Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen has been prevented from travelling to India after Indian authorities cancelled her visa shortly before her planned departure from Oslo on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. …
India cancels Norwegian journalist’s visa after she challenged Modi Read More
Denmark’s Peter Rosenmeier and Thailand’s Rungroj Thainiyom will compete in the same singles category at the para table tennis worlds. Pattaya hosts the championships from 13 to 19 November. The …
Peter Rosenmeier joins Nordic and Southeast Asian contenders in Pattaya Read More
Six Swedish players will compete at the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Pattaya from 13 to 19 November, with coach Robert Svanberg targeting a return to the medals. Sweden’s …
Six Swedish players chase world championship medals in Pattaya Read More
After initially turning away from journalism, Swedish-Thai journalist Pernilla Bursell found her way back through a growing interest in storytelling and a desire to understand the country she had come …
Pernilla once thought journalism was not for her. Now she tells Thailand’s stories Read More
Malaysia is evaluating three alternative missile systems for its navy after Norway withdrew an export permit for Norwegian-made missiles intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy, according to New Straits Times. …
Malaysia looks for new missiles after Norway blocks export Read More
Travellers holding Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish passports can now use Thailand’s automated passport control gates, following an expansion that has made the system available to citizens of 33 countries …
Nordic passport holders can use Thailand’s automatic gates Read More
Scandinavians travelling to Singapore are warned not to bring snus or nicotine pouches into the country, as the products are prohibited even when carried for personal use or during an …
Snus and nicotine pouches banned in Singapore, including for transit passengers Read More
Singles in Thailand have until 4:59 p.m. local time on 10 November to apply for the Finnish Dinner Date. Visit Finland will pick 16 international travellers for four-day, all-expenses-paid food …
Visit Finland invites singles to apply for a four-day food trip Read More
Zara Larsson has thanked Filipino fans after her first solo concert in Manila, sharing highlights from her visit on social media. The Swedish singer performed at Smart Araneta Coliseum in …
Zara Larsson thanks Filipino fans after first Manila solo concert Read More
Childhood experiences can cross languages and borders, and maybe Chinese and Danish children’s experiences aren’t as different as one would think. This is evident as the Danish children’s animation ‘Lotte …
Danish children’s movie wins ‘Best Animated Movie’ in China Read More
Danish High Court judge Mette Lyster Knudsen is seeking election as a judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC), in a candidacy that Denmark and the other Nordic countries are …
Danish judge seeks historic seat at International Criminal Court Read More
A 49-year-old Norwegian citizen of Vietnamese origin was sentenced to two years and one month in prison by Bangkok South Criminal Court on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, for possessing and …
Norwegian man sentenced to two years in Thai prison for methamphetamine Read More
A Swedish national wanted in connection with an alleged cyber fraud case in Sweden has been arrested on the Thai island of Koh Samui, according to the Bangkok Post. Thai …
Swedish man wanted over alleged cyber fraud arrested in Koh Samui Read More
The mother of a 19-year-old Thai woman who died after falling from a condominium in Pattaya is seeking a renewed investigation into the circumstances of her daughter’s death, including the …
Family seeks answers over Thai woman’s death involving Danish man Read More
A Myanmar woman living in Denmark has filed a criminal complaint against members of Myanmar’s military leadership, asking Danish authorities to investigate alleged war crimes committed in her home state …
Myanmar war crimes survivor turns to Danish authorities Read More
Norwegian diplomatic officials have met with Norwegian citizen Nguyen Duc Thuan in Vietnamese detention, where he says he is receiving diabetes tablets instead of the insulin injections he needs, according …
Norway concerned over detained citizen’s health in Vietnam Read More
For Rainey, a Thai woman who grew up between two very different worlds, life has rarely followed the path she imagined. Her journey began in rural Phayao province in northern …
A Life Not of Her Choosing Read More
A sunny autumn welcome, a royal carriage procession, a state banquet and a personal connection stretching back generations marked Vietnamese President Tô Lâm’s three-day state visit to Denmark from 19 …
Royal hospitality and family ties mark Vietnamese state visit to Denmark Read More
Vietnam’s new ambassador to Sweden, Pham Thi Kim Hoa, has formally begun her diplomatic mission, pledging to strengthen cooperation in business, technology, education and culture while encouraging the Vietnamese community …
New Vietnamese ambassador to Sweden pledges closer ties with business and community Read More
Films from Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia will feature at Lund Fantastic Film Festival in Sweden from 28 October to 4 November 2026. The festival opens with Thailand’s …
Asian films at Lund Fantastic Film Festival 2026 – dates and screening times Read More
A big meeting in Bangkok took place between October 12 and 18 when the World Bank & IMF (The International Money Fund) met at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. …
From Global Finance to Global Fashion – Bangkok takes centre stage Read More
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Clyde Haumann on 10 October 2026, at the age of 88. Born on 25 February 1938, Clyde …
In Memory of Clyde Haumann Read More
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson gave a Singaporean dancer an unforgettable moment when she invited him onstage during her performance at the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, 10 October 2026. …
Zara Larsson invites Singaporean dancer onstage at F1 concert Read More
A Norwegian television crew was in Thailand last week to film an episode of Forsvunnet (Missing), a TV 2 programme investigating the disappearance of people whose families are still searching …
Norwegian TV crew films mystery in Thailand Read More
Norwegian soldiers discovered that Chinese-made rental cars had recorded military movements and security codes during a major defence exercise near Oslo, raising concerns about the security of data collected by …
Chinese-made rental cars recorded Norwegian military exercise Read More
Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas chose an unusual way to travel between two Grand Prix races in Southeast Asia: he cycled nearly 420 kilometres from Malaysia to Singapore. Instead …
Finnish F1 driver Bottas cycles 420 km from Malaysia to Singapore Read More
In an exclusive interview with ScandAsia, Norway’s new ambassador to Thailand, Frode Solberg, shares his ambitions to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. After more than 30 …
New Norwegian Ambassador Frode Solberg on trade ties with Thailand: “There Is Potential for More” Read More
Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt defeated Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon 21–17, 21–13 to win the women’s singles title at the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, on Sunday, 11 October. Blichfeldt, ranked 15th in …
Mia Blichfeldt beats Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon to win Arctic Open Read More
Queen Suthida of Thailand has completed her first solo flight in a Swedish-built Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet, marking a remarkable milestone in her aviation career and highlighting the …
Thai Queen makes history with solo flight in Swedish Gripen fighter jet Read More
Foreign residents applying for Finnish citizenship will face a new citizenship test from March 2027 as Finland introduces stricter requirements for becoming a citizen. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) announced …
Finland to introduce citizenship test for foreign applicants in 2027 Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is preparing its stores in Denmark to help people during major emergencies, including power outages, flooding and other crises, as European countries strengthen their civil preparedness. …
IKEA stores in Denmark prepare to serve as emergency shelters Read More
Finland has begun outsourcing the reception of residence permit applications in Vietnam to a service centre operated by VFS Global, with applications accepted at its Hanoi centre from 6 October. …
Finland moves residence permit applications to VFS Global in Vietnam Read More
Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas arrived in Singapore after cycling more than 419km from Malaysia over four days, combining his preparation for the Singapore Grand Prix with a long-distance …
Finnish F1 driver Valtteri Bottas cycles 420km from Malaysia to Singapore Read More
Vietnam’s Dai Nam University and Norway’s Gokstad Academy plan to introduce short courses in Vietnam from early 2027 under a partnership announced by the university on 8 October. The initial …
Dai Nam and Norway’s Gokstad plan short courses in Vietnam from 2027 Read More
Norway and Indonesia have launched the fifth phase of the FOLU Community Fund, continuing a long-running partnership aimed at supporting local communities and sustainable forest management. The new phase was …
Norway and Indonesia launch fifth phase of forest fund Read More
Cambodian authorities have denied allegations that two activists, including a Norwegian national, were handed over to Vietnam after being detained in Cambodia. The case has raised concerns over the treatment …
Cambodia denies handing Norwegian activists to Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for 9–13 October, with Bangkok and surrounding areas affected from 10–12 October. The advisory, issued at 5am on 7 October, forecasts …
Thailand warns of heavy rain and flood risk from 9 October Read More
Norway and Vietnam are marking 30 years of cooperation between Norway and Nha Trang University, with a focus on education, research and the development of Vietnam’s marine and fisheries sectors, …
Norway and Vietnam mark 30 years of university cooperation Read More
A new central kitchen at Wat Don School in Bangkok is set to provide healthier school meals to almost 1,500 pupils as part of a cooperation between Bangkok, Denmark and …
Novo Nordisk-backed kitchen brings healthier meals to 1,500 Bangkok pupils Read More
A delegation of 20 Vietnamese government officials is studying Swedish approaches to green transition, the circular economy and smart-city governance during a short-term programme at Uppsala University. The delegation, led …
Vietnamese officials study Sweden’s green transition and smart-city models Read More Malaysia could spend more than RM1 billion to replace a Norwegian missile system cancelled earlier this year, according to Malaysian media. Malaysia’s Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the replacement …
Malaysia may spend over RM1 billion replacing cancelled Norwegian missiles Read More
When Somsong “Noon” Saraban talks about her life in Sweden, it does not sound like the result of a carefully laid-out plan. Her path from northeastern Thailand to Sweden has …
Noon found her own way in Sweden Read More
Thai badminton fans in Denmark will have a rare opportunity to cheer for Thai badminton superstar Kunlavut “View” Vitidsarn and other top Thai players when the VICTOR Denmark Open 2026 …
Badminton star Kunlavut leads Thai challenge at Denmark Open in Odense Read More
Vietnamese-Swedish artist Maj Trang Olson’s new exhibition opens at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on 2 October and runs until 7 October. Titled Maj Trang Olson: Continuing …
Vietnamese-Swedish artist Maj Trang Olson opens exhibition in Hanoi Read More
Thai Airways is continuing to cancel and reschedule flights as it works to restore normal operations following the disruption at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. In its latest operational update on October …
Thai Airways extends flight disruptions into October Read More
Norway is continuing to support unexploded ordnance clearance in Laos, where Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is working to remove remnants of war from communities in the country’s southern provinces. First …
Norwegian Embassy visits explosive clearance work in southern Laos Read More
Passengers at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport have faced delays of up to five or six hours for their luggage after flooding disrupted Thai Airways’ ground operations. The disruption began on September …
Flooding causes baggage delays at Bangkok airport Read More
Swedes in Thailand have until today, 30 September, to apply for an income certificate from the Swedish embassy or honorary consulates. The service ends on 1 October 2026. The certificates …
Last day to apply for Swedish income certificates in Thailand Read More
A Norwegian citizen previously reported missing in Cambodia has been arrested in Vietnam and accused of terrorism, Vietnamese authorities said on Monday. Nguyen Duc Thuan, who holds a Norwegian passport, …
Norwegian citizen arrested in Vietnam on terrorism charges Read More
A Norwegian research project involving a Nio ES8 electric vehicle has raised questions about how connected Chinese cars handle data and communicate with external servers. The study examined the Chinese …
Norwegian study raises questions over data from Chinese EV cars Read More