Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A 47 year old Danish man was on 18 November 2023 apprehended in Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on charges of stealing an expensive Celine handbag and five less expensive items in …
Danish man on trial for theft in Bangkok Airport Read More
Indonesia announced a five-year new visa program, enabling visitors to stay up to 60 days per entry instead of 30. Previously, it was possible to simply extend the 30-day single …
Indonesia allows visitors to stay up to 60 days per entry Read More
In its latest report on relative levels of wealth and poverty released on Dec. 21 titled “Richest Countries in the World 2023,” Global Finance listed both Singapore and Norway in the …
Singapore and Norway in top ten richest countries Read More
In Hanoi, Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam received a Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation from Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations. This is due to its ‘outstanding performance’ in 2023, …
Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam receives Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation Read More
Floods caused by intense rainfall have affected tens of thousands of people in Thailand’s deep south, officials said on 25 December. Authorities have warned residents in the provinces to be …
Floods affecting thousands in Thai South Read More
Brunei is dealing with a rise in tourism due to an increase in illegal tour guides and unlicensed individuals using foreign transportation companies, the Tourism Development Department under the Ministry …
Illegal tour guides cause rise in tourism in Brunei Read More
Every year, many Filipinos gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through traditions such as ‘Simbang Gabi’ and ‘Noche Buena.’ Even abroad. Despite being far from PH itself, a …
Filipino Christmas spirit in Norway Read More
Travel intelligence company OAG has disclosed its annual ranking of the world’s busiest international flight routes. This year, the route from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to Singapore is considered the …
Kuala Lumpur to Singapore: Busiest flight route internationally Read More
Riitta Laakso was recently on a flight to Cebu where a stewardess asked the passengers where Santa Claus lives, as part of a trivia game. The winner who yelled “North …
Wife to Finnish Ambassador to PH: “Santa lives in Finland” Read More
Live Maria Hafredal Lilienberg from Norway went on her second trip with Tour de Gulf of Thailand this year – and she has a special Christmas Eve incoming. In Norway …
4. Advent: Spending Christmas in the Norwegian Church in Pattaya Read More