Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vietnam recorded strong export growth to Sweden, Denmark and Norway during the first half of 2026, supported by improved market access under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. Vietnamese exports to …
Strong growth in exports from Vietnam to the Nordic countries 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
There has undoubtedly never before been a more vibrant time for Swedish-Vietnamese trade relations than now. Swedish investments into Vietnam, paired with various bilateral collaborations, are at an all-time-high, and …
Modernising the heritage and deepening the trade relationship key goals for Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi Read More
Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines will relaunch a direct route between Beijing and Helsinki from 29 March 2026, restoring a connection that was removed five years ago amid pandemic disruptions …
China Southern Airlines to relaunch Beijing–Helsinki route after five-year break Read More
Chinese shipping group COSCO SHIPPING Specialised Carriers has added Thailand to its European export network for Chinese car brands, linking manufacturing in Southeast Asia directly with markets in Europe and …
First export from Changan’s factory in Thailand to Norway Read More
He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …
A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen Read More
Volatility defines modern trade. Yet Alkagesta Malta, founded in 2018, has grown steadily by turning discipline into strategy. Its new hub in Singapore is the logical next step, placing the …
Alkagesta Anchors in Singapore to Connect Europe and Asia Through Structured Trade Read More
Investing in the stock market is like riding a roller coaster, with exhilarating highs, stomach-churning lows, and unexpected twists keeping both newcomers starting out with a stock simulator and seasoned …
What Is the October Effect? Read More
Danish business leaders have underlined their confidence in the outlook for China–Denmark economic cooperation during a high-level business roundtable in Copenhagen on Friday 12 September 2025. Kasper Elbjorn, senior vice …
Danish companies reaffirm long-term commitment to Chinese market 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
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
Thai Airways has joined hands with Seafood from Norway to launch the campaign “From Sea to Sky: 120 Years of Friendship”, marking 120 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and …
Thai Airways and Seafood from Norway partner to boost Thailand as seafood export hub 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
A coalition of Swedish business chambers across the Asia-Pacific region is hosting a webinar to examine the consequences of recent US tariffs on global supply chains, with a special focus …
Swedish chambers to assess US tariff impact on Asia supply chains Read More
A.P. Moller Capital has agreed to acquire 40% of the Philippine logistics company AC Logistics (ACL) from Ayala Corporation. AP Moller Capital is a subsidiary of the Danish shipping and …
Ayala Corp. to sell 40 percent stake in logistics arm to Danish logistics giant Read More
Plans for a SEK 13 billion large battery anode factory in Timrå, north of Sundsvall, have been entirely scrapped, according to Dagens Industri. The China-owned company Shanghai Putailai (PTL) was …
Huge Chinese battery investment in Sweden cancelled Read More
Volvo Cars’ new sedan model, the ES90, is manufactured in Chengdu, China, placing it at the center of the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China. The launch …
Volvo Cars’ new ES90 model impacted by US-China trade conflict Read More
Trading is a world of numbers, screens and sharp suits – or so it looks from the outside. For the newbies, it’s like walking into a foreign country with a …
What Every Beginner Needs to Know About Trading Read More
Danish Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, Danny Annan, is expected to visit Cambodia in the last week of February for a commercial visit, focusing on meeting Danish businesses operating in the …
Danish ambassador to visit Cambodia for commercial meetings Read More
Fimue Coffee & Music Social Club, a new café and community space, celebrated its grand opening on Sunday, 9 February 2025, in the heart of Chiang Mai. The event welcomed …
Fimue Coffee & Music Social Club brings Nordic vintage charm to Chiang Mai Read More
Denmark’s hearing technology sector continues to make strides globally, with its latest innovations gaining attention for their impact on hearing health. Danish companies, known for their cutting-edge advancements in hearing …
Danish hearing technology gains global traction, eyes Asian markets Read More
Finnair has announced that up to 90 pilots could face job cuts unless negotiations with unions lead to an agreement on increased standby duties and overtime work. The Finnish airline, …
Finnair: Up to 90 pilots could lose their job Read More
Oslo welcomed on 30 January 2025 its first Indonesian restaurant, Boboko, located in the Vika Nationaltheatret area at Via Village. The grand opening was graced by the presence of Indonesian …
First Indonesian Restaurant in Oslo opened by Ambassador Read More
Vietnamese businesses should enhance their exports to the European Union (EU) through official channels, despite the associated complexities and costs, recommends an article in VietnamPlus.vn. Senior economist Nguyen Thanh Hung …
Vietnamese businesses urged to expand EU exports through official channels Read More
Swedish authorities detained a Chinese citizen on 29 January 2025 after he was found operating a drone over Stockholm’s government district, according to a report by Aftonbladet. The individual was …
Chinese citizens suspected of drone activity over Swedish government buildings Read More
On 29 January 2025, Thai and Finnish officials met to strengthen labor protections and diplomatic cooperation. Mrs. Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Director-General of Thailand’s Department of European Affairs, welcomed Mr. Jussi Tanner, …
Thailand and Finland discuss labor protection and visa exemptions Read More
The Danish Embassy in Thailand, under the leadership of H.E. Mr. Danny Annan, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand and Cambodia, recently hosted a pivotal session that marks a significant milestone …
Thailand and Denmark Collaborate to Transform Diabetes Management Read More
In light of recent reports of methanol poisoning among tourists in Asia, including a tragic incident in November where six people died in Laos after consuming methanol-contaminated alcohol, Swedish influencer …
Swedish influencer shares safety backpacker tips for traveling in South East Asia Read More
With effect from January 1, 2024, Thailand’s Revenue Department revised its interpretation of the Revenue Code, significantly impacting personal income tax liability for Thai residents with foreign-sourced income. These changes …
Tax payers in Thailand must include all transferred income in their tax report in 2025 Read More
This December 26 marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating tsunami that struck countries along the Indian Ocean, claiming over 226,000 lives. Among the victims were 46 Danish citizens, with …
Danish victims of Tsunami will be remembered in memorial on December 26 in Phang Nga, Thailand Read More
Chinese automaker BYD, the world’s largest producer of electrified vehicles, plans to kickstart production at its new factory in Hungary by late 2025. This innovative facility aims to produce 200,000 …
BYD eyes Norway as key market in ambitious expansion plans Read More
Indonesia and Sweden are enhancing their healthcare collaboration through the Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership (SISP) Healthcare platform. Team Sweden, which includes the Swedish Embassy and Swedish companies, launched this initiative in …
Indonesia and Sweden strengthen healthcare cooperation Read More
On November 30, Her Majesty Queen Suthida visited the “2024 Bangkok World Para Ice Hockey Championships C-Pool” held at the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena. The event, hosted by the …
Thailand’s Queen visited Para Ice Hockey Championships featuring Finnish team Read More
The Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 is under increasing scrutiny following reports of its suspicious maneuvers over three crucial cables connecting Sweden and Denmark. On November 7, 2024, the …
Yi Peng 3 suspected of trying to sabotage cables between Sweden and Denmark Read More
The Laotian Tourist Police are investigating the deaths of two young Danish women, aged 19 and 20, who died from methanol poisoning in the party town of Vang Vieng. The …
Laos Tourist Police to Issue Statement on Methanol Deaths Next Week Read More
The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with Bitcoin taking the lead as the first and most valuable digital currency. Bitcoin’s emergence was followed by a …
Bitcoin vs. Altcoins: Exploring Effective Trading Strategies Read More
On October 30, 2024, Denmark-based A.P. Moller-Maersk opened its new $4.8 billion (P280 billion) distribution facility in Calamba City. This significant investment represents a crucial step toward enhancing the Philippines’ …
New Maersk facility opens in the Philippines Read More
Hafnia Limited, a Danish leader in tanker operations, has officially moved its corporate base from Bermuda to Singapore. This strategic relocation aims to enhance the company’s operational efficiency in Asia. …
Danish company Hafnia successfully relocates to Singapore Read More
Denmark’s A.P. Moller Holding is looking to expand its investments in Vietnam by constructing large-scale deep-water container ports and enhancing logistics infrastructure. During a meeting in Hanoi on September 23, …
Denmark’s A.P. Moller Holding explores investments in Vietnamese seaports Read More
Southeast Asia to overtake China in gross domestic product (GDP) and foreign direct investment (FDI) over the next 10 years, according to the “Navigating High Winds: Southeast Asia Outlook 2024 …
Southeast Asia to overtake China in GDP and FDI over the next 10 years Read More
Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are set to conclude a free trade agreement by the end of this year. This has been confirmed in a meeting between …
Thailand and EFTA expect a free trade agreement by the end of 2024 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
Mærsk warned about the unrest in the Red Sea on 22 December, after having had to pause its shipping operations for a while, due to danger in the water passage. …
Mærsk ready to resume operations in Red Sea despite unrest Read More
Sweden has announced a new trade and investment strategy for Southeast Asia, as a way to deepen cooperation with partners such as Singapore. Johan Forssell, Sweden’s Minister for International Development …
Sweden deepens cooperation with Southeast Asia Read More
Last Friday, the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) on Statistics from Denmark visited Vietnam. The aim of the visit was to ‘leverage administrative data from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) database …
Tea enhances collaboration Read More
The Chinese property mogul Evergrande’s shares are back on the stock exchange in Hong Kong as of Tuesday, October 3. This is after shares in the troubled Chinese real estate …
Evergrande stocks are back in trade after suspension Read More
A Singaporean company called Hydronav Services, was fined over $1.1 million for illegally exporting specialized equipment (an EM system) to Myanmar without the necessary permits. The company falsely stated that …
Singaporean company fined for deceiving Norwegian authorities Read More
Bank of Thailand (BOT) said on 26 September 2023 that they will relax foreign exchange rules for non-residents, to make it easier for foreigner to do business in the country. …
Doing business in Thailand will be easier for foreigners 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
China is Denmark’s fourth largest trading partner, so the recent slowdown in the Chinese economy will hit Danish growth, according to calculations from Danmarks Nationalbank. “There are signs that the …
Problems in the Chinese housing sector might influence Danish growth Read More