Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Embassy of Sweden and the other thirteen EU member states embassies and cultural institutions in Thailand will organize the first edition of “European Languages Cafe 2023” on Wednesday, 26 …
Save your space for European Languages Cafe 2023 Read More
Thailand’s Department of Medical Services (DMS) recently published guidelines for providing first aid to those who are suffering from heat stroke. As the country has officially entered Summer in March, …
Thailand publishes guidelines for heat stroke treatment Read More
Many travelers to China are now able to skip taking a PCR test for COVID-19 prior to departure. This is according to China’s embassies and consulates in the respective countries. …
PCR test is no longer required for travelers to China from 34 countries Read More
At least 5,428 civilians, including more than 800 children, crossed the border from Myanmar to seek refuge in Thailand on April 5, according to Thai PBS. They fled as ethnic …
Fighting in Myanmar sends thousands fleeing to Thailand Read More
Prices of Norwegian superior salmon have dropped an average of NOK 7.16 (USD 0.69, EUR 0.63) or about 7 percent since last week, according to the Nasdaq Salmon Index. This …
Norwegian salmon prices suddenly drop Read More
The Swedish start-up, Modvion, has partnered with RWE Renewables Sweden, a subsidiary of German energy giant RWE to develop wooden wind turbine towers for onshore wind farms. Instead of using …
Wooden wind turbines by Swedish firm “Modvion” helps reduce carbon emissions Read More
Pattaya expats have raised concerns about traffic issues during the upcoming Songkran Festival as there are still many road construction projects going on across Pattaya. According to The Pattaya News, …
Pattaya expats concern about traffic during Songkran Festival Read More
Human rights groups applaud Malaysia’s move to scrap the mandatory death penalty. They see it as a major step forward towards eliminating capital punishment in Southeast Asia. Instead of the …
Human rights groups welcome Malaysia’s move on death penalty Read More
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday, April 3, that Malaysia is prepared to negotiate the South China Sea dispute with Beijing. China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China …
Malaysia ready to negotiate with China Read More
Norled’s new hydrogen ferry has started operations in Norway. According to Norled’s statement on their website, the MF Hydra ferry running on liquid hydrogen is officially in operation. The vessel …
Hydrogen-powered ferry starts operating in Norway Read More