Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi has announced an exciting new partnership between the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) and the International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR). The two organizations officially …
Sweden and Vietnam partner to promote sustainable energy development Read More
From December 8 to 13, 2024, a Thai delegation led by Mr. Worawut Pongpraphapan, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs, and Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of …
Thai delegation visits Finland to address labor regulations for wild berry harvesting Read More
China has accused the European Union (EU) of engaging in smear tactics against Chinese businesses following the EU’s recent sanctions imposed on several firms for their support of Russia’s war …
China accuses EU of smear tactics against Chinese companies Read More
After four weeks of surveillance, Danish naval ships have left the Kattegat area, where the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 remains anchored, BT reports. The departure was confirmed through vessel …
Danish Navy leaves area as Chinese ship remains under scrutiny Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen kicked off his visit to Southeast Asia by officially opening Denmark’s new embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This move comes as part of a …
Danish FM inaugurates new embassy and meets with PM in Malaysia Read More
As Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen wrapped up his work trip in the Philippines and headed to Malaysia, he assured officials that he would not keep them waiting another …
Danish FM to Philippines: You don’t have to wait 25 years before I’m back Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen will commence a two-day working visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday, December 11, 2024. In a statement, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry announced that Rasmussen plans …
Danish FM has begun his two-day visit to Malaysia Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is visiting the Philippines today on December 9 and until December 10, marking the first official visit by a Danish foreign minister to Manila …
Danish Foreign Minister visits the Philippines and Malaysia Read More
Ville Skinnari, the chairman of the China friendship group in the Finnish parliament and a prominent member of Parliament (MP), emphasized the importance of educational collaboration during a recent speech …
Finnish MP advocates educational collaboration in China Read More
Nordic diplomats have expressed alarm over China’s recent aggression in the West Philippine Sea, where the China Coast Guard (CCG) reportedly used water cannons and rammed a Philippine vessel near …
Nordic ambassadors raise concern over Chinese aggression in Philippines Read More
In a heartfelt gesture, the Embassies of Finland and Norway in Bangkok extended their warm wishes to the people of Thailand on the occasion of the country’s National Day, which …
Finnish and Norwegian Embassies in Bangkok celebrate Thailand’s National Day Read More
Recent developments in South Korea have raised significant international concerns, particularly as NATO closely monitors the situation following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of a military state of emergency. This …
NATO monitors South Korea’s political turmoil amid China concerns Read More
Norway and other EFTA countries have reached a free trade agreement with Thailand, opening new opportunities for export, investment, and trade. “This is great news for Norwegian businesses. Almost all …
Norway and Thailand sign free trade agreement Read More China has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the affected countries to investigate the recent damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard …
After Swedish appeal: China will collaborate in cable damage investigation Read More Sweden has officially requested assistance from China to clarify the circumstances surrounding the recent breaks of two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced this …
Sweden’s PM ask China for help in investigation of cable breaks Read More Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called on the Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3, currently anchored in Denmark’s economic zone, to move closer to Swedish waters. “We have contacted …
Swedish PM calls for Chinese ship Yi Peng 3 to approach Sweden Read More
In a tense diplomatic situation, China holds the decisive role in determining the fate of the Yi Peng 3, a vessel currently anchored in the Kattegat and monitored by Danish, …
Diplomatic tensions erupt over Yi Peng 3 in Kattegat Read More
Last week, Swedish Queen Silvia canceled an official state visit to Singapore due to health concerns. The Swedish royal family has now provided an update on the 80-year-old queen’s condition …
Swedish Queen feeling better after cancelling Singapore visit due to illness Read More
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard met with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on Friday to strengthen ties between their countries. They discussed boosting trade, investment, and cooperation, with a …
Thailand and Sweden seek stronger ties Read More
His Majesty The King of Sweden led a delegation to Singapore from November 19-21, 2024. As a result, over ten memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed, aimed at enhancing collaboration …
Sweden and Singapore sign multiple MoUs during royal visit Read More The world’s eyes are now centered on the Kattegat, where the Chinese vessel “Yi Peng 3” is under scrutiny for its potential involvement in the sabotage of underwater cables in …
Everything you need to know about the Yi Peng 3 and cable damage in the Baltic Sea Read More
China has rejected any connection between a Chinese vessel, named “Yi Peng 3″, and the recent damage to two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea. The cables, linking Finland …
China denies involvement in Baltic Sea cable damage Read More
On November 22, 2024, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will visit Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. During her visit, she will meet with the Thai Minister of …
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit Thailand November 22 Read More
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden started his state visit to Singapore with a warm welcome at Parliament. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hosted the ceremony, which included a guard of honour …
Swedish King begins state visit to Singapore Read More
Authorities are closely monitoring the movements of a mysterious Chinese vessel known as the “Yi Peng 3,” which may be connected to a suspected sabotage operation. This development follows the …
Chinese Vessel ‘Yi Peng 3’ linked to sabotage in Sweden and Finland Read More Queen Silvia has fallen ill, forcing her to cancel her expected trip to Singapore. According to a statement from the Royal House, she is currently suffering from a respiratory infection. …
Queen Silvia cancels Singapore trip due to illness Read More
From November 19 to 21, 2024, Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will embark on a historic state visit to Singapore. This visit aims to deepen the long-standing …
King of Sweden to visit Singapore: Strengthening ties and exploring opportunities Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila is calling for international support for the Philippines, which has recently faced a series of devastating tropical storms. These storms have resulted in significant …
Norwegian Embassy urges support for the Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore recently announced a significant milestone in fintech collaboration. This achievement came with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Copenhagen Fintech and …
Danish Embassy in Singapore celebrates MoU between Copenhagen Fintech and the GFTN Read More
The European Parliament’s recent decision has alarmed environmental advocates by delaying crucial action against products linked to deforestation. Lawmakers voted to postpone a key law designed to prevent the import …
EU Politicians vote to postpone anti-deforestation law Read More
Last week, Mrs. Mette Møglestue, Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, participated in a field visit with scientists from the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) …
Norwegian Embassy supports plastic monitoring in Vietnam Read More
Donald Trump is gearing up to confront China once again by threatening to impose additional import tariffs starting next year. These potential tariffs could significantly impact other Asian economies. Economists …
Trump’s trade policies spark new concerns for Asian economies Read More
Vietnam’s Vice President, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, has arrived in Stockholm for a two-day visit to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam. This visit highlights both …
Vietnam’s Vice President visits Sweden to strengthen diplomatic relations Read More
A Danish delegation led by Pia Kjærsgaard (DF) departed for Taiwan on Sunday. The group, which includes Mikkel Bjørn (DF), Steffen Larsen (LA), and Kim Aas (S), was invited by …
Danish delegation visits Taiwan amid tensions with China Read More
A recent incident in Ny-Ålesund has drawn attention after a group of Chinese tourists, including a woman in military uniform, were seen during a commemorative event at the Yellow River …
Chinese tourists spark controversy in Svalbard with military uniform Read More
November 5 marked a significant day for diplomatic relations between Denmark and Cambodia. On this momentous occasion, Danish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Danny Annan had the honor of attending a Royal …
Danish Ambassador presented credentials in Cambodia Read More
Starting November 8, 2024, citizens from Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland can travel to China without a visa for stays of up to 15 days. This new policy, confirmed by …
Visa-free travel to China for Scandinavian citizens begins on Friday Read More
The EU Delegation, EU Member States, and the embassies of Canada, Norway, and the UK in Vietnam condemn the 12-year prison sentence for Vietnamese blogger Duong Van Thai. On October …
EU and allies condemn harsh sentence for Vietnamese blogger Read More
Malaysia joins Indonesia, Norway, and Qatar in backing a UN resolution to expel Israel if it violates international law, The Star reports. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the coalition, which …
Malaysia joins call for Israel’s expulsion from UN Read More
The Embassy of Sweden proudly co-organized the event titled “Supporting Working Parents with Paid Parental Leave: Status, Sharing Experiences, and Next Steps” alongside UNICEF Thailand and the United Nations Global …
Sweden and UNICEF Thailand collaborate promote paid parental leave Read More
Mr. Pichet Photphakdi, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, led a significant meeting focused on educational collaboration between Thailand and Finland. The meeting took place with representatives from …
Thailand and Finland discuss educational collaboration for future growth Read More
Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrived in China on Monday for a four-day state visit. His goal is to strengthen relations between Finland and China amid global security concerns. Invited by …
Finnish president Stubb strengthens ties during China visit Read More
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, led a delegation to Vietnam from 21 to 23 October to strengthen bilateral trade and promote Finnish expertise in key sectors …
Finland strengthens trade ties with Vietnam and promotes sustainable development Read More
The United Nations is urging the Indonesian government to help more than 100 Rohingya refugees stuck on a boat near the western coast. The Rohingya are a mostly Muslim group …
UN urges Indonesia to rescue Rohingya refugees at sea Read More
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on Finnish leaders to take a strong stand against the genocide of Uyghurs during their upcoming visit to China from October 28 to …
World Uyghur Congress urges Finland to address Uyghur genocide during China visit Read More
Bùi Thanh Sơn, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed Vietnam-EU trade relations with Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission, on October 21, 2024. The meeting …
Deputy PM of Vietnam Meets EU Vice-President and Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade Read More
A significant day for diplomatic relations unfolded on October 21, 2024, as three Nordic ambassadors officially presented their Letters of Credence to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, …
Nordic Ambassadors present credentials to the King of Malaysia Read More
China and the Nordic countries have significantly strengthened their trade and economic cooperation in recent years. In the first eight months of 2024, trade between China and five Nordic nations—Finland, …
China and Nordic Countries expand trade cooperation Read More
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan of Vietnam met with Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi in Hanoi. They discussed Vietnam-Sweden development cooperation and how to share sustainable development experiences. This meeting …
Vietnam-Sweden development cooperation: Vice President meets Swedish Ambassador Read More
In light of recent military exercises by China near Taiwan, both Norway and Denmark have voiced their concerns about the escalating tensions. On October 15, 2024, reports indicated that China …
Taiwan-China tensions: Norway and Denmark express concern Read More