Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist Laufey put out many Christmas singles in which she sang solo and collaborated with fellow artists like dodie and Norah Jones, so her fans could listen to …
Laufey and friends delivers Christmas singles for fans to enjoy during festive season Read More
Praise, a Filipino wife and mother living in Finland shared a moment of joy she found abroad which reminded her of home. She has been in the Nordic country for …
Filipino wife and mother shares moment of joy found in Finland Read More
“The Science of Happiness” event was held in Hanoi on Saturday, 9 December 2023 by the Danish Embassy in Vietnam and Ashui.com for Danes to share perspectives on happiness with …
Danes share about science of happiness in Vietnam Read More
European Union (EU) members and lawmakers completed the deal on how to draft laws on AI usage, the “AI Act” on Friday 8 December 2023. The act aims to set …
EU closes deal to set laws on AI usage Read More
World Health Organization (WHO) certified countries that aim to eliminate trans fat from their food industry and Thailand and Denmark were in the top-five lists of having the best-practice policies. …
WHO recognizes Thailand and Denmark for effort in eliminating trans fat from food industry Read More
It started with Sweden, where Swedish members of the trade union IF Metall at Tesla workshops have been striking since October. They have been protesting the company’s refusal to adapt …
A full Scandinavia is now striking against Tesla Read More
It is official. It will no longer be legal to burn the Quran or other religious texts in Denmark. A new law was passed in parliament on 7 December, 2023, …
It will now be illegal to burn religious texts in Denmark Read More
For six years in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, bases on the World Happiness Survey. Juha Markus Pyykkö, Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines, …
Finnish Ambassador: This is why we’re the happiest country Read More
The new results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 report shows a general and global decline in 15-year-olds skills regarding reading, mathematics and science since 2018. For …
Young people are less literate and numerate Read More
Filipino-Norwegian singer, Hillari Alison recently dropped her latest single titled “Blind then.” The song talks about how a person has taken someone for granted and by the time he or …
Hillari’s song “Blind then” paints picture of what can happen when you take things for granted Read More
The ongoing pro-Palestine boycott campaign is causing Swedish fast fashion giant, H&M, to withdraw from the Moroccan market by December. The campaign, directed at Western brands supporting Israel, has sparked …
H&M targeted in pro-Palestine boycott campaign Read More
Finland is urging investigators to board the Hong Kong-flagged vessel, NewNew Polar Bear. The ship is suspected of damaging a Baltic gas pipeline near Finnish waters back in October. “We …
Finland insists that investigators aboard Hong Kong ship linked to pipeline damage Read More
Swedish music streaming platform Spotify has created a phenomenon over the internet in the past week with its marketing strategy. The “2023 Spotify Wrapped” which imitated the short video of …
Spotify marketing strategy creates greater results than expected Read More
The Norwegian man who was initially suspected of murdering his partner in northern Thailand returned yesterday to Norway. The Norwegian left Thailand before the case was formally closed. According to …
Norwegian man accused of murder in Thailand now back in Norway Read More
11 out of 26 hikers reported missing after the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi have been found dead. This is according to local rescuer Abdul Malik. The volcano, situated on …
11 hikers have been found dead after a volcanic eruption in Indonesia Read More
Swedish IKEA has partnered with Better World Smokey Mountain, a community center in Manila, to improve the lives of Filipinos. IKEA has already provided furnishing for the center and is …
IKEA donates to community center in the Philippines Read More
Celebrating two years in Pasay City, IKEA Philippines, the world’s largest IKEA store, is giving away a sustainable studio unit from Una Apartments by Arthaland. Exclusively for IKEA Family members, …
IKEA Philippines marks second anniversary with sustainable studio unit giveaway Read More
Denmark and Sweden are coping with a surge in pediatric pneumonia cases, resembling the cases witnessed in China. Suspected culprits include mycoplasma pneumoniae, flu and respiratory syncytial virus. Denmark’s Statens …
Denmark and Sweden report surge in cases of pneumoniae after China outbreak Read More
Two Chinese directors have been reported missing after a major financial scandal in China. One of China’s largest investment funds, Zhongzhi International Group, recently went under supervision of the authorities …
Chaos in China after two directors have disappeared without a trace Read More
Sporløs, the Danish program series about Danes who travel the world in search of missing relatives, has released its newest episode featuring Caroline who was born in Thailand. According to …
New episode of ‘Without a trace’ in Thailand Read More
Imagine you are a woman (if you are not one) who wakes up one morning and feels down without a reason. You believe you have taken really good care of …
Hormonal change women suffer from every month called PMDD Read More
Singapore has once again secured the position as the world’s most expensive city to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living survey. This marks the …
Singapore, Hong Kong and Copenhagen among the most expensive cities in the world Read More
Finnish authorities have wrapped up an investigation into a human trafficking and bribery scandal. The case involves Thai berry pickers who worked in Finland from 2020 to 2022. This is …
Large human trafficking case involving Thai berry pickers in Finland Read More
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation aimed at enhancing tourism by extending the opening hours of nightclubs and entertainment venues, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday, November 28. Under …
Thailand allows clubs and bars to extend opening hours to boost tourism Read More
Danish toy maker company LEGO had made a recent collaboration with Disney on launching the LEGO version of the movie “Wish.” “Every great LEGO build began with a wish,” said …
LEGO version of “Wish” movie Read More
Thailand’s English proficiency ranks among the lowest in Asia. According to the latest EF English Proficiency Index survey, Thailand ranks 101 out of 113 non-native English-speaking countries. With a score …
Thailand ranks among lowest in English proficiency index in Asia Read More
Two days ago, the 26th of November every year was considered “National Cake Day.” If we traced back, cakes were believed to have been made since the Ancient Greek and …
Celebrate “Cake Day” with some homemade bakery in town Read More
Denmark has implemented new regulations allowing employees from foreign companies affiliated with Danish businesses to work in Denmark without the need for a separate work permit. The move, effective from …
Denmark eases work permit rules for foreign affiliated companies Read More
Laufey, Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist wrapped up her “Bewitched Tour” in North America this week, the final show was held in Los Angeles, California. “Bewitched” is the artist’s recent album she …
Jazz artist Laufey wraps up U.S. tour Read More
It is not long before we enter the gift season which will be followed by countless cheerful activities, spending time choosing presents for people that are special to us, including …
Discover unique scents with “DANiche” Read More
In a historic move, Danish experts are essential in shaping Indonesia’s accelerated green energy plan. The agreement, signed in November 2022 with over $20 billion in funding, aims to fast-track …
Danish expertise drives Indonesia’s early green energy success Read More
“Wish,” a new animated musical film by Walt Disney made to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Walt Disney Animation Studio and everyone who has dreams. The story begins when a …
“Wish,” movie of the year to celebrate everyone who has dreams Read More
An unidentified respiratory disease is rapidly spreading in China, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to intervene. The organization has urged China to share information about the disease and take …
Unknown Chinese respiratory disease spreading rapidly Read More
The Baristro recently opened a new coffee shop, “The Baristro Coffee Roaster” alongside Ping River in Chiang Mai province of Northern Thailand. The place gave out the beauty of simplicity …
Coffee shop alongside Ping River chooses Nordic architecture for its new branch Read More
Swedish battery company Northvolt has introduced a revolutionary sodium-ion battery. A battery poised to disrupt China’s dominance in the global electric vehicle (EV) battery market. Unlike traditional EV batteries, this …
Swedish eco-battery could break China dependency Read More
Are you Norwegian and going trough China soon? Then you might not need a visa. Norwegian citizens are now visa exempt for transits through China for up to six days …
Visa exemption for Norwegians in China Read More
From Chumpon to Pattaya. 700 kilometres. On a bike. That was the plan, and so it went. “Now we wait for next year,” said one the cyclists as he arrived …
Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023 completed Read More
Danish businessman Stig Wulff was Tuesday morning 21 November 2023 released from the Detention Center of the Thai Immigration Police in Bangkok after having been imprisoned for almost two months …
Dane released from Detention Center in Bangkok Read More
One of the most visited provinces in the North of Thailand inarguably is Chiang Mai. Thais and tourists from China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia as well as other European …
Get free from crowd to recharge in Chiang Dao Read More
It wasn’t just Finnish chocolates which were a hit at the Finnish booth, at the International Bazaar 2023 held in Manila on 19 November. A man visited the Finnish booth and …
Filipino fluently sings the Finnish National Anthem Read More
Khun Lalisa Manoban from Thailand, also known as Lisa or Lalisa, has broken Swedish Spotify’s record as the first female K-pop artist to have a song reaching over one billion …
Thai musician breaks Spotify record Read More
Thai-Hong Kongese illustrator, actress, and influencer, Darisa Karnpoj or “Pahn,” better known as “Riety” traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark previously this year and learned to live like Danes for a couple …
Thai-Hong Kongese artist Pahn travels to Copenhagen and practices “Hygge” Read More
Finland has closed four border crossings with Russia to curb an influx of asylum seekers. The Finnish Border Guard established barriers at key posts in southeast Finland, citing increased arrivals. …
Finland closes Russia border after days of asylum inflows Read More
Approximately 250 Rohingya refugees on a wooden boat were turned away from western Indonesia and sent back to sea, residents said Friday, November 17. The persecuted minority group arrived off …
Boat with Rohingya refugees sent back to sea in Indonesia Read More
A study conducted by UNICEF from 2022 revealed that 20 percent of Filipino children aged 12-17 fall victim to sexual abuse online. Luckily, several authorities in the Philippines are taking …
Philippines is a hotspot for online sexual abuse of children Read More
Swedish fashion house, Djerf Avenue, recently dropped a new collection, “Country Side.” It features items in earth-tone colors such as cardigans, knitted sweaters, jeans as well as scarfs and casual …
Spice up your style with “Country Side” collection from Swedish brand Djerf Avenue Read More
ScandAsia was there, when 20 Scandinavians entered a private home last Sunday with The Danish Church in Thailand for a so-called ‘home service.’ As previously covered, the Danish Church of …
Video: Come inside a Home Service with The Danish Church Read More
The Danish government wants to open a ‘new’ Danish embassy in Malaysia next year. Only two years ago, the embassy was shut down and the coverage moved to Jakarta. See: …
‘New’ Danish Embassy to open in Malaysia Read More
ScandAsia followed along when the Danish Church in Thailand visited Human Help Network Foundation Thailand (HHNFT) at its Learning Center / Asean Education Center (AEC) for migrant children in Pattaya …
‘The Pink School’ in Pattaya Read More
It will be easier now to catch a flight from the Philippines to the Danish capital, Copenhagen. This is due to Philippine Airlines (PAL) signing a codeshare partnership with Singapore …
Philippine Airlines now flies to Copenhagen Read More