Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Bank of Thailand is to adjust the process of money depositing via CDM machines which requires individuals to verify their identity with a debit card, ATM card or credit …
Bank of Thailand adjusts the process of money depositing via CDM machines Read More
The Swedish Public Health Agency, Folkhälsomyndigheten together with the Swedish Food Agency are investigating the cause of Cryptosporidium outbreak as the increasing numbers of infected cases has been seen since …
Sweden investigates parasite infection Cryptosporidium outbreak Read More
A Korean Air Lines Co’s plane overshot the runway while landing in bad weather at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu, the Philippines on late Sunday night, 23 October 2022. …
Korean Air plane overshoots runway in Philippines Read More
As reported by Swedish tabloid media, Expressen – and many other news medias – otters have become an increasing problem in Singapore with its doubling in population since 2019. …
Otter-gangs invading Singapore Read More
Humankind’s devotion to the throwaway culture is hard to change and undeniably strongly influenced by consumerism. A throwaway lifestyle is seen as a sign of modernity – single use plastic …
H&M tops list of 7 most polluting fast fashion companies Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) is to hold the “Nordic Business Awards 2022” on Friday, 28 October 2022 at Sofitel Saigon Plaza, HCM City, Vietnam. “The …
Nordic businesses in Vietnam to be awarded Read More
The fourth International Guitar Festival and Competition is to be organized at the Kim Dong Theater in Hanoi, Vietnam from 18 to 20 November 2022. According to Radio the Voice …
International Guitar Festival of 2022 to be held in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to its SWITCH experience on 25 October as a part of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology where panelists will share their …
Join the Embassy of Finland in Singapore at SWITCH for a sustainable future Read More
Malaysia and member states – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) met last week for a 13th round of negotiations on an Economic …
EFTA and Malaysia met for 13th round of FTA-negotiations Read More
Thailand’s telecommunication regulator decided to “acknowledged” and approved the merger between True Corp. and Telenor’s Total Access Communication (DTAC), but with conditions attached. The conditions to be applied to the …
No voices can stop major True-DTAC deal Read More
American President Joe Biden has introduced a ban on exports of microchips and semiconductors to China infuriating the Chinese while leaving the atmosphere between the two countries at an absolute …
Biden pressures China with export ban on microchips Read More
H&M Moves announces collaboration with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their mission to get “the whole World and everybody” moving through democratizing sports and says Zlatan has embarked on a long-term commitment …
Swedish football player Zlatan Ibrahimovic as H&M Global Brand Mover Read More
As reported by Danish public-service media, DR, 200 Indonesian children have been affected by acute renal impairment from which around half of the children has died. Liquid medicine such as …
Indoneasia bans all liquid medicines after deaths of children Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore calls to join the first-ever Global Fashion Summit: Singapore Edition on 3 November 2022. The Global Fashion Summit is the leading international forum for …
Danish sustainability forum Global Fashion Summit to feature a Singapore Edition Read More
Following a special meeting relating the 15th General Election (GE15) chaired by Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh on Thursday, it was announced that polling day for …
Malaysian General Election to be held on 19 November Read More
The Indonesian Health Minister announced Thursday, 20 October 2022 that some medicinal syrup products, which are now banned in Indonesia, contain ingredients like diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, linked to …
Indonesia bans medicinal syrup products linked to child deaths Read More
On Tuesday October 18th, the Finnish ambassador H.E. Mr.Jyri Järviaho opened the door to his beautiful residence for the media. He was joined by the other four Nordic ambassadors, H.E. …
All about happiness, equality and human rights – Nordic Film Festival 2022 Read More
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) organized a policy discussion on the subjects of human rights and climate change as well as launched a new project to improve Vietnam’s implementation …
Norway supports Vietnam on improving multiple sectors with UNDP Read More
The 14th CFA Institute Global Pension Index, conducted by the American asset management firm Mercer, was recently revealed that Thailand has the worst pension system in the world. The survey …
Thailand is ranked as having the worst pension system in the world Read More
The Danish Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr.Franz-Michael Mellbin stated that by cutting red tape and preventing corruption, the Philippines can effectively become a foreign investment destination. “Red tape has …
Denmark suggests Philippines should cut red tape to get more investors Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur draws attention to, and shares the article on, Finland being appointed one of the friendliest countries across Europe by readers of the Condé …
Finland fifth of friendliest European countries followed by Iceland and Denmark Read More
A Russian man was arrested for flying a drone at the airport in Tromsøe, Norway, on Saturday. According to Reuters, Norwegian police said they seized several memory cards and a …
Russian arrested for flying drone near Norwegian airport Read More
An unusually straightforward confrontation took place at the Arctic Circle Assembly on Saturday. Upon a speech from Dutch Navy Officer, Rob Bauer, chair of the alliance’s Military Committee, on the …
NATO pressures China on reluctance to condemn invasion of Ukraine Read More
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and its ecosystem partners were delighted to mark 16 October 2022 as the official launch of “DE Rantau Hub” at the second location in Langkawi, …
Malaysia launches second “DE Rantau Hub” in Langkawi to attract Digital Nomads Read More
As North Korea is determined to develop its missile technology, missiles continue to sporadically fly about causing great disturbance to the neighboring countries. According to Danish public media DR, the …
North Korea tests warplanes and fires another missile Read More
Finnish manufacturer of dairy products, Valio, has harnessed Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a “future-proofed” milk chocolate. This was announced through a press release on the company’s official website. “The …
Finnish Valio creates milk chocolate of the future through artificial intelligence Read More
Russian President Putin said yesterday, on 12 October, that the sabotage of North Stream was “an international act of terror” but that the pipelines are able to be repaired. This …
Putin: Up to the EU whether they want Russian gas or not Read More
As a result of Finland signing the Glasgow Statement on International Public Support for the Clean Energy Transition at the COP26 summit in November 2021, Finnvera, a Finnish state-owned financing …
Finland joins Nordic countries in ending finances into fossil fuels leaving Norway behind Read More
Finland’s government energy-saving campaign, “Down a Degree”, has officially started earlier this Monday, 10 October 2022. The campaign’s purposes are to encourage at least 95 percent of Finnish households to …
Finland “Down a Degree” campaign for saving energy has started Read More
If you are a Danish expat experiencing issues related the transition from NemID to MitID, the Danish Agency of Digitalisation’s best advice is to come home and show up at …
Danes abroad face significant constraints in transitioning to MitID Read More
The European Union in Malaysia stated on 10 October their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty at all times, in all places and under all circumstances. The 10th of October …
Joint statement: European and World Day against Death Penalty Read More
The Ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden in Thailand welcome you to the press conference of the Nordic Film Festival 2022. The event will take place at the …
Nordic Film Festival 2022 in Bangkok – Press Conference Read More
German divers will contribute to the investigation of the presumed sabotage on North Stream pipelines 1 and 2 near the Danish Island Bornholm. The team of investigators is established and …
Germany to investigate pressumed sabotage on North Stream Read More
North Korea says it has conducted a military training involving tactical nuclear weapons. The military training was held on 25 October and attended by North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-un. This …
Kim Jong-un: No reason to enter into dialogue with the enemies of North Korea Read More
A United States reconnaissance aircraft has been observed flying near the site of the damaged Nord Stream 2 pipeline in the Baltic Sea only hours after the first leakage emerged. …
US admits aircraft flewing near North Stream only hours after leakage was American Read More
The mass shooting incident in Thailand, happened previously this week, at the Child Development Center Uthaisawan in Nong Bua Lamphu Province resulted in the deaths of 37 people, including 13 …
Mass shooting in Thailand results deadly losses and what Thai laws lack Read More
The secretary-general of the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC), Ms. Saree Aongsomwang expressed concerns over Thai media quality at a public seminar, “Quality Content and Opportunities for Growth in Rating” on …
Critiques over Thai media and its quality Read More
According to South Korean Military, North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Saturday night, local time, says Norwegian news media VG. The firing was the sixth missile testing North Korea …
North Korea continues “missile testings” Read More
For the first time since it was announced that Queen Margrethe II, as of January 2023, deprives her four grandchildren of their Royal titles, The Queen and Prince Joachim, have …
Queen Margrethe and Prince Joachim has spoken after Royal title stripping Read More
To inspire people to dance and celebrate the vast variety of movement, H&M Move has launched their first ever Dance Collection “equipping Movers with stylish and functional movewear.” H&M announces …
H&M launches dance collection with Jaquel Knight Read More
Year after year, there have been lives sacrificed to the black hole of press freedom. People who tell the truth are under threats instead of praise. The recent death of …
Calls for media protection following the Philippine journalist death Read More
Vietnam has sent eleven Vietnamese workers to participate in the “WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition,” which is to be held from 30 September 2022 to 28 November 2022. The competition …
11 Vietnameses to compete in “WorldSkill Competition 2022” Read More
The Thai lawyer, Mr. Somboon Boonyapirom petitioned for the cancellation of the merger between Telenor’s DTAC and True Corporation via the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok on Thursday, 6 October 2022. …
Thai lawyer petition Telenor should call off the merger with True Corp. Read More
Säpo, the Swedish Security Service, has concluded it was explosions causing significant damage on North Stream 1 and 2 and is therefore strengthened in its suspicion of sabotage. This was …
Sweden concludes explosions and sabotage on North Stream 1 upon investigation Read More
Danish Business Association in Singapore (DABS) said it was a pleasure to learn about China from a true China Expert and thanked Peter Lisbygd, China Expert & Entrepreneur, for providing …
DABS hosted Coffee Table Meeting on green mobility with China Expert Read More
Danish Business Association in Singapore invites to the event “Behavioural Design as a Tool to Drive Change”. Jacob Oerting Joergensen, current Senior Director and Head of People and Organisations in …
Learn to translate strategic goals into change with Novo Nordisk and DABS Read More
The 63-year-old Filipino radio journalist Percival Mabasa, also known as Percy Lapid was shot dead in Manila, the Philippines on Monday night, 3 October 2022. The Philippine National Police (PNP) …
Philippine journalist was shot dead Read More
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry in equal parts to Carolyn R. Bertozzi (USA), Morten Meldal (Denmark) and K. Barry Sharpless (USA) …
Danish and American chemists share 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Read More
Thursday morning local time, North Korea fired two short-ranged ballistic missiles from its capitol, Pyongyang. According to Danish newspaper Politiken, this was reported by South Korean officers to South Korean …
North Korea fires seventh missile upon joint South Korean-American counteract Read More
Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday, 5 October 2022, announced a general election to be on 1 November 2022 after her recent opinion polls with a parliamentary ally dropped. …
Danish PM calls early general election Read More