Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A consortium of Air France-KLM, Castlelake, Lind Invest and the Danish state is investing 12.9 billion SEK in the airline. SAS said in a press release on Tuesday, October 3. …
SAS secures billions while shareholders lose their shares Read More
The dreadful shooting incident that happened yesterday at Siam paragon shopping mall, located in the center of Bangkok, Thailand, has sent a signal of risks threatening Thailand’s governmental stability, tourism, …
Shooting in center of Bangkok posts risks to Thailand governmental stability, tourism, and economy Read More
The Right Livelihood Foundation has expressed concerns over Cambodia banning three environmental activists from traveling to Sweden to receive the prize known as the “Alternative Nobel.” Thon Ratha, Phuong Keo …
Concerns over Cambodia banning activists from going to Sweden Read More
If December is often described as the “holy, jolly” time of a year, it probably does no harm to define October as the time for “magical enchantment.” Because in the …
Welcome Autumn with Icelandic-Chinese Laufey “Bewitched” jazz tunes Read More
A 14-year-old boy, Thai nationality, was arrested with a 9mm pistol at 5.09 PM on Tuesday, 3 October 2023 after committing a shooting at Siam Paragon shopping mall in the …
14-year-old commits shooting in center of Bangkok, 2 foreigners killed, at least 5 people injured Read More
The Thai Revenue Department has in a press release explained more about the taxation of income overseas which will affect both some foreigners and some Thai people. The basic idea …
More details on Thai taxation of overseas income Read More
Indonesia launched Southeast Asia’s first high-speed train on Monday, October 2. A multibillion-dollar project that has been backed by China. With a top speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the …
Indonesia has launched Southeast Asia’s first high-speed train Read More
The head chef of Tokyo Sushi in Reykjavik, Ari Alexander Guðjónsson, told Thai Senator Porntip Rojanasunan to leave the restaurant. In a video posted on social media, Ari tells the …
Thailands Senator Porntip was asked to leave sushi place in Iceland Read More
Danish pop band Lukas Graham is coming to the Philippines on 22 October to perform for its Filipino fans. “Lukas Graham is finally back in Manila! Catch him at the …
Lukas Graham is coming back to Manila Read More
Norwegian singer and songwriter Anna Lotterud, also known as Anna of the North, performed for her first time in the Philippines on 29 September, 2023. Her music is often described …
‘Anna of the North’ performed in the Philippines Read More
Whilst speaking of reducing the risk of motorcycle accidents in Malaysia, Sweden and Finland was cited for their ‘efficient road safety systems.’ Alone in 2022, more than 500.000 accidents were …
Swedish and Finnish road systems inspire Malaysia Read More
Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, has called on Sweden’s army forces to help defeat the current and severe gang violence happening in the country. “We’re going to hunt down …
Sweden calls in army to combat severe gang violence Read More
“Brick-or-Treat” is the mantra for the upcoming Halloween celebration inside the Danish-established LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort this year. Kids dressed up in full costumes get to enter the theme park within …
Kids in costumes can enter LEGOLAND Malaysia for free Read More
The pop rock band ‘The 1975’ are now taking a break after finishing their world tour. A tour, with performances which caused very different reactions in Denmark and Malaysia to …
Musician’s stage kiss caused different reactions in Denmark and Malaysia Read More
Believer 2 has its premiere on 5 October. And viewers might get a grasp of both Southeast Asia and Scandinavia while watching the action thriller. For the filming for this …
Believer 2 was filmed in both Norway and Thailand Read More
Norwegian-Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van, also known as Veronica Ngo, made sure her character ‘Kami’ had some lines in Vietnamese in the new, upcoming film “The Creator.” She had many …
Norwegian-Vietnamese Veronica Ngo promotes her local language in new film Read More
The Philippine National Robotics student team won bronze medals at the World Robotics Olympiad Friendship Invitational (WRO) tournament held in Denmark from 21 to 24 September 2023. At the elementary …
Philippines wins bronze medals in Danish robotics tournament Read More
Scandinavians in Thailand who are thinking of where to enjoy this year’s Halloween party should put Pattaya into the list. Because October is the time to have fun, The Pattaya …
Planning ahead to enjoy Halloween party in Pattaya Read More
H&M states that unusually hot weather in Europe has delayed the start of the A/W23 shopping season, which has inflicted in the Swedish retailers September sales. According to the Swedish …
H&M blames warm weather for poor September sales Read More
Finnish Yrjö Sotamaa has been granted the Frontier Design Prize at the annual World Design Cities Conference (WDCC) in Shanghai. The Finn is the former president of the Helsinki School …
Finnish designer wins top design prize in Shanghai Read More
Sathorn Unique Tower, also called the Ghost Tower, remains abandoned and unfinished. Since its inception in 1990, a lot and nothing has happened. Back then, 49 floors of luxurious apartments …
Thailand’s Ghost Tower still left in ruins Read More
China has called for an impartial investigation into the explosions that destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines. The request from China came in connection with the first anniversary of the explosions …
China requests an impartial investigation into Nord Stream Read More
Thai Airways International (THAI) is planning to add more flights to international destinations as well as launch new ones. According to CEO Chai Eamsiri, the airline will launch new flights …
THAI airline plans more flights to Norway and other countries Read More
Vietnamese and foreign artists will perform at the “Jazz & Friends” concert which will be held at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) in Hanoi, Vietnam on 7 October …
Vietnamese and foreign artists to perform in “Jazz & Friends” concert held in Hanoi Read More
Three Thai students attended the Children’s General Assembly (CGA) 2023 held in Billund, Denmark. Paritchaya Vornpuan, 16 years old, from Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration School Prasarnmit, Pimthita Kittavornrut, 16 years old, …
Thai students attend Children General Assembly held in Denmark Read More
Staff from the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand spent their Sunday on 24 September biking around Bangkok to promote “International Car-Free Day.” In cooperation with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and The …
Danish Ambassador promoted biking in Bangkok Read More
Danish Thomas Bilgram, Co-founder of the brewing company Furbrew, sponsored beers to Hanoi Pride, with 100% of the sale going to the LGBTQ+ friendly campaign. Bilgram is both Co-founder and …
Dane supports pride in Hanoi through beer Read More
Countries like Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand are amongst the top 5 countries most satisfied with their infrastructure. In the Southeast Asian countries the percentage of satisfaction is between 54 and …
National infrastructure: Southeast Asia most satisfied Read More
The Danish-Filipino fashionista, Sophia Lanawan had been exploring her passions as well as reconnecting with her Filipino heritage in Manila, the Philippines. One of Sophia’s favorite locations so far was …
Danish-Filipino fashionista “Sophia Lanawan” explores her passions and heritage in Philippines Read More
Danish LEGO has given up its effort to eliminate oil-based plastics from its bricks after discovering that its new material led to even higher carbon emissions. The Financial Times reported …
LEGO gives up on efforts to make oil-free bricks Read More
Thailand’s opposition, Move Forward, named a new leader on Saturday, September 23. This is after Pita Limjaroenrat, who led the party to a great election victory in May, stepped down …
Thailand’s Move Forward Party names new leader Read More
Thailand’s new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, says that his government will change its cannabis policy. The government wants to limit the use to medical purposes within the next six months. …
Thailand in major U-turn on drug policy Read More
The Malaysian arrested in Norway for alleged espionage, a charge that has now been changed to financial fraud, was supposedly recruited by a foreigner while studying in Australia. A Kuala …
Malaysian student arrested in Norway was recruited by foreigner in Australia Read More
A volcano near the Philippine capital Manila, spewed above average volcanic smog on Friday, September 22. This has prompted authorities to close schools in several cities and towns and to …
Philippines issues health warning over volcano smog Read More
Norwegian authorities said on Friday, September 22, that they have dropped the allegations of espionage against a 25-year-old Malaysian student. Instead, they are now holding him on suspicion of a …
Norway change spying charges against Malaysian student Read More
The European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 22-28 September 2023. The event is collaboratively organized by the National Documentary and …
European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival to be held in Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s Labor Ministry announced on Thursday, 21 September 2023 that the department aims to send approximately 100,000 skilled workers abroad in 2024. According to Department of Employment director-general Pairoj Chotikasatien, …
Thailand aims to send more skilled workers abroad Read More
This week, H&M announced a new collaboration with the KidsRights Foundation. The cooperation features the launch of a new interactive edutainment platform called “State of Youth Kids.” The online tool …
H&M enters collaboration with KidsRight Foundation Read More
From 2024, Changi Airport in Singapore will let technology replace passengers’ presentation of passports. This was recently announced by CNN. “Singapore will be one of the first countries in the …
Singapore airport replaces passports with biometric clearance system Read More
The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments in Phetchabun province of Thailand has been recently listed on the UNESCO World heritage site during the the World …
Ancient town in Phetchabun of Thailand gets listed on UNESCO World Heritage Read More
Azura Lovisa Wännman is a Swedish-Malaysian fashion designer who incorporates her mixed heritage in her creations. Since 2018, she has been particularly inspired by her Southeast Asian culture. But to …
Swedish-Malaysian designer brings life to her heritage through fashion Read More
A Singaporean court fined the supplying company Hydronav and two of its employees on 19 September 2023 for exporting a sonar system to a Burmese navy vessel in 2018 without …
Norwegian Kongsberg involuntarily supplied Myanmar navy ship Read More
More than 3600 cases of dengue fever has been reported in Hanoi just within September 2023. That is four times higher than the cases reported during a similar period in …
Elevated dengue fever alert in Hanoi: Avoid mosquito bites Read More
Miss Universe Finland finalist, Sa Myer Oo, turned the spot light from herself to a greater issue that is close to her heart – helping refugee children in Myanmar. Children …
Miss Universe Finland finalist sheds light on Burmese refugee children Read More
A decade has passed since Denmark and Vietnam established their comprehensive partnership agreement (CPA) on 19 September 2013 – and it has been good. Looking forward, the two nations are …
Denmark and Vietnam becoming greener friends Read More
Sweden’s Championship in professional cooking are celebrating their 40th anniversary in Stockholm on 19 October 2023, where they will find the Chef of the Year 2023. And this year, young …
Famous Thai chef to join Swedish jury in ‘Chef of the Year’ Read More
Finland and Denmark rank 2nd and 3rd on the global “Digital Quality of Life” index developed by SurfShark. Singapore and Sweden ranks also high, they are 10th and 11th on …
Digital quality of life: Scandinavia ranks at the top Read More
Norway has maintained its top position for the second consecutive year in the Global Retirement Index. The Nordic country came in first with a score of 83%. Of other Nordic …
Norway on top while Singapore and China improve in Global Retirement Index 2023 Read More
Before COVID, the Danish Institute of Human Rights handed Hunan University School of Law in China, a grant of one million DKK to use for various courses and training in …
Chinese university refuse to pay back unused grant of one million DKK to Denmark Read More
The European Union (EU) delegation and the European Union Member States’ Embassies invites scholars to join the event, “European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2023” which will held from 30 September …
EU invites scholars to join education fair held in Philippines Read More