A new year and new challenges!
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 …
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Norwegian tourist warned by police after public nudity report on Pattaya Beach
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 …
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Swedish music and AI in focus at Bangkok networking event
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 …
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Saxo strategist to discuss geopolitical risks at Singapore event
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 …
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Indonesia deported Swedish man wanted for violent crimes
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 …
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I don’t cook – so I took a cooking class in Chiang Mai
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 …
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Danish author’s novel released in Vietnamese
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 …
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Four Seasons Singapore launches Nordic Weekend Afternoon Tea
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 …
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Sjømannskirken invites Norwegians to welcome event
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 …
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Copenhagen Airport baggage failure leaves TUI passengers without luggage on Phuket flight
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 …
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Joint information meeting for Danes in Thailand set for 5 February
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 …
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Swedish Defence University study examines Cyclone Mocha relief and conflict risks in Myanmar
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 …
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Danish badminton team welcomed at ambassador’s residence in Malaysia
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 …
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Voyage Mode – An interview with the vision behind the lens
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 …
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Scandinavian Christmas service draws full house at Christ Church in Bangkok
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 …
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From Frederiksberg to Bangkok: Inside the overland life of Anne Linde and David Powonzka
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 …
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IKEA hosts Swedish Christmas buffet in Thailand
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 …
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Danish Future Rave DJ MORTEN set for New Years Bangkok performance
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 …
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SWECHAM hosts traditional Christmas dinner at Westin Bangkok
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 …
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Singaporean professor Sun Sun Lim receives honorary doctorate from University of Copenhagen
Sun Sun Lim received an honorary doctorate from the University of Copenhagen. The ceremony was held at Vor Frue Plads in Copenhagen. Lim is Professor of Communication and Technology at …
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A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen
He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …
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Danish Carl Dreyer film festival held in Guangzhou
A Danish film festival dedicated to legendary director Carl Th. Dreyer was held in Guangzhou earlier this month, marking both a cultural milestone and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations …
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Finland and Sweden join EU higher education fair in Manila
The European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2025 concluded its two-day onsite event at Robinsons Manila and an online edition, drawing more than 3,800 attendees. Organisers said participants included students, university …
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Copenhagen cited in report on how to cut Hanoi air pollution
A recent report argues Vietnam could reduce air pollution by up to 80% by applying approaches used in Europe. The article links the discussion to recent haze and public debate …
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SWEA Bangkok 25 Years Anniversary Gala
SWEA Bangkok will mark its 25th anniversary with a gala evening on Friday 30 January 2026 at the Sky Ballroom, Skyview Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 24. The event – previously …
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Danish products in Singapore – are there more?
As Denmark and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, the Danish Embassy in Singapore is using the occasion to highlight the growing presence of Danish brands on …
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Last chance for Norwegian Seamen’s Church beach trip to Sai Keow in Bangsare
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya invites Norwegians and other Scandinavians to a beach trip to Sai Keow Beach in Bangsare on Wednesday 10 December. The day trip offers a …
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Swedish space company SSC Space unifies global brand including operations in Thailand
Swedish Space Corporation will change its name to SSC Space at the beginning of 2026. The move follows a two-year strategy to integrate its activities under one global brand. The …
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Danish tourist escorted by police after missing Suvarnabhumi bus in Trat
A Danish tourist caused a disturbance at Trat Bus Terminal on Tuesday, December 2, after missing the last bus to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Staff contacted Mueang Trat Police at around …
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Norwegian woman arrested with Thai man in Phuket luxury villa drug raid
A Norwegian woman and a Thai man have been arrested in a drug raid at a luxury villa in Phuket. The villa is in the Laem Panwa area of Wichit …
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Norway backs youth-led HIV prevention efforts in the Philippines
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 …
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Norwegian man arrested for tuk tuk and bicycle attacks in Bangkok
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 …
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Taiwan’s Audrey Tang receives Right Livelihood Award in Stockholm
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 …
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Finland opens 800 job opportunities for Filipino workers
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 …
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Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson brings art Jakarta’s Museum MACAN
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 …
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Finnish-inspired HEI Schools opens second Jakarta campus in Menteng
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 …
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Karin leads a Swedish choir far from home
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 …
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Marina Bay launches December programme for New Year celebrations
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 …
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Finnish fireworks will light up Pattaya Festival
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 …
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This Weekend: Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Julebasar
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 …
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Norwegian People’s Aid explores more funding for Cambodia’s mine free 2030 goal
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is exploring new funding to help Cambodia speed up mine and ERW clearance. Discussions were held with the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) in Phnom Penh …
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Nokia chosen to upgrade communications network at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport
Finnish company Nokia has been selected to upgrade the communications network at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan. The project covers Terminals 1 and 2 and focuses on security, reliability and …
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Finding a piece of home inside Legoland Malaysia
I am standing at the entrance to Legoland Malaysia on a bright Saturday morning in November, and even though I am thousands of kilometres from Denmark, the familiar colours, the …
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Football For All in Vietnam with Norwegian help
Nguyen Hoang Phuong grew up playing football with his friends. Growing up in a rural part of Vietnam, he and his friends didn’t have access to fancy equipment, so they …
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Sweden brings “Cosy Friday Night” to Singapore
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore and Try Swedish are inviting families and friends to experience a Swedish-style “Cosy Friday Night” on Friday 21 November at Chijmes. The event highlights …
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Thailand’s Pattaya Fireworks Festival to feature Finland in 2025
The Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2025 will take place on 28–29 November at Pattaya Beach, with Finland among the six countries presenting fireworks displays. This year’s event is held in …
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NordCham Philippines to host Christmas Get-Together in Manila
NordCham Philippines will hold its annual Christmas Get-Together on 3 December 2025 at Willow Root Bar at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City. The chamber invites members, partners and …
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The Danish butcher bringing smørrebrød to Kuala Lumpur
Where small restaurants and bars glow under strings of warm lights in Kuala Lumpur, you find DenHygge — a cozy spot known for classic Danish dishes made entirely from scratch. …
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Nordic Walk & Run brings hundreds to Benjakitti Park
Around 500 people took part in the third annual Nordic Walk & Run on 15 November in Benjakitti Park, organised by the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in …
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Finnish-backed math-genius Wu Meng returns to China
Chinese mathematician Wu Meng has returned to China after several years in Finland. He is now a full-time professor of fundamental mathematics at Hunan University. Before moving, he worked at …
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