Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Visitors in Manila will have the opportunity to try speaking Danish, Finnish and Swedish when the cultural event Speak Dating 2026 takes place in Makati on 19 September. Inspired by …
Try Danish, Finnish and Swedish at Manila’s ‘Speak Dating’ language event Read More
Norwegians who have recently moved to Singapore will have an opportunity to learn more about everyday life in the city-state when the Norwegian Seamen’s Church hosts its “New to Singapore” …
Norwegian organizations welcome newcomers to Singapore Read More
Iben Bernstorf Schrøder has been appointed as the new seamen’s chaplain at the Danish Church in Singapore. She will take up the position on 1 September 2026 and move to …
New Danish Seamen’s Pastor appointed in Singapore Read More
The summer of 2026 became the summer I travelled to Sweden, first and foremost to ensure that my late mother’s ashes would be scattered at sea. Fulfilling her final wish …
The Summer I Said Goodbye Read More
The Thai courts are looking for a person with an excellent command of both Norwegian and Thai to assist as a court interpreter in cases involving Norwegian nationals. While English …
Thai court seeks Norwegian–Thai court interpreter 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 Danish gymnastics coach has shared his expertise with young athletes in Malaysia after leading a workshop in Sabah during a family holiday. Jimmi Anderson conducted the training session in …
Danish gymnastics coach shares expertise with Sabah athletes 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
Finnish design brand Marimekko is inviting visitors to explore its colourful prints at a special pop-up exhibition in Bangkok. The event runs until 22 July at Mega FoodWalk in Mega …
Finnish design brand Marimekko opens floral pop-up in Bangkok Read More
Chulalongkorn University’s Thai Youth Orchestra (CHULA ThaiYO) will travel to Sweden this week to perform at events marking the 129th anniversary of King Chulalongkorn’s historic visit to Europe. The university …
Chulalongkorn youth orchestra to perform in Sweden for King Chulalongkorn commemoration Read More
Vietnamese teachers and volunteers in Sweden have launched the country’s first Vietnamese Teachers’ Club, creating a national network to strengthen Vietnamese language education and preserve cultural heritage among younger generations. …
Vietnamese teachers launch first national language club in Sweden Read More
The Nordic business community in the Philippines is preparing for the return of Viking Party Manila, which will take place on 12 September 2026 at the Dusit Thani Manila. Organised …
Viking Party Manila returns on 12 September Read More
World-renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson will open his travelling exhibition “Your Curious Journey” in Manila on July 9, marking the final stop of its tour across Asia and Australia, according …
Danish artist Olafur Eliasson opens exhibition on climate change in Manila Read More
Whether for work, retirement, love or adventure, thousands of Danes are living all over Thailand. Isolated in bustling cities, far-off villages, and touristy beach towns, it can be hard to …
Peter Romhild heads a special place for Danes in Thailand, “We are so much more than a church” Read More
The Norwegian Church Abroad in Pattaya is inviting members of the local Norwegian community to join a shared dinner on 8 July. The gathering will take place at Scandic Apartments …
Norwegian Church in Pattaya invites community to shared dinner on 8 July Read More
Malaysia’s Sunway University has made history by becoming the first Malaysian team to compete at the FISU World University Championship Cheerleading, returning home with a silver medal from this year’s …
Malaysian university wins first ever medal at world cheerleading championship in Sweden 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
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson will bring her Midnight Sun Tour 2026 to Southeast Asia later this year. Known for international hits including Lush Life, Never Forget You, Symphony and …
Zara Larsson brings Midnight Sun Tour to Bangkok and Manila 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
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi has introduced a new electronic appointment booking system for selected consular services from June 2026. The new system covers appointments for residence permit identification …
Finland launches new online appointment system at embassy in Vietnam Read More
Norwegian women’s choir Cantus, internationally recognised for its vocals on Disney’s Frozen soundtrack, will headline this year’s Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF), bringing one of Norway’s best-known vocal ensembles to …
Cantus will headline Singapore choral festival Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam joined a green cycling event in Da Nang on June 20 as part of celebrations marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Denmark. The “DaNang–Copenhagen: Green …
Carlsberg Vietnam joins green cycling event celebrating 55 years of Denmark-Vietnam ties Read More
Swedish DJ and producer Axwell will headline this year’s Heineken House music event in Kuala Lumpur, bringing one of Scandinavia’s biggest electronic music names to Malaysia. The event will take …
Swedish DJ Axwell will headline Heineken House in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The European Union Film Festival is taking place in Thailand from 18-28 June, bringing a selection of films from across Europe to audiences in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. The …
Watch Danish and Swedish at European Union Film Festival in Bangkok this week 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 tailor shop in Singapore’s Chinatown has been carrying a Scandinavian connection for nearly half a century. ABBA’s Department Store, a 47-year-old tailor shop, was named after the Swedish pop …
Swedish pop icons ABBA are still attracting customers to a Singapore tailor shop Read More
Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience will return to the Philippines for the first time in 16 years, with a concert scheduled at PICC Plenary Hall on November 20, ABS-CBN reports. …
Norwegian Indie duo set for Manila comeback concert Read More
The Danish Embassy in Thailand has announced that Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Danny Annan, will host an informal gathering for Danes in Hua Hin on Thursday, June 18. The event …
Got a question for Denmark’s ambassador? Meet him in Hua Hin on Thursday Read More
A 14-meter-tall red Dala horse from Sweden is set to become a striking new landmark on Shanghai’s North Bund waterfront this summer, China Daily reports. From June 14 to August …
14-Meter Swedish Dala Horse becomes centerpiece of Shanghai Heritage Exhibition Read More
The Danish community in Hong Kong will once again celebrate Sankt Hans at sea. The Danish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Danish Seamen’s Church are preparing for …
Danish community in Hong Kong invited on annual Sankt Hans Junk Trip Read More
Danish artist and designer Victor Miklos Andersen has returned to Shanghai with a new exhibition said to be exploring the relationship between ritual, healing and contemporary art. The exhibition is …
Danish artist returns to Shanghai with new exhibition Read More
Danish-Tanzanian Afrobeat artist JJ Paulo is set to perform in Thailand this month with four appearances in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. The concerts were announced by the Danish Embassy in …
Danish Afrobeat artist JJ Paulo to perform in Thailand Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of commerce thanks members of the Swedish community in Thailand for gathering in Bangkok this weekend, as the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Swedish National Day …
Swedish community celebrates Midsummer in Bangkok Read More
Representatives from the Swedish Church will visit Hua Hin from 12 to 16 June for baptisms, home visits, hospital visits and meetings with local businesses, the church announced on Facebook. …
Swedish Church representatives to visit Hua Hin in June Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Manila has invited movie lovers in Tacloban to a free screening of the Finnish film Summer is Crazy on 15 June. The screening will take place …
Finnish film Summer is Crazy to be screened in Tacloban Read More
Inside a former factory building in Beijing’s trendy 798 Art District, visitors move slowly between photographs, handwritten reflections and installations about womanhood, ageing, mental health and relationships. At the entrance, …
Only a few are allowed here: “You can’t really find this anywhere else” Read More
Karlovy Vary turned into a stage for Vietnamese culture, as the Mrs. Ao Dai Europe 2026 finale brought together contestants from across the continent in a vibrant display of tradition …
Vietnamese woman from Finland wins European Ao Dai title in Czech cultural celebration Read More
May seemed to fly by, and June was suddenly around the corner. Perhaps its because I have reached a more respectable age and everything seems to move faster while I …
Summer in the City! Read More
Cannes 2026 appeared quiet for Nordic cinema at first glance, with few standalone films from the region in competition. But Nordic presence was still clearly felt, just in a different …
Nordic co-producers behind Asian films at Cannes 2026 Read More
Children in displacement camps in Myanmar are receiving new support through child-friendly spaces opened by the Myanmar Red Cross Society in Rakhine State, The Global New Light of Myanmar reports. …
Danish Red Cross supports new child-friendly spaces for displaced children in Myanmar Read More
Singapore’s leading orchestra is entering a decisive turning point, and it comes with a new name at the podium. From the 2026-27 season, Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu will take over …
Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu to lead Singapore Symphony Orchestra Read More
From June 1 to 5, the Vietnam-Sweden Children’s Film Week will take place at Ngọc Khánh Cinema on Kim Mã Street in Hanoi. The event is organised by the Vietnam …
Vietnam and Sweden bring children’s cinema together in Hanoi festival Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Shanghai on 29 May, bringing together members to discuss the chamber’s activities and elect its …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China to hold annual general meeting in Shanghai Read More
Sweden Days Taipei returned on 23 May for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing Swedish brands, culture and sustainability initiatives back to Taiwan. The two-day event at Songshan …
Sweden Days returns to Taipei after pandemic break Read More
More than 100 cyclists from China and the Nordic countries took part in a sustainability-themed cycling event along Shanghai’s Huangpu River on 25 May. The event brought together participants from …
Nordic cyclists join climate-focused ride in Shanghai Read More
Thai-Norwegian actress Urassaya Sperbund and Thai actor Nadech Kugimiya have held a second wedding ceremony in Oslo, Norway. The celebrity couple shared photos from the intimate ceremony, which took place …
Thai-Norwegian actors marries again in Norway Read More
A giant mural celebrating migrant workers from Myanmar and Cambodia will be inaugurated this Saturday in Bangkok’s wealthy Thonglor district, Khaosad English reports. The artwork, titled “Together We Build,” highlights …
Norwegian People’s Aid supports Bangkok mural honoring migrant workers Read More
NordCham Vietnam hosted its flagship employer branding conference, Work the Nordic Way 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City on 21 May. The event brought together business leaders, HR professionals, founders …
NordCham Vietnam hosts conference on Nordic workplace culture Read More
Not long ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the newly appointed Executive Director of Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Amelié Jakobsson – a warm, charming, and beautiful Thai-Swedish woman. Amelié …
Amelié Jakobsson new ED at SWECHAM in Bangkok Read More
A burst of Thai culture is set to take over the heart of Copenhagen next month. On 7 June 2026, Rådhuspladsen will transform into a vibrant showcase of Thailand, as …
Thai Festival Returns to Copenhagen this june Read More