Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Volare Shipping, a tanker company registered in Singapore, is set to begin trading in Oslo on 5 October. The listing follows a $500 million share sale to investors. Euronext confirms …
Singapore’s Volare Shipping set for Oslo listing after $500m raise 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
Abang Johari Tun Openg, the head of government in Malaysia’s Sarawak state, has highlighted a partnership with Norwegian energy infrastructure company Höegh Evi to expand the state’s local gas industry. …
Sarawak state leader highlights Norwegian gas partnership 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
Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary Tô Lâm will visit Denmark from 19–21 October, with green solutions, health, food and trade among the main themes. He and his wife, …
Vietnamese President Tô Lâm to make state visit to Denmark Read More
Danish pump company Grundfos and Denmark’s embassy in Singapore have brought together industry leaders and researchers to discuss seawater cooling. The discussion explored its potential to help meet the cooling …
Grundfos explores seawater cooling for Singapore’s data centres Read More
Michael Vindfeldt, the mayor of Frederiksberg, has discussed opportunities for Filipino workers in Denmark’s elder-care sector during a meeting with the Philippine ambassador to Denmark. Pablito A. Mendoza, Philippine Ambassador, …
Frederiksberg and Philippines discuss Filipino recruitment for Danish elder care Read More
The Nordic embassies in Bangkok will host the Nordic Walk & Run 2026 on 14 November at Wachirabenchathat Park, also known as State Railway Park. This was announced with a …
Nordic embassies in Bangkok announce Nordic Walk & Run for November 2026 Read More
Sweden is highlighting new opportunities for European businesses in the Philippines as negotiations on an EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement make progress. Anna Ferry, Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines, joined members …
Swedish ambassador highlights new EU-Philippines trade opportunities Read More
Danish jewellery company Pandora has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the company’s first production site outside Thailand. The USD 150 million facility will …
Danish Pandora opens world’s largest fine jewellery facility in Vietnam 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
Sweden and the Philippines discussed closer cooperation on defence technology, logistics and research at a joint committee meeting on 30 September. The two countries held their third Joint Committee Meeting …
Sweden and Philippines discuss closer defence industry cooperation Read More
Danish company Denico Food Ingredients plans to acquire Indonesian flavourings and seasonings producer PT Sinar Aroma Sentosa. The producer is almost wholly owned by PT Sinergi Multi Lestarindo, a company …
Danish Denico plans to acquire Indonesian ingredients producer Read More
Denmark’s ambassador to Vietnam, Lina Gandløse Hansen, raised challenges facing Danish companies during a meeting on 29 September. She met Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Truong Thanh Hoai. According …
Danish ambassador raises business obstacles with Vietnam 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
Sweden has highlighted the potential for closer cooperation with ASEAN, particularly on green transition, climate action and sustainable development, according to a Facebook post from the Vietnamese Embassy in Stockholm. …
Daniel Westlén highlights closer ASEAN cooperation at Stockholm event Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce recently brought 30 members and guests to the Royal Copenhagen factory in Saraburi for a behind-the-scenes visit and networking event. The visitors were welcomed by …
Danish-Thai Chamber visits Royal Copenhagen factory in Saraburi Read More
Vietnam’s shift towards larger farms is creating opportunities for Danish agricultural technology, according to Mathias Sandholt Knauf of the Danish Agriculture & Food Council. He outlined the potential at an …
Danish firms eye Vietnam’s shift to larger farms 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
Finnish development financier Finnfund has signed a $15 million loan agreement with Vietnam’s EVF General Finance JSC. Announced on 29 September, the financing will support small and medium-sized businesses, particularly …
Finnfund lends $15 million to Vietnam’s EVF 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
Hundreds of people from Bangkok’s Nordic community gathered for the annual Thai-Nordic Crayfish Party despite heavy rain and flooding in the city. The Thai-Nordic Association held on Saturday last week, …
Thai-Nordic community gathers for annual crayfish party despite flooding Read More
INTERPOL’s Christian Heggen will open a discussion on emerging cyber threats in Asia at an event in Singapore on Wednesday, 30 September. The Norwegian Business Association Singapore is bringing together …
INTERPOL’s Christian Heggen to discuss AI cyber threats in Singapore 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
Swedish truck manufacturer Scania has established a new unit in China to develop and test technologies and business models for heavy transport. Scania announced Venture & New Business China on …
Scania turns China into testing ground for new truck technology Read More
Danish company Danfoss is showcasing cooling and power technology at Data Centre World Asia in Singapore on 29–30 September. The company says its solutions can help data centres use less …
Danfoss brings data centre cooling technology to Singapore Read More
Floodwaters began to recede in Bangkok on Monday, 28 September, after days of heavy rain, but several roads and neighbourhoods remained submerged. Around 329,000 households, representing roughly 700,000 people, have …
Bangkok floodwaters ease after affecting 700,000 people Read More
Thai Nordic Folk Festival will bring musicians from Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Thailand to Speakerbox Livehouse in Bangkok on 24 October. The event poster lists Danish songwriter Constantine Noble, Finnish …
Thai Nordic Folk Festival brings Nordic and Thai acts to Bangkok Read More
Nguyen Doan Anh visited Norway from 25 to 27 September. He called for closer cooperation with Norwegian companies DNV and TOMRA. Anh is a vice chairman of Vietnam’s National …
Nguyễn Doãn Anh urges DNV and TOMRA to expand work in Vietnam Read More
Finland’s Neea Kerttula won gold in Retail Sales at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Danish competitor Linnea Lind Lehner and Norway’s Henrik Solberg Bølgenhaugen also reached the podium as the competition ended …
Neea Kerttula wins WorldSkills gold as Denmark and Norway take bronze Read More
Vietnam and Norway are looking to deepen parliamentary, economic and trade cooperation as the two countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relations. The issue was discussed during an official visit …
Vietnam and Norway mark 55 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Chinese music, food and traditional performances filled Copenhagen’s City Hall Square on Sunday as the Danish capital hosted its first Copenhagen China Festival in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Held …
First Copenhagen China Festival brings Chinese culture to Danish capital Read More
Two foreign nationals have reportedly disappeared in Cambodia after meeting with Vietnamese activists in Phnom Penh. A Norwegian-Vietnamese human rights activist and an Australian-Vietnamese activist have been missing in Cambodia …
Norwegian among two foreigners reported missing in Cambodia Read More
China imported almost 130,000 tonnes of Atlantic salmon and related products during the first eight months of 2026, while Norway’s share of the market declined. Imports of fresh Atlantic salmon …
Norway’s share of China’s growing salmon market slips Read More
China increased its share of Denmark’s apparel imports during the first half of 2026, while imports from Bangladesh declined. Denmark imported apparel worth $2.6 billion between January and June, down …
China gains ground in Denmark’s apparel imports Read More
Norwegian-controlled yacht operator SeaDream Yacht Club has selected a Chinese shipyard to build its first new vessel in 25 years. The company has contracted China Merchants Cruise Shipbuilding to build …
SeaDream selects Chinese shipyard for new Norwegian-controlled yacht Read More
Chinese ambassador to Norway, Zhou Jingxing, warned against growing divisions between countries as he addressed graduates at BI Norwegian Business School, a business university in Oslo, on 24 September. Speaking …
Chinese ambassador warns against division at Norway–China graduation Read More
Swedish industrialist Marcus Wallenberg has toured the AstraZeneca Health Innovation Hub at De La Salle University’s KIST Park in Laguna, according to the Swedish Embassy in Manila. Wallenberg, who sits …
Marcus Wallenberg visits AstraZeneca hub in the Philippines Read More
The Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) is making its After Work Drinks a monthly gathering at Kult Yard. The next event takes place on Wednesday, 30 September, from 6pm. …
DABS invites all to monthly after-work drinks in Singapore Read More
Nene has now won America’s Got Talent, completing an extraordinary journey that began with an audition in which she played a rare vintage guitar given to her by Danish fan …
Nene knew what she wanted even before she won America’s Got Talent Read More
Vietnamese National Assembly Vice President Nguyen Doan Anh visited Finnish technology companies Nokia and ICEYE during a working trip to Finland from 21 to 23 September. According to the Vietnam …
Nguyen Doan Anh visits Nokia and ICEYE in Finland Read More
Chinese technology company ByteDance gained access to more than 2,000 Nvidia B200 AI chips through a data centre operated by UK-based AI infrastructure company Nscale in Norway, according to Tom’s …
Chinese ByteDance accessed more than 2,000 Nvidia chips through Norway data centre Read More
Thailand and Sweden are looking to deepen industrial cooperation in clean energy, aviation and digital technology, following talks between the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and Sweden’s ambassador to Thailand, …
FTI and Swedish Ambassador discuss closer cooperation in cleantech Read More
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is expanding its presence in Thailand with a new store in Khon Kaen, its first location in the country’s northeastern region. The store will officially open …
IKEA to open first northeastern Thailand store in Khon Kaen Read More
Swedish telecom company Ericsson and Indonesia’s Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) won the Customer Experience Award at FutureNet Asia in Singapore on 22 September. The award recognises an AI-enabled platform that …
Ericsson and Indosat win AI customer experience award in Singapore Read More
Ossi Ylinen, managing director of Finnish energy company Wärtsilä in Indonesia, says the country needs a power system that can adapt as AI data centres increase electricity demand and more …
Wärtsilä targets Indonesia’s data centre power demand Read More