkok last week in connection with the 53rd National Book Fair & Bangkok International Book Fair 2025, according to …
Finnish author Mauri Kunnas visits Bangkok book fair Read More
BoConcept Thailand opened on Thursday 27 March 2025 its new flagship showroom in Bangkok, marking the largest BoConcept store in Southeast Asia. The launch coincides with the 10th anniversary of …
BoConcept opens its largest flagship store in Bangkok’s Thonglor district Read More
Pandora’s crafting facilities in Thailand experienced only minimal impact from today’s earthquake in Myanmar. All employees are reported safe, and initial assessments indicate only minor damage to buildings, Pandora informs. …
Pandora reports minimal impact from earthquake in Thailand Read More
Swedish fashion giant H&M is progressing faster than expected on its 2025 sustainability goals, according to a recent update from the company. The group has already achieved 85% usage of …
H&M ahead of schedule on 2025 sustainability targets Read More
Danish footwear and leather brand ECCO has named Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna as the face of its Icons That Last campaign in Malaysia and Singapore for its Spring/Summer 2025 collection. The …
Danish ECCO partners with Malaysian music icon Yuna for campaign in Malaysia and Singapore Read More
Norwegian premium salmon brand Frøya is now available in the Philippines, with fresh stock hitting the shelves at The Marketplace in Powerplant Mall Rockwell and EDSA Shangri-La Plaza. According to …
Norwegian premium salmon brand Frøya now available in Manila Read More
Lars Lund Rasmussen, who served as Denmark’s Consul General in Chongqing, China, from February 2017 to August 2019, has taken on a new role as General Manager of Famobra GmbH’s …
Former Danish Consul General in Chongqing in new job in Asia Read More
The Danish Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad recently announced its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2024, recording an increase in revenue to RM2.4 billion and a rise in …
Carlsberg Malaysia Reports RM337 Million Net Profit – but declining sales in Singapore Read More
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has partnered with the creative agency We Are Social to enhance its content creator strategy and engagement across Asia. The collaboration, announced on Monday 25 February …
H&M strengthens content creator strategy in Asia with new partnership Read More
Norwegian apparel brand Helly Hansen has been sold to American company Kontoor Brands, known for owning Wrangler and Lee, for approximately $900 million (around 10 billion NOK). Most of Helly …
Norwegian Helly Hansen acquired by Kontoor Brands for $900 Million Read More
Carlsberg Group, the Danish brewing company, reported a 1.9 percent increase in revenue in 2024, totaling DKK 75.01 billion ($10.37 billion), and a 2.8 percent rise in operating profit, reaching DKK …
Carlsberg strengthens position in China’s premium beer market Read More
IKEA Malaysia has expanded its reach by launching an online store specifically for customers in Sabah and Sarawak. This initiative allows residents in these regions to purchase IKEA products at …
IKEA Malaysia launches online store for customers in Sabah and Sarawak Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, in collaboration with Seafood from Norway, recently hosted the first-ever seafood roundtable in the Philippines, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss opportunities for expanding …
Norway and the Philippines strengthen seafood trade ties at inaugural roundtable Read More
Its ‘Micro housing’ is making inroads in Oceanian countries Despite all the hardships, many new businesses and ideas could be brought to fruition as a result of Covid-19. Kubikle, a …
Danish-owned Kubikle rolls out innovation to deliver space-efficient, customisable living spaces Read More
A popular Finnish flea market chain, Jussin Jättikirpis, has implemented a groundbreaking ban on fast fashion items at their locations, with their Porvoo branch leading the initiative against quickly produced, …
Finnish flea market chain takes stand against Chinese fast fashion Read More
Renowned Swedish glove manufacturer Hestra officially opened its state-of-the-art facility in Phnom Penh on January 22, 2025. This new factory, situated within the Royal Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, represents …
Hestra opens facility in Phnom Penh Read More