Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Coffee is among the most common non-alcoholic beverages worldwide, but according to new data, the highest consumption of the brew is among Scandinavians. World Population Review has collected data that …
Scandinavians have the highest coffee consumption Read More
Denmark will use the country’s economic growth to boost its healthcare system with an extra 5 billion Danish crowns ($739 million) per year. The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said …
Denmark to boost healthcare with 5 billion DKK per year Read More
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Group, whose majority is owned by Chinese Geely Group, has signed a 10-year deal to buy half of the power produced by Sweden’s new Bruzaholm wind …
Volvo enters deal to buy half of new Swedish wind farm’s power Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of a Norwegian citizen in Thailand. The man was killed when missing a turn on a motorbike. His injuries were …
Norwegian man has died in motorbike accident in Thailand Read More
Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s “Pillar of Shame” was inaugurated in Berlin on Monday, May 22. The sculpture was made in the memory of China’s violent suppression of the protest movement …
Copy of Galschiøt’s sculpture inaugurated in Berlin in memory of Chinese protesters Read More
The Norwegian energy corporation, Equinor, announced to postpone its Trollvind offshore wind farm project in Norway on Monday. “This decision is based on several challenges facing the project, including technology …
Equinor postpones its offshore wind farm project in Norway Read More
Finnish technology and manufacturing firm Wärtsilä has denied engaging in business with sanctioned entities in Myanmar. This is after leaked documents tying the company and a firm once headed by …
Finnish firm denies maintaining ties to sanctioned company Read More
The Thai-Norwegian star, Urassaya Sperbund, shared that she will attend the Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection 2023 event as a Friend of the House of the brand. The event will be …
Urassaya to attend Louis Vuitton event as Friend of the House in Italy Read More
Thailand’s government handed over humanitarian aid for victims of Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar to the country’s ambassador, U Chit Swe, at Government House on Monday, 22 May 2023. According to …
Thailand hands over humanitarian aid to Myanmar after Cyclone Mocha Read More
The Philippines recently announced that there will be six high school students to represent the country in the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The students were chosen based on the …
Six students to represent Philippines in International Mathematical Olympiad Read More
Deputy Head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Ha Van Sieu, shared that the amount of foreign tourists coming to Vietnam may surpass this year’s target of eight million. …
Vietnam may surpass its foreign tourist target this year Read More
China is letting travel agencies resume the sale of group tours for Taiwan residents to visit the mainland. This is according to a Reuters report quoting China’s Taiwan Affairs Office …
China to allow group tours from Taiwan Read More
Taiwan is kept out of the World Health Organization (WHO) due to pressure from China. This impacts the efforts to improve the health situation situation in Taiwan, according to Health …
Taiwan wants to join the WHO against China’s wishes Read More
The Chinese comedian Li Haoshi has been ordered by the Chinese government to pay a fine of 2 million USD. The fine must be paid by the company where Haoshi …
A joke about the Chinese military had comedian fired and fined millions Read More
The Move Forward Party and its coalition will announce the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in forming a new Thailand government on Monday, 22 May 2023 at 4.30 PM. The date …
Move Forward Party and coalition to announce MOU in forming Thailand government Read More
The European Union (EU) delegation in the Philippines will hold the campaign, “Euro Village” on 27-28 May 2023 at Capitol Commons Park in Barangay Kapitolyo in Pasig City, Philippines. The …
Euro Village to be held in Philippines Read More
The death toll from Cyclone Mocha that hit Myanmar and Bangladesh over the weekend has been risen. Myanmar’s ruling military regime had by Friday confirmed the deaths of 145 people. …
Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid to Cyclone battered Rohingyas Read More
Thailand’s Meteorological Department reported that the rainy season in the country will officially start on 22 May 2023. The amount of rainfall for the whole country is predicted to be …
Thailand rainy season to officially start next week Read More
Myanmar authorities revealed on Friday that Cyclone Mocha killed at least 145 people last weekend. Cyclone Mocha brought heavy rain and winds of 195 kilometers per hour to Myanmar and …
Cyclone Mocha kills at least 145 in Myanmar Read More
Finnair announced on Friday, 19 May 2023, that it made a long-time agreement with its oneworld partner Qantas to lease two A330 aircraft with crew (wet lease) to Qantas for …
Finnair to lease two A330 aircrafts to its oneworld partner Qantas Read More
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) and Nordic authorities recently held discussions on pushing better regulations for Thai laborers in berry-picking businesses and solving human trafficking issues. The discussion was joined …
Thai and Nordic authorities discuss regulations for berry pickers Read More
The European Commission has approved Danish measures to set up Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund. The fund has a total estimated value of over €4 billion. It aims at supporting …
EU greenlights Denmark’s export and investment fund Read More
Denmark said on Tuesday, May 16, that it aims to strengthen defense ties with other Nordic countries. Partnering up would help protect critical infrastructure and counter the Russian threat both …
Denmark aims for closer Nordic security ties Read More
Sweden is planning to build a charging road for electric vehicles by 2025. However, the engineers involved are still working out which technology would be best suited for the job, …
Sweden to build world first EV charging road Read More
Taiwan’s representative to Sweden, Klement Ruey-sheng Gu, urged the Nordic country to support Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Organization (WHO). According to Taiwan News, Taiwan currently does not have …
Taiwan urges Sweden to back its inclusion in WHO Read More
The Beijing LGBT Center, China’s leading organizations for queer people, has been forced to close for good. “We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances we have to shut …
LGBTQ organization in Beijing closes down Read More
Norway’s King Harald V was released from hospital on Monday, May 15, after receiving treatment for an infection, the Norwegian palace has stated. The 86-year-old monarch was admitted to Oslo’s …
Norway’s king Harald released from hospital Read More
At least five people have been killed and hundreds injured after the Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar on Sunday. The tropical storm also hit Bangladesh, but spared the Rohingya refugee camp. …
Cyclone hits Myanmar: at least five dead and hundreds injured Read More
A 65-year-old Swedish man, Joe Hassan, was found dead in his house in Udon Thani, Thailand earlier this week. According to police, they predicted that Hassan had been dead for …
Swedish man found dead in Udon Thani Thailand Read More
The beloved Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist, Laufey, announced her next concerts, the “Bewitched Tour” on Monday, 15 May 2023. The tour will be held from October to November 2023 in multiple …
Icelandic-Chinese jazz star Laufey announces “Bewitched Tour” in USA and Canada Read More
The Democratic party, Move Forward, gained the majority of votes from Thai citizens in Thailand’s general election on Sunday, 14 May 2023. According to the unofficial scores from the Election …
Thailand General Election: Thailand demands for change and democracy Read More
The opposition party Phak Kao Klai (Move Forward) became the largest party in Thailand at the election Sunday, May 14. The liberal party is the big surprise of the election …
Move Forward became the largest party in Thailand Read More
Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, attended the 2nd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (IPMF) held in Stockholm on May 13, 2023. In his opening intervention at the IPMF’s Roundtable …
Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs attended IPMF in Stockholm Read More
The fighting climate change and the transition to a green development model can become new key areas for China and Norway’s cooperation. This is according to the Chinese Foreign Minister …
Chinese FM vows to further climate change cooperation with Norway Read More
Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday morning, after beating competitors from 25 countries in the finale. As a previous winner in 2012, Loreen is the first …
Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest 2023, while Finland comes in second Read More
IKEA-owner Ingka Investments has agreed to buy a 49% stake in three Finnish offshore wind projects being developed by OX2. The three projects are located in the Gulf of Bothnia …
IKEA owner buys into Finnish offshore wind pipeline Read More
A Thai-Finnish couple in their 60’s is suspected of running a prostitution-ring through Thai massage parlors in six locations around Finland since 2014. The Helsinki police department’s national human trafficking …
Thai-Finnish couple suspected of pimping Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Stoere, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Oslo on Friday, May 12. After the meeting the Prime Minister said that he had expressed …
Norway concerned about human rights in China Read More
Norway took over the Arctic Council leadership from Russia on Thursday, 11 May 2023. Russia’s role as the chairmanship came to an end after its invasion of Ukraine. It was …
Norway takes over Arctic Council leadership from Russia Read More
The Finnish prime minister, Sanna Marin, has filed for divorce with her husband, Markus Raikkonen, after three years of marriage, according to Reuters. Both announced the news on their Instagram …
Finnish prime minister divorces husband Read More
The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines awarded the Solar Energy Operating Contracts (SOEC) to six large-scale floating solar projects of SunAsia Energy, Inc. and its Singaporean partner, Blueleaf …
Philippine energy department awards floating solar projects Read More
Malaysia plans to lift its ban on exports of renewable energy. The new plan is a part of the country’s efforts to develop its clean power industry, Rafizi Ramli, the …
Malaysia plans to lift export ban on renewable energy Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment has announced, that the country will contribute 70 million NOK, equivalent to USD 6.5 million, to the energy and environment program of the …
Norway announces $6.5 million support for Rohingya refugees Read More
Young men who regularly smoke marijuana may have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. This is according to a new Danish study. Schizophrenia cases among men in the ages 21 …
Danish study links cannabis abuse to schizophrenia in men Read More
DrawWithDenmark and Viborg UNESCO Creative City invites children and young people from all over the world to join the global green drawing campaign 2023 to inspire the society and each …
Join global green drawing campaign by DrawWithDenmark and Viborg UNESCO Creative City Read More
The European Literature Days event was scheduled to be held from 11-21 May 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam, to bring readers, writers, and publishing houses closer under the beauty of diverse …
European Literature Days event to be held in Hanoi Read More
A healthcare sector collaboration in Denmark launched a program to evaluate the feasibility of recycling used blood collection tubes to reduce medical waste. The collaboration consists forces from BD (Becton, …
Healthcare collaboration in Denmark aims to reduce medical waste Read More
Wonderfruit has unveiled its dates for 2023. This years festival will be held on 14-18 December 2023. One of the biggest music and arts festivals in Southeast Asia has just …
Wonderfruit returns for 2023 Read More
Denmark and Sweden have signed an agreement on mutual support in case of gas shortages. This is according to the energy authorities of the two countries. “The agreement we have …
Denmark and Sweden sign solidarity agreement on gas supply Read More
Norway’s King Harald has been hospitalized with an infection, the royal household said in a statement on Monday. The 86-year-old monarch is in a stable condition and will remain in …
Norway’s King Harald hospitalized with infection Read More