Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A national certification initiative launched by ThaiWISE, a Swedish NGO supporting Thai women, has successfully led to the reinstatement of Thai massage services on wellness platforms across Sweden — but …
Thai massage therapists claw back legitimacy in Sweden with new certification system Read More
Nordic citizens continue to hold some of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest update of the Passport Index by Global Residence Index. The ranking evaluates more than …
Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable Read More
Charlotte Cappi Grunnet will serve as acting pastor at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong from 12 September 2025 to 12 March 2026, according to the Danish Church Abroad. …
Charlotte Cappi Grunnet to serve as acting pastor at Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
A Swedish military attaché was among representatives from 23 nations who joined a Thai‑organised visit to conflict‑affected areas in Si Sa Ket province on Friday. The delegation, which also included …
Swedish military attaché joins Thai‑led delegation to inspect border conflict damage Read More
Denmark has become a hotspot for international weddings, attracting couples from all over the world with its famously relaxed marriage laws – earning Copenhagen the nickname “the Las Vegas of …
Couples flock to marry in Copenhagen “the Las Vegas of Europe” Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has deployed its Swedish‑built JAS 39C/D Gripen fighter jets in combat for the first time, marking a historic moment for the aircraft and for …
Thailand’s Swedish Gripen fighter jets involved in real combat for the first time Read More
Some European airports are starting to phase out the long‑standing 100‑milliliter limit on liquids in carry‑on luggage. The change follows the European Civil Aviation Conference’s (ECAC) approval of new computed‑tomography …
EU airports begin phasing out 100‑milliliter liquid rule Read More
Patrick Adriel Aure, founding director of the Phinma-DLSU Center for Business and Society, has highlighted similarities between the Danish concept of hygge and the Filipino notion of ginhawa. In an …
Filipino academic draws parallels between Danish hygge and Filipino ginhawa Read More
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with Danish technology company cBrain to use artificial intelligence in verifying waste separation images submitted via the BKK WASTE PAY application as part of …
Bangkok partners with Danish firm cBrain to deploy AI for waste separation Read More
Five Vietnamese participants have taken part in this year’s LoCoFoRest programme in Sweden, alongside peers from Laos, Thailand, Nepal and Ethiopia, according to the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi. The …
Five Vietnamese fellows join LoCoFoRest 2025 in Sweden Read More
NordCham Vietnam has introduced a new SME Member Marketing Programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, which are described as the engine of Vietnam’s economy. You can register here. …
NordCham Vietnam launches marketing programme for SMEs Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has announced that the Woodlife Sweden exhibition will open in Phrae Province on Friday 15 August 2025. The exhibition will be held at the …
Woodlife Sweden exhibition to open in Phrae Province on 15 August Read More
A few Nordic media had found some of their own nationals living in the affected border areas and asked them how the war has impacted them and their Thai families. …
Nordic people on the Thai-Cambodian border report their experiences Read More
Nordic media outlets have reported on the recent armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along their shared border, relying largely on international news agency sources such as Reuters. While most …
Nordic media report on Thai-Cambodian border clashes with limited background Read More
Fotograf Evelina Ytterbom (www.evelinaytterbom.com) The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi is inviting Vietnamese students to strengthen their academic writing in English by enrolling in a free online course offered by …
Swedish Embassy in Hanoi promotes free Lund University writing course Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Denmark has met with key Danish and Philippine agencies to address the future of Filipino au pairs in the country. The meeting, held on Monday 21 …
Philippine Embassy discusses future of Filipino au pairs in Denmark Read More
Since 2009, ScandAsia has published 364 ScandAsia publications on Issuu, plus 13 editions of Thailand Expat Guide and 49 issues of Thai-Danish Trade News publishhed for the Danish Thai Cham …
ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia Read More
Danish universities have begun rejecting research applicants from China if background checks suggest they may pose a security risk. At Aarhus University, all applicants with not only Chinese citizenship …
Danish universities reject Chinese researchers over espionage concerns Read More
Officials from the Royal Norwegian Embassy visited Roots of Health (ROH) in Puerto Princesa on June 15 to 16 to learn more about the organization’s expanding work in adolescent reproductive …
Norwegian diplomats visit Palawan NGO tackling teen pregnancy, explore deeper partnership on HIV Read More
The 15-year-old Danish warmblood gelding Fredensdals Fountain has been sold to Malaysia as a schoolmaster and potential competitor for the 2026 Asian Games. Bred by Linda Falensteen and Martin Strange, …
Danish Grand Prix horse sold to Malaysia for Asian Games training Read More
A new direct flight route connecting Shanghai and Copenhagen was inaugurated on Thursday 17 July 2025 by China Eastern Airlines, marking a significant step in strengthening air links between China …
China Eastern launches direct flights between Shanghai and Copenhagen Read More
Thai police are searching for a woman seen on security footage entering the condominium of a Swedish man found dead in South Pattaya on Thursday 17 July 2025. The man, …
Swedish man found dead in Pattaya condo – police seek woman seen on CCTV Read More
Vietnam is currently celebrating Finnish literary culture with a special focus on the beloved Moomin characters, as part of Finnish Literature Week taking place in Hanoi from 11 to 20 …
Vietnam celebrates 80 years of Moomins during Finnish Literature Week Read More
Business Today Malaysia on Saturday 12 July 2025 published an exclusive interview with Sweden’s Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Niklas Wiberg. While the ambassador did not announce any new agreements …
Swedish ambassador to Malaysia featured in Business Today interview Read More
US President Donald Trump issued on Saturday 12 July 2025 letters — posted on Truth Social and other channels — informing the European Union that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed on their …
Nordic leaders slam Trump’s new 30 percent EU tariff threat Read More
Thailand has been ranked the safest holiday destination in the world, according to a new analysis by UK-based long-haul travel specialists Travelbag. The ranking is based on safety perceptions and …
Thailand ranked safest holiday destination in the world – Singapore leads in ASEAN Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced direct flights from both Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket, Thailand, starting this December. The Norwegian long-haul low-cost airline will operate one weekly flight from each …
Norse Atlantic to launch direct flights from Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket Read More
Swedish Muay Thai fighter Johanna Persson will make her promotional debut in ONE Championship on Friday 11 July 2025, headlining ONE Fight Night 33 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. In …
Sweden’s Johanna Persson to challenge for ONE Muay Thai World Title in Bangkok Read More
A 41-year-old Swedish man and a 32-year-old Thai woman were arrested in Phuket on Saturday 6 July 2025 for allegedly dealing cocaine, according to a statement from Patong Police and …
Swedish man and Thai woman arrested for cocaine dealing in Phuket Read More Norwegian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways will launch a new weekly non-stop service between Manchester and Bangkok starting Wednesday 26 November 2025. The route, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, …
Norse Atlantic to launch first-ever non-stop Manchester–Bangkok route Read More
The average Singaporean maintains a healthier debt levels with households owing less than their annual earnings, when compared to many other countries, claims a survey by Quick Loan Pte Ltd. …
Singapore loan levels still sustainable – not like in Norway Read More
Only 89 Thai berry pickers have been granted permits to work in Sweden this season—down from more than 5,000 two years ago. The drastic cut has sparked alarm within Sweden’s …
Thai berry pickers protest in Bangkok as Sweden slashes seasonal visas Read More
A 19-year-old Filipino man has been sentenced to one year in prison and expelled from Denmark for his role in a series of violent crimes against prostitutes in Aarhus. The …
Filipino man expelled from Denmark in rape and robbery case Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Denmark, in collaboration with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in London and the local Filipino community, conducted a consular outreach program in Nuuk, Greenland, on Saturday …
Philippine Embassy brings consular services to Filipino community in Greenland Read More
Renowned Danish designer Timothy Jacob Jensen has announced his relocation to Guangdong, China, marking what he describes as a new chapter in his decades-long engagement with the country’s evolving creative …
Danish designer Timothy Jacob Jensen moves to Guangdong Read More
As a Swede with over two decades spent in China, Catarina Lilliehöök’s debut novel The Spirit Dragon’s Keeper, offers a breathtaking start on her epic vision The Polar Saga. By …
Catarina Lilliehöök’s debut novel The Spirit Dragon’s Keeper Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association has officially opened registration for its annual Crayfish Party, which will take place on Saturday 20 September 2025 at The Landmark Ballroom in Bangkok. Known for …
Thai-Nordic Crayfish Party returns on 20 September with early bird rates now open Read More
A newly published survey by Copenhagen Capacity sheds light on why some internationals choose to stay longer in Denmark than planned — while others leave earlier. The *Expat Survey 2025*, …
New survey reveals why internationals leave or stay in Denmark Read More
Starting October 2025, the EU will roll out a new Entry/Exit System (EES) at all entry points to the EU which will replace the current manual passport stamping when travellers …
Europe rolls out new entry rules for Asian travellers Read More
A massive cross-border investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has uncovered a sprawling criminal network that used fraudulent Chinese imports to evade customs duties and VAT across …
Danish companies involved in €700 million Chinese import fraud across EU Read More
A Finnish man wanted in Norway for murder and large-scale drug trafficking has been arrested in Hua Hin, Thailand, following an undercover operation by Thai immigration police. The suspect, identified …
Finnish fugitive wanted for murder arrested in Hua Hin Read More
A 39-year-old Swedish man has been arrested in Pattaya in connection with a series of fraud cases stretching over more than three years, according to Thai immigration authorities. The man, …
Swedish man arrested in Pattaya for serial fraud Read More
Thai-Danish sisters Anika (17) and Annetta Jagota (15) have been recognised by Rotary International for their student-led social enterprise, the Rock Bottom Project, which supports deaf communities in Thailand through …
Thai-Danish sisters awarded for Community Empowerment Read More
A new exhibition celebrating the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy has opened at the China Cultural Center in Copenhagen. The “Lanting Culture Salon – Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition” launched on Saturday …
Chinese calligraphy exhibition opens in Copenhagen Read More
Olafur Eliasson, the acclaimed Icelandic-Danish artist known for his immersive and nature-inspired installations, has opened his first major solo exhibition in Taiwan at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, reports TaiwanNews.com.tw …
Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson opens first major exhibition in Taiwan Read More
A 56-year-old Norwegian man has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly firing a crossbow at a fellow Norwegian tourist during a drunken outburst on the Thai island of Koh …
Norwegian man arrested for attempted murder with crossbow on Koh Samui Read More
A Swedish man narrowly escaped death after he was accidentally run over while lying unconscious in a car park in Pattaya early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. …
Swedish tourist survives after being run over in Pattaya car park Read More
From 1 September 2025, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok will no longer issue several certificates that many Swedes in Thailand have previously relied on for administrative purposes. The embassy …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok to stop issuing seven types of certificates Read More
Mikael Hemniti Winther, Denmark’s Consul General in Shanghai since 2018, will take up a new posting as Ambassador of Denmark to South Korea from 1 August 2025. He will also …
Mikael Hemniti Winther named new Danish Ambassador to South Korea Read More
The newly launched Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship aims to empower women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by enhancing their participation, leadership, and performance in these critical fields. Katrina …
Katrina’s Journey to Space Starts in Sweden Read More