Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Travellers pass by on scooters and on foot while Arne watches the street from his usual spot just inside the entrance of what used to be Nam Song Garden Guesthouse. …
Looking for Arne? Forget Google. Try the streets of Vang Vieng Read More
The 2025 World Happiness Report is out, and the Nordic model reigns supreme. Finland tops the 2025 World Happiness Report once more, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The …
World Happiness Report: Nordic happiness tops the World, Asia trails behind Read More
The Philippines ranks among the world’s most polite countries – but Filipinos themselves are not convinced, PhilStar reports. A new global study shows that while the world sees Filipinos as …
Philippines ranks ahead of Nordics in politeness study, but Filipinos disagree Read More
A healthcare crisis is unfolding in Sweden. Hospitals are running short of staff, and stricter migration rules are now pushing foreign healthcare workers out – including many from the Philippines, …
Staff shortages push Sweden to soften immigration rules for Filipino healthcare workers Read More
A Vietnamese tourist, Nguyen Le Quang Vinh, was rescued after suffering from hypothermia while hiking alone in the snow-covered mountains of Norway, according to Vietnam.nv. The incident took place in …
Vietnamese tourist rescued after hypothermia scare in Norway Read More
Thai immigration authorities have arrested a Swedish man in Bangkok who was evading an Interpol Red Notice, TNN Thailand reports. The arrest is part of Thailand’s ongoing efforts to prevent …
Thai Police arrest Swedish man wanted by Interpol Read More
Denmark’s world-famous restaurant Noma is in the news after its founding chef, René Redzepi, resigned following allegations of abuse in the kitchen, Rolling Stones Philippines reports. Redzepi, celebrated for earning …
Filipino chefs reacts as Noma co-owner René Redzepi resigns amid abuse allegations Read More
Air ticket prices between Asia and Europe have risen sharply after the war involving Iran disrupted air traffic across the Middle East. Bloomberg reported that more than 46,000 flights were …
Middle East conflict sends Asia-Europe airfares soaring Read More
Thailand is facing a sharp surge in scam calls and text messages – and expatriates are increasingly among the targets, Bangkok Post reports. New figures show that Thailand has become …
Scam wave hits Thailand with expats increasingly targeted Read More
British-Swedish curator James Taylor-Foster has been appointed executive director of Para Site in Hong Kong, according to Artforum. Para Site is one of Hong Kong’s leading independent contemporary art centres. …
Swedish curator to lead Hong Kong’s Para Site art centre Read More
A Filipino nurse in Finland failed a required Finnish language exam, putting her job at risk, according to Yle. The case, reported by Helsingin Sanomat, highlights how language barriers can …
Language test puts Filipino nurse’s job at risk in Finland Read More
Global fintech company Wise has become the first non-bank to secure five regulatory licences in Thailand, allowing it to expand its services and operate locally, the company said in a …
Wise secures licences in Thailand: Sending money just got easier for expats Read More
The floorball sticks had been stored away under the stairs in Emanuel Lakongsengs house for years when his wife finally told him to do something about them. Either throw them …
Emanuel wants to make floorball bigger than football in Laos Read More
Finnish sustainable aviation fuel producer Neste has been named among European companies that received shipments from Indonesian firms under investigation in a palm oil fraud case, according to an AFP …
Finnish palm oil fraud; Neste under investigation Read More
A Swedish man was sentenced in Singapore on 16 March to five months and six weeks in jail after admitting to molesting three women in separate incidents. Jan Roger Mattias …
Swedish man jailed in Singapore for molesting three women Read More
Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned travellers to check both destinations and flight routes before travelling abroad for Easter or the summer holiday, after recent conflict in the Middle …
Norway warns travellers to check Southeast Asia routes before Easter holidays Read More
Thailand is considering bringing back an idea for free domestic flights for foreign tourists as authorities try to protect the tourism sector from fallout linked to the war in the …
Thailand revisits proposal for free domestic flights for tourists Read More
Thailand is now preparing a series of measures to protect its vital tourism sector if the conflict in the Middle East begins to affect international travel. On March 13, the …
Thailand prepares tourism crisis plan over Middle East conflict Read More
Foreign nationals whose legal stay in the Philippines expired on or after 28 February 2026 will be allowed to remain in the country without penalties until 1 April 2026, according …
Philippines allows foreign nationals to stay without penalty until April 1 Read More
The Thai ambassador to Denmark, Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang, opened the event “Muay Thai Experience Copenhagen 2026” on 14 March at Matrikel 1 in Copenhagen. Organised by the Thai Trade Center …
Muay Thai training event draws full house in Copenhagen Read More
Sweden’s first astronaut says the Philippines has strong potential to develop its role in space technology through education and international cooperation, Philbiznews reports. During his first visit to the Philippines, …
Swedish astronaut sees space opportunities for the Philippines Read More
A giant transformer built in Sweden is now on its way to China after an unusual journey across Swedish roads, Ny Teknik reports. The transformer, manufactured by Hitachi Energy at …
Giant transformer from Sweden on its way to China Read More
Lone Lindholt – a Dane living in Vientiane, Laos – travelled all the way to Bangkok on Friday 6 March to cast her ballot for Denmark’s parliamentary election on 24 …
Lone travelled 600 kilometres to vote in Denmark’s election, only to learn her ballot is not guaranteed to count Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok has announced additional passport appointment slots on 18–19 March to meet increased demand for new passports. According to the embassy, extra resources have been allocated …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok adds extra passport appointment days Read More
A ship linked to Thailand was recently hit in an attack in the Middle East. Now Norway has taken a drastic step to protect its ships, The Maritime Executive reports. …
After attack on Thai-linked vessel, Norway bans ships from Hormuz route Read More
Thailand has helped more than 40,000 stranded tourists return home after flight disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East, Bangkok Post reports. The emergency response has included hundreds …
Thailand helps stranded 40.000 tourists return home after Middle East flight chaos Read More
Her plans were to study, work and build a life in Sweden. Instead, she has now been sent back to Thailand. Twenty-year-old Thananya Chaiyasonk has been deported from Sweden after …
Thai student deported from Sweden after turning 20 Read More
From Denmark to Thailand, authorities are urging people to reduce travel as fuel markets tighten following the escalating conflict involving the United States and Iran, AOL reports. The crisis is …
Fuel crisis pushes Denmark and Asian countries to promote remote work Read More
As conflict continues in the Middle East, thousands of foreigners remain stuck in the crossfire, and even more are stranded on either side of the world, with only limited means …
Evacuation organiser alerts about airspace in the Middle East; “We have never seen a situation like this” Read More
Sudden flight cancellations have left some travelers stuck far from home. Because of the current situation in the Middle East, several passengers are still experiencing disrupted travel plans and last-minute …
Thai authorities offer hotel discounts to travelers affected by flight cancellations Read More
The United States has opened a trade investigation into Norway and a number of Asian economies, Office of the United States Trade Representative reports. Washington wants to find out whether …
Norway and Thailand among countries targeted in new US trade investigation Read More
Finland’s security authorities warn that foreign intelligence operations targeting the country are expanding, The Cyber Express reports. A new national security overview from the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service says …
Finland warns of growing cyber espionage from China and Russia Read More
A total of 27 pieces of unexploded wartime ordnance were safely destroyed in central Vietnam on 10 March, Vietnam National Mine Action Center reports. The demolition marked another step in …
Vietnam destroys 27 unexploded bombs in operation backed by Norway Read More
The conflict in the Middle East is raising concern in Thailand’s tourism industry, as it could affect travellers heading to Thailand, The Nation Thailand reports. Many tourists from Denmark, Sweden, …
Airspace disruptions in Middle East worry Thai tourism sector Read More
Carlsberg has defended its conduct in Cambodia after the new Danish documentary Cambodian Beer Dreams raised questions about the beer industry’s practices in the country. In a statement by João …
Carlsberg responds to Cambodia beer documentary with ethics pledge Read More
A new Danish documentary about Cambodia’s fast-growing beer industry will premiere at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen on 12 March. Cambodian Beer Dreams is directed by Danish filmmaker Laurits Nansen and looks …
Danish documentary on Cambodia’s beer industry premieres at CPH:DOX Read More
Three Swedish men accused of running major online drug sales from Thailand are now being held by Thai authorities and are expected to be sent to Sweden for detention hearings. …
Goodbye to the luxury Thai life; now the three druglords are headed back to Sweden Read More
A Sunclass Airlines flight carrying 315 stranded Nordic travellers landed in Copenhagen on Monday morning, Ritzau reports. The passengers had been stuck in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean after …
Spies flight brings 315 stranded Nordic travellers home from Thailand Read More
A Vietnamese scientist working in Sweden has been nominated for one of Vietnam’s most prestigious youth recognitions, Sinhviên Vietnam reports. Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, a researcher at KTH Royal Institute …
Vietnamese scientist in Sweden nominated for major youth award Read More
Tensions and conflicts around the world have made it more important than ever for authorities to know where their citizens are. Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reminding citizens abroad …
Danish Foreign Ministry: Remember to leave the Danes List when returning home Read More
Norway’s sovereign pension fund has sold its shares in French conglomerate Bolloré after citing unresolved concerns over serious human rights violations linked to Socfin plantations, including in Southeast Asia. The …
Norway pension fund drops Bolloré over Cambodia and Indonesia abuse claims Read More
The shade offered a short escape from the Bangkok heat in Bechakitti Park. Under it sat Danish street artist Stine Hvid while people slowly gathered around the newly unveiled murals. …
International Women’s Day: Bangkok wall becomes tribute to women by Danish and Thai artists Read More
A new agreement between Cambodia and Norway aims to strengthen the country’s ability to detect landmines and unexploded bombs, Khmer Times reports. The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and Norwegian …
Norway strengthens mine detection cooperation with Cambodia Read More
Several Danish tourists stranded in Thailand and the Maldives are now being brought back to Denmark by travel company TUI. The travellers were affected after conflict in the Middle East …
TUI brings stranded Danish tourists home from Thailand and Maldives Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled Norwegian Sun’s planned stop at Phu My in southern Vietnam on 5 March. The ship was instead redirected to Sihanoukville in Cambodia during its current …
Drama at sea: Norwegian Sun drops Vietnam Read More
Thai police say the three Swedish men arrested in Thailand were behind two darknet drug platforms that controlled more than 80 per cent of Europe’s online narcotics market, adding major …
Swedes ran European drug empire from Thailand Read More
A visit to family in southern Thailand changed the course of Swedish-born defender Elias Dolah’s life. Eleven years later he plays for the Thai national team and has built a …
Swedish Elias came to Thailand for a holiday. Today he plays for the national football team Read More
Three Swedish men have been arrested in Thailand as part of a multinational operation targeting an international narcotics network with links to Sweden, the Nordic market and online drug sales, …
Three Swedes arrested in Thailand in crackdown on Nordic-linked drug network Read More
Denmark’s government has warned that postal votes from abroad may not arrive in time for the general election on 24 March, Reuters reports. The warning comes as war in Iran …
Middle East turmoil may delay overseas votes from Danes in Asia Read More
A Thai mother living in Sweden has appealed for help after her 15-year-old daughter was rescued in Pattaya following an abduction and sexual assault case involving two motorcycle taxi riders. …
Mother in Sweden seeks help after daughter rescued in Pattaya abuse case Read More