Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The bridge “Lat Krabang” in Bangkok, Thailand that has been under construction, collapsed on Monday evening, 10 July 2023, killing at least 2 people and 13 were injured. According to …
Collapsing bridge in Bangkok kills at least 2 people, many injured and still trapped Read More
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) held in Vietnam recently wrapped up its two month-long festival and awarded France’s “Light Up With Love” performance to win this year’s firework …
France wins Da Nang International Fireworks Festival Read More
Russia announced the expelling of nine Finnish diplomats and shutting down Finland’s consulate in St. Petersburg on Thursday, 6 July 2023, according to Associated Press via the Taiwan News. The …
Russia expels nine Finnish diplomats and shuts down Finnish consulate Read More
Malaysia forecasted that the peak of the El Nino phenomenon would be at the beginning of 2024 on Friday, 7 July 2023. “At the beginning of 2024, the El Nino …
Malaysia forecasts peaks of EL Nino to be in early 2024 Read More
Thai Diplomats from the Royal Thai Embassy in Finland joined the film festival, “Love is Love – LGBTQ+Summer Film Festival” that recently was organized in Helsinki, Finland. According to The …
Thailand joins film festival supporting LGBTQIA+ in Finland Read More
The freshly elected House Speaker of Thai Parliament, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, announced on Wednesday, 5 July 2023 that the 13th July will be the date for the House and …
Thailand announces date to vote for next prime minister Read More
The United Nations (UN) recently warned the world to prepare for the EI Nino phenomenon’s impacts on humans’ health, ecosystem, and economies as it is likely to persist throughout 2023. …
UN warns world to prepare for EI Nino phenomenon impact Read More
The 26th Thai Parliament with the 500 Members of the House of Representatives successfully elected the 79-year-old Wan Muhamad Noor Matha from the Prachachart Party (one of the government coalition) …
Thailand new parliament successfully elects House Speaker Read More
Singapore has recorded its highest number of suicides since 2000. The figures indicate a rise in mental distress from factors including social pressure and economic uncertainty. This is according to …
Singapore suicides are the highest in over 20 years Read More
Norwegian and Strawberry are to establish a joint loyalty currency and a platform where members can earn and use loyalty points across different programs. The digital loyalty currency will replace …
Norwegian and Strawberry to establish shared loyalty program Read More
Indonesia burned more coal in 2022 than any other year, a preliminary analysis shows. This puts the country on track to become one of the largest carbon emitters from fossil …
Indonesia’s coal burning hits record high Read More
Indonesia is the number one country in terms of reducing deforestation rates. This is according to the World Resources Institute’s most recent data on global deforestation. The data shows that …
Indonesia is the leading country for reducing deforestation Read More
Taiwan has started a two-day missile live-firing test in southern Pingtung county as a part of its annual military exercises on Monday, 3 July 2023. According to AFP via the …
Taiwan starts two-day missile live-firing test Read More
The fire at a nightclub in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, killed at least six people including four men and two women on Saturday, 1 July 2023. According to AFP via the …
Fire at Nightclub in Cambodia kills at least 6 people Read More
Vietnam’s media reported that the Asian country has banned Warner Bros’ upcoming movie “Barbie” from domestic distribution over a scene featuring a map that shows China’s unilaterally claimed territory in …
Vietnam bans Warner Bros’ Movie “Barbie” over scene featuring South China Sea map Read More
On June 29th, a tragic incident occurred on the ferry “Stena Spirit” crossing the Baltic Sea. The accident resulted in the death of a 7-year-old child and his mother. The …
Tragic ferry accident claims lives of mother and child Read More
A 57-year-old woman got stuck getting off a conveyor belt at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on Thursday, June 29. According to CNN, the woman was so badly injured …
Woman gets leg amputated after accident at Bangkok airport Read More
Muthu Raja has returned to his home country after allegations of torture and neglect. The elephant was gifted by the Thai government to Sri Lanka, but has now been flown …
Thailand gets elephant home after allegations of torture at Buddhist temple Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites you to join the sixth edition of “Pai Jazz & Blues Fest” which will be held on 7-9 July 2023 in Pai, Mae …
Music lovers can’t miss event “Pai Jazz & Blues Fest 2023″ Read More
The Swedish Television (SVT) reported on Saturday, 1 July 2023, that the restart of the nuclear reactor, “Ringhals” 3 reactor of Vattenfall company in Sweden has been postponed for three …
Restart of nuclear reactor in Sweden postponed for 3 more weeks Read More
A chemical factory owned by silicon oil production company Jiangxi QianTai New Materials located in Guixi city in Southeast China had an explosion on Saturday, 1 July 2023. The explosion …
Explosion at Chemical factory in China Read More
Danish journalist Christina Lund makes her debut in the world of fiction with the Danish language thriller “Sort Monsun” (Black Monsoon), set in Bangkok, where the author herself has lived …
New Danish Thriller Explores Shadowy Diplomatic Deals and Dark Family Secrets Read More
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen threatened to block Facebook after he recently quit using the application and switched to use other social media platforms including Telegram and TikTok. He warned …
Cambodia PM threatens to ban Facebook “for a short period or forever” Read More
The Sydney-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) reported the latest Global Peace Index(GPI), showing that Iceland was ranked at the top of the list, followed by Denmark, Ireland, New …
Iceland ranked top of Global Peace Index, Singapore makes to highest in Asia Read More
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said that the country’s economy has been positively recovered in May due to the rising tourism on Friday, 30 June 2023. “The economic recovery remained …
Thailand economy constantly grows in May due to rising tourism Read More
Indonesia needs funding of about 1.5 billion USD from the International Partnership Group (IPG), to terminate coal mining and production under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)’s program. Executive director …
Indonesia needs 1.5 billion USD from international partners to terminate coal in production Read More
A Danish citizen has been shot to death in the Philippines. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Ekstra Bladet that a Danish citizen has passed away. According to Bohol …
Danish man has been killed in the Philippines Read More
Malaysia has urged the Swedish government to stop allowing provocative acts of Quran burning in Sweden. The country is stating that such acts are clearly hate crimes and that those …
Malaysia urges Swedish government to stop allowing provocative acts of Quran burning Read More
Swedish maritime authorities said Thursday, June 29, that they have rescued a child who fell overboard from a passenger ferry in the Baltic Sea as well as the child’s mother …
Sweden rescues mother and child in the Baltic Sea Read More
The Ho Chi Minh City Welfare Association and the Vietnam-Denmark Friendship Association cordially reviewed and promoted a project to support child protection from child abuses under the United Nations’ Sustainable …
Vietnam and Denmark coordinately promote child protection models Read More
The Norwegian government has given the green light to 19 new oil and gas projects worth more than 200 billion kroner ($18.6 billion). A decision that has outraged climate activists. …
New fossil fuel projects stir anger in Norway Read More
Vietnam’s lawmakers recently approved extending the validity of electricity visas (e-visa) for tourists to 90 days from the current 30 days. According to the reports, the new policy will be …
Vietnam to extend e-visa validity to 90 days Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) and other foreign Chambers in Thailand will organize an event, “Live Music Networking” on Thursday, 6 …
Invitations to join Live Music Networking played by “Old Doctor Band” Read More
The sale of sexual services is to be taxed like any other service. The Swedish Tax Agency said in a statement on Monday, June 26. In Sweden, it is legal …
Sweden to tax prostitution Read More
Prince Christian is turning down his royal allowance—for the time being. The second in line to the Danish throne, turns 18 this October. This will make him eligible for support …
Denmark’s Prince Christian turns down royal allowance Read More
Norwegian Air and Strawberry Hotel Group said on Tuesday, June 27, that they plan to form a joint venture company. This will provide benefits to the members of the groups’ …
Norwegian Air to form loyalty program with hotel group Read More
You might be eligible for free Wi-Fi from July 1 when traveling by Malaysia Airlines. The company will be offering free Wi-Fi to business class travelers and top-tier frequent flyers. …
Malaysia Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi on selected flights from July 1 Read More
The Laos’ Ministry of Foreign Affair revealed that the Malaysian government would assist Laos in preparing to become the ASEAN chair in 2024. Both parties discussed the matter during the …
Malaysia to assist Laos in preparing for ASEAN chairmanship Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) urged people to come and visit the event, “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023” that is currently ongoing in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Udon Thani, …
Join Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023 Read More
Travelers visiting the island of Ulko-Tammio in Finland will be asked to keep their phones in their pockets this summer. The aim is to encourage holidaymakers to take a break …
Finland announces the world’s first phone-free tourist island Read More
Singapore shed a spot in the latest world competitiveness ranking published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The IMD’s World Competitiveness Centre revealed that the city-state was placed …
Denmark in top three while Singapore falls one spot in 2023 global competitiveness index Read More
The authorities in Myanmar destroyed more than $446 million worth of illegal drugs seized from around the country. This was to mark an annual international anti-drug trafficking day on Monday, …
Myanmar burns $446 million worth of seized drugs Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand recently organized a seminar addressing “How to prevent LGBTQI+ discrimination and harassment in the workplace” in Bangkok. Attending the event were the Swedish Ambassador …
Seminar on “How to prevent LGBTQI+ discrimination and harassment in the workplace” held in Bangkok Read More
A roller coaster accident at the Grona Lund amusement in Stockholm, Sweden caused one person dead and nine people injured on Sunday, 25 June 2023. Eyewitnesses said the park’s Jetline …
One killed, several injured in roller coaster crash in Sweden Read More
Beijing has been experiencing temperatures above 40 degrees three days in a row. On Thursday, June 22, the barometer reached 41.1 degrees Celsius in the Chinese capital. It is the …
Extreme heat ravages Beijing Read More
The Swedish parliament officially abandoned its 100% renewable energy target to meet net-zero by 2045 this week. Instead, the country is now looking to build more nuclear reactors. “We need …
Sweden abandons 100% renewable energy goal Read More
This year’s Global gender gap index shows that Thailand has significantly improved on gender equality in the category of educational attainment. The country is ranked 61st, which is up from …
Global gender gap index reports progress in Thailand and the Philippines Read More
The launching ceremony of the “electric scooters as motorcycle-taxi” project of the United Nations Environment Program was held in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, June 23. TAILG of China donated electric …
Chinese EV manufacturer supports Thailand to promote electric scooters Read More
The Swedish Nobel Prize Museum has offered scholarship positions for international teachers from several countries including the Philippines to attend the program “Nobel Prize Teacher Summit. The event will take …
Swedish Nobel Prize Museum offers scholarship positions for international teachers Read More
The European Union (EU) recently published a warning of the rise of mosquito-borne viral diseases in Europe due to climate change, reported the Taiwan News. The climate crisis in the …
EU warns of rise of of mosquito-borne viral diseases due to climate change Read More