Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
If you are travelling with Thai AirAsia X in the coming months, your flight is likely to be affected. The airline has announced that it is reducing flight frequencies and …
Thai AirAsia X cuts flights again Read More
Higher fuel prices linked to the ongoing Iran conflict will reduce humanitarian aid worldwide, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Reuters reports. Secretary-General Jan Egeland said increased energy costs …
Norwegian Refugee Council warns rising fuel costs will cut global aid Read More
A new kind of library has opened in Ho Chi Minh City, but without books, according to VOV World. The concept, known as a “Human Library”, is based on a …
New library opens in Vietnam without books Read More
Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and eggs from Guldborgsund Municipality in Denmark. The move follows an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza reported to the World …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from yet another Danish municipality Read More
Thailand is considering tightening its visa-free entry rules and could reduce the number of eligible countries from 93 to 57. According to The Thaiger, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports …
Thailand may scrap visa-free entry for 36 countries Read More
If you’re in Thailand this week, the weather is about to turn. Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a warning for summer storms across large parts of the country from April …
Storm warning across Thailand from Thursday to Saturday Read More
The Philippines shooting team brought home six medals from the WRABF World Cup held at the Ruutikangas Range in Oulu, including one gold and five bronze. Junior shooter Miguel Archangel …
Philippine team wins six medals in Finland Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta reports a 17 percent increase in Indonesians studying in Sweden during 2024–2025. The figures point to growing interest among Indonesian youth in education and …
Indonesian students in Sweden rise 17 percent, embassy reports Read More
Brunei is stepping up efforts to attract tourists from Singapore. The Brunei Tourism Development Department recently showcased its tourism offerings at a travel fair in Singapore, highlighting experiences from rainforest …
Brunei goes all in to attract travellers from Singapore Read More
Singapore is stepping up efforts to protect its ports from growing cyber threats. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has signed a new agreement with Germany’s Hamburg Port Authority …
Cyber fears rise: Singapore moves to protect key ports Read More