Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Swedish national charged with running an international scheme from Thailand that defrauded more than 3500 victims in 46 countries recently pled guilty in a US federal court, reports Finance …
Swedish man pled guilty to operating a $16 million crypto fraud business from Thailand Read More
On 28 February, Thai state-owned NBT television network showed in a national live broadcast how Thailand kicked off the country’s Covid-19 vaccine program using China’s Sinovac vaccine. Presided by Prime …
Thailand kicks off Covid-19 vaccine program with China’s Sinovac shot Read More
According to The Wealth Report 2021 put out by Knight Frank, China, Sweden and Singapore are the three countries with the fastest-growing ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI) populations globally. The …
Knight Frank: China, Sweden, and Singapore tops as countries with fastest-growing ultra-rich population Read More
The Inbound international tourism sector in Thailand says vaccines are a game-changer that allows for the reopening of the country and for quarantine requirements to be dropped. According to a …
Petition from Thailand’s Tourism Sector seeks to reopen Thailand safely by 1 July Read More
Online personal loan lender NetCredit has recently published a study showing how much money it would require in the bank to retire comfortably in Asia and around the globe. Destinations …
NetCredit: How much do you need to retire in Asia? Read More
Wet markets in Asia are a ticking time bomb and it is a scandal that the world has not closed down these infection hot spots, writes Danish daily Politiken in …
Danish daily: Wet markets in Asia are a ticking time bomb Read More
The year 2020 did not only see an economic decline, but it also saw the Total fertility rate (TFR) dropping in several countries including Singapore and Scandinavian countries, writes Borneo …
Total fertility rate drops in Singapore and Scandinavia Read More
A Swedish television program “Foreign Offices” which covers current international affairs, aired on 23 February 2021 a special episode discussing Taiwan’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The episode, titled “Virus-free …
Swedish TV program discussed Taiwan’s handling of Covid-19 Read More
The by northern Europeans much loved destination of Khao Lak is suffering another setback but it is only a matter of time before everyone will once again be able to …
Khao Lak, Thailand, lifestyle destination update Read More
The Danish government has announced that the current COVID-related travel- and entry restrictions, set to expire on 28 February, will be extended to 5 April (included). This includes the test- …
Denmark extends all COVID related travel and entry restrictions until 5 April Read More
Filipina Christalline has recently lost her appeal on the Swedish Migration Court’s decision to deport her despite being married to her Swedish husband for five years and sharing two young …
Sweden to deport Filipina despite five years of marriage and two small children Read More
Global Essay Competition “Asia’s Challenge 2030” is now open for applications of any nationality. Win the chance to join a virtual fireside chat with a prominent business leader by entering …
Global and creative 18-22 years old are invited to join Asia Challenge 2030 Read More
Earlier this week, Danish daily Politiken cited Danish epidemiologist Thea Fischer saying that the coronavirus may have originated from bats in Thailand and questioning whether Chatuchak was indeed “the place …
Danish WHO researcher claims to be misquoted & Thailand rejects speculation Read More
For a year, we have been told that coronavirus came from Wuhan in China. But now the WHO is questioning the narrative and has instead turned their eyes to Thailand. …
Danish WHO researcher: Coronavirus may have originated from bats in Thailand Read More
Tourism Authority of Thailand, TAT states that Denmark and Norway have just been added to the country list of citizens who can travel into Thailand. They still have to be …
Now Danes and Norwegians can play quarantine golf in Thailand Read More
As Sweden and China’s fight continues, the EU is not showing signs of unity in regards to China and Sweden has once again emerged as the EU member state adopting …
EU is divided as Sweden adopts the hardest stance against China and sides with the USA Read More
China was not joking when the country in 2018 pledged its athletes will participate in all 109 events at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games and has been sending them on …
China’s quest for gold medals sends Winter Olympics on intense training camps in Norway Read More
Each year, a group of happiness experts from around the globe rank 156 countries based on how “happy” citizens are, and they publish their findings in the World Happiness Report. …
Secret to living Nordic ‘Hygge’ value Read More
Norway’s Foreign Ministry has announced that the country is freezing its NOK 65 million bilateral aid to Myanmar following the country’s military coup earlier this month. Norway’s aid to the …
Norway freezes NOK 65 million bilateral aid to Myanmar Read More
According to The Local, a 24-year-old Chinese graduate student, Bingzhi Zhu was in early January arrested by Danish police for overstaying her visa and spent time first in a regular …
Denmark imprisons Chinese International student at migrant facility after visa overstay Read More
The development of Parkinson’s disease can be prevented or delayed with a drug usually applied for prostate cancer according to findings by a team of researchers from Denmark, China and …
American, Danish, and Chinese researchers link prostate drug to prevention of Parkinson’s disease Read More
Swedish Greencarrier AB recently announced that the company has ensured future voyages to Asia and China and created further opportunities for trade with Asia by overtaking ownership and all future …
Swedish Greencarrier ensures that ‘Götheborg’ continues on route to Asia Read More
Athletes and coaches from Denmark and the Philippines will be vaccinated before the Tokyo Olympic Games. The two countries are together with India and Lithuania the latest countries to state …
Denmark and The Philippines to vaccine athletes prior to the Tokyo Olympic Games Read More
The Nordic welfare states are often considered an exception to the phenomenon of exploitation of migrant workers in various industries across the world. According to Open Democracy, however, despite the …
Open Democracy: Asian migrant workers are exploited in Danish industries Read More
Living a long and healthy life is highly influenced by environmental factors, such as diet and lifestyle. A recent study confirmed the impact of five lifestyle habits, such as smoking, physical activity, …
New study reveals the best cities to live a healthy and happy life Read More
According to a preliminary report released about the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500’s crash on 9 January, the engine control system’s malfunction was highlighted but investigators said it was too early …
Finnish University professor: Crashed Indonesian plane had known maintenance problems Read More
A 24-year-old crew member from the Philippines is missing after she allegedly fell off the Danish-flagged container ship Santa Clara in Germany. According to The Maritime Folks, the seafarer identified as Jerlyn …
Filipina seafarer missing after fall from Danish container ship Read More
According to the annual report from Swedish AP2, the Public Pension Fund recorded a 3.5% return in 2020 despite the pandemic. The return was strengthened by exposure to Swedish and …
Swedish AP2 achieves 3.5% return driven by Swedish and Chinese equities Read More
For countries relying massively on tourism as an economic contributor and large source of employment, vaccine passports appear to be the potential fast track to opening borders and returning to …
Thailand not onboard with Nordic and EU vaccine passports yet Read More
International businesses are starting to reassess their investments in Myanmar after last week’s military coup where the Myanmar military seized power and arrested civilian leaders and other political figures. Swedish …
H&M will not rush into withdrawal from Myanmar Read More
Singapore maintains its top spot for digital inclusiveness among 82 countries around the world, in global consultancy Roland Berger’s Digital Inclusion Index 2020. But around 150 million adults in South-east …
Singapore stay on top in digital inclusiveness global survey Read More
It may well take a long time before the world gets a definitive answer as to where the coronavirus came from. And it is not at all certain that an …
Danish WHO-researcher in Wuhan predicts a long process ahead Read More
According to Reuters, a total of three mountaineers are missing on the China-Pakistan border after trying to climb the world’s second-highest mountain, K2. Military helicopters have for the past three …
Icelander missing after trying to climb K2 on the China-Pakistan border Read More
Solar Decathlon China (SDC), the world’s largest student competition has selected a project by students from The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) to participate in the competition for the most …
Danish DTU student’s solar power house qualifies for Solar Decathlon China Read More
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce has sent out a letter to its members stating that approved vaccination tests soon will be a requirement before traveling to Denmark. In the letter Michael …
DTCC: Danes abroad facing dilemma regarding approved vaccine requirements Read More
According to a newly released report by Volvo Cars, Swedish carmaker, Volvo Cars experienced a drop in 2020 earnings but the company which is owned by China’s Geely remains optimistic …
Swedish Volvo optimistic for 2021 after late 2020 rebound Read More
According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Affairs, Denmark has introduced increased restrictions upon arrival in order to limit the spread of new virus variants and prevent the …
Denmark introduces mandatory test and 10 days isolation upon entry Read More
In a newly published Facebook video from the Norwegian embassy in Bangkok, Ambassador Kjersti Rødsmoen updates on the corona situation in Thailand, austerity in visa and entrance to Norway, and …
Update from Norwegian Ambassador in Bangkok regarding visa to Norway Read More
According to a recent statement from Norway-based Telenor Group, the telecommunications provider was ordered by the Myanmar Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) to shut down services nationwide. Telenor Group …
Telenor ordered to shut down nationwide by Myanmar authorities Read More
Salla, the self-proclaimed coldest town in Finnish Lapland, will bid to host the 2032 Summer Olympics as part of an awareness-building campaign to draw attention to the consequences of global …
Salla in Finland will bid to host the 2032 Summer Olympics Read More
Swedish beauty technology company Foreo proceeds with the brand’s aggressive Chinese travel retail expansion strategy with the opening of a counter at DFS Group and Shenzhen Duty-Free Group’s new downtown …
Swedish Foreo proceeds with Chinese travel retail expansion strategy Read More
According to SWF Institute, Norway still tops the Sovereign Wealth Fund League with more than $1.1 trillion as of January 2021. Most of the assets are tied up in stocks, …
Norway tops the Sovereign Wealth Fund, second is China Read More
Since 2016, Denmark has provided around DKK 250 million in development aid to Myanmar, and in 2020 alone, the Danish state gave DKK 23 million to the Myanmar government. The …
Denmark withdraws aid to Myanmar government after coup Read More
Another chapter in the so-called ATEA case, also referred to as the largest bribery case involving public employees in Danish history, has recently been closed. ATEA, Nordic IT infrastructure company …
ATEA case: Thailand trips used to corrupt former Danish government official Read More
According to data from Statistics Norway (SSB), foreign nationals married to a Norwegian are more likely to become Norwegian citizens and may be eligible for citizenship in a shorter amount …
Thai spouses with Norwegian partners are more likely to become Norwegian citizens Read More
The annual Meet in Beijing Arts Festival is taking place online this year, from 8 January until 4 February . The festival showcases performers from 24 different countries, with Finland …
Finnish Kantele artist will perform at the annual Beijing Arts Festival online this year Read More
The positive news regarding the Covid-19 vaccine has sparked a boost in booking of travel arrangements to Thailand from Finland and Sweden and now Denmark is following the trend. Bookings …
Vaccine sparks Nordic travel bookings to Thailand Read More
The WHO-led team of health experts has for the second day in a row examined the onset of the corona pandemic in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Although the experts …
Dane on virus mission in Wuhan: We are detectives Read More
Danish badminton player Anders Antonsen won the season finale in men’s singles at the World Tour Finals in Bangkok on Sunday after a nerve-wracking all-Danish match against Victor Axelsen. Thailand …
Anders Antonsen wins all-Danish World Tour Final in Bangkok Read More
The Danish government recently reached an agreement over an 11-figure compensation package for mink fur farmers in Denmark and this can secure Chinese billionaire Pat Wong, although he has never …
Chinese billionaire’s failed mink business saved by Danish compensation package Read More