Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Chinese authorities have concluded an internal investigation into the allegations that a Chinese ship was the culprit in damaging a pipeline and a telecommunications cable going from Finland to Estonia …
Chinese ship damaged the Finnish-Estonian pipeline and cable Read More
Norway will join the UK’s Carrier Strike Group for a major deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in 2025. The announcement was made by the UK’s Defence Secretary, John Healey, following …
Norwegian navy joins UK navy in deployment to South China Sea Read More
The Spokesperson of the Diplomatic Service of the European Union, Nabila Massrali, issued a statement about the forced dissolution of the Move Forward Party in Thailand by the Constitutional Court …
EU calls MFP dissolution a “setback” Read More
Swedish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Jan Knutsson co-chaired a dialogue with US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on 5 August 2024 in Washington, D.C. The two sides discussed …
Sweden discussed Asia Pacific security with US Read More
The Philippines and Germany on Sunday 4 August 2024 committed to signing a defense cooperation arrangement this year, vowing to stand for the international rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region. …
Germany and the Philippines to write defense pact Read More
The Foreign Minister of Norway, Espen Berth Eide, met with the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Yesterday, 24 July 2024. During the meeting the spoke higly of the …
Norwegian Minister meets with Secretary-General of ASEAN Read More
Finland has approved around 900 work residence permits for Thai berry pickers but the Thai authorities have not yet granted any exit visas. So far, not a single berry picker …
Finland blames Thailand for no berry pickers Read More
Sweden is the only country among the Nordic countries that has been invited by Indonesia to participate in the multinational MNEK navy exercise in Bali in February 2025. MNEK is …
Sweden invited to non-war games in Indonesia Read More
The Chinese Embassy in Sweden has publicly stated how they do not recognize the image Sweden has painted of them recently. They want to refute the comments made on China’s …
The Chinese Embassy in Sweden sets record straight Read More
Chinese troops in a military exercise near the border to Poland worries Sweden. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson told press during the NATO Summit 9 – 11 Jul 2024. “It …
Chinese troops in military exercise near border to Poland worries Sweden Read More
Sweden published a new Security Strategy on 4 July 2024 to replace it’s previous document from 2017. Russia’s war against Ukraine is naturally the major focus of the strategy document, …
New Swedish Security Strategy focuses more on China Read More
Ambassadors from a range of countries met with the former senator of the Philippines, Leila de Lima, who was recently acquitted from the charges which she went to prison for. …
Nordic ambassadors meet Leila de Lima Read More
Currently the NATO Summit in Washington is getting close to wrapping up. Already there has been clear statements on the relation to China in regards to the Russia-Ukraine war. The …
Danish PM believes EU has been naive about China Read More
Lin Li-Jen, a dedicated Taiwanese stone sculptor, and his creative partner Cheng Yong-Duo, has arrived in Rautavaara, Finland, to attend in a month-and-a-half long residency stone sculpture exchange project. They …
Taiwanese artist arrive in Finland Read More
This Tuesday, 9 July 2024, Sweden requested that NATO put more focus on China and its possible threats. They ask this to ensure the support of the United States. Both …
Sweden wants NATO to focus more on China Read More
A new Ambassador will begin her tenure on 1 September 2024 at the Finnish Embassy in Bangkok. Her name is Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos. Currently Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos is the Ambassador of Finland …
New Finnish Ambassador to Bangkok Read More
The Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Political Security Community Dato Astanah Abdul Aziz met with the Ambassador of Denmark to ASEAN Sten Frimodt Nielsen. They discussed partnerships through …
ASEAN meets with ambassador of Denmark Read More
Norway’s Energy Minister Terje Aasland said Norway plans to form a strong partnership with Indonesia and explore investment opportunities in renewable energy in areas such as hydropower and carbon capture …
Norway to explore hydropower projects in Indonesia Read More
The outgoing Finnish ambassador to the Philippines Juha Markus Pyykkö thanked President Marcos for reopening the Embassy of the Philippines in Helsinki this year. He expressed his gratitude in a …
Finnish Ambassador thanks president for reopening of embassy Read More
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has given the green light for the Philippines to acquire new multirole fighter jets, marking a key step forward in the country’s military …
President Marcos OK’s to buy new jet fighters Read More
Denmark has been permitted to submit an “intervention” in the court case against Myanmar for having committed genocide against its Rohingya population in the western state of Rakhine in Myanmar …
Denmark to contribute in court case against Myanmar Read More
A Norwegian citizen was on Monday 1 July 2024 arrested on his way home from China and charged with espionage for the benefit of China. “The man who has been …
Norwegian arrested for spying for China Read More
China’s Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met the Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman on Wednesday. They discussed the current collaborations of the two countries and Wang stated, that …
China’s Commerce Minister meets Finland’s Economy Minister Read More
The outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexandra Berg von Linde has stated, that forcibly displaced Rohingyas can’t be forced to return to Myanmar if the circumstances keep being unsafe for …
Swedish Ambassador says Rohingyas need security in order to return home Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in China organized a Peking Opera perfomance for a diplomatic envoy. This envoy included representatives from many nations, one of them being Sweden. The event …
Chinese Ministry arrange opera outing for diplomats Read More The Norwegian Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland, will visit Singapore and attend an event at the Norwegian Ambassador’s recidence. The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Innovation Norway, the Norwegian Business Association, and …
Norwegian Minister will visit Singapore Read More
The President of Vietnam, To Lam, hosted a farewell reception for the Swedish Ambassador, Ann Måwe, this Tuesday, 18 June 2024. The reception was to bid Ann Måwe farewell as …
President of Vietnam bid Swedish Ambassador farewell Read More
The Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi, recently visited Finland. During her time there she discussed five key issues concerning bilateral and global issues with the Finnish President Alexander Stubb and …
Indonesian Minister discussed bilateral hopes in Finland Read More
The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, has called on Beijing to use its good relationship with Russia to help end the war in Ukraine. “I strongly urge China, in its …
Finnish PM has a plea for China Read More
The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi met with the Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki and encouraged him to recognize Palestinian statehood. Earlier this month, Marsudi announced she would …
Indonesia encourages Finland to recognize Palestine Read More
The Ambassadors from the Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish Embassies in the Philippines has announced how they are working together with the Philippine Government to protect the children and to …
Nordic Ambassadors support the Philippines fight against digital predators Read More
A delegation from the Danish Environment Protection Agency visited Thailand in order to discuss the cooperation between Denmark and Thailand regarding waste management improvement. The Danish delegation met Thai partners …
Danish delegation visits waste management site in Bangkok Read More
The Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community Satvinder Singh, met the Ambassador of Norway to ASEAN Kjell Tormod Pettersen. The ambassador discussed follow-ups on the Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee Meeting …
ASEAN representative met Ambassador of Norway to ASEAN Read More
The Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi meets the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen today on 13 June in Helsinki. The ministers will discuss the relations between Finland and …
Indonesian foreign minister visits Finland Read More
The Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Political-Security Community Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz met with the Ambassador of Sweden to ASEAN Daniel Blockert. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperations between Sweden and ASEAN. …
Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN meets Swedish Ambassador Read More
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia Retno Marsudi is attending the Oslo Forum 2024 on improving the mediation of armed conflicts. More than 100 leaders, conflict mediators, and actors …
Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs attends Oslo Forum Read More
In Norway it is required that foreigners from outside the European Union complete theoretical and practical courses to be able to work as nurses in Norway. Recently sixty-eight Filipino nurses …
Many Filipino nurses finish study program in Norway Read More
The Sixth National Conference in Finland takes place from 11 to 13 June, where talks will be held on peace mediation. The conference aims at enhancing the understanding of how …
National Conference in Finland will discuss peace talks Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Jon Thorgaard, payed the Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Maris Singiampongsa, a farewell visit this Friday, 7 June 2024. During the visit the …
Danish ambassador has farewell call with Thai Minister Read More
The Swedish Defense Minister, Pål Jonson, has expressed his concern about the current situation in the South China Sea. He believes that actions against the Philippines threaten global security. “Let …
Swedish Defense chief concerned about situation in South China Sea Read More
The Ambassador of Denmark to Indonesia Sten Frimodt Nielsen met the President-Elect and current Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto on 4 Jun in his office in Jakarta. Sten Frimodt Nielsen …
Danish Ambassador meets President-Elect of Indonesia Read More
The Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, Jon Thorgaard was granted audience by King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (Rama X) of Thailand and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on 6 June. The ambassador …
Danish Ambassador says farewell to King and Queen of Thailand Read More
For the first time ever a Swedish Defense Minister visited the Philippines. This happened as Pål Jonson, the current Swedish Defense Minister, visited Manila Yesterday. He was welcomed by the …
Swedish Defense Minister in the Philippines to strengthen ties Read More
The consul general of Finland in Shanghai, Anu Vuori, talked about the mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Finland in an interview with the Chinese media CGTN. She highlighted, that …
Consul general of Finland in Shanghai promotes sustainable collaborations Read More
Several countries has congratulated the newly re-elected Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. This is his third victory in the Indian Government . Among these countries are Norway, Denmark, and …
Denmark, Norway and Indonesia congratulate Modi on victory in India Read More
The outgoing Finnish Ambassador to Cambodia Jyri Järviaho made a farewell to the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. He told the PM, that he had contributed to strengthened cooperations between …
Finnish ambassadors makes farewell call to Cambodian PM Read More
The Indonesian Defence Minister, Prabowo Subianto, recieved a visit from the Danish Ambassador to Indonesia, Sten Frimodt Nielsen, this Tuesday, 4 June 2024. Mr. Prabowo hopes to discuss furthering cooperation …
Indonesia desire more cooperation with Denmark Read More
The Indonesian President Joko Widodo has requested that the Norwegian Government avoid discriminating practices rowards the Indonesian palm oil industry. He made this request during a meeting with Norway’s Minister …
Indonesian President urge Norway not to discriminate the palm oil industry Read More
Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf sent a congratulatory message to President To Lam, who was elected as the President of Vietnam at the 15th National Assembly. Leaders of Indonesia, Canada, …
King of Sweden congratulates Vietnam on new president Read More
The Philippines and Sweden have signed an agreement for the planned sale of Swedish multi-role fighter (MRF) Gripen to the Philippine Air Force (PAF). Joakim Wallin the Swedish defense materiel …
PH, Sweden sign pact on fighter yet purchase Read More