Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finnair is expanding its winter flight schedule to Asia, offering more options for European travellers seeking warm-weather destinations. Starting November 2, the airline will increase its flights from Helsinki to …
Finnair expands flights to Thailand, boosting connectivity to Phuket Read More
On September 10, 2024, Sweden made significant changes to its government. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced Maria Malmer Stenergard as the new Minister for Foreign Affairs and Benjamin Dousa as …
Sweden appoints new foreign affairs and trade ministers Read More
China now grants Norwegian citizens visa-free entry for up to 15 days. Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, announced the new policy after his meeting with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, …
China boost tourism: Norway 15 days visa-free entry and 144-hours visa-free stays for other countries Read More
Denmark’s Parliament has approved the use of facial recognition technology by police. This decision aims to enhance the efficiency of investigating serious crimes. Denmark’s move comes as China, a pioneer …
Denmark approves facial recognition despite Chinese challenges Read More
The prices of blueberry and lingonberry jam may soon increase, as fewer berry pickers have been in the Swedish forests this year. Many berry pickers come from Thailand, but this …
Sweden: Fewer Thai berry pickers causes rise in jam prices Read More
Landslides and floods have claimed 24 lives and injured 299 people in northern Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi hit the country’s east coast on Saturday. This occurred after the storm had …
Typhoon Yagi causes several deaths in Vietnam Read More
Noi Bai Airport and three other airports in northern Vietnam will be closed on Saturday as Typhoon Yagi approaches. The typhoon is expected to hit the country late Friday. Noi …
Airports in Vietnam closes Saturday due to typhoon Read More
Five AstraZeneca employees have been detained by Chinese police, according to Bloomberg News. The arrests are part of an investigation into the illegal import of cancer medication into China. AstraZeneca …
Several AstraZeneca employees arrested in China Read More A typhoon named Yagi is expected to hit the northern part of Vietnam from Friday and continue throughout the weekend. As a result, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is …
Typhoon Yagi: Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns Danes in Vietnam Read More
A 42-year-old Swedish man named Ahmet is seeking justice after being scammed by a Thai woman who promised him marriage, only to discover she was already married. Ahmet sought help …
Swedish man scammed by Thai woman promising marriage, loses over 300,000 baht Read More
The trial of Vernu Vasunta, CEO of the Finnish berry company Kiantama, and his Thai business partner, Kalyakorn “Durian” Phongpit, commenced in Lapland District Court on Tuesday. The pair stands …
Finnish berry execs on trial for human trafficking, court expects 6-month proceedings Read More
Denmark-based IMS (International Media Support) spoke at the first-ever Maki Fiesta in the Philippines. The media festival provided a platform for celebrating free expression, democracy, and the creative economy. Senior …
Supporting free expression: Danish IMS at Maki Fiesta in the Philippines Read More
A Finnish tourist, Simo Taneli Tynys, 44, from Jyväskylä, Finland, tragically drowned on August 31 after jumping off a rented boat near Romulo Island, part of the Hundred Islands National …
Finnish man drowns in the Philippines after jumping off a boat Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines has expressed support for the European Union’s condemnation of recent aggressive actions by Chinese Coast Guard vessels in the South China Sea. The incident …
Danish Embassy supports EU condemnation of South China Sea aggression Read More
Finland is not attracting foreign workers like other competitive countries, according to the Finnish media Yle News, who has interviewed multiple immigration researchers. With an unemployment rate at over 8 …
Finland falling behind in attracting foreign workers from Asia Read More
The Norwegian Police Security Service states that China has an increasing interest in Svalbard, Svalbardposten writes. In its national threat assessment for 2024, the Norwegian Police Security Service writes that …
Norwegian Police Security Service: China’s interest in Svalbard grows Read More
A man in his 30s, accused of espionage on behalf of China, has resigned from all his positions within the Norwegian Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet). The man was arrested by the …
Spy Suspect resigns from positions in Norwegian Labour Party Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong shares a statement from the European External Action Service, calling the latest conviction of to former chief editors “another sign of the …
Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong shares statement about former chief editors at Stand News Read More
Chiang Mai Immigration authorities have detained over 30 foreigners in a recent crackdown on visa overstayers, with the majority facing legal action and deportation. Among those apprehended is a 36-year-old …
Chiang Mai immigration detains over 30 foreigners, including Norwegian tourist Read More
Kasetsart University and Åbo Akademi University in Finland have signed a historic agreement to jointly offer a Double Degree program in Animal Health Technology. The signing ceremony took place on …
Kasetsart University and Åbo Akademi University Collaborate on Double Degree in Animal Health Technology Read More
Vietnamese police have arrested 16 individuals linked to a ring suspected of smuggling infants, state media reports. The arrested suspects are accused of trafficking babies aged from three days to …
Raid on baby smuggling ring in Vietnam Read More
More than nine years after the discovery of one of Denmark’s largest tax scandals, legal proceedings against the alleged fraudsters are ongoing. DR Nyheder reports that Dutch billionaire Frank Vogel …
Danish tax authorities still trying to recover more than two billion kr. as Dutch billionaire now gets sued Read More
Singapore authorities have intercepted two vessels, Maersk Campton and Maersk Candor, suspected of carrying toxic waste during their transit through Singapore. The cargo, which was en route to Thailand, has …
Southeast Asia used as a dumping ground: Two Maersk ships ordered to return Read More
Bookings to Thailand have increased with 30 percent, according to TUI Sweden. Especially sales in December and February have gone up. Among other popular destinations are Greece, Canary Islands and …
TUI Sweden: Rise in bookings to Thailand Read More
A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Turku has highlighted the significant mental health challenges faced by adolescents in both Scandinavia and Southeast Asia, with a focus on school …
New study shows significant mental health challenges in both Scandinavia and Southeast Asia Read More
Salvage operations are in progress after the KD Pendekar, a Malaysian naval vessel built in Sweden, sank off the coast of Johor on Sunday, August 25th. The Royal Malaysian Navy …
Swedish-built Malaysian naval vessel sinks off Johor coast Read More
A Norwegian citizen, who was arrested in July on suspicion of espionage, will be released, according to Norway’s Police Intelligence Agency (PST). Despite the release, the charges against him remain, …
Norwegian spy suspect released: China denies involvement Read More
The kindergarten Home of Praise in the Khlong Toei slum. In the heart of Bangkok’s largest and oldest slum, Khlong Toei, Norwegians Mission Society has transformed lives of underprivileged children …
How The Norwegian Mission Society supports underprivileged children in Bangkok’s largest slum Read More
Denmark and Sweden will work together to put pressure on tech platforms, such as Chinese TikTok, used to recruit Swedish Gang members to commit crime in Denmark. Peter Hummelgaard, the …
Danish Minister of Justice: TikTok is used to facilitate crime Read More
Danish man Søren Larsen, 65, might be going to prison in Thailand for a full year, Ekstrabladet writes. It all began in October last year, where Søren Larsen had trouble …
Danish man fears being sent to prison in Thailand Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic announced on August 22 that it is “better prepared” to supply its mpox vaccine amid a recent surge in cases, compared to its response during …
Bavarian Nordic ‘better prepared’ for mpox vaccine demand amid more cases in Asia Read More
Chinese police have requested to participate in the investigation of the 2003 murder of Veronica Lin and her neighbor in Högsbo. The suspect, who had been long sought in Sweden, …
Chinese police request involvement in 20-year-old Swedish murder case Read More
Thailand has reported a suspected case of the new, more dangerous Clade 1 strain of mpox. The patient is a European 66-year-old man with residency in Thailand. He recently traveled …
European man might have brought Clade 1 variant of mpox to Thailand Read More
EU is set to impose higher tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, according to Bloomberg. The new tariffs will impact Chinese car manufacturers such as SAIC (MG), Geely (Volvo), and …
EU to impose higher tariffs on Chinese electric cars Read More
Tourists traveling to Indonesia, particularly Bali, should familiarize themselves with local laws and culture. This is requested by the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta in a post on the embassy’s Facebook …
The Swedish embassy in Jakarta urges tourists to respect local culture and legislation Read More
The trial against Olli Sorainen who is an advisor at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has begun. This trial against him comes in connection with the high-profil case against …
New berry trial begins: Olli Sorainen’s trial begins amid bribery and human trafficking scandals Read More
Thailand has become an even more popular travel destination for the Danes. The Danish travel agency TUI reports that sales in trips to Thailand has increased by 73 percent, according …
Danish travel agencies report increased sales in trips to Thailand Read More
The Indian navy’s frontline stealth frigate ship Tabar reaches Esbjerg, Denmark for a two-day visit. The Indian ship arrived in Esbjerg port, Denmark, August 18. The purpose of the visit …
Indian naval ship visits Denmark Read More
The Philippines has reported its first mpox case since December 2023. On August 19 2024 the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that a 33-year-old Filipino male tested positive for the …
Philippines detects first mpox case of 2024 just days after Sweden Read More
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites their members and friends to a meet and greet on August 28, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The event will …
SwedCham in Hong Kong event: Welcome (back) to Hong Kong Read More
Denmark is losing its influence on the African continent to China, says Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in an interview with Politiken. The Danish Government wants its new Africa-strategy …
New Danish Africa-strategy to compete with China Read More
Danish Dairy Board kicked off a new campaign at the Grand Hyatt Garden Pavilion in Manila, Philippines, presenting the world of organic dairy production in Europe. Guests were treated to …
Danish Dairy Board launches organic dairy campaign in Manila Read More
Travellers from Sweden will face a more tight screening procedure than before when entering China as the Public Health Agency in Sweden yesterday 15 August 2024 confirmed its first case …
Mpox virus: China tightening borders for Swedish travelers Read More
Paetongtarn Shinawatra received Friday 16 August 2024 enough votes to become the next Prime Minister of Thailand, Reuters and AFP writes. The election in the national assembly took place after …
Paetongtarn Shinawatra new Prime Minister of Thailand Read More
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin 14 august 2024. They ruled that he violated ethical standards by appointing a minister with a criminal record. This decision deepens …
Thailand’s Prime Minister Dismissed Amid Political Turmoil Read More
Two Maersk ships have been banned from Thai ports after reportedly carrying hazardous waste from Albania to Thailand, Bangkok Post writes. One of the vessels was scheduled to arrive in …
Danish waste ships sent back to Europe Read More
Yesterday 13 August 2024, Vietnam’s president To Lam met with five ambassadors from Argentina, North Korea, Germany, Algeria, and Swedish ambassador Johan Ndisi in Hanoi, Vietnam. According to Tuoi Tre …
Swedish Ambassador: Swedish enterprises wish to invest in Vietnam Read More
Danfoss products worth over 13 million Danish Kroner have been sent to Russia over the past five months despite EU sanctions, claims Denmark’s news media Radio 4. According to the …
China involved in the sale of sanctioned Danfoss products to Russia Read More
The trial of Jukka Kristo, former CEO of Polarica, and Thai business partner Kalyakorn Phongpit has begun in Finland. The prosecutors are seeking a minimum five-year prison term for both. …
Thai berry-pickers finally get justice: Trafficking trial has begun Read More
Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen is stepping down as Executive Director of SweCham September 27 after nearly six years in the position. “My time at SweCham has been a remarkable journey filled …
Executive Director steps down from SweCham Read More