Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila and Palawan-based NGO Roots of Health marked World AIDS Day with a forum on 1 December. Speakers highlighted youth and community-led initiatives as key …
Norway backs youth-led HIV prevention efforts in the Philippines Read More
A 22-year-old Norwegian man was arrested in Bangkok on Friday after two alleged attacks in the Sukhumvit area. Police later sent him for a mental health assessment at a local …
Norwegian man arrested for tuk tuk and bicycle attacks in Bangkok Read More
Taiwan’s representative Audrey Tang has received the Right Livelihood Award in Stockholm on 2 December 2025. Tang is the first Taiwanese laureate in the prize’s history. Staff from the Taipei …
Taiwan’s Audrey Tang receives Right Livelihood Award in Stockholm Read More
Finland is offering around 800 job openings for Filipino workers as part of a new labour cooperation push. The announcement came during the launch of Philippine–Finland Friendship Week at the …
Finland opens 800 job opportunities for Filipino workers Read More
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has opened his first solo exhibition in Indonesia at Museum MACAN in Jakarta. The show, titled “Your curious journey,” spans more than three decades of his …
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson brings art Jakarta’s Museum MACAN Read More
HEI Schools Indonesia has opened its second campus, HEI Schools SPM Menteng, in central Jakarta. The preschool is a collaboration with Sekolah Perkumpulan Mandiri, following the first HEI campus in …
Finnish-inspired HEI Schools opens second Jakarta campus in Menteng Read More
For 51-year-old Karin Widell, music has always been part of life’s rhythm. Growing up in Stockholm, she sang in church choirs, school choirs and at home, where melodies were woven …
Karin leads a Swedish choir far from home Read More
Singapore will mark the end of the SG60 year with a series of public activities at Marina Bay throughout December. The programme culminates in a large New Year’s Eve fireworks …
Marina Bay launches December programme for New Year celebrations Read More
A Finnish fireworks team will represent Finland at the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand. The event takes place on Pattaya Beach on 28–29 November under the theme …
Finnish fireworks will light up Pattaya Festival Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar this weekend, November 29 and 30, with festive activities running each day from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Highlights include: Free …
This Weekend: Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Julebasar Read More