Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish Andreas Petersen, 33, cultivates cannabis on his farm in Thailand. He shares his unique journey in a new Danish tv2 program about people with dwarfism. Describing himself as a …
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The new tariffs aim to ensure a fairer and more competitive market. The European Commission formally decided on Tuesday to increase tariffs on electric vehicles produced in China to up …
New EV tariffs in effect Wednesday Read More
On October 21, 2024, the National Police Office arrested two Swedish nationals in Pattaya during a significant crackdown on transnational crime. This action aligns with the police’s renewed policy to …
Swedish nationals arrested in Pattaya for transnational crime Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila has raised concerns about the safety of environmental defenders in the Philippines. On their Facebook page, they shared a statement that coincides with a …
Norwegian Embassy is concerned for environmental defenders in the Philippines Read More
The Court of Appeal in Sweden has upheld a two and a half year prison sentence for two entrepreneurs guilty of severe human exploitation involving nine Thai berry pickers. The …
Court upholds two and a half year prison sentence in Swedish berry picker case Read More
A criminal trial concerning aggravated human trafficking in berry picking resumed in Lapland District Court on Tuesday. The case involves leaders of a berry-picking company accused of exploiting workers. One …
Berry picker testifies as human trafficking trial resumes in Lapland Read More
National Geographic has unveiled 25 travel destinations to explore in the coming year. Among this year’s featured locations are Malaysia, Stockholm, and Bangkok. After the long pandemic-induced pause, travelers can …
National Geographic: Visit Malaysia, Sweden and Thailand in 2025 Read More
GRAMMY-nominated Norwegian art/folk-pop singer Aurora is bringing her “What Happened to the Earth” tour to Asia after performing across Europe and the Americas. The Asia leg starts in Manila on …
Norwegian singer Aurora brings tour to Asia Read More
A 62-year-old Norwegian man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for serious social security fraud. He received work assessment allowance from Norway’s welfare agency, Nav, while living in …
Sentenced to prison: Norwegian man cheated himself to welfare while in Thailand Read More
The Global Fashion Summit, a major international forum for sustainable fashion that began in Copenhagen, will take place in China next month. The special event is scheduled for November 7, …
The Global Fashion Summit moves to Shanghai Read More