Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A possible fake news about a promotional event offering fans a dinner with Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, has stirred online backlash after being posted on Miss Universe Thailand’s …
Mysterious dinner offer with Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig allegedly sparks online criticism Read More
I keep coming back to my fascination with the vast variety of restaurants in and around Bangkok. Lately, I’ve been on the lookout for a great Chinese restaurant, not fine …
Another Culinary Adventure in Bangkok Read More
DABS Spring Party 2025 took place this Saturday, 15 March 2025 at Panamericana on Sentosa Island. “The DABS Spring Party 2025 was truly unforgettable!” writes DABS on its Facebook page. …
DABS Spring Party 2025 – a night to remember Read More
March and April are not among my favorite months in Thailand. You barely step out of the shower before you’re already feeling sweaty and sticky again. Trying to get your …
Agneta’s world – March / April Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand has announced its upcoming 2025 General Assembly, scheduled for Monday 31 March 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at its location on Soi Ruamrudee …
Danish Church in Thailand invites members to 2025 Annual General Assembly Read More
NordCham Vietnam has announced its Board of Directors for 2025 following the first board meeting, held simultaneously in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The Leadership Team for 2025 is …
Nordcham Vietnam announces new Leadership Team 2025 Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) has announced an upcoming networking event in Hua Hin, set to take place on Saturday 22 March 2025. The event aims to bring together …
Finnish Business Networking Event in Hua Hin Read More
The prestigious Nordic-Philippine Business Awards are fast approaching, and the window for nominations is closing soon. This annual event celebrates outstanding achievements in business excellence between Nordic countries and the …
Nordic-Philippine Business Awards: Last Call for Nominations! Read More
NordCham Indonesia will host its monthly NordCham Roundtable on Wednesday 19 March 2025, bringing together Nordic multinationals, SMEs, and professionals from embassies and trade promotion organizations in Indonesia. The event …
NordCham Indonesia invites for Roundtable in Jakarta Read More
Dr. Sunya Viravaidya, a pioneering figure in Thailand’s medical community and a beloved member of the Pattaya community, passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 79. Dr. …
Former Swedish Consul in Pattaya passed away Read More
Nordics in Thailand are invited to celebrate the start of summer time with an evening of Nordic vibes and Thai hospitality at the Finnish-owned Paradise Beach Bar on Sukhumvit Soi …
Nordic summer time celebration at Paradise Beach Bar Read More
Plans for a SEK 13 billion large battery anode factory in Timrå, north of Sundsvall, have been entirely scrapped, according to Dagens Industri. The China-owned company Shanghai Putailai (PTL) was …
Huge Chinese battery investment in Sweden cancelled Read More
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore invites all Danes in Singapore for a special church service on Sunday 16. March 2025, at 11:00, followed by a farewell reception for the Chairman …
Goodbye to Danish Church Chairman John Iversen Read More
The Finnish and Swedish Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong are teaming up to present a lively Nordic-themed event on Thursday 20 March 2025—the Nordic Tram Party 2025. Combining networking …
Finnish and Swedish Chambers in Hong Kong host Nordic Tram Party 2025 Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Jakarta has invited Swedish residents on Bali to a networking event on Friday 21 March 2025 at Segara Village Hotel in Sanur. The gathering, hosted by …
Swedish Embassy in Jakarta invites Swedes on Bali to networking event Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) is gearing up for its highly anticipated Spring Party 2025, set to take place in just a few days. With an ocean-view venue, gourmet …
Danish Business Association Singapore hosts annual spring party Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) has announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025, set to take place on Thursday 20 March 2025, at Chatrium Grand Bangkok. The event, which runs …
SweCham invites members to Annual General Meeting 2025 Read More
Fastelavn is a very Danish thing. Danes are by nature very childish and fastelavn is a great childish event where parents dress up their children and themselves as pirates, fairies, …
Fastelavn in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore Read More
A 22-year-old Swedish expatriate in Singapore has expressed surprise at the number of locals considering emigration, despite the city-state’s high standard of living. His comments have sparked discussion online about …
Swedish expatriate in Singapore puzzled why locals want to leave the country Read More
Elizabeth Romhild is a woman of many talents and a heart full of warmth. Half Danish and half Armenian, she married to her Danish husband Peter, a proud mother of …
Elizabeth Romhild: The Vibrant Artist and her Colorful Journey Read More
On Tuesday, February 25, it was time once again for SWEA Bangkok to hold its annual meeting. This time, the meeting took place at the embassy, rather than at the …
SWEA Bangkok’s annual meeting with Ambassador Hammargren Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong is inviting families and community members to celebrate Fastelavn on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Danish Room. This traditional …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong to Celebrate Fastelavn Read More
Botox in Thailand, is for everyone, rich or poor, a lifestyle choice, not a secret! Botox is a topic that sparks curiosity and many questions, so it’s great to get …
Botox in Thailand: A Chat with Dr. Donna Robinson Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok invites Swedes in Hua Hin to a coffee meeting with Ambassador Anna Hammargren on Thursday, 20 February, from 16:00 to 17:00 at Black Mountain Golf …
Swedish Embassy invites Swedes in Hua Hin for coffee with Ambassador Read More
End of January and beginning of February was a lively and eventful month for me, as I had several visitors in Bangkok. I spent a lot of time exploring the …
A Busy and Delicious time in Bangkok! Read More
In a small, idyllic town deep in the mountainous regions of Thailand, where the lush green rainforest meets a laid-back hippie lifestyle, Danish brothers Julius and Carl-Emil Hauge Johansen have …
A month of adventure with Muay Thai in Pai Read More
Renowned Thailand-based artist Elizabeth Romhild is set to launch her new art book, Elizabeth Romhild’s Odyssey, offering a retrospective of her 40-year artistic journey. The book showcases her diverse artistic …
Bangkok-based artist Elizabeth Romhild to launch new art book ‘Odyssey’ Read More
Members of SWEA International in Southeast Asia will gather for their Regional Annual Meeting on March 10, 2025, at 18:00 via Google Meet. The meeting is expected to bring together …
SWEA chapters in Southeast Asia to hold regional annual meeting in March Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore recently welcomed two new trainees for the spring term, Astrid Nord and Sara Zellman, who will be contributing to the embassy’s work in defence …
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomes new trainees Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand is inviting families to a Fastelavn celebration and children’s service on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM, hosted at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok. …
Danish Church in Thailand to celebrate Fastelavn at the Danish Embassy Read More
The Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) is gearing up for its much-anticipated Spring Party 2025, set to take place on March 15 at Panamericana, Sentosa. The event promises an …
DABS spring party 2025 set for a festive night in Singapore Read More
The Norwegian Church in Pattaya is currently hosting a confirmation camp for Norwegian youth from Thailand, Singapore, Australia, and Japan. The event brings together young confirmands for a week of …
Norwegian Church in Pattaya hosts confirmation camp for Nordic youth in Asia Read More
The Danish expatriate community in Thailand was on 5 February 2025 invited to an informative evening titled “Global Danes in Thailand” at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok. The event, …
Navigating legal rules: Danes in Thailand joined Embassy information evening Read More
Finnish citizens residing abroad will have the opportunity to vote early in Finland’s 2025 regional and municipal elections this spring. Advance voting will take place from April 2 to 5, …
Finnish expats can vote early in 2025 regional elections Read More
This time I will tell you a little about food and restaurants in Bangkok. I have a feeling; I haven’t done anything else than eating lately. Don’t misunderstand me, I’m …
Agneta’s world: Great places to eat in Bangkok Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki has announced the introduction of marriage registration services for all couples, regardless of gender, starting from January 23, 2025. This initiative follows the recent …
Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki offer marriage registration for all couples Read More
A1, the British-Norwegian boy band, has officially announced a second concert in Manila after the immediate sell-out of their first show, scheduled for February 15, 2025, at the New Frontier …
A1 adds second concert in Manila due to high Demand Read More
Danes Worldwide, in collaboration with the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (Dancham) and the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, invites Danes in Thailand and others with ties to Denmark to an …
Information Evening on latest rules for Danes in Thailand Read More
Bente Sustmann passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 64 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Her funeral took place on January 13 at Strøby Church, …
Bente Sustmann has passed away Read More
The Nordic Film Festival returns to Bangkok on January 24-25, 2025, offering a curated selection of films from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Hosted in the garden of the Danish …
Join Nordic Film Festival 2025 in Bangkok! Read More
One Friday afternoon, when the weather had a very pleasant temperature, I decided to go and have a closer look at the latest shopping mall, One Bangkok. I always wonder …
One Friday afternoon Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Vietnam has kicked off the new year with a focused Quality Management Refresher Training for its teams in Quang Tri Province. Conducted over two days from …
Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam commences Quality Management Training Read More
Tori May Hansen, a determined 16-year-old, recently showcased her dedication to her dreams by traveling over 26 hours from Singapore to Denmark to attend her audition for the popular TV 2 …
Hopeful ‘X Factor’ contestant traveled from Singapore to Denmark for audition Read More
As the holiday season approaches, many feel the urgency to reconnect with cherished traditions that celebrate love, joy, and togetherness. This year, my boyfriend and I embraced that spirit, ready …
Celebrating Christmas together: A Nordic festivity in Bangkok Read More
The Macall family has returned to Sweden after spending five months in China seeking treatment for their two-year-old daughter, Alma, who suffers from metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). Although the disease could …
Family returns to Sweden after going to China for treatment of daughter’s rare disease Read More
First of all, I would like to take the opportunity to say a good continuation. I hope you all have had a merry Christmas and are now getting ready to …
Busy Year End Read More
A Scandinavian Christmas service will take place at Christ Church in Bangkok on Tuesday, December 24th, at 1:00 PM. The event invites Danes, Swedes, Norwegians, and Finns to gather and …
Scandinavian Christmas service and juleskål in Bangkok December 24 Read More
The newly appointed Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines, Saija Nurminen, has pledged to strengthen bilateral relations between Finland and the Philippines. Ambassador Nurminen, who assumed office in September 2024, visited …
Finnish Ambassador seeks stronger ties with the Philippines, says consul Read More
The Embassy of Sweden took part in the Bangkok Children’s Picture Book Festival this year, focusing on promoting children’s rights through literature. With support from IKEA Thailand, the embassy introduced …
Swedish Embassy highlights children’s rights at Bangkok Book Festival Read More
In Skåne, approximately two out of three women diagnosed with invasive placenta have lost their uterus after undergoing surgery between 2018 and 2022. Only one in three women affected left …
Swedish woman gives birth in China as two-thirds of Skåne women lose uterus due to invasive placenta Read More