Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Two students from VIA University College in Denmark recently attended a history-related class at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) in Indonesia. Cecilie Andersen and Clara Bucio Broch-Mikkelsen have been staying in …
Danish students join history class at Indonesian university Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore says it will hold its Spring Party on Saturday, 14 March. The event is set for the Singapore Polo Club. DABS said tickets are limited …
DABSingapore sets 14 March Spring Party Read More
The exhibition Leaders of Tomorrow opens on Friday 6 March 2026 from 19:00 to 21:00 at Bangkok 1899. The joint exhibition brings together Danish visual artist Stine Hvid and Thai …
Danish-Thai exhibition marks International Women’s Day in Bangkok Read More
Danish TV personalities Morten Kjeldgaard and Frederik Haun say they are, like hundreds of nordic tourists, unable to fly home from Thailand after their flight was cancelled. Kjeldgaard wrote on …
Danish celebrity couple stuck in Thailand after war cancels flights Read More
Vietnam’s national team in three-cushion billiards advanced to the World Team Championship final after a 2–1 win over Sweden on 1 March 2026. In the opening match, Vietnam’s Tran Quyet …
Vietnam beat Sweden in three-cushion billiards to reach world team final Read More
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and the University of Copenhagen have launched the SLUSE 2026 joint field course on sustainable land use and natural resource management. UNIMAS said the programme involves …
UNIMAS and University of Copenhagen launch SLUSE 2026 field course in Sarawak Read More
Artists from Denmark, Sweden and Norway are among the 30 finalists selected for the 2026 Loewe Craft Prize, with the winner set to be announced in Singapore this May. The …
Nordic artists shortlisted for Loewe Craft Prize in Singapore Read More
When Swedish toddler Alma Macall was not granted gene therapy in Sweden, her parents travelled to China in 2024 in a final attempt to save her life, after doctors warned …
Doctors believed Alma would die before turning five: Now she’s back in kindergarten Read More
Behind the bright beer billboards of Cambodia lies a far more complex story, Screen Daily reports. A new Danish documentary, Cambodian Beer Dreams, is set to have its world premiere …
Danish documentary exposes Cambodia’s brewing battle Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong is preparing a series of community events in the coming weeks, offering both children and adults a chance to gather in a Danish …
Spring activities at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
Artificial intelligence is placed at the centre of a new exhibition in Finland. Taiwanese artist Yu-Hsuan Yao presents Thank You Babe But a Statistical Midpoint Is Just Not Enough at …
Taiwanese artist in Finland explores AI and the question of authorship Read More
Around 100 Scandinavians and friends of the Nordics are expected to gather at Bangkok Island Pier on March 28 before setting sail on what organisers describe as a very Nordic …
After a decade, Viking Boat Party returns to Bangkok Read More
Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture has worked with Denmark to strengthen national quality and safety systems for animal feed, ANTARA reports. The cooperation included a capacity-building visit to Copenhagen from 2–6 …
Indonesia turns to Denmark to make cattle feed safer Read More
Sustainability continues to move higher on the agenda for Thailand’s hospitality industry. On 27 February 2026, the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce will join the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce and the …
Thai-Norwegian chamber puts green hospitality in focus Read More
A Filipina teacher who recently relocated to Finland earned a rare four-chair turn during her blind audition on The Voice of Finland. The performance marked a breakthrough moment for Southeast …
Filipina teacher makes breakthrough on Finnish television Read More
As darkness fell over Bangkok, Scandinavians and Thai guests filled the Danish Embassy’s garden for an open-air night of Nordic cinema at the 2026 Nordic Film Festival. Friday the 13th …
Hundreds gathered at the Danish Embassy: Here’s what happened after sunset Read More
Guests from the Nordic community in Bangkok were invited to the opening ceremony of the Nordic Film Festival at the Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand on Thursday night on 12 …
Nordic Film Festival opens at Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen has launched a “Thai Elephants in Denmark” youth art competition for Thai Elephant Day 2026. The contest is open to children under 18 who …
Thai Embassy in Copenhagen invites to Thai Elephant Day with youth art contest Read More
Danish violinist Michael Germer won second prize at the Singapore International Violin Competition (SIVC) 2026. The grand final took place at Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore on 7 February. First …
Danish violinist takes second prize at Singapore International Violin Competition 2026 Read More
Ambassadors from Finland and Sweden were among diplomats from more than 20 countries who recently visited Catanduanes, an island province in the eastern Philippines, as part of an effort to …
Nordic ambassadors discover hidden Philippine island in rare diplomatic visit Read More
On Thursday 6 February, Vietnam–Sweden Uong Bi Hospital in Quang Ninh province, which was established in the early 1980s with assistance from Sweden, donated 200 Tet (Lunar New Year) gift …
Vietnam–Sweden Uong Bi Hospital donates Tet gifts to patients in Quang Ninh Read More
Hong Kong lost 3–1 to Finland on Sunday at Victoria Park in a Davis Cup World Group I playoff in tennis. The defeat means Hong Kong will play in World …
Finland beats Hong Kong in global tennis tournament Read More
Danish bureaucracy has a habit of following you – even all the way to Thailand. On February 6th, around 30 Danes showed up at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, …
Danish Embassy hosted briefing on rules for citizens in Thailand Read More
Two contemporary dance solos by Norway-based choreographers Tony Tran and Sun Phitthaya Phaefuang will have their Thailand premiere at the Chiang Mai Performing Arts Festival, according to TimeOut. Performances began …
Norwegian choreographers present Thailand premiere of dance solos Read More
Nordic Film Festival will take place again next week in Thailand, according to the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. The festival has been held in previous years and …
Nordic Film Festival in Bangkok returns Read More
Two IKEA Malaysia co-workers, Fatin Badrul Hisham and Nurul Fatihah Binti Rosli, won the global IKEA Talents food contest on 4 February. They took the title with a stuffed fried …
IKEA Malaysia duo wins global IKEA Talents food contest in Sweden Read More
Danish Consul General Jens Alsbirk visited Suzhou this week, beginning the year with a cultural programme, according to the Danish Consulate. The visit included a tour of the newly opened …
Danish Consul General visits BIG museum and Danish film festival in Suzhou Read More
Sweden is using the Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) to highlight the legacy of Pippi Longstocking and promote Swedish children’s literature to Taiwanese readers. The Swedish booth previously marked Pippi …
Pippi Longstocking in Taipei Read More
Alcohol sales were banned nationwide in Thailand last weekend in connection with the parliamentary election. This weekend, the same restrictions will once again be in force, according to the Royal …
Alcohol ban returns this weekend ahead of Thailand election Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) is organising a field trip to Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) for Finnish business representatives on Thursday 13 February 2026. The visit is designed …
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce arranges field trip for Finnish delegation Read More
The Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden hosted a large cultural gathering in Malmö on February 1st, using the event to strengthen ties between Sweden and Vietnam and to highlight the role …
Vietnam uses culture to strengthen ties with Sweden Read More
As we get older, it seems like time goes faster and faster, but today, you will also hear lots of young people talking about how time flies. I can’t remember …
A new year and new challenges! Read More
Thai police in Pattaya issued a formal warning to a Norwegian tourist after a reported public nudity incident, Thaiger reports. Officers responded on 22 January near Beach Road Soi 13/3 …
Norwegian tourist warned by police after public nudity report on Pattaya Beach Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) will host a young professionals networking event in Bangkok next month focusing on Sweden’s global influence in the music industry. The event will feature a …
Swedish music and AI in focus at Bangkok networking event Read More
Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) will host a breakfast event in Singapore next month focusing on geopolitical and market risks expected to shape 2026. The event will feature Charu …
Saxo strategist to discuss geopolitical risks at Singapore event Read More
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration deported a 34-year-old Swedish national back in November 2025. The man was suspected of serious violent crimes in Sweden, according to Indonesian authorities. Acting Director …
Indonesia deported Swedish man wanted for violent crimes Read More
A nervous beginner’s honest take on Thai cooking, fiery chillies, bustling markets, and the small triumph of not burning dinner. I’m not exactly known for my cooking skills, so when …
I don’t cook – so I took a cooking class in Chiang Mai Read More
A Vietnamese edition of Những Bóng Ma Trở Lại (The Returning Ghosts) by Danish author Thomas Bo Pedersen has been published, placing him among a small group of Danish writers …
Danish author’s novel released in Vietnamese Read More
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has introduced a Nordic Weekend Afternoon Tea at One-Ninety Bar. The set is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 5pm. The afternoon tea runs …
Four Seasons Singapore launches Nordic Weekend Afternoon Tea Read More
Norwegians who are new to Singapore are invited to a social and informational gathering at Sjømannskirken on Saturday 31 January 2026. The event, titled New in Singapore, is organised in …
Sjømannskirken invites Norwegians to welcome event Read More
A technical malfunction in Copenhagen Airport’s baggage handling system left around 60 checked bags behind on a TUI flight to Phuket. The airport said problems in its automated baggage sorting …
Copenhagen Airport baggage failure leaves TUI passengers without luggage on Phuket flight Read More
Danes living in Thailand and their families are invited to a joint information meeting in Bangkok on Wednesday 5 February, focusing on key rules and issues affecting Danes abroad. The …
Joint information meeting for Danes in Thailand set for 5 February Read More
New research from the Swedish Defence University examines disaster response after Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar’s Rakhine state on 14 May 2023. The study says the Arakan Army became a central …
Swedish Defence University study examines Cyclone Mocha relief and conflict risks in Myanmar Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Malaysia, Kirstine Vangkilde Berner, hosted the Danish national badminton team and their coaches at the residence ahead of this week’s Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur. The …
Danish badminton team welcomed at ambassador’s residence in Malaysia Read More
Remarkable things can happen when creative energy meets reinvention. This is exactly what happened to my longtime friend Daniel. After more than a decade dedicated to producing a world-class cycling …
Voyage Mode – An interview with the vision behind the lens Read More
The Scandinavian Christmas Eve service returned to Christ Church in Bangkok in 2025, continuing a long-standing tradition that for years has brought together Nordic communities in the Thai capital on …
Scandinavian Christmas service draws full house at Christ Church in Bangkok Read More
Now they have driven 40.000 kilometers, bought 27 SIM cards, wasted 40 hours at border crossings and seen 8 cultural shows. But back in mid-April 2025, when the Danish couple …
From Frederiksberg to Bangkok: Inside the overland life of Anne Linde and David Powonzka Read More
IKEA Thailand is bringing back its Swedish Christmas Buffet for the year-end season, running from 22 to 26 December 2025 at the Swedish restaurants in IKEA Bangna, IKEA Bang Yai …
IKEA hosts Swedish Christmas buffet in Thailand Read More
Danish DJ and producer MORTEN is scheduled to perform in Bangkok at end-of-the-year event. He is listed on the White Party Bangkok programme. The 4-day event will run from 27 …
Danish Future Rave DJ MORTEN set for New Years Bangkok performance Read More
On Santa Lucia Day itself, SWECHAM hosted its traditional Christmas dinner at the Westin Hotel. More people than ever had signed up. The GM of The Westin Hotel, Mr. Robert …
SWECHAM hosts traditional Christmas dinner at Westin Bangkok Read More