Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish musician and educator Lars Andersson will join Norwegian musicians Jan Bang and Ingolv Haaland at Jazz & Friends X in Hanoi on 6 November. The concert brings together nearly …
Lars Andersson joins Nordic musicians for Hanoi jazz concert 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
Transcom regional CEO Travis Coates and Philippine operations head Kristine Bondoc opened the company’s seventh Philippine site on 28 October. Sweden’s ambassador to the Philippines, Anna Ferry, joined the opening …
Travis Coates opens Transcom’s seventh Philippine site in Quezon City 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
Hannes Berggren and Christian Groseth will brief Nordic businesses on EU and EFTA trade agreements with Indonesia on 3 November. NordCham Indonesia will host the roundtable at the Swedish Embassy …
Hannes Berggren and Christian Groseth to brief Nordic firms in Jakarta Read More
This October, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are turning Nordic Day into Nordic Month: a month of business, ideas, culture and connections designed to bring the Nordic region and Malaysia …
Strong Ties in Changing Times: Nordic Cooperation and Nordic Month in Malaysia Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is launching a creative project called “Conversation Pieces”, bringing together three Swedish creatives to explore what Swedish values mean in an international …
Swedish Chamber in Hong Kong celebrates Swedish values through art Read More
Swedish companies are presenting mining technologies and expertise as Sweden and the Philippines seek to strengthen cooperation on more sustainable mining. Team Sweden participated in the Mining Philippines 2026 International …
SKF and Guideline Geo showcase mining expertise in the Philippines Read More
Swedish technology packages could help Vietnam modernise its ports and infrastructure, according to Sweden’s ambassador, Johan Ndisi. Speaking on the sidelines of the Autumn Economic Forum in Ho Chi Minh …
Johan Ndisi outlines Swedish technology packages for Vietnam Read More
Sweden’s ambassador to Singapore, Anders Fredrik Sjöberg, highlighted opportunities for Sweden–Singapore energy cooperation at a forum on 29 October. Speaking at the Spotlight Sweden Forum during Singapore International Energy Week, …
Swedish ambassador offers grid expertise at Singapore energy forum Read More
NordCham Vietnam chairman Thue Quist Thomasen has called for more predictable investment approvals and better access to green electricity in Vietnam. Speaking at the Nordic–Vietnam Business Forum on 29 October, …
NordCham chairman urges simpler investment approvals in Vietnam Read More
Swedish Ambassador Anna Hammargren held Laos investment talks with Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Vientiane on 26 October. The minister encouraged Swedish companies to invest in clean energy and tourism, …
Anna Hammargren holds Laos investment talks Read More
The Study in Sweden online fair will give students in Asia an opportunity to meet Swedish universities on 28 November. The free event offers information about degree programmes, applications and …
Study in Sweden: Universities invite students in Asia to online fair Read More
Sweden and Vietnam will mark 50 years of healthcare cooperation with a three-day programme taking place from 16 to 18 November in Hanoi, Bac Ninh and Ho Chi Minh City. …
Sweden and Vietnam to mark 50 years of healthcare cooperation 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
Mattias Wiggberg, an associate professor at Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology, will discuss how Singapore and Sweden approach AI adoption at a SwedCham event on Friday, 30 October. The …
Swedish researcher to compare AI adoption in Singapore and Sweden Read More
Nordic startup founders and investors are gathering in Singapore this week to explore partnerships in green technology and research-based innovation. Nordic Singapore Innovation Days runs from 26 to 30 October. …
Nordic startups gather in Singapore for green innovation week Read More
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars plans to cut 2,500 jobs worldwide as it struggles with falling revenue, weaker electric-vehicle demand and intensifying competition in China. The company announced the cuts on …
Volvo to cut 2,500 jobs amid pressure from China Read More
Tax specialists Aira Veronica Gomez and John Brian Z. Malbas will explain Philippine e-invoicing requirements at a NordCham Philippines briefing on 28 October. The event in Makati will focus on …
NordCham to brief businesses on Philippine e-invoicing rules Read More
Swedish author and speaker Fredrik Härén will discuss how people and businesses can develop their creativity at Hollandse Club in Singapore on Tuesday, 27 October. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce …
Swedish creativity expert Fredrik Härén to speak in Singapore Read More
Filipino engineer Ryvin Oliveros Mercado is developing a Swedish-supported toolkit to help neighbourhood leaders in Naga City turn rainfall readings into practical emergency action. Mercado, an assistant professor at Ateneo …
Filipino engineer applies Swedish lessons to flood preparedness in Naga Read More
Nordic consulates in Shanghai will continue discussions on vocational education and lifelong learning until March, following their joint exhibition at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. In an update on 21 October, the …
Nordic education cooperation in Shanghai to continue after WorldSkills Read More
Business Sweden is organising a delegation to Singapore from 3 to 6 November, focusing on autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure and electric transport. The Urban Mobility Days programme will bring Swedish …
Swedish companies to explore smart transport opportunities in Singapore Read More
Plans for a Swedish data centre delegation to Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand from 28 October to 6 November 2026 have been changed. On the request of Busuiness Sweden at the …
Swedish firms to explore data centre opportunities in Southeast Asia Read More
The Thai-Norwegian and Thai-Swedish chambers of commerce are supporting a Bangkok breast cancer charity evening today, 22 October. The event will raise awareness and support patients with limited financial resources. …
Norwegian and Swedish chambers support Bangkok breast cancer charity evening Read More
Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology signed a cooperation agreement with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 20 October. The signing took place during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s …
Sweden’s KTH signs cooperation agreement with Singapore policy school Read More
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has announced plans for Ericsson and universities in Sweden and Singapore to collaborate on positioning technology using artificial intelligence and 6G. Speaking at Stockholm’s Royal Palace …
Ericsson and universities plan Sweden–Singapore 6G cooperation 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
Members of the Nordic and Philippine business communities can swap meeting rooms for golf simulators when NordCham Philippines hosts an evening of indoor golf and networking on 22 October. The …
Nordic business community invited to golf networking night in Manila Read More
The ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will discuss security, cybersecurity and crisis preparedness at the Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum in Makati on 4 November. Organised by NordCham Philippines, the …
Nordic ambassadors to discuss security and preparedness in Makati Read More
Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is scheduled to meet Swedish business leaders at Ericsson, Spotify and Volvo during his state visit, according to a newly published programme from Sweden’s government. The …
Singapore President to visit Ericsson, Spotify and Volvo in Sweden Read More
Swedish healthtech company Encare AB has signed an agreement with the National Cancer Institute of Thailand to introduce a system designed to improve surgical care and patient recovery. The agreement, …
Swedish healthtech company Encare enters Thailand with cancer hospital agreement 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
Patrick Johansson will lead Ericsson’s new Asia-Pacific market area from 1 January 2027, bringing the Swedish telecom company’s Southeast Asian operations into a wider regional organisation. Ericsson announced the appointment …
Patrick Johansson to lead Ericsson’s merged Asia-Pacific operations Read More
Nordic and Vietnamese business leaders will meet in Ho Chi Minh City on 29 October for a summit on trade, investment and business cooperation. NordCham Vietnam will host the Nordic–Vietnam …
Four Nordic embassies to co-host Vietnam business summit Read More
Nordic business leaders and companies in Vietnam will gather for the Nordic Business Awards 2026 on 13 November at Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City. Organised by NordCham …
Nordic Business Awards returns to Ho Chi Minh City in November Read More
Swedish honorary consuls and consular assistants from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar met in Bangkok on 8–9 October 2026 to discuss support for Swedish citizens abroad. The Swedish embassy hosted …
Swedish consuls from four countries meet in Bangkok Read More
Swedes in southern Vietnam must contact Sweden’s embassy in Hanoi for emergency passports from 14 October to 4 November 2026. During this period, Sweden’s Honorary Consulate General in Ho Chi …
Swedish consulate in Ho Chi Minh City pauses emergency passport service 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
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA has opened an official flagship store on Douyin, China’s popular short-video and e-commerce platform, as part of its efforts to reach consumers through new digital shopping …
IKEA turns to Douyin as it reshapes retail strategy in China Read More
Business Sweden has strengthened its presence in China with additional staff, expanded local expertise and newly renovated offices in Shanghai. The investment is intended to help Swedish companies develop business …
Business Sweden expands operations in Shanghai 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
Swedish medical technology company Elekta has signed a five-year cooperation agreement with Thailand’s King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), aiming to strengthen collaboration in medical technology, research and education. …
Swedish medical technology company Elekta signs five-year deal in Thailand Read More
Nordic companies explored business opportunities linked to Penang’s transport, water and urban development plans at the Nordic Smart City Roadshow in Malaysia on 8 October. Denmark’s ambassador to Malaysia, Kirstine …
Nordic companies explore Penang’s transport and water plans Read More
More than 30 Swedish delegates will travel to Bangkok for the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings from 12 to 18 October, according to an announcement by Sweden’s embassy on 6 October. …
Sweden sends over 30 delegates to Bangkok Read More
Thailand called for shared regional standards, green skills and better access to finance at the Denmark-backed ASEAN circular economy forum in Bangkok. Chatvadee Chindawongse, Deputy Director-General of Thailand’s Department of …
Denmark backs ASEAN circular economy forum in Bangkok 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
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
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