Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, met with Finnish Ambassador Pekka Kaihilahti to discuss potential cooperation in the construction of data centers, as Finland is one of the …
Indonesia and Finland set to boost digital growth Read More
Vietnamese and Danish architects and experts gathered in Hanoi on November 28, 2024. They met to exchange knowledge and strategies about urban green transition during a dialogue titled “Greener Together …
Vietnam and Denmark exchange knowledge about urban green transition Read More
The Finnish Customs Authority has made a troubling discovery of banned titanium dioxide (E171) in candy imported from China. This substance, which the EU prohibited in food products for the …
Finnish customs finds banned additives in imported Candy from China Read More
Vietnam is significantly improving its weather forecasting capabilities through a partnership with Finland. This collaboration focuses on modernizing the country’s meteorological and hydrological systems, which are crucial for predicting and …
Vietnam improves weather forecasts with help from Finland Read More
This Monday, the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) in Vietnam welcomed Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Solbakken among ambassadors rom New Zealand, Norway, Canada, and Switzerland to Thua Thien Hue province. The delegation …
Norwegian Ambassador praises NPA Vietnam’s demining efforts Read More
Kjeld Wetlesen, a Danish resident in Thailand suffering from Parkinson’s disease, struggles with severe financial difficulties after Udbetaling Danmark mistakenly stopped his pension payments, believing he had passed away. The …
Danish resident in Thailand faces pension crisis after being declared dead Read More
Today, Nordic embassies across Southeast Asia mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The day also kicks of the yearly campaign ’16 Days of Activism’, which …
Nordic embassies stand against gender-based violence Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi delivered over 1,000 helmets to children at Nam Trung Yen Primary School. The event, organized with the Cau Giay District People’s Committee, marked the 55th …
Swedish Embassy delivers 1,000 helmets to Hanoi’s children Read More
Yesterday evening, Wat Arun temple in Bangkok lit up in bright blue for World Children’s Day, organized by UNICEF Thailand. November 20 marks World Children’s Day, an occasion when UNICEF …
Wat Arun temple turned blue for Children’s Day Read More
On November 21, 2024, CentralWorld will host an event featuring Santa Claus from Finland in conjunction with The World’s Great Celebration 2025. This gathering aims to celebrate the holiday season …
Central Pattana’s Finnish Santa Claus celebration kicks off today at CentralWorld Read More
Celebrity hairstylist Dennis Knudsen has revealed that he has purchased a villa on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. He made the announcement during a recent conversation while celebrating the …
Celebrity hairstylist Dennis Knudsen buys villa in Koh Samui, Thailand Read More
On November 18, 2024, Cambodia proudly hosted the inaugural South-East Asian School Meals Coalition summit in Siem Reap province. The three-day event aims to promote human capital development and transform …
Cambodia hosts first-ever South-East Asian school meals coalition summit Read More
The Myanmar Red Cross Society has officially launched a free mobile clinic in the Sagaing Region. This initiative aims to provide essential medical care to temporarily displaced individuals and local …
Red Cross launches free mobile clinic in Myanmar Read More
The Embassy of Finland Jakarta has highlighted a compelling article by Ambassador Pekka Kaihilahti in The Jakarta Post, showcasing Finland’s successful school meal program. This initiative represents not just an …
Finnish Ambassador advocates school meal program as a model for cooperation with Indonesia Read More
The Nordic embassies in Thailand have joined forces once again, drawing 500 runners to Benchakitti Park for the second year in a row. At 7:00 AM this Saturday morning, Governor …
Sweat, smiles and sustainability at Bangkok’s Nordic Run 2024 Read More
The Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum, hosted by NordCham Philippines, was held on November 14 at BDO Valero Towers in Makati City. This year’s forum focused on fostering sustainable partnerships between the …
Nordic ambassadors’ forum in Manila explores sustainable partnerships with the Philippines Read More
Celebrity hairstylist Dennis Knudsen is making exciting plans for the future. Recently, he listed his spacious villa in Korsør for sale and revealed that he intends to spend several months …
Danish celebrity hairstylist plans to move to Thailand with his children Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon has announced the approval of Dr. Pyi Thit Naing from the White and Green Medical Centre as a seafarer’s doctor. This approval, granted by …
Norwegian Maritime Authority approves new seafarer’s Doctor in Myanmar Read More
Nanne Grönvall’s iconic song “Håll om mig” is experiencing a surprising resurgence in China, as music videos and covers circulate widely on TikTok. The popularity of the track, originally performed …
Nanne Grönvall’s “Håll om mig” gains popularity in China Read More
Swedish families celebrating the autumn break in Thailand are facing an unfortunate situation as Ving has issued a warning due to a stomach bug outbreak. Charlotte Hallencreutz from Ving’s press …
Swedish travel agency Ving warns of stomach bug in Thailand Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual Christmas party, set to take place on December 1, 2024, at The British Club Bangkok’s Back Lawn. The event aims to …
Thai-Norwegian chamber of commerce throw Christmas party Read More
On November 9, SweCham hosted a memorable 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Landmark Bangkok, honoring three and a half decades of strengthening ties between Sweden and Thailand. Members, partners, …
SweCham thanks members and partners for a memorable 35th Anniversary Gala Read More
Norwegian pop duo M2M has expanded their Philippine tour with new stops in Cebu and Davao, adding excitement for fans across the country. Following a tremendous response, the duo has …
M2M adds stop to ‘Better Endings’ Tour Read More
Ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the Bangkok Ride & Run 2024 brought together hundreds in support of diabetes awareness. Organized by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Diabetes …
Danish team raises diabetes awareness at Bangkok Ride & Run Read More
Vietnam has experienced a remarkable 41% growth in international tourist arrivals between January and October 2024, welcoming over 14 million visitors during this period. This significant growth comes as the …
Vietnam sees 41% growth in international tourist arrivals, including more Swedish visitors Read More
Oliver Kastell, a swedish 21-year-old TikTok sensation with over half a million followers, recently opened up about his challenging experience while filming the Swedish reality show “Good Luck Guys.” The …
Influencer sick while filming Swedish reality show in Malaysia Read More
The 23rd European Film Festival (EUFF) in Vietnam will take place from November 14 to 28, 2024. The festival features a selection of captivating films from across Europe. This exciting …
23rd European Film Festival in Vietnam: Spotlight on Danish Thriller “SONS” Read More
Fil-Danish beauty queen Mary Josephine Paaske, recently crowned Miss Universe Philippines Cebu Heritage 2024, is embarking on an exciting journey in interior design. After facing challenges in aviation electronics and …
Fil-Danish Miss Universe charts new path in interior design Read More
Bolia and Flower Addict are teaming up to host a Danish-inspired Christmas workshop in Singapore. The event will be held on December 6 at Bolia’s flagship showroom on Henderson Road. …
Bolia and Flower addict to host festive flower workshop in Singapore Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Manila, in collaboration with Scandinavian Resorts, co-organized the Sweden-Philippines Hospitality and Tourism Networking Event in Manila. The event brought together around 15 hoteliers, restaurateurs, and Swedish …
Sweden-Philippines hospitality event fosters collaboration and sustainability Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Section Office Yangon and Artis Hood, an arts organization, are hosting two events for young people and art lovers. The first event is Mindshifters – A …
Swedish Embassy and Artis Hood host youth workshop and art exhibition in Myanmar Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) has announced the addition of a new start-up corporate member, RecyGlo. This innovative company specializes in waste management solutions that align with environmental sustainability goals. …
SweCham welcomes RecyGlo Read More
As the autumn holidays signal the start of the winter travel season, many Danes seek warmer destinations outside Europe, particularly in the East. Thailand winter destination Fresh data from Danske …
Thailand is Danish travelers’ favorite winter destination outside Europe Read More
The European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2024 invites Filipino students to explore study opportunities in Europe. Taking place on November 22-23 at Robinsons Galleria Ortigas in Manila, the event offers …
Explore study opportunities at European Higher Education Fair 2024 Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in China announced the “Dream of Ocean – Sunrise on the Sea” exhibition at the Nordic Contemporary Art Center (@nac_1997) in Xiamen, Fujian on their Facebookpage. …
“Dream of Ocean” exhibition opens at Nordic Contemporary Art Center in Xiamen Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites attendees of the SweCham 35th Anniversary Gala to elevate their experience with a special room rate at The Landmark Bangkok Hotel. This offer coincides with …
Last call to join SweCham Gala and reserve accommodation Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Thailand invites everyone to join the choir “Vaffelstrupene,” which resumes on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Under the direction of Øystein Heggstad, the …
Vaffelstrupene choir at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church opens for new members Read More
Do you, like me, think that time passes too quickly? Today we have Christmas already around the corner. The Christmas trees are up outside the big shopping malls. In my …
November – my favorite month in Thailand Read More
Exciting news emerged during the launch of “The World’s Great Celebration” campaign by Central Pattana: the original Santa Claus from Rovaniemi, Finland, will visit Thailand at the end of November …
The real Santa Claus is coming to Thailand! Read More
Henrik Houtved was a well-known Danish journalist in the 80s and the 90s. After a solid career in Danish news media he moved in the new millennium over to work …
Fascinating book about the death of my friend Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar November 16-17. The event will include traditional Danish food and drinks, gifts, christmas decor, kids activities and lots …
Join the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Singapore! Read More
Danish thrift stores face an uphill battle against products from the Chinese shopping platform Temu. Although they attempt to manage inventory, these stores struggle with the influx of Temu items, …
Danish thrift stores struggle with Temu products Read More
The Swedish Consulate General in Hong Kong invites you to its annual Lucia Celebration. The celebration takes place December 7, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral …
Join the Swedish Lucia celebration in Hong Kong Read More
With over 30 booths, students can connect directly with Cambodian alumni. The “Study in Europe Fair 2024” is underway at Factory Phnom Penh, welcoming over 1,500 attendees eager to explore …
EU study fair offers educational opportunities to Cambodian youth Read More
The Danish Embassy in Manila warns about Typhoon KristinePH, also known as Trami. The typhoon is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the Cordillera region. As of 11:00 AM …
Danish Embassy in Manila issues typhoon warning Read More
Jakob Brix Tange, the new Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore, has been conducting introductory meetings with key ministries and agencies. Recently, he met with Singapore’s Minister for Transport, Chee Hong …
Strengthening maritime ties between Singapore and Denmark Read More
Top Swedish companies like Ericsson, H&M, and Hitachi Energy are introducing eco-friendly solutions at the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition (GEFE) 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, The Investor reports. …
Swedish companies support Vietnam’s green future Read More
In a significant victory for animal rights activists, the last known camp for so-called “dancing monkeys” in Indonesia has been shut down. This news comes from World Animal Protection Denmark …
Last Indonesian camp for dancing monkeys shut down Read More
If you can’t attend in person, there is still a chance to participate! Join the livestream for “Nordic Day: Getting to Green” today, on October 22, 2024. The event will …
Join the Nordic Day Livestream today Read More
Vietnamese students are exploring study opportunities at the European Education Week 2024 in Hanoi, running from October 20-26. The event, organized by the EU Delegation and embassies, features nearly 60 …
Vietnamese students explore study opportunities at European Education Week in Hanoi Read More