Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Despite warnings from the United States and the Police Intelligence Service (PET), Danish agencies fly with Chinese DJI drones. Several Danish agencies have bought and still use drones from the …
Denmark buys drones from banned Chinese company Read More
Thailand is expected to delay the launching of a 300-baht tourism tax once again. The launching has already been postponement from June to September last year. Still, new reports suggest …
Thailand expected to delay launching of tourism tax Read More
The H&M Foundation has pledged a $250,000 to the Red Cross/Red Crescent. The aim is to assist Bangladesh and Myanmar in their recovery efforts following Cyclone Mocha. The funds will …
H&M Foundation aids Myanmar post-cyclone Read More
The Swedish telecom firm Telia is forbidding its employees from using the China-based social media platform TikTok on company devices. This is according to a Telia press release out this …
Telia prohibits employees to use TikTok on company devices Read More
Norway’s wealth fund has placed Semen Indonesia, an Indonesian state-controlled cement maker, under observation for three years for the “risk of damage” to prehistoric cave paintings on Sulawesi Island by …
Norway’s wealth fund puts Indonesian firm under observation Read More
Statistics Finland revealed that 49,998 people immigrated to Finland in 2022. According to Johannes Hirvelä, the director of development at the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), Russia is the largest source …
Nearly 50,000 people immigrated to Finland in 2022 Read More
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment and several partner organizations held a two-day workshop on clean vehicles and fuels in Cambodia on 24-25 May 2023 to discuss ways to reduce air pollution. …
Workshop for discussing ways to reduce air pollution held in Cambodia Read More
Boozt AB, a Swedish online fashion retailer said Thursday, May 25, that the company has blocked 42,000 customers. The consumers have been blocked for returning too many items. Boozt AB …
Swedish online fashion retailer blocks 42,000 customers Read More
. Helena Helmersson, CEO of Swedish fast fashion retailer H&M Group, has been appointed new co-chair of The Fashion Pact’s steering committee. Helmersson is succeeding chairman and CEO Francois-Henri Pinault. …
H&M’s CEO is new co-chair of The Fashion Pact Read More
Ivy Nord, the Swedish tin duo consisting Sara and Matilda Hesslind, will release their new single, “Closer” on 26 May 2023. According to a press release, the track is a …
Swedish Twin Duo “Ivy Nord” release new single presenting self-love journey Read More
Vietnam’s city, Da Nang, is ready for its International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2023) which will be held from 2 June to 8 July 2023. This year’s main theme is” The …
Da Nang of Vietnam all set for international firework festival Read More
Many areas of Pattaya experienced flooding last night, 24 May 2023 as Thailand’s officially entering rainy season. Roads including Sukhumvit, South Pattaya, Pattaya Beach, Third Road near the Paniat Chang …
Many areas of Pattaya experience flood Read More
A new study by researchers from the University of Singapore shows that 55% of all Chinese surveyed are in favor of an ‘armed reunification’ with Taiwan. Chinese President Xi Jinping …
More than 50 percent of the Chinese are prepared to go to war against Taiwan Read More
Nokia has initiated change negotiations in Finland, which are estimated to lead to a reduction of up to 208 jobs. The plans concern all Nokia sites in Finland. The negotiations …
Nokia’s restructure plans in Finland puts 208 jobs at risk Read More
The Norwegian artist, Peder Elias, announced on his social media that he will perform at “So Wonderful Festival” in Taoyuan, Taiwan on 3 June 2023. Elias is known from his …
Norwegian artist Peder Elias to perform in Taiwan Read More
The European Film Festival 2023 is taking place in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hue of Vietnam. The event is screening nearly twenty contemporary European films including multiple award-winning …
European Film Festival 2023 taking place in multiple cities of Vietnam Read More
Fire accident in Thon Buri district, Bangkok happened during the early morning of Wednesday, 24 May 2023, damaging more than forty houses. Firefighters spent about an hour before they could …
Fire accident in Bangkok damages more than 40 homes Read More
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