Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
There are many remote areas in Southeast Asia. Some are so remote that getting there might be more of an adventure than actually being there. When travelling you often don’t …
An authentic experience of traveling with locals Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Manilla calls for applicants for the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF). Applicants are expected to be Danish CSO’s working with local partners to address drought …
Funding opportunity from DERF for drought in PH Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan announced yesterday, 22 May 2024, that Taiwan would contribute with 17 millet species samples to the so-called “Doomsday Vault” in Svalbard, Norway. The …
Taiwan contributes to Norwegian seed vault Read More
The Thai family of a missing 32-year-old Thai-Swedish woman has filed a missing persons report in Switzerland as no one has heard from the woman since 27 April 2024. Nantiwa …
Thai-Swedish woman missing in Switzerland Read More
A Thai woman was found dead in the massage clinic in Denmark where she worked last year. She had been strangled and was left for hours before an acquaintance found …
Trial starts for Danish man accused of murdering Thai woman Read More
Sweden launches a new digital passport check for Swedish work or student permits for 23 countries in a pilot project. This means that the applicants can scan their passport on …
Sweden launches digital passport check for work permits Read More
Many young people decide to do a semester abroad when they are in their studies. It is a known fact that it might be more the country itself that draws …
An Exchange in the Greenest city in Asia Read More
Leung Chuen-yan son of the former Hong Kong leader CY Leung married his Finnish girlfriend Mimmi Mononen in a home ceremony. The couple met each other while they working at Karolinska …
Son of former Hong Kong leader marries Finnish girlfriend Read More
Professor of Global Development Studies, Anja Nygren, from Helsinki has just published a project, which focuses on the aftermath of energy plants in the south, and where the responsibility lies. …
New Finnish studies criticize Northern energy sector Read More
The stadium was packed with people. “Smilla – the Hurricane – Sundell”, the announcer yelled in the microphone and his enthusiastic voice filled the stadium. In the second round of …
Swedish Smilla “the Hurricane” Sundell is taking Muay Thai by storm Read More
The case against Jesper Jensen, the 47 year old Danish man accused of stealing a ladies bag in Bangkok’s international airport in November last year started this morning 16 May …
Danish prisoner soon to be deported to Denmark Read More
A 25 year old Swedish-Russian male was arrested Yesterday, 15 May 2024, by the Phuket Immigration at the airport. The arrested is suspected of robbery and extortion of money. The …
Swedish-Russian suspect caught in Phuket Read More
The Ambassadors from Denmark, Sweden, the EU, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and the US Embassies in Thailand have all expressed condolences for the family, friends and loved ones of the …
Nordic embassies express condolences to deceased activist Read More
The Norwegian DJ and producer, Alan Walker, recently posted his Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian phone numbers ahead of his upcoming “Walkerworld” shows in Southeast Asia. He encouraged fans on social …
Norwegian DJ Alan Walker reveals phone number, SEA fans love it Read More
A South Korean man, named Cho Tae Kwon, violated and attempted to rape a 25 year old Swedish woman in Singapore in September 2022. This Monday, 13 May 2024, the …
Man sentenced for attempted rape on Swedish woman Read More
The Danish-Norwegian founded ICare foundation hosted their 10’th year scholarship award ceremony this weekend. The schedule was tight with more than 30 scholarships being awarded and dinner at the local …
ICare celebrating 10 years of progress in Thailand Read More
The exhibition called “Your curious Journey” began its travel last Friday, 10 May 2024. The exhibition is created by the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. Some of Olafur Eliasson’s main themes …
Danish-Icelandic artist kicks off SE Asia tour Read More
The two Danish entrepreneurs Nikolaj Astrup and Michelle Rødgaard Jessen has launched an experiment called “The Travelling Village”. It is a community of digital nomad living together abroad while moving …
Travelling villages inspired by a Danish trend Read More
A Swedish woman and her driver are believed to have been involved in an accident i Kuala Lumpur. The accident happened as a tree fell on Jalan Sultan Ismail in …
Swedish woman injured in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Recently there has been a heightened focus on the living conditions for especially foreign sex-workers in Denmark. This focus is the aftermath of a documentary made by the Danish media …
Highlighted focus on foreign sex-workers in Denmark Read More
The body of a Finnish man, aged 43 years old, was discovered at he entrance of the Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park, Thailand, at 1:35 am last night, …
Finnish man die in motorbike crash Read More
Tourists are advised to reconsider their travels to Vietnam due to heat waves, which have broken over 100 temperature records. The extreme heat has triggered health risks and disrupted the …
Tourists should be cautious of heat waves Read More
The are two relevant cases going on in Varlberg, Sweden, at the moment. Both scenarios where parents or guardians brought their children with them to Thailand for a longer amount …
Swedish parents fined for bringing children to Thailand Read More
Phuket in Thailand has been selected to host the Global Sustainability Tourism Conference (GSTC) in 2026. The various tourism and sustainability organizations in Thailand feel honored to be a part …
Phuket selected to host GSTC Read More
“Thaimout” as a concept has been widely debated. ScandAsia has spoken to the headmaster of a Swedish school in Thailand to get her view on the subject, and to …
The phenomenon of Thaimout explained by a Swede in Asia Read More
The European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN) suddenly decided to reschedule the launch of their “PROTECT” project, which was set to be launched on May 3 2024 in Phnom …
EU and UN reschedule anti-trafficking project in Cambodia Read More
AstraZeneca has admitted in court, that their Covid-19 vaccine can cause rare side effects such as blood clots and low platelet count. This was the result of a lawsuit, …
AstraZeneca admits covid-19 vaccine can cause blood clots Read More
Three Chinese researchers arrived in Svalbard, Norway, this Monday, 29 April 2024. They will work at China’s Yellow River Station conducting different surveys across the region throughout the year. The …
Chinese researchers arrive in Svalbard Read More
The man who was wanted for shooting his neighbor in Nonthaburi, has now been captured at a residence in Bangkok. Read more about the initial information here. It has been …
Man caught after fleeing shooting scene Read More
A man with Thai and Swedish citizenship has disappeared after shooting his neighbor in Nonthaburi Province Yesterday, 29 April 2024. The deceased has been identified as Mr. Kongchai, who was …
Thai-Swedish man wanted for shooting neighbor Read More
The popular musical “Mamma Mia” is returning to Shanghai after 17 years . The musical is especially known for featuring a dozen songs by the Swedish musical group ABBA. The …
Mamma Mia returns to China Read More
The Finnish start-up RiverRecycle has now collected 2.5 million kilograms of waste in an effort to fight plastic pollution. This is a significant acceleration in the company’s operations, as the second …
Finnish RiverRecycle removes 2.5 million kg of waste Read More
China plans to send a robotic spacecraft on a round trip to the hidden side of the moon. This is the first of three missions. The spacecraft will carry payloads …
China plans trip to the moon Read More
The Education and Science Counselor at the Embassy of Finland in China, Olli Suominen, spoke of the importance of innovation at the Beijing International Youth Innovation and Development Forum this …
Finn speaking of Innovation at event in Beijing Read More
The Danish stonemason, Nikolaj Tymm-Andersen, has gotten attention due his eco-friendly headstones. Instead of using the traditional material, granite, which Denmark usually import from China and India, Nikolaj Tymm-Andersen is …
Danish stonemason quits Chinese materials Read More
The annual great shuffle of Danish ambassadors have fallen into place with several ambassador posts in Asia being affected, reports Altinget.dk In Malaysia, Kirstine Vangkilde Berner will as of 1 …
Danish Ambassador shuffle 2024 Read More
Swedish-born Bertil Lintner is a long-time expert in Myanmar and the ongoing war that plays out in the region. Even though the resistance groups are winning ground in recent months, …
Bertil Lintner on the war in Myanmar: “There is no ending in sight” Read More
The Danish government has decided to make a law issuing that the different social media platforms need the parent consent before children under the age of 15 can create a …
TikTok doesn’t follow Danish law Read More
The two Chinese pandas, that is on loan from China to Denmark, has had difficulty mating the last four times Copenhagen Zoo has tried. This year they have decided to …
Chinese pandas mating in Copenhagen Read More
In Denmark she went through three doctors as she was giving birth. In Thailand her doctor stayed with her through the entire experience. This is Charlotte Christensen’s story of the …
Giving Birth in Thailand: A differently build system Read More
The Cambodian Ministry of Environment will move into phase four of the Cambodia Climate Change Alliance (CCCA) following the success of the first, second and third phase, which aim at …
Cambodian environment ministry moves to next phase of CCCA Read More
Five cases of Legionaries’ disease has been found among foreign nationals in Hua Hin, prompting officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan to intensify their surveillance of the disease in the region. The …
Legionaries’ disease found among tourists Read More
Malaysian swimmers are gaining valuable insights from training with Danish stars, Rasmus Nickelsen and Thea Blomsterberg, after the new Malaysian national coach and former Danish national coach, Eric Anderson, arranged …
Danish swimmers to inspire Malaysian swimmers Read More
The Finnish people are vacationing longer, however the destinations have changed, according to human geography professor Janne Saarinen. Earlier destinations such as Thailand was very popular choice, but today countries …
Finns travel less to Thailand Read More
The Swedish film titled “sons” received the Best Film Prize in the World category at the 48’th Hong Kong International Film Festival. The film is by the Swedish director Gustav …
Swedish film wins prize at Hong Kong International Film Festival Read More
The Swedish government has decided to expel a 57 year old Chinese journalist who currently lives in Sweden. According to her lawyer, the woman is facing expulsion due to her …
Sweden expels Chinese journalist Read More
A Swedish man was killed in a fire in Talisay city in the Philippines. The fire struck a two story residential building. Reportedly the fire affected seven individuals, one of …
Swede killed by fire in the Philippines Read More
A new report shows that Thai consumers are moving increasingly towards cashless payments. This happens at the same time as Sweden, one of the pioneering countries in cash-less payment, starts …
Thailand moves away from cash as Sweden wants it protected Read More
Two Finnish men, Alvari Poikola and Valtteri Heinilä, also known as “Curious Pedals” have know released a documentary on Youtube about their bike trip from Finland to Singapore. In February …
Finns make a documentary about biking to Singapore Read More
This morning, 3 April 2024, at around 8 am the biggest earthquake in 25 years rocked Taiwan. So far seven people have been reported dead while more than 700 have …
Earthquake in Taiwan the strongest in 25 years Read More