Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Malay Mail reports that Malaysia is debating changes to retirement, with the government studying a proposal to lift the civil service’s mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65, while …
Malaysia looks to Sweden as it debates raising retirement age Read More
Norwegian singer-songwriter Per Sørensen, the voice of Fra Lippo Lippi, will give a one-night concert titled The Voice of Fra Lippo Lippi: Per Sørensen at The Theatre at Solaire in …
Norwegian singer Per Sørensen to perform Fra Lippo Lippi set in Manila on 24 October Read More
Vietnamese-Danish jazz artist Niels Lan Doky (Đỗ Kỳ Lân) will perform the concert Immersed at Gem Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on 15 November, joined by Felix Pastorius (bass) …
Vietnamese-Danish jazz artist Niels Lan Doky will perform in Ho Chi Minh City on 15 November Read More
Trine Dyrholm has won Best Supporting Actress in the film category at the 2nd Golden Panda Awards in Chengdu, China, for her portrayal of Dagmar in The Girl with the …
Danish actress Trine Dyrholm wins Best Supporting Actress at China’s Golden Panda Awards Read More
A “human library” event in Hong Kong on October 16 will use the Danish-born concept to raise awareness about youth mental health and reduce social stigma surrounding mental illness. Organised …
Hong Kong event inspired by Danish ‘human library’ concept aims to break mental health stigma Read More
A group of Danes in Thailand are planning to revive the spirit of the classic Christmas lunch once held at The Admirals in Bangkok – this time in the charming …
Traditional Danish Christmas coming to Thailand Read More
It’s tournament day at Jungle Padel Pererenan. Women arrive with rackets slung over their shoulders, greeting each other with hugs, tying their shoelaces, chatting and laughing before the matches begin. …
Padel and purpose: Robin Ekman’s journey from Sweden to Bali’s booming courts Read More
When Bjarne Honoré first arrived on Bali in 1999, it was only meant to be a holiday. But the visit became a turning point. One day, while having coffee at …
Deported, divided, determined: A cross-cultural success story Read More
Filipino television host and journalist Gretchen Ho has questioned Norwegian authorities after her relatives were reportedly refused a currency exchange at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport because they were from the Philippines. …
Famous Filipino TV host criticizes Norwegian authorities after foreign exchange incident Read More
A Finnish-designed exhibition celebrating the cultural ties between China and Finland has been shortlisted in the exhibition design category of the Dezeen Awards 2025. Titled Harmony Across Eras: Treasures From …
Forests, friendship, and Finland: a diplomatic art story unfolds in China Read More