Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Myanmar authorities revealed on Friday that Cyclone Mocha killed at least 145 people last weekend. Cyclone Mocha brought heavy rain and winds of 195 kilometers per hour to Myanmar and …
Cyclone Mocha kills at least 145 in Myanmar Read More
Finnair announced on Friday, 19 May 2023, that it made a long-time agreement with its oneworld partner Qantas to lease two A330 aircraft with crew (wet lease) to Qantas for …
Finnair to lease two A330 aircrafts to its oneworld partner Qantas Read More
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) and Nordic authorities recently held discussions on pushing better regulations for Thai laborers in berry-picking businesses and solving human trafficking issues. The discussion was joined …
Thai and Nordic authorities discuss regulations for berry pickers Read More
The European Commission has approved Danish measures to set up Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund. The fund has a total estimated value of over €4 billion. It aims at supporting …
EU greenlights Denmark’s export and investment fund Read More
Denmark said on Tuesday, May 16, that it aims to strengthen defense ties with other Nordic countries. Partnering up would help protect critical infrastructure and counter the Russian threat both …
Denmark aims for closer Nordic security ties Read More
Sweden is planning to build a charging road for electric vehicles by 2025. However, the engineers involved are still working out which technology would be best suited for the job, …
Sweden to build world first EV charging road Read More
Taiwan’s representative to Sweden, Klement Ruey-sheng Gu, urged the Nordic country to support Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Organization (WHO). According to Taiwan News, Taiwan currently does not have …
Taiwan urges Sweden to back its inclusion in WHO Read More
The Beijing LGBT Center, China’s leading organizations for queer people, has been forced to close for good. “We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances we have to shut …
LGBTQ organization in Beijing closes down Read More
Norway’s King Harald V was released from hospital on Monday, May 15, after receiving treatment for an infection, the Norwegian palace has stated. The 86-year-old monarch was admitted to Oslo’s …
Norway’s king Harald released from hospital Read More
At least five people have been killed and hundreds injured after the Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar on Sunday. The tropical storm also hit Bangladesh, but spared the Rohingya refugee camp. …
Cyclone hits Myanmar: at least five dead and hundreds injured Read More