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The picturesque landscapes of Vang Vieng, Laos, once bustling with tourists and filled with laughter, now echo with somber silence following a tragedy that has shaken the community to its …
Lao restaurant owner: It was like a bomb that devastated the entire community Read More
Copenhagen Airport saw a rise in passenger numbers in November, with routes to Thailand and the United States driving growth. A total of 2.18 million travelers passed through the airport …
Thailand routes boost passenger numbers at Copenhagen Airport Read More
Chiang Mai Immigration Police arrested a Finnish man who overstayed his visa in Thailand for 3,844 days—more than 10 years. Acting on a tip, officers located the man in San …
Finnish man arrested in Chiang Mai: Overstayed more than 10 years Read More
A former high-ranking Danish official has received a six-month prison sentence after being found guilty of multiple instances of domestic violence against his Chinese wife and children. The 61-year-old man …
Former Danish Official sentenced for years of domestic violence against Chinese wife and kids Read More
Three more people allegedly linked to the Laos methanol poisonings that killed two Danish tourists were arrested. Following the tragic methanol poisoning incident that struck a group of tourists in …
New developments in Laos: Three more arrested following methanol poisoning incident Read More
On November 30, Her Majesty Queen Suthida visited the “2024 Bangkok World Para Ice Hockey Championships C-Pool” held at the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena. The event, hosted by the …
Thailand’s Queen visited Para Ice Hockey Championships featuring Finnish team Read More
Indonesia and Malaysia are working together to address the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The issue was discussed at the 12th Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) meeting in Jakarta. …
Indonesia and Malaysia push for fair EU palm oil regulations Read More
The tragic deaths of two young Danish women, Freja Vennervald Sørensen and Anne-Sofie Ørkild Coyman, sent shockwaves through Scandinavia and the traveling community, prompting their families to issue urgent warnings …
Freja Vennervald Sørensen’s father: My daughter’s death should not be in vain Read More
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Deputy Prime Minister Rikka Purra in Helsinki during his official visit to Finland on November 28. …
Vietnam seeks stronger ties with Finland in green growth Read More
In response to the tragic deaths of six tourists linked to suspected methanol poisoning, Lao authorities have banned the sale and consumption of Tiger vodka and Tiger whisky. The decision …
Methanol poisoning: Laos bans sale and consumption of Tiger vodka and whisky Read More
The Philippines lifts its import ban on Swedish poultry products following the containment of the avian influenza outbreak in Sweden. The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that poultry meat, …
Philippines lifts import ban on Swedish poultry Read More
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) highlighted opportunities for overseas Filipino workers in Finland during the 2025 Overseas Labor Market Forum held Thursday in Mandaluyong City. Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan …
Finland and Philippines explore new paths for overseas workers Read More
Starting Dec. 1, facial recognition services will be available for international passengers at six major Thai airports, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Hat Yai, according …
Thailand expands facial recognition to international travelers Read More
The surge of Chinese online retailers like Temu and Shein in Finland has sparked concerns among lawmakers and authorities. Shipments from non-EU retailers have soared from 4 million in 2023 …
Finnish lawmakers raise alarm over Chinese e-commerce boom Read More
In a distressing turn of events, six tourists have lost their lives in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning, sending shockwaves through the travel community. The experienced Danish travel agency, …
Danish travel agency shocked by Laos methanol scandal Read More
The Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 is under increasing scrutiny following reports of its suspicious maneuvers over three crucial cables connecting Sweden and Denmark. On November 7, 2024, the …
Yi Peng 3 suspected of trying to sabotage cables between Sweden and Denmark Read More
Swedish TV reporters from SVT have contacted the captain of a Chinese vessel, Yi Peng 3, suspected of involvement in recent cable damage in the Baltic Sea. “Stay away from …
Chinese captain to Swedish reporters: ‘Stay away from my ship’ Read More
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has requested an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing. The request follows an ICC investigation, which found “reasonable grounds …
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta leader Read More
Anne-Sofie was one of the danish girls that tragically died in Laos. Her parents, Anne-Marie and Didier have been talking to TV2 about their experience and to warn others. The …
Anne-Sofie’s parents warn others about Vang Vieng, Laos Read More The vibrant town of Vang Vieng, renowned for its stunning landscapes and adventurous spirit, has become the focal point of a tragic narrative surrounding the deaths of two young Danish …
Belgian friend to danish girls that died in Laos shares his story Read More
A 65-year-old Swedish tourist reported that a thief stole valuables worth 42,000 baht from him early Wednesday morning in Pattaya. The tourist, Lars Reikwike, told police that around 3:30 am, …
Pattaya thief steals from Swedish tourist Read More
Denmark and Vietnam are deepening their collaboration in key areas to promote a green and sustainable future. During a visit to Copenhagen, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met …
Denmark and Vietnam expand green cooperation Read More
Senior Minister Ly Thuch of Cambodia met with Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik during the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World. The bilateral discussion underscored Norway’s significant …
Cambodia and Norway strengthen collaboration on mine action Read More
Norway has strengthened its commitment to human rights in the Philippines through a partnership with the United Nations (UN). The collaboration aims to bolster legal and justice systems while safeguarding …
UN agreement: Norway supports human rights in the Philippines Read More
In a significant development, authorities have officially closed the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Laos, where two Danish girls tragically lost their lives among 4 other western tourists. This closure comes …
Police close hostel in Laos where the danish girls died Read More
Sweden and the Philippines sign new memorandum of understanding (MOU), that aims to increase Swedish grants and export credits for projects in the Philippines, further deepening economic and strategic relations. …
Sweden and the Philippines to collaborate on export financing Read More
Vang Vieng, once hailed as a vibrant party destination, now resembles a ghost town as the shadows of recent tragedies loom large. The streets surrounding the hostel where two Australian …
From Party Town to Ghost Town Read More
The Danish Minister of Digitalisation has expressed outrage at TikTok for failing to remove harmful content targeting children. A recent DR investigation revealed that Børns Vilkår, a Danish children’s rights organization, …
TikTok sparks outrage from Danish Minister Read More
ScandAsia can now reveal the identities of the two Danish women who tragically died in Laos on 13 November 2024. The two were Anne-Sofie Ørkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald …
ScandAsia confirms identities of Danish victims in Laos methanol case Read More
Two Danish women, aged 20 and 21, tragically died in Laos earlier this week. Staff members at their hostel found them unconscious after expressing concerns about their well-being when they …
The two danish women were found unconscious in hostel after reported methanol poisoning Read More Local sources confirm that police apprehended the owner of Nana Backpacker Hostel on Wednesday amid growing concerns about alarming incidents linked to the establishment. However, other reports indicate that authorities …
Local Lao says hostel owner was already detained Wednesday Read More
In a tragic turn of events, police in Laos have detained the owner of Nana Hostel following the suspected poisoning of two Australian women who were staying there. Both women …
Hostel owner in Laos detained after poisoning case Read More
A Norwegian tourist, Foss Vejborn, 31, was rescued after becoming stranded on Khao Takiab in Hua Hin. Emergency Medical Services at Hua Hin Hospital were alerted when the tourist reported …
Norwegian tourist rescued in Hua Hin Read More The Laotian Tourist Police are investigating the deaths of two young Danish women, aged 19 and 20, who died from methanol poisoning in the party town of Vang Vieng. The …
Laos Tourist Police to Issue Statement on Methanol Deaths Next Week Read More
Recent developments in Sweden have raised significant alarms as the government increases its focus on national security by expelling suspected spies. This shift comes in the wake of the decision …
Growing espionage fears prompt Sweden to deport suspected Chinese agents Read More
Recent tragic events in Vang Vieng, Laos, have sparked significant concern among tourists, particularly following the deaths of five individuals, including two Danish women. Reports of methanol poisoning have prompted …
Norwegian and Danish backpackers shocked by tragic deaths in Laos Read More
Both the Swedish and Norwegian Ministries of Foreign Affairs warn travelers in Laos after cases of methanol poisoning. The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to Swedes …
Swedish and Norwegian Ministries warn travelers in Laos Read More
A recent investigation by Uppdrag Granskning and Göteborgs-Posten has revealed that the Chinese journalist Xuefei Chen Axelsson managed to issue Swedish ID cards for over a decade. This alarming revelation …
Chinese journalist issued Swedish ID Cards for more than a decade Read More
The Danish Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that a Danish citizen has died in Vietnam. This confirmation came through a statement reported by Ekstra Bladet. In the statement, the ministry …
Danish citizen has died in Vietnam Read More
Filipino seafarers have received training and stand ready to operate decarbonized vessels, according to Capt. Nebuchadnezzar Rabaya, training manager at the Norwegian Training Center (NTC). He shared this observation during …
Filipino seafarers ready for decarbonized vessels, says training expert from Norwegian Training Center (NTC) Read More
Thailand’s Labour Ministry is looking to Sweden for ideas to improve the Social Security Office (SSO) scheme. The goal is to better support the country’s aging population. Labour Minister Phiphat …
Thailand looks to Sweden for pension reform Read More
Swedish tourist threw his bag into the sea before jumping in, prompting a rescue operation at a ferry in Thailand. A 28-year-old Swedish tourist, Lars Emil Tobias Sodergren, was rescued …
Swedish tourist rescued after jumping into sea near Koh Chang Read More
Two young Danish women have died in Laos. The Danish Ministry for Foreign Affairs confirms in writing the death of the two young women to Danish media Ekstra Bladet. The …
Two Danish girls died in Laos Read More
The Philippines is strengthening its economic ties with Sweden to attract more investments and boost growth in key sectors. Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries and Trade Commissioner Johan Lennefalk recently met …
Philippines and Sweden to boost collaboration in key economic sectors Read More
The Philippines has ended its two-year ban on poultry imports from Denmark, imposed after an avian flu outbreak. The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced the decision on November 12 through …
Philippines lifts import ban on Danish poultry Read More
Danish soft rock band Michael Learns to Rock launched their “Take Us to Your Heart” Asia tour on November 1 in Nusa Dua, Bali. With the tour now in full …
Danish band ‘Michael Learns to Rock’ on Asia tour: “It feels like a second home to us” Read More
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised concerns about Finland’s proposed changes to the Aliens Act, which would tighten family reunification rules, particularly impacting foreign workers and refugees. Starting November …
UNHCR raises concerns over Finnish family reunification proposal Read More
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has praised the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for modernizing ports and expanding facilities for cruise ships, aiming to make the Philippines a top cruise destination in …
Philippine president backs port upgrades to strengthen cruise tourism Read More
On November 3, 2024, Mount Lewotobi erupted in Indonesia, disrupting air travel to and from Bali. This eruption prompted several international airlines to cancel flights. The Danish Foreign Ministry has …
Danish Foreign Ministry warns travelers in Bali Read More
Bangkok’s popular light and digital-art festival, “Awakening Bangkok,” returns for its seventh year from November 8-17, lighting up the historic Phra Nakhon district under the theme “One Light, One Rising.” …
Bangkok’s “Awakening Bangkok” Festival returns with Marimekko digital-Art collaboration Read More