Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finnish Customs has now wrapped up a preliminary investigation of a group suspected of importing nearly two dozen kilograms of cannabis from Thailand to Finland. The operation was uncovered in …
Finnish Thai marijuana smuggling ring busted: Moves to prosecution Read More
Singaporean a cappella group OFFKEYS will represent their country at the European Choir Games in Aarhus, Denmark, from 28 June to 6 July 2025. OFFKEYS, known for its inclusive mix …
Singapore’s OFFKEYS choir to perform at European Choir Games in Denmark Read More
Thai fighter pilots flying Sweden’s JAS 39 Gripen delivered a decisive performance against Chinese J-11 jets during the “Falcon Strike” joint exercise, according to military analyst Dr. Brent M. Eastwood. …
Thai fighter pilots flying Swedish Gripen jets outperform Chinese jets in air combat drills Read More
In celebration of 120 years of Thai-Norwegian diplomatic relations, the Royal Thai Embassy in Oslo and the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital are organizing a Charity Walk & Run …
Thai Embassy in Oslo and Sirirat Hospital arrange charity run in Oslo Read More
Denmark and Singapore have been identified as potential users of advanced commercial spyware in a new report by Citizen Lab, a research group based at the University of Toronto. The …
Denmark and Singapore named as likely users of Israeli spyware Graphite Read More
Greta Filén Hammarström, a 28-year-old Swedish woman, has chosen to live as a housewife in China. She and her family relocated to Nantong after her husband received a job offer, …
Swedish woman embraces lifestyle as a housewife in China Read More
Bangkok has been ranked the tenth-best city in the world for rooftop views, according to a recent study by Heepsy. The study assessed cities based on skyscraper density, social media …
Bangkok ranks tenth globally for rooftop views Read More
Kristín Guðmundsdóttir has published her latest book, Leitin að orðum / Search for Words, designed for people of foreign origin in Iceland who have a basic knowledge of Icelandic or …
New Book Released for foreigners in Iceland Read More
A number of Filipinos in Finland, predominantly healthcare workers, rallied on 15 March 2025 in Helsinki to express their support for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The demonstrators marched from …
Supporters rally in Helsinki for former Philippine President Duterte Read More
For years, the 43 year old Chinese immigrant Yang Xu lived a life of luxury in Denmark, driving high-end cars, dining in fine restaurants, and operating a seemingly legitimate mink …
From Luxury to Prison: The Rise and Fall of Yang Xu in Denmark Read More
The Norwegian news media Aftenposten.no invites subscribers to embark on a scenic bicycle adventure through Cambodia, exploring the country’s rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. The trip, scheduled for 5 …
Aftenposten.no invites subscribers to bicycle around Cambodia Read More
Iceland is the best country to move to in 2025, followed by Switzerland, Luxembourg, Norway, and UAE. This ranking is according to the US-based financial services firm Remitly. Other countries …
Iceland, Norway, Denmark among best countries to move to Read More
A woman arrested at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport for smuggling 41.7 kilograms of cannabis was not intending to smuggle the drugs into Norway but was instead on her way to Ireland, …
Irish media reveals Oslo drug smuggling suspect was en route to Ireland Read More
Danish heavy metal band Artillery will bring their high-energy performance to Bangkok on Sunday 20 April 2025, marking a rare visit by a Danish metal act to Thailand. The concert …
Danish heavy metal band Artillery to perform in Bangkok Read More
Denmark has finalized an agreement to acquire the Norwegian-made Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in a deal worth Nkr2.1 billion ($193.28 million). With this acquisition, Denmark becomes the 14th nation to …
Denmark selects Norwegian Kongsberg missile system, selected also by Malaysia Read More
Bangkok’s cafe scene continues to evolve, embracing global influences that shape both ambiance and menu offerings. Recently, a new fascination with Danish aesthetics has emerged, with two cafes—Mansion in Copenh …
Danish design is trendy in Bangkok Read More
A 46-year-old Swedish tourist was found deceased in his room at Mr. Chan Guesthouse in Pai, Mae Hong Son province, on March 7, 2025. The individual was on a 60-day …
Swedish man found dead in Pai Read More
A new Danish welfare law that took effect on 1 January 2025 requires as of 1 July 2025 individuals who do not meet strict residency or employment criteria to take …
Immigrants to Denmark must work for social benefits – but Danes returning from abroad are hurt Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargen, on Wednesday 6 March 2024 met with the Commission on Children, Youth, Women, the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities, Ethnic Groups, and LGBTQ+ Individuals of …
Swedish ambassador meets Thai commission to promote gender equality Read More
A Dane and an Icelander were among 52 gamblers arrested when Thai police raided an illegal poker gambling den in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district on Tuesday night. The operation, carried …
Dane and Icelander among 52 arrested in Bangkok gambling raid Read More
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University hosted a welcome party last Friday to mark the beginning of the new semester, bringing together students from various backgrounds for an evening of …
Nordic Centre at Fudan University hosts welcome party for new semester Read More
Thai massage is no longer eligible for reimbursement under Sweden’s tax-deductible wellness benefit (friskvårdsbidrag), following a decision by Epassi, one of the country’s major wellness allowance providers. The move means …
Thai massage removed from Swedish wellness benefits system Read More
On the night of February 28, 2025, at approximately 10:36 PM, a 22-year-old Danish national named Daniel was found with multiple stab wounds on Chalerm Phrakiet Road in Nongprue, Bang …
Danish man stabbed in Pattaya Read More
Reigning Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, is the main attr5action in an exclusive Meet & Greet with Miss Universe event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, at MGI Hall, Bravo …
Danish Miss Universe in upcoming Meet & Greet event in Bangkok Read More
A tragic incident occurred in Pattaya, Thailand, where a 26-year-old Thai woman, Sureethip, was found dead in her condominium. The woman was discovered by her Swedish boyfriend, who was seen …
Swedish man finds Thai girfriend after suicide Read More
International Media Support (IMS) conducted in February a training program for dozens of journalists from across Southeast Asia, focusing on the application of constructive journalism in their coverage of climate and environmental …
Southeast Asian journalists trained with support from Denmark and Norway Read More
Sweden has introduced significant reforms to its EU Blue Card system, aiming to attract highly skilled professionals from outside the EU. The EU Blue Card is a work and residence …
Sweden wants to attract highly skilled people from non-EU countries Read More
Taiwan and Finland have signed a new aviation services agreement, allowing for direct flights between the two countries. The agreement, signed on Wednesday 28 February 2025, allows each side to …
Taiwan-Finland aviation agreement signed Read More
Thailand is experiencing a surge in popularity among Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian travelers, with bookings through leading tour operator TUI rising by 20% this winter compared to last year. Looking …
Thailand’s popularity soars: TV series fuels tourism surge among Nordic travelers Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand has commemorated the historical ties between Thailand and Norway with an anointing ceremony for a statue of Norwegian explorer and naturalist Carl Bock. …
Thailand honors Norwegian explorer Carl Bock with statue anointing Read More
Thai-Norwegian actress Yaya-Urassaya Sperbund stars in a new original whodunit series “Dalah: Death and the Flowers”. Urassaya is playing the role of “Dalah,” a stylish florist who inadvertently gets involved …
Thai-Norwegian actress Yaya-Urassaya Sperbund stars in new series “Dalah: Death and the Flowers” on Netflix Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will tomorrow 27 February 2025 close off a short section of Highway 4287 in Songkhla province in order to test the ability of …
Thai Airforce tests landing of Gripen fighter jests on a regular highway Read More
A Swedish tourist who had been missing since Friday 21 February was on 25 February 2025 found dead in a forest near his resort in Pai, Mae Hong Son province. …
Swedish tourist found dead in Pai forest, suspected fall off cliff Read More
Timothy Pilotti is a Swedish actor who has dedicated his career to bridging cultures through Peking Opera, an art form that has fascinated him since childhood. His passion, rooted in …
Swedish actor promotes Peking Opera to young audiences Read More
A Norwegian tourist has been deported from Bali after attempting to climb Mount Agung without a guide, violating local regulations, Jakarta Globe reports. The 41-year-old, identified as BG, was apprehended …
Norwegian tourist deported from Bali for violating Mount Agung hiking rules Read More
Professor Zhu Min from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) in Beijing has been elected as a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, according to …
Chinese paleontologist elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Read More
Norwegian news outlet Dagbladet has published on 23 February 2025 an article about Swedish footballer Kevin Lidin, whose career took an unexpected turn after injuries derailed his professional ambitions. Once …
Swedish footballer’s surprising new life in Thailand Read More
A delegation from Sarawak visited Norway last week to explore innovative urban planning strategies in Oslo and Bergen that could be applied to the development of Kapit. Kapit is a …
Sarawak delegation visits Norway to study urban planning Read More
Singaporean chef Mathew Leong, the executive chef of Norway’s three-Michelin-starred Re-Naa, recently brought his expertise back home with a five-day pop-up dining experience titled “A Nordic Expedition.” Held at Dusk …
Singaporean Chef Mathew Leong brings Nordic cuisine to Singapore with exclusive pop-up event Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a new direct route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), set to begin on Sunday 26 October 2025. This marks the …
Norse Atlantic launches direct flights to Thailand Read More
Shanghai is set to unveil a new cultural landmark, the Shanghai West Bund Theater, designed by the renowned Danish architectural firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL). Located along the Huangpu River …
Danish and Norwegian designed cultural landmarks to open in Shanghai Read More
Swedish businessman Gösta Lindbäck, 75, has passed away following a tragic drowning accident in Thailand, where he was on an extended vacation. According to reports from Swedish media, Lindbäck had …
Swedish businessman Gösta Lindbäck dies in drowning accident in Thailand Read More
Bangkok police have arrested a Swedish national and two Vietnamese men for allegedly operating an illegal cannabis processing facility in the city’s Don Mueang district. The raid occurred on Tuesday, …
Swedish man arrested in Thailand for running cannabis factory Read More
IKEA is set to open its first store in Chiang Mai on February 27, 2025, marking its fifth location in Thailand. The new store, named IKEA Chiang Mai Plan and …
IKEA opens first store in Chiang Mai Read More
Norwegian pop duo M2M, known for hits like Don’t Say You Love Me and Mirror Mirror, are reuniting for The Better Endings Tour in 2025, with multiple stops across Asia. …
M2M to perform across Asia in 2025 as part of ‘The Better Endings Tour’ Read More
Asian women living in Denmark face significant challenges in the labour market, particularly in gaining access to employment opportunities and overcoming stereotypes. A recent report by researcher Isha Thapa, titled “An …
Asian women face challenges in Denmark’s labour market Read More
Two Danish diving instructors have played a key role in the Buteng 2025 Expedition, an international effort to explore and document the underwater cave systems of Buteng Regency in Southeast …
Danish divers lead cave exploration expedition in Indonesia Read More
Norwegian travel influencers Tora (32) and Marcus (31), known on social media as @TorasTravels, have sparked debate after sharing a video of their 10-month-old son being transported in a plastic …
Norwegian couple sparks debate with plastic bin baby carrier in Thai cave Read More
A Swedish man in his 20s, suspected of planning an attack on a restaurant in Umeå, was deported from Thailand and arrested upon arrival at Arlanda Airport on Wednesday, February …
Swedish man deported from Thailand and arrested at Arlanda Airport Read More
Danish singer-songwriter Sys Bjerre has returned to Denmark after an eventful period abroad, which included diving adventures in Thailand, Greece, and Israel. In the autumn of 2024 she lived for …
Sys Bjerre returns to Denmark after time in Thailand Read More