Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Audiobook platform Audible plans to expand into Indonesia, Denmark, Norway and Finland in 2027, not Sweden, bringing its services to new audiences in Southeast Asia and Northern Europe. Audible is …
Audible to launch in Indonesia and three Nordic countries in 2027 Read More
Contrary to popular belief, condominiums in Phuket are now more expensive than villas, according to a 2026 property market index highlighted by Expat Guide Thailand. The findings challenge the common …
Phuket condos cost more than villas, new index shows Read More
Danish-born David Tuan Anh Nguyen is NordCham Vietnam’s new Executive Director (ED). Introducing him also allows getting an update on this chamber of commerce’s focus and activities. Vietnam is today …
Strengthening the ‘Nordic Voice’ the highest priority for NordCham Vietnam and its new Executive Director Read More
Car insurance decisions often begin with premium comparison, but the real question is not only how much you pay today. It is how much financial protection you may need when …
Why Third-Party Insurance May Feel Cheaper but Cost More Later Read More
Motor accidents can create more than one kind of financial loss. You may have to deal with damage or injury caused to another person, while your own car may also …
How Third-Party Car Insurance and Own Damage Cover Work Together in an Indian Claim Read More
A Dutch design studio has launched a programme offering owners of a classic Volvo model the possibility to have the car comprehensively redesigned and modernised, while retaining its original character. …
Concept idea: Old cars redesigned and modernised Read More
In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, speed and quality are equally critical. Development teams face constant pressure to release updates quickly, yet rushing releases without thorough testing can lead to …
Reducing Regression Testing Time Without Sacrificing Quality Read More
Söderberg & Partners has announced that ANE Services AS is being fully integrated into the group’s Global Mobility unit, according to a press release issued on 6 January 2026. Söderberg …
Söderberg & Partners integrates ANE Services AS into Global Mobility unit Read More
Six out of ten young Norwegians take a year or more off after finishing high school, and many use the time to travel the world. But not all are covered …
Young travelers without proper insurance run an expensive risk 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
On Tuesday 29 July, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce hosted Khun Mathias Bjorkvall, Developer at Netler AB. Netler is a Swedish IT consultancy that helps companies modernise their systems, build …
Netler explores collaboration with SweCham Thailand Read More
Pasi Haatainen, a long-term Singapore resident and also Finnish Business Council Singapore (FBC) Chairman since 2021, has since 2007 been based in the city-state as a senior business consultant. Because …
Business transformation consultant/FBC Chairman Pasi Haatainen outlines the latest Singapore opportunities – and obstacles Read More
Danish logistics giant DSV has launched a new facility in Singapore aimed at strengthening cross-border logistics with Malaysia. The Redlion2 facility will support the flow of goods across the Causeway …
DSV opens Singapore facility to boost logistics with Johor Read More
ISS Facility Services Singapore, part of the Danish-founded ISS Group, has received extensive coverage by CNA for its ongoing transformation toward sustainability-focused facility services. As Singapore’s largest facility services provider, …
Danish firm ISS Singapore focus on sustainable reskilling Read More
Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Privilege Card membership program under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has received the ESQR’s Quality Choice Prize 2025. …
Thailand Privilege Card wins quality award in Stockholm Read More
Thailand is intensifying its promotion of digital economy opportunities to Nordic investors with a new webinar organised by the Thailand Board of Investment’s (BOI) Nordic office. The online event, titled …
Thailand showcases digital economy opportunities in Nordic-focused webinar Read More
TikTok has launched a new European data center in Finland, marking a key step in its strategy to localize data storage for European users. The facility, located in Haminanmaa, is …
TikTok opens first European data center in Finland Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) is exploring potential collaboration with Axis Communications, a global leader in network video and security solutions with strong Swedish roots. On Wednesday 23 April …
Thai-Swedish Chamber explores collaboration with Axis Communications in Thailand Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Anna Ferry, recently visited Transcom Asia, the largest Swedish company in the country, marking her first official visit to the firm’s Philippine operations. Accompanied by …
Swedish ambassador visits largest Swedish employer in the Philippines Read More
Finland’s national tourism organization, Visit Finland, wrapped up a roadshow across Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai from 24 to 28 March 2025, aiming to rekindle tourism ties with China—its largest …
Finland steps up tourism promotion in China with multi-city roadshow Read More
Finnish textile service company Lindström has launched its first service center in Vietnam, located in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province. The facility introduces Lindström’s circular economy-based workwear rental model …
Finnish textile firm Lindström opens first service center in Vietnam Read More
A recent investigation by Swedish Radio has uncovered that several Thai massage parlours associated with sexual services are listed on Epassi, a digital platform widely used in Sweden for wellness …
Thai massage parlours in Sweden accept wellness allowance to be used for sexual services 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
Norbreeze Group, a Singapore-based company, has appointed Danish Stig Maasbøl as its new chairman, effective August 2024. Maasbøl brings over 30 years of leadership experience, as he currently serves as …
Norbreeze Group appoints Stig Maasbøl as new chairman Read More
SEAC is a leading organizational and human resource development consultant company with headquarters in Bangkok. As of 1 August 2024, SEAC is part of the Swedish BTS Group AB – …
Swedish BTS Group acquires SEAC in Thailand Read More
The Myanmar-based human resources tech startup Better HR has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Swedish Blibros Capital Partners, an investment company based in Singapore and Stockholm. The startup …
Myanmar-based tech startup funded by Swedish capital Read More
’Pioneering the possible’ is what Business Sweden (BS) is doing in Malaysia, under the new leadership (since 2022) of Trade Commissioner Emma Broms. Post covid-19 she is very optimistic about …
Emma Broms, Business Sweden Malaysia: Great optimism, towards green transition Read More
Social media giant TikTok has now acquired a facility in Norway from Green Mountain AS, to establish its largest European data center. A data center that has formerly been raising …
TikTok taking a step towards launching Norwegian data center Read More
Southeast Asian SME digital finance platform, Funding Societies, secures US$7.5 million in debt funding from Norfund. A Norwegian Development Financial Institution (DFI). This marks the first debt transaction done by …
Norway funds Southeast Asian enterprises Read More
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) launched direct flights from Copenhagen, Denmark to Bangkok, Thailand after a ten-year absence. “Thailand and the Scandinavian countries have a long history of friendship and cooperation and …
Scandinavian Airlines resumes direct flights between Copenhagen and Bangkok Read More
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched a new campaign offering customers a discount on more than 170,000 tickets from Singapore to 71 destinations. The discounts are valid for many flights taking …
Discount on 170,000 SIA tickets in November Read More
Note: This article was run through ChatGPT to help improve the language. First you will read my version. Below is what ChatGPT suggested. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasing the gap …
Artificial Intelligence increases gap between rich and poor countries Read More
Philippine Megaworld Corp. is bringing Finland-based indoor sports park company SuperPark to its townships. The property developer said on Tuesday, August 1, it would open two parks, one at its …
Finnish sports park developer are coming to the Philippines Read More
Finland’s SuperPark partnered with the Philippine’s Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to open new amusement parks in the Asian country. Both companies previously signed the partnership agreement, reported Manila Bulletin. SuperPark Philippines …
Finland-branched amusement park to open in Philippines Read More
Singapore Airlines says it will start offering free and unlimited inflight WiFi across all classes of travel from July 1. The airline already offers free complimentary WiFi to passengers sitting …
Singapore Airlines to offer free unlimited inflight WiFi Read More
Women’s rights groups in Thailand used the International Women’s Day to campaign for the legalization of sex work, hoping to create a safer environment for women in the industry. The …
Thai women calls for protection in the sex industry Read More
Why spend more than you need to when on the lookout for an office space for your company? There are six key pointers to keep in mind that will ensure …
How To Find The Right Office Space For Your Company In Asia Read More
GPV says the construction of its new mechanics factory in Thailand is rapidly progressing The factory’s lobby, second-floor office and canteen, high-precision area, utility building and loading bay are progressing …
GPV rapidly progresses on constructing new Thai mechanics factory Read More
HappyOrNot, a Finland-based digital feedback company, is being presented in the Philippines by Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota. They are rolling out HappyOrNot’s Smiley Touch™ …
Lexus puts HappyOrNot terminals in its showroom in the Philippines created by the Finland-based digital feedback company Read More
Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure. Finnair flies to ten Asian destinations, five US destinations, and 62 European destinations from …
Finnair to fly to 10 Asian destinations next winter season as travel continues to recover Read More
The Swedish company Zinzino has announced the launch of its business in Singapore as a strategic next step in the company’s global expansion plan. Zinzino is a direct sales company …
Zinzino announces the launch of Singapore as next step in their global expansion Read More
The Swedish furniture maker IKEA has opened its 6th store in Indonesia, at Jakarta’s Mall Taman Anggrek. Sweden’s Ambassador to Indonesia Marina Berg and Chief Development Officer Mulia Property Development …
IKEA opens 6th Store in Indonesia Read More
While announcing Finnair Traffic Performance in March 2022, the airline notes that covid-19 still has an impact on passenger traffic figures, especially in the Asian market and the closure of …
Covid-19 impact and war in Ukraine affect Finnair’s passenger traffic figures for Asia Read More
Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Dr. Amy Khor and Norway’s Ambassador to Singapore H.E Eivind S. Homme jointly opened the TOMRA Resource Transformation Centre last …
TOMRA Resource Transformation Centre opens in Singapore Read More
MacGregor, part of the Finnish cargo-handling machinery producer Cargotec, has been selected to supply comprehensive packages of RoRo equipment for four Aurora class Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) to …
MacGregor wins RoRo equipment supply contract for Aurora class vessels Read More
The Swedish-owned outsourcing firm Transcom Worldwide Philippines, Inc. has opened a new satellite office in Davao City called T:Space which will serve as a support center and backup space for …
Swedish-owned Transcom opens support space for work-from-home employees in Davao City Read More
The Finnish telecommunication giant Nokia has announced that it has been selected by TIME dotCom (TIME) for the supply and delivery of a DWDM optical network in Malaysia. Nokia says …
Nokia selected by TIME dotCom to build high resilience cross-peninsular optical network in Malaysia Read More
Finnair has updated its traffic program for summer 2022, as the closure of Russian airspace impacts Finnair’s Asian traffic, the company says in this press release. Finnair connects customers from …
Finnair updates flights for summer 2022 – continue to serve key Asian destinations Read More
A celebrated business leader says goodbye when Jørgen Mads Clausen resigns as chairman of the board of Danfoss on 25 March. In an interview with Avisen Danmark’s business editor, he …
Interview with Jørgen Mads Clausen: “I have globalized Danfoss” Read More
Peer networks for leaders to share work-related challenges, gain perspectives and exchange expertise After successfully establishing the franchising in Singapore of Executives’ Global Network (EGN) – a peer-based network of …
Scandinavian ‘Executives’ Global Network’ (EGN) to conquer Indonesia Read More