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Airspace shutdown: What travellers between Southeast Asia and the Nordics need to know

March 2, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

A military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran has prompted several Middle Eastern countries to close or severely restrict their airspace, including the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu …

Denmark / General news / Thailand

Community donations help stranded Danish man in Udon Thani

March 2, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Local volunteers in Udon Thani have raised funds to help a Danish man, identified as Per, after he reportedly lost most of his documents and money. A post by a …

Denmark / General news / Malaysia / Thailand

Denmark first in EU to join Thailand and Malaysia in protecting newborns from HIV

March 2, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Until recently, mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis remained a public health concern, with some babies infected at birth. Now Denmark has brought that chapter to an end, joining Thailand …

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Danish couple stranded in Thailand as Middle East conflict closes airspace: – It feels unsafe

March 2, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

What was meant to be a quiet journey home has turned into days of uncertainty. After three weeks in Pattaya, Per Bjørn Lund Jensen and Charlotte Rose from northern Denmark …

General news / Sweden / Taiwan

How making Youtube videos made Lukas fall in love with Taiwan

March 1, 2026March 9, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - 1 Comment

When Lukas Engström first arrived in Taiwan back in 2010, it was only supposed to be for a semester. He had not chosen Taiwan by himself; that decision had been …

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Asia and Nordic leaders urge restraint after strikes on Iran

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

US and Israeli forces have carried out strikes on targets in Iran, prompting swift reactions from governments across Asia and the Nordic region, Gulf News reports. In Southeast Asia, Malaysian …

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Chiang Mai named world’s cheapest city for digital nomads

February 28, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - 1 Comment

Chiang Mai has been ranked the most affordable city in the world for digital nomads living on a monthly budget of $2,000, according to a February 2026 report by Life …

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Nordic embassies step up fight against hunger in Manila

February 27, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, together with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, the Swedish and Finnish embassies in Manila, is supporting a new food rescue project in …

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Philippines warns against souvenir passport stamps

February 27, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Travellers in Southeast Asia are being reminded not to collect souvenir stamps in their passports following a warning from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The DFA cautioned that …

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Snap election called: Danes in Southeast Asia must prepare to vote

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - 3 Comments.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a snap general election for 24 March, sending Danes across Southeast Asia to the ballot box. She announced the election from the podium …

Finland / General news / Vietnam

Finnish Laurea University opens separate admissions in Vietnam for 2026 intakes

February 27, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Finland’s Laurea University of Applied Sciences has opened a separate admissions process in Vietnam. It targets Vietnamese applicants for study programmes in Finland. The university said the process offers more …

General news / Indonesia / Sweden

Swedish ABB partners brings Happy Hearts and clean water to East Nusa Tenggara

February 27, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Swiss-Swedish ABB’s Motion business in Indonesia has partnered with Happy Hearts Indonesia on the “Water for All” programme. The project aims to provide clean water for schools in East Nusa …

China / General news / Sweden

Sweden finds rare metals that could reduce China dependence

February 27, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

Sweden has confirmed updated figures for one of Europe’s largest rare earth deposits, EcoNews reports. The state-owned mining company LKAB announced in its 2025 resource report that the Per Geijer …

General news / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish man slaps Australian tourist to death in Phuket

February 26, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - 5 Comments.

A Swedish tourist has been arrested in Phuket after allegedly slapping an Australian tourist once in Patong. Police said the victim fell, suffered head injuries, and later died in hospital, …

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As China expands in the Arctic, Finland gets a key role in Arctic security

February 26, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

As Russia and China race to expand their fleets of icebreakers, NATO countries are scrambling to keep up. And at the center of this growing Arctic power game stands an …

General news / Sweden / Thailand

SWEA Bangkok closed down

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026 - by Agneta de Bekassy - 1 Comment

SWEA Bangkok has formally closed after 25 years of activity in Thailand. The chapter held its final Annual General Meeting on Monday 23 February 2026 at the Swedish Embassy in …

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Ole is tired of prejudice against Thai-Danish relationships: – People think I’m exploiting her

February 25, 2026March 4, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

It is the last night in Koh Lipe. Ole Christian Andersen is sitting at a bar with friends, finishing the holiday with a few beers, when he starts talking to …

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IKEA sees sales boost after baby monkey’s viral love for plush “mother”

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A tiny macaque named Punch-kun has turned a local Japanese zoo into a global feel-good story. Born on July 26, 2025, at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, he was rejected …

Denmark / General news / Hong Kong

Hong Kong cuts Danish poultry supply after virus alert

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A sudden outbreak has put Danish poultry exports on hold. Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and eggs from Holbæk Municipality following reports of highly pathogenic bird flu, …

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Indonesia’s elephant ride ban now taking effect across Bali and beyond

February 23, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - 2 Comments.

Indonesia’s nationwide ban on elephant riding is being rolled out across conservation and tourism facilities in Bali, Sumatra and Borneo following a government directive issued in December 2025. The policy …

Cambodia / General news / Norway

Norwegian National included in Cambodia deportation operation

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Cambodia has deported 372 foreigners in a large-scale immigration operation, Khmer Times reports. According to the Director-General of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior, the deportations took place on 19-20 …

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Norwegian national linked to child abuse case as 18 minors rescued in Philippines

February 23, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Philippine authorities have rescued 18 minors in three separate operations as part of an intensified campaign against online child sexual abuse and trafficking. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), …

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Thailand to raise airport departure fee

February 23, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

Flying out of Thailand is about to become more expensive, Bangkok Post reports. From 20 June 2026, the passenger service charge on international departures will rise from 730 baht to …

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Thailand joins Nordic nations on list of world’s most liveable countries

February 23, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - 2 Comments.

Thailand has ranked 28th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Countries ranking and is included in Architectural Digest’s list of 20 design-focused countries considered among the best places …

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Nordic citizens granted visa-free access to China

February 21, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Citizens of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland can now enter6 China without a visa for short stays, Travel and Tour World reports. The new policy took effect during the 2026 …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Denmark ranked world’s least corrupt: Now its embassy wants to help the Philippines

February 20, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Denmark has once again been ranked the least corrupt country in the world, marking eight consecutive years at the top of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International. In …

Finland / General news / Thailand

Finnish food-tech companies eye expansion in Thailand

February 20, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok has invited Finnish FoodTech and agri-food technology companies to join a business visit to Thailand from 26 to 28 May 2026. The programme is …

China / General news / Norway

Growing Chinese presence in Norway draws security concern

February 20, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago in the High North, is emerging as a potential strategic pressure point in the Arctic, according to US-based defense analysis outlet RealClearDefense. While Svalbard is under …

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Norwegian Alzheimer’s breakthrough backed by China collaboration

February 20, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A protein in the brain may hold new hope for Alzheimer’s patients, and the discovery comes from a Norwegian research team working closely with Chinese partners, University of Oslo reports. …

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Greenland pulled into US-China security debate

February 20, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

The Arctic is continuously heating up politically. A senior researcher at the Washington think tank The Heritage Foundation is calling for Denmark and the United States to strengthen their military …

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Thailand reconsiders 60-day visa-free stay after local complaints

February 19, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Thailand’s plan to cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days is now being reviewed again, Bangkok Post reports. Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the caretaker government is reassessing …

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Rising Norwegian Krone could raise costs for Asian visitors

February 19, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A strengthening Norwegian krone could make trips to Norway more expensive for foreign visitors – including travellers from Asia. The currency has gained significant ground in early 2026. According to …

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Thailand confirms visa-free stay will be reduced to 30 days

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

The widely discussed reduction of Thailand’s visa-free stay has now moved from speculation to decision. The Thai government has confirmed that the permitted stay under the visa-exemption scheme will be …

Finland / General news / Singapore

Russian oil tankers draw concern in Singapore and Finland

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

New data and investigations show Russian oil being shipped via placeholder destinations and vessels sailing under false flags, affecting both Singapore and Finland. According to Reuters, tankers carrying around 1.4 …

China / General news / Norway

Chinese driver deported from Norway after car crash

February 17, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

Norwegian authorities have deported a Chinese citizen from Norway for five years after a traffic accident in Balsfjord, Troms, Dagbladet reports. Police said a Danish-registered rental car crossed into oncoming …

General news / Norway / Singapore

Singapore and Norway far apart on the Religious Diversity Scale

February 17, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A major new global report from the Pew Research Center has now been released, mapping religious diversity across 201 countries worldwide. Six years after the data was collected, the global …

Denmark / General news / Sweden / Thailand

Danish media links Patong shooting in Phuket to Danish gang conflict

February 17, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - 1 Comment

Danish news outlet, Ekstra Bladet, reports that the Patong shooting on Phuket may be connected to a criminal dispute in Denmark. The outlet says the case could relate to a …

Denmark / General news / Thailand

Your waste habits could soon impact your monthly fees

February 17, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Residents in several Bangkok condominiums may soon pay different waste fees depending on how well they sort their trash, and Denmark is involved in the new system, according to a …

General news / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish Foreign Ministry confirms death after Patong shooting in Phuket

February 16, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - 2 Comments.

A man was shot and killed in the Patong area of Phuket on 7 February, according to Thai police reports from the incident. Police said the shooting happened in daylight …

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Chinese New Year: What you can experience in China and the Nordic countries

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

Chinese New Year 2026 begins on 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Horse. Across China and in several Nordic cities, public events, themed dinners and …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Norway steps in to strengthen peace in the southern Philippines

February 16, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Norway has funded the renovation of a peace operations center in Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Philippine peace authorities and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila officially handed over the …

Denmark / General news / Laos

Families outraged: Laos verdict leaves Danish deaths unaddressed

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

The tragic deaths of two young Danish women in Laos shocked families, friends and travellers across borders. Now, a verdict has finally been delivered, Danish broadcaster TV2 Echo reports. In …

General news / Sweden / Taiwan

From Sweden to Taiwan; Martin’s journey to DJing

February 15, 2026February 27, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Buttons rise from the desk like skyscrapers in a city landscape. The jog wheels rotate in rhythm with the volume. Lights glimmer, drinks spill, and people crowd the dance floors. …

General news / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam’s Gia Lai province backs Sweden’s Syre on renewable power deals

February 14, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Vietnam’s central province of Gia Lai says it will help Sweden’s Syre secure direct renewable power purchases. Syre is developing a large polyester recycling complex designed to run on 100% …

Denmark / General news / Myanmar

Danish OECD criticises Nordic Aviation Capital over Myanmar deals

February 14, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Denmark’s OECD National Contact Point has found that Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) did not meet OECD expectations on human rights due diligence in Myanmar. The National Contact Point is a …

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Big change for nordic travellers: Thailand plans to cut visa-free stay

February 12, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

Thailand is preparing to roll back one of its most generous entry policies. The government plans to reduce visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days for citizens of 93 …

Denmark / General news / Laos

Australia sends envoy to Laos to investigate methanol poisoning

February 12, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Australian Foreign Affairs minister Penny Wong announced that Australia will send a special envoy to Laos to follow the investigation into methanol poisoning deaths in Vang Vieng. The case includes …

China / General news / Sweden

Former AstraZeneca China head Leon Wang charged

February 12, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Chinese authorities have filed charges against Leon Wang, who previously led AstraZeneca’s operations in China, Reuters reported. Wang was taken into custody in October 2024 during investigations into the company’s …

China / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong

Newnew Polar Bear captain pleads not guilty in Hong Kong

February 12, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The captain of a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship has pleaded not guilty in Hong Kong court. He faces charges linked to damage to undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Reuters …

Denmark / General news / Hong Kong

Mads Mikkelsen confirmed for Comic Con in Hong Kong

February 11, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

One of Denmark’s biggest international stars is heading to Hong Kong. Mads Mikkelsen will make his debut at Comic Con Hong Kong in May 2026, organisers confirmed on Instagram on …