Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Flying out of Thailand is about to become more expensive, Bangkok Post reports. From 20 June 2026, the passenger service charge on international departures will rise from 730 baht to …
Thailand to raise airport departure fee Read More
Thailand has ranked 28th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Countries ranking and is included in Architectural Digest’s list of 20 design-focused countries considered among the best places …
Thailand joins Nordic nations on list of world’s most liveable countries Read More
Citizens of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland can now enter6 China without a visa for short stays, Travel and Tour World reports. The new policy took effect during the 2026 …
Nordic citizens granted visa-free access to China Read More
Denmark has once again been ranked the least corrupt country in the world, marking eight consecutive years at the top of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International. In …
Denmark ranked world’s least corrupt: Now its embassy wants to help the Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok has invited Finnish FoodTech and agri-food technology companies to join a business visit to Thailand from 26 to 28 May 2026. The programme is …
Finnish food-tech companies eye expansion in Thailand Read More
Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago in the High North, is emerging as a potential strategic pressure point in the Arctic, according to US-based defense analysis outlet RealClearDefense. While Svalbard is under …
Growing Chinese presence in Norway draws security concern Read More
A protein in the brain may hold new hope for Alzheimer’s patients, and the discovery comes from a Norwegian research team working closely with Chinese partners, University of Oslo reports. …
Norwegian Alzheimer’s breakthrough backed by China collaboration Read More
The Arctic is continuously heating up politically. A senior researcher at the Washington think tank The Heritage Foundation is calling for Denmark and the United States to strengthen their military …
Greenland pulled into US-China security debate Read More
Thailand’s plan to cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days is now being reviewed again, Bangkok Post reports. Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the caretaker government is reassessing …
Thailand reconsiders 60-day visa-free stay after local complaints Read More
A strengthening Norwegian krone could make trips to Norway more expensive for foreign visitors – including travellers from Asia. The currency has gained significant ground in early 2026. According to …
Rising Norwegian Krone could raise costs for Asian visitors Read More