Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish facilities group ISS says its Hong Kong unit managed Wang Fuk Court, scene of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. Reuters reports that at least 156 people were killed …
Danish group ISS dragged into deadly Hong Kong firestorm Read More
NordCham Vietnam took part in the Green Economy Forum 2025 held in Hanoi on 27 November 2025, joining representatives from European business communities to discuss opportunities in sustainable economic development. …
NordCham Vietnam joins EuroCham’s Green Economy Forum 2025 in Hanoi Read More
Thai and Norwegian marine researchers have taken part in a major survey that identified 65 marine species recorded for the first time in Bangladesh. Of these, five species may be …
Thai and Norwegian experts join landmark marine survey in Bangladesh Read More
Three NGOs have criticised Swedish pension funds for investing about 485$ million in companies linked to Myanmar’s military. The groups say the companies either sell weapons to, or do other …
Swedish pension funds face criticism over investments tied to Myanmar military Read More
It’s 8am, and the morning sun warms up the hillside by Lake Vajiralongkorn in Thailand’s Sangkhla Buri district. The chirps from myna birds in the treetops blend with the patter …
Giving hope to stateless kids in Sangkhla Buri Read More
Tommy Balsgård lives in Hat Yai with his girlfriend. The couple has been highly affected by the massive floods that have hit the area. The couple lives about one kilometer …
Hat Yai flooding. Danish eyewitness describes strong currents and days without power Read More
Jane Sorensen, the Thai daughter of a Danish seaman, passed away on 24 March 2025 in the home of her son, Nik. Jane was “discovered” by ScandAsia when the Maritime …
Jane Sorensen passed away Read More
Thai immigration police have arrested a Swedish man wanted on an Interpol Red Notice for an arson case in Sweden. According to Thai authorities, the man was detained in Pattaya …
Swedish arson suspect arrested in Pattaya Read More
Singaporean fugitive Wilson Raj Perumal, linked to major match fixing in Finland, has been convicted of human trafficking. A Hungarian court sentenced him in May 2025 to 11 years’ jail, …
Singaporean man tied to crimes in Finland convicted of human trafficking in Hungary Read More
It was on a bright November morning that I met Michaela Friberg Storey — the tall, warm and energetic Swede who today leads all United Nations work in Thailand. I …
Swedish diplomat Michaela Friberg Storey leads the UN’s work in Thailand Read More
Miss Norway 2025, Leonora Lysglimt-Rødland, made headlines at this year’s Miss Universe pageant in Thailand after appearing in a costume inspired by a Norwegian salmon — a nod to her …
Miss Norway’s serves salmon look at Miss Universe Thailand Read More
A 21-year-old Finnish man was critically injured after falling from the fourth floor of a hotel in Udon Thani on the evening of Friday 14 November 2025, according to Thai …
Finnish man critically injured after Udon Thani hotel fall Read More
Danish theatre company Teater Katapult will make its Hong Kong debut next month with the solo production The Insider, presented as part of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s “European …
Danish theatre company Teater Katapult to perform in Hong Kong Read More
The Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos — where six travellers died from suspected methanol poisoning in November 2024, including two Danish women — is preparing to reopen under …
Laos hostel linked to fatal methanol incident prepares to reopen Read More
Malaysia has launched its Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Helsinki, aiming to strengthen tourism ties with Finland and increase Nordic visitor numbers ahead of the country’s major tourism …
Malaysia launches Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign in Finland Read More
Thai immigration authorities have introduced stricter checks on travellers who repeatedly enter and leave the country on short stays, as part of a nationwide effort to curb abuse of visa …
Thailand tightens scrutiny of repeated short-term entries Read More
Singapore has retained the world’s most powerful passport for 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations worldwide, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The new index groups …
Singapore tops global passport ranking as Nordic countries stay among world’s strongest Read More
A Malaysian couple on a global cycling journey has now reached Sweden, where they are making their way through Värmland on their first European route. Nora Adila and Ahmad Isa, …
Malaysian couple cycling around the world reaches Sweden Read More
NRK’s new reality concept Ville fristelser will return to Langkawi, Malaysia, for another season in early 2026, according to production company Monster. The first season, which followed ten Norwegians trekking …
Norwegian reality hit ‘Ville fristelser’ returns to Malaysia for new season Read More
Vietnam and Denmark have launched a new Food Waste Recycling Handbook aimed at strengthening green transformation and circular-economy practices in the country. The handbook was introduced in Ho Chi Minh …
Vietnam and Denmark launch food-waste recycling handbook in HCM City Read More
Nordic companies are preparing to increase investments in the Philippines, but Nordic business leaders and ambassadors say future growth will depend on the government’s ability to enforce reforms and tackle …
Nordic companies want stronger anti-corruption actions in the Philippines Read More
Gardens by the Bay in Singapore has announced its year-end festive programme, which includes several large-scale Christmas events and exhibitions, according to AsiaOne. The Royal Danish Embassy has collaborated with …
Royal Danish Embassy contributes Danish-themed displays to Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show Read More
The Swedish defence company Saab drew crowds at the Defense & Security 2025 exhibition in Bangkok with its full-scale mockup of the Gripen E fighter jet. The biennial event, organised …
Swedish Gripen fighter draws attention at Bangkok defense fair Read More
Amid rising climate tensions, many people around the world are running projects to combat rising CO2 emissions and help nature recover from human-caused interference. Danish Steffen Johnsen is one of …
How Danish TROFACO links climate action with community gains Read More
Two Thai women have been sentenced in Denmark for human trafficking and running brothels under degrading conditions, involving Thai nationals recruited to work in Jutland. According to a ruling at …
Danish court convicts two Thai women in trafficking case Read More
Swedish travellers can now enter China without a visa, following Beijing’s decision to add Sweden to its expanding list of visa-exempt countries. The policy, announced by the Chinese Ministry of …
Swedes can now travel visa-free to China Read More
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a 42 year old Norwegian national, at its main office in Manila on 29 October 2025 while he was applying for a visa extension. …
Norwegian wanted for child abuse arrested by Philippine immigration in Manila Read More
A lawsuit by Chinese-owned London Mining against Greenland’s Self-Government (Naalakkersuisut) has stalled the reopening of the Isukasia iron-ore area, 150 km northeast of Nuuk. The dispute began after the company …
Court fight with Chinese-owned miner keeps Greenland’s Isukasia project closed Read More
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who created her own, very special place in the postwar revival of Thailand’s monarchy, passed away on 24 October 2025, the Thai Royal Household bureau announced. …
Nordic Nations Remember Thailand’s Queen Sirikit Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has launched its first direct flight between Stockholm and Bangkok, marking the airline’s debut connection between Sweden and Thailand. The inaugural service departed from Stockholm Arlanda Airport …
Norse Atlantic opens Stockholm–Bangkok route Read More
An Icelandic national has been arrested in Chon Buri after being caught on video performing dangerous drifting manoeuvres in a rented pickup truck. According to Thai police, the incident took …
Icelandic man arrested for reckless drifting in Chon Buri Read More
Denmark joins Norway, Sweden, and the UK as TUI expands its winter flights to Phuket for the 2025–2026 high season. The new routes will run from 2 November 2025 to …
Denmark joins TUI’s new winter routes to Phuket Read More
Finnish researcher Minna Seikkula has raised new concerns about the exploitation of Thai berry pickers in Finland after meeting former workers in Chaiyaphum province, Thailand, in June 2025. The workers, …
Finnish researcher highlights labour exploitation of Thai berry pickers Read More
Police in Phuket were called on Saturday afternoon after a former Danish professional boxer climbed onto a roof in the Kata area while severely intoxicated. According to Matichon and Khaosod, …
Former Danish boxer hospitalised after rooftop incident in Phuket Read More
Living abroad brings incredible opportunities alongside unexpected challenges. For Nordic expats in Thailand, knowing where to turn for mental health and wellness support is as important as finding a good …
Mental Health & Rehab Centers in Thailand: A Guide for Nordic Expats Read More
Southeast Asia attracts tens of millions of backpackers and tourists every year, and new destinations come and go. For years, Otres Beach was a popular destination. That was until Chinese …
Rebuilding Paradise: The Story of Nesat Read More
The Hong Kong Free Press reports, that the European Parliament has called for the “immediate and unconditional” release of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, ten years after he was taken from …
EU urges China to free Swedish bookseller Read More
On Thursday morning October 9th 2025, SWECHAM took the opportunity to host the official presentation of its “GIVE BACK-initiative” at the Swedish residence in Bangkok. SWECHAM’s Executive Director Ms. Anna Olsson …
“Let’s Give Back to Thailand!” Read More
Twenty-nine Thai berry pickers have been granted a total of 2.3 million kronor in state compensation by the Swedish Crime Victim Authority following a case of severe labour exploitation in …
Thai berry pickers in Sweden awarded compensation for exploitation Read More
Both the Danish and Swedish Embassies in Manila have issued safety advisories to their citizens following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck offshore Davao Oriental in the southern Philippines on …
Nordic embassies issue urgent tsunami alerts following major earthquake in the Philippines Read More
Denmark’s jazz scene is making a strong return to China this month as JazzDanmark launches a series of cultural events to mark 100 years since Danish drummer Svend Erik Schmidt, …
Beijing gets a taste of Danish swing this October Read More
China is reportedly demanding around 120 million NOK for the return of a Norwegian citizen imprisoned for alleged salmon smuggling. Yimin Dong, born in China but now a Norwegian national, …
China puts a royal price tag on Norway’s ‘Salmon Queen’ Read More
Reuters reports that civil society groups in Myanmar are preparing legal action against Norwegian telecom company Telenor, accusing it of sharing customer data with the country’s military regime. The groups …
Myanmar groups plan to sue Norway’s Telenor over data sharing with junta Read More
A 22-year-old Swedish man has been charged in Singapore for entering the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix without a valid ticket and trespassing into restricted areas, including the pit lane …
Swedish man takes wrong turn — onto Singapore F1 pit lane without a ticket Read More
Finnish embassies worldwide and across Southeast Asia are encouraging residents, expatriates, and friends of Finland to take part in a new global survey exploring how Finland is perceived around the …
Finnish embassies in Southeast Asia invite public to join global survey on Finland’s image Read More
A 46-year-old woman holding a Swedish passport was escorted out of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament after causing a scene during a match on 1 October, according to Chinese media …
Game, set, match — and exit: drunk Swedish woman kicked out of tennis tournament Read More
A newly identified Chinese state-linked hacking group has been accused of targeting government institutions and embassies, including those in Sweden and several Southeast Asian countries. According to cybersecurity firm Palo …
China-linked hackers accused of targeting Swedish and Asian embassies Read More
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in northern Norway after operating a drone near Bardufoss Airport, a key dual-use facility that also serves as one of the country’s most important …
Two Chinese nationals detained for drone activity near Norwegian military airport Read More
The United States has announced a new grant of 675,000 USD to support mine-clearing operations in Cambodia, continuing its long-standing collaboration with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and the Cambodian Mine …
Norwegian People’s Aid partners with U.S. in renewed mine-clearing support for Cambodia Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Manila and Tetra Pak Philippines launched on Tuesday 30 September 2025 the “Cartons for Communities and Nordic Waste Classification System” program in elementary and high schools …
Nordic embassies in Manila empower youth to lead upcycling initiatives Read More