Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
National Geographic has unveiled 25 travel destinations to explore in the coming year. Among this year’s featured locations are Malaysia, Stockholm, and Bangkok. After the long pandemic-induced pause, travelers can …
National Geographic: Visit Malaysia, Sweden and Thailand in 2025 Read More
GRAMMY-nominated Norwegian art/folk-pop singer Aurora is bringing her “What Happened to the Earth” tour to Asia after performing across Europe and the Americas. The Asia leg starts in Manila on …
Norwegian singer Aurora brings tour to Asia Read More
A 62-year-old Norwegian man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for serious social security fraud. He received work assessment allowance from Norway’s welfare agency, Nav, while living in …
Sentenced to prison: Norwegian man cheated himself to welfare while in Thailand Read More
The Global Fashion Summit, a major international forum for sustainable fashion that began in Copenhagen, will take place in China next month. The special event is scheduled for November 7, …
The Global Fashion Summit moves to Shanghai Read More
Cambodia backs Thailand’s new visa plan to boost regional tourism, according to the Bangkok Post. Cambodia has officially backed Thailand’s initiative for a six-country single visa plan, known as “6 …
Cambodia backs Thailand’s new visa plan to boost regional tourism Read More
A Philippine court sentences 17 militants, members of the Abu Sayyaf militant group, to life imprisonment for their involvement in a notorious kidnapping that took place nearly 25 years ago. …
Life Sentences for militants who kidnapped 21 people including Finns, Filipinos, and Malaysians Read More
A Norwegian national and six British citizens were arrested on Thursday in West Sumatra, Indonesia, for allegedly promoting deviant religious beliefs centered around the Mahdi, a messianic figure in Islam. …
Norwegian national arrested in Indonesia for alleged cult activities Read More
A tragic incident involving the death of a Norwegian expatriate occurred early yesterday morning, October 20, when responders found the 63-year-old man dead in his hotel room in Pattaya. The …
Norwegian expatriate death in Pattaya: Authorities investigate circumstances Read More
Dansk Erhverv says foreign workers might be the solution for a labor shortage in Denmark’s hospitality sector. Dansk Erhverv has highlighted a serious labor shortage in Denmark’s hospitality sector, with …
Dansk Erhverv: Foreign workers from the Philippines could fill labor shortages Read More
Helsinki takes the top spot for the first time, surpassing long-time leader Gothenburg, which drops to second place in this year’s Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index). The 2024 GDS-Index reveals …
Helsinki tops global sustainability rankings, Singapore and Nordic destinations lead Read More
A Swedish retiree, Mr. Hakan, has become a victim of the iCon Group scheme, which has targeted hundreds across Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Japan. Thai authorities have …
Swedish retiree among victims of iCon Group scheme in Thailand Read More
Norwegian pop duo M2M will return to the concert stage next year with a highly anticipated tour across Southeast Asia. The members of M2M announced “The Better Endings Tour” in …
M2M announces ‘The Better Endings Tour’ coming to Southeast Asia Read More
Specialty stores across Denmark are recalling ginger powder due to high levels of PAH compounds found in the products, according to The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen). PAH (polycyclic …
Ginger powder from China recalled in Denmark Read More
EU plastic waste exports to Malaysia have surged, making the country the second-largest destination for EU waste, despite the Malaysian government’s promise to stop this influx. In 2023, Malaysia received …
EU plastic waste exports to Malaysia surge despite Government pledge Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid and the Philippine Navy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on specialized training in disarmament and non-proliferation at the Arms Management and Destruction Conference in Makati. …
Norwegian People’s Aid and the Philippine Navy partner for disarmament Read More
Denmark tops the 2024 World Energy Trilemma Index, ranking first in energy security, equity, and sustainability. Compiled by the World Energy Council, the index evaluates how well countries balance these …
Denmark tops global energy ranking Read More
Dansk Industri (DI), Denmark’s largest business organization and employers’ association, has emphasized the critical importance of avoiding a potential trade war between the EU and China. This follows the European …
Dansk Industri warns of trade war risk amid EU-China tariff dispute Read More
A new partnership between the International Maritime Organization’s TEST Biofouling Project and the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre of Asia aims to improve biofouling management in Asia and limit the spread …
New partnership to combat biofouling in Asia Read More
This Saturday the Swedish band “Arrival from Sweden” performed ABBA songs in Hanoi. The one-and-a-half-hour show, titled “The Music of ABBA,” took place at August Revolution Square, transporting audiences back …
Swedish band brings ABBA magic to Hanoi in traditional ao dai Read More
Denmark is bolstering Indonesia’s efforts to tackle food loss and waste, a significant issue impacting the Southeast Asian nation’s food security and economy. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration recently …
Denmark supports Indonesia’s fight against food loss and waste Read More
Stricter family reunification rules in Finland are expected to hit foreign workers from several countries, including the Philippines and Vietnam. Critics argue for more flexible policies for workers in some …
Stricter family reunification rules hit foreign workers in Finland Read More
Nordic airlines are cutting flights to China, with SAS, the Scandinavian carrier, suspending its Copenhagen-Shanghai route from November 7 due to poor market conditions, BNN Bloomberg reports. This decision comes …
Nordic Airlines cut flights to China amid market challenges Read More
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has stopped monitoring the Malaysian glove maker Supermax, two years after placing the company under observation due to concerns over human rights violations. The decision comes …
Norway’s wealth fund ends monitoring of Malaysian glove maker Supermax Read More
Norway’s highest court has declared the Norwegian chapter of the notorious motorcycle club Satudarah a criminal organization, banning its operations in the country according to Euronews. Established in the Netherlands …
Norway bans Satudarah motorcycle club with Indonesian origins Read More
Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, has expressed concern that the conflict in the Middle East could negatively affect tourism in Indonesia. Speaking at a press conference …
Indonesian Minister worried about tourism Read More
The Jakarta Metro Police recently arrested two individuals in a significant drug trafficking operation connected to Denmark. The suspects, identified as AP, 36, and FK, 29, were apprehended with 10,100 …
Jakarta police arrest two drug dealers with drugs from Denmark Read More
As Indonesia strides toward its ambitious energy transition, the country encounters significant challenges while awaiting promised financial support from developed nations. Recently, the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) allocated a …
Indonesia awaiting financial support from western countries, including Norway and Denmark Read More
A 40-year-old Danish man, believed to be confused and delirious, caused a disturbance at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok on October 7, 2024. Around 4:45 AM, the man grabbed a scalpel …
Danish man injures himself in hospital Read More
Danish actor Dick Kaysø is preparing for a six-month stay in Karon, Phuket, where he will be writing on upcoming projects. The actor also plans to build an extension to …
Danish actor Dick Kaysø heads to Thailand for six-month stay Read More
A Danish-Filipino art collaboration is taking over Philippine public spaces. The collaborative project invites public participation, merging art with the urban and natural landscapes of the Philippines. In Situ, Performance …
Danish-Filipino art collaboration takes over Philippine public spaces Read More
Planning a family trip soon? The Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has shared crucial information from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Citizen Service that all parents should read. Imagine arriving …
Danish Embassy shares important advisory when traveling with minors Read More
China has intensified its Arctic presence by partnering with Russia for a naval patrol, which raises concerns among Norway and other Arctic nations. This joint activity marks the first time …
China’s Arctic presence with Russia worries Norway Read More
The University of Santo Tomas Singers have become the first Filipino and Asian group to win the Grand Prize at the prestigious Grieg International Choir Festival in Norway. Competing against …
Filipino singers make history at Grieg Choir Festival in Norway Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Thailand has extended its deepest condolences after a devastating school bus fire that claimed the lives of 23 people, including 20 students and three teachers. This …
Finnish Embassy offers condolences amid Thailand bus fire tragedy Read More
Reports have surfaced that 17 individuals in Sweden, including a Stockholm University professor, are linked to a Chinese influence organization known as the United Front. This revelation comes from TV4’s …
Swedish figures allegedly linked to Chinese United Front Read More
Danish International Adoption (DIA) is closing after months of criticism, the agency announced in a letter to the Minister for Social Affairs and Housing, Anne Sophie Hæstorp Andersen. The closure …
Denmark’s only adoption agency closes for good Read More
The EU and China will keep negotiating after the vote on tariffs for China-made electric vehicles, according to Euractiv. The vote on October 4, delayed from September 25, should give …
EU-China talks to continue after electric vehicle tariff vote Read More
The Swedish Military is back on the popular Chinese social media platform TikTok, the Swedish armed forces writes in a press release on their website. There are several reasons why …
Swedish military back on TikTok Read More
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Michaela Friberg-Storey, from Sweden, as the UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand. This role is crucial, as she leads the UN Country Team to …
New Swedish UN Resident Coordinator appointed in Thailand Read More
Last week, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, met with Võ Văn Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, to discuss the 55-year diplomatic relationship between …
Swedish Ambassador visits Ho Chi Minh City to strengthen economic ties Read More
The popular Danish band ‘Michael Learns to Rock’ is performing in Bangkok November 8 2024. Their tour “Take Us To Your Heart” brings the band back to Bangkok, offering fans …
Michael Learns to Rock is coming to Bangkok Read More
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry announced a postponement in the launch of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, originally scheduled for December 2024. This delay does not change the visa-exempt status for …
Thailand postpones ETA launch Read More
Wooden sculptures, vibrant colors, and bold contrasts greet visitors at AP Space 86 in Bangkok, where Danish artist Peter Ringgaard’s exhibition “Without Boundary” is showcased until October 28. A faceless …
Live “Without Boundary” and experience Peter Ringgaard’s exhibition in Bangkok Read More
Sweden and Singapore is ranked among the top five most innovative economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024, which is an annual ranking of countries by their capacity for, and …
Singapore and Sweden in top five in Global Innovation Index Read More
The Danish government’s controversial proposal to allow the import of medication from several Asian countries, such as Thailand, India, and China, has stirred a significant debate that reaches beyond Danish …
Danish government considers medication imports from Asia, including Thailand and China Read More
Photo: Facebookpage of the Malaysian Embassy HelsinkiThe Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, currently chairing the ASEAN Helsinki Committee for 2024, has taken steps to strengthen ties between Southeast Asia and Scandinavia. …
ASEAN and Finland forge new ties through Malaysian Embassy initiative Read More
The Norwegian government is now intervening to bring home Yimin Dong, a Norwegian citizen and former top seller of Norwegian salmon in China, who has been imprisoned there for over …
Norwegian government seeks transfer for ‘Salmon Queen’ imprisoned in China Read More
Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been signed into law by king Maha Vajiralongkorn on Spetember 24. This makes Thailand the third country in Asia to legalize same sex marriages …
Thailand’s king legalizes same sex marriage Read More
Finland will return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China in November, eight years earlier than planned, citing high upkeep costs, according to The Straits Times. The pandas, brought …
Panda duo in Finland going back to China due to rising costs Read More
A recent report by the UN’s special rapporteur reveals troubling connections between Swedish fund manager Länsförsäkringar and the default pension fund AP7, indicating they hold shares in companies supplying military …
Swedish funds linked to Myanmar military junta Read More