Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A man was shot and killed in the Patong area of Phuket on 7 February, according to Thai police reports from the incident. Police said the shooting happened in daylight …
Swedish Foreign Ministry confirms death after Patong shooting in Phuket Read More
Chinese New Year 2026 begins on 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Horse. Across China and in several Nordic cities, public events, themed dinners and …
Chinese New Year: What you can experience in China and the Nordic countries Read More
Norway has funded the renovation of a peace operations center in Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Philippine peace authorities and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila officially handed over the …
Norway steps in to strengthen peace in the southern Philippines Read More
The tragic deaths of two young Danish women in Laos shocked families, friends and travellers across borders. Now, a verdict has finally been delivered, Danish broadcaster TV2 Echo reports. In …
Families outraged: Laos verdict leaves Danish deaths unaddressed Read More
Buttons rise from the desk like skyscrapers in a city landscape. The jog wheels rotate in rhythm with the volume. Lights glimmer, drinks spill, and people crowd the dance floors. …
From Sweden to Taiwan; Martin’s journey to DJing Read More
Vietnam’s central province of Gia Lai says it will help Sweden’s Syre secure direct renewable power purchases. Syre is developing a large polyester recycling complex designed to run on 100% …
Vietnam’s Gia Lai province backs Sweden’s Syre on renewable power deals Read More
Denmark’s OECD National Contact Point has found that Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) did not meet OECD expectations on human rights due diligence in Myanmar. The National Contact Point is a …
Danish OECD criticises Nordic Aviation Capital over Myanmar deals Read More
Thailand is preparing to roll back one of its most generous entry policies. The government plans to reduce visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days for citizens of 93 …
Big change for nordic travellers: Thailand plans to cut visa-free stay Read More
Australian Foreign Affairs minister Penny Wong announced that Australia will send a special envoy to Laos to follow the investigation into methanol poisoning deaths in Vang Vieng. The case includes …
Australia sends envoy to Laos to investigate methanol poisoning Read More
Chinese authorities have filed charges against Leon Wang, who previously led AstraZeneca’s operations in China, Reuters reported. Wang was taken into custody in October 2024 during investigations into the company’s …
Former AstraZeneca China head Leon Wang charged Read More