Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to include several European countries, including Nordic nations such as Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland, Travel and Tour World reports. The …
Nordic travellers can now stay visa-free in China for up to 10 days Read More
A dramatic rescue unfolded in the Norwegian Sea on March 24 when the bulk carrier LMZ Pluto, carrying a cargo of artificial fertilizer from Murmansk to Santa Marta, lost propulsion …
Filipino crew rescued in Norway after storm hits bulk carrier Read More
The Swedish Restaurant at IKEA EmSphere Bangkok, set the bar high on Tuesday 24 of March, by inviting the Thai Chef Ian Pongtawat Chalermittichai to prepare a Swedish fine dining …
I’M FINE-Dining with IKEA! Read More
Denmark has just held a general election, deciding the composition of its 179-seat parliament. With all votes now counted, Nordic expatriates in Asia follow developments closely, as Denmark’s foreign policy …
No majority in Danish election: ruling coalition weakened as parties prepare for coalition talks Read More
Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal has rejected the appeal of Swedish businessman Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, confirming his convictions for raping his Nepalese domestic helper and committing non‑consensual buggery, Dimsum Daily …
Hong Kong court confirms rape conviction of Swedish businessman Read More
Two students from Hanoi have both secured full scholarships to Aalto University in Finland, according to VietNamNet. The students, Ho Huu Dai and La Tuan Hung, study in the same …
Two Vietnamese students win full scholarships to Finnish university Read More
Authorities in the Philippines are stepping up investigations into criminal activity facilitated through online gaming apps, with Roblox singled out as a platform increasingly used to target children, I Gaming …
Philippines investigates Roblox crimes amid Danish gambling concerns Read More
An investigation by Climate Home News, SVT and Yle has raised concerns about the supply chain behind sustainable aviation fuel used by Finnish company Neste. The report centres on a …
Finnish Neste suspected palm oil fraud in Malaysia as well Read More
Thai Airways International is increasing ticket prices by 10-15 percent as jet fuel prices surge due to the conflict in the Middle East, Bangkok Post reports. The airline says the …
Thai Airways lifts ticket prices amid soaring fuel costs Read More
A Vietnam–Sweden research project shows that cultural beliefs play a big role in when babies are born in Vietnam, according to research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The goal is …
Why fewer babies are born on ‘unlucky days’ in Vietnam Read More