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World Happiness Report: Nordic happiness tops the World, Asia trails behind

March 20, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

The 2025 World Happiness Report is out, and the Nordic model reigns supreme. Finland tops the 2025 World Happiness Report once more, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The …

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Philippines ranks ahead of Nordics in politeness study, but Filipinos disagree

March 20, 2026April 14, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

The Philippines ranks among the world’s most polite countries – but Filipinos themselves are not convinced, PhilStar reports. A new global study shows that while the world sees Filipinos as …

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Staff shortages push Sweden to soften immigration rules for Filipino healthcare workers

March 20, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A healthcare crisis is unfolding in Sweden. Hospitals are running short of staff, and stricter migration rules are now pushing foreign healthcare workers out – including many from the Philippines, …

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Vietnamese tourist rescued after hypothermia scare in Norway

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

A Vietnamese tourist, Nguyen Le Quang Vinh, was rescued after suffering from hypothermia while hiking alone in the snow-covered mountains of Norway, according to Vietnam.nv. The incident took place in …

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Thai Police arrest Swedish man wanted by Interpol

March 19, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Thai immigration authorities have arrested a Swedish man in Bangkok who was evading an Interpol Red Notice, TNN Thailand reports. The arrest is part of Thailand’s ongoing efforts to prevent …

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Filipino chefs reacts as Noma co-owner René Redzepi resigns amid abuse allegations

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Denmark’s world-famous restaurant Noma is in the news after its founding chef, René Redzepi, resigned following allegations of abuse in the kitchen, Rolling Stones Philippines reports. Redzepi, celebrated for earning …

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Middle East conflict sends Asia-Europe airfares soaring

March 19, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Air ticket prices between Asia and Europe have risen sharply after the war involving Iran disrupted air traffic across the Middle East. Bloomberg reported that more than 46,000 flights were …

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Scam wave hits Thailand with expats increasingly targeted

March 18, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

Thailand is facing a sharp surge in scam calls and text messages – and expatriates are increasingly among the targets, Bangkok Post reports. New figures show that Thailand has become …

General news / Hong Kong / Sweden

Swedish curator to lead Hong Kong’s Para Site art centre

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

British-Swedish curator James Taylor-Foster has been appointed executive director of Para Site in Hong Kong, according to Artforum. Para Site is one of Hong Kong’s leading independent contemporary art centres. …

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Language test puts Filipino nurse’s job at risk in Finland

March 18, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

A Filipino nurse in Finland failed a required Finnish language exam, putting her job at risk, according to Yle. The case, reported by Helsingin Sanomat, highlights how language barriers can …