Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Malaysia is considering nuclear energy as it looks to move away from coal. And Finland is stepping in as a potential partner. The talks took place during a recent meeting …
Malaysia considers nuclear energy in major shift away from coal: Finland ready to help Read More
A naval warship in Subic Bay became the setting for a symbolic milestone as Denmark and the Philippines marked 80 years of diplomatic relations, Daily Tribune reports. The commemorative logo …
Warship ceremony marks 80 years of Denmark-Philippines ties Read More
At the residence of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, officials from Norway and the Philippines met to push a clear point: peace lasts longer when women are part of it. The …
Women key to lasting peace, Norway and Philippines agree Read More
A recently published report reveals fresh efforts by Thailand and Sweden to safeguard the thousands of Thai seasonal workers who travel each year to pick berries in Sweden, Ministry of …
Thailand and Sweden intensify efforts to protect seasonal berry pickers Read More
Bangkok is stepping up its climate ambitions. On April 3, 2026, Dr. Pirun Saiyasitpanich, Director-General of the Department of Climate Change and Environment, met with H.E. Mrs. Anna Hammargren, Sweden’s …
Thailand and Sweden join forces to tackle climate change Read More
The Philippines is moving closer to Nordic partners as global tensions intensify and humanitarian concerns grow, The PhilBiz News reports. At a Nordic Day event in Manila, Philippine officials highlighted …
Shared values bring Philippines and Nordic countries closer in crisis Read More
Filipinos in the Nordic country are among the best integrated foreign communities, according to Norwegian Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster. He highlighted their contribution during a recent meeting in the Philippines. …
Filipinos praised for strong integration in Norway Read More
Danish EU parliamentarian Christel Schaldemose is part of a delegation visiting China this week, marking the European Parliament’s first visit to the country in eight years. The delegation, consisting of …
Danish MEP to meet Temu and Shein during rare EU visit to China Read More
Norway and Vietnam are looking to work closer together to improve conditions for workers, according to Lao Dong. Representatives from Norwegian General Confederation of Labour met with Vietnam’s main labour …
Norwegian union moves in: New push for workers’ rights in Vietnam Read More
Cambodia’s Development Cooperation Board (CDCB) joined a high-level discussion on the future of global aid cooperation. The meeting was organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Chou Heng, …
Cambodia joins OECD talks with Swedish participation Read More
As global energy markets grow unstable and traditional trade routes falter, the Philippines is looking north for reliable partners, The Philbiznews reports. At the first Nordic Day celebration in Manila, …
Nordic ties bring trust and opportunity to Manila Read More
A Filipino-Norwegian entrepreneur, Anne Virginia Låte, has launched a new travel company aimed at promoting the Philippines as a destination, Philippine Embassy in Norway said in a Facebook post. Anne …
Filipino-Norwegian entrepreneur launches Philippines-focused travel company Read More
Sweden is looking to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in railway development, including the country’s planned high-speed rail project, according to Ministry of Construction. Sweden’s ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, raised …
Sweden wants to join Vietnam’s 1,541km high-speed railway Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has emphasised the importance of transparency and public participation as Vietnam rolls out changes to its local governance system, according to VietnamPlus. She said …
Norwegian ambassador on Vietnam’s new local system: Trust and transparency are key Read More
A cross-party delegation from Finland’s Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group has completed a visit to Taiwan, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation across several sectors. During the visit, the Finnish delegation met …
Finnish parliamentary delegation visits Taiwan Read More
Taiwan has urged Denmark to change how Taiwanese nationals are listed on residence permits. The current practice labels them as “China,” drawing criticism from Taipei. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said …
Taiwan presses Denmark over ‘China’ label Read More
A Thai school has started a new partnership with the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce to learn from Finnish education, according to the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce. The agreement was signed between …
Thai school teams up with Finnish chamber on education Read More
As Vietnam accelerates its transition towards a high‑tech, green economy, the country is introducing new tools to balance growth with sustainability, The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam reports. The GreenREFORM …
University of Copenhagen partners with Vietnam on climate policy model Read More
Nordic embassies across Southeast Asia marked Nordic Day on 23 March, highlighting cooperation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. The day …
Nordic embassies mark Nordic Day across Southeast Asia Read More
A small step can change a life – 52 times over. In Da Nang, a new wave of support is giving disadvantaged students a chance to dream bigger, the Embassy …
Sweden supports scholarships for disadvantaged students in Vietnam Read More
Thailand has joined a growing Indo-Pacific defense cooperation initiative as its 15th member, alongside countries including Norway and Sweden, The Dallas Express reports. The United Kingdom was also added as …
Thailand teams up with Nordic countries in defense cooperation in Asia Read More
Around 43 percent of students in Ho Chi Minh City are overweight or obese, which points to a growing public health challenge in Vietnam, according to the Danish Embassy in …
Novo Nordisk steps in as 43 percent of students are overweight in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
A delegation from the Finnish Parliament visited Taiwan this week to discuss closer cooperation on technology and security. The group, led by Mats Löfström, met with Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao …
Finland and Taiwan discuss closer cooperation on AI and technology Read More
Vietnam is looking to improve access to public services by learning from Nordic countries’ use of digital solutions, VnEconomy reports. The country is currently working to streamline its administrative system …
Vietnam plans easier access to public services using Nordic digital solutions Read More
Anna Maria Oltorp, Head of Regional Development Cooperation Section from the Swedish Embassy in Thailand has called for a fairer green transition in Asia-Pacific, warning that vulnerable groups risk being …
Swedish diplomat warns green transition risks leaving people behind Read More
Denmark is stepping up its focus on Vietnam’s fast-growing agri-food sector with a new export delegation planned for Ho Chi Minh City later this year. The initiative is organised by …
Denmark plans agri-food export push in Vietnam Read More
Cambodia and Denmark are looking to expand their cooperation as the two countries approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, according to Fresh News English. The outlet reported …
Denmark and Cambodia look to strengthen ties ahead of 60th anniversary Read More
Former Swedish Ambassador Harald Sandberg, with postings in a.o. Jakarta, Seoul and New Delhi, has argued that Sweden’s current development aid system has failed and should be radically restructured. In a …
Ambassador Sandberg: Shut down Sida Read More
After years of helping communities rebuild after typhoons and earthquakes, Finland is deepening its humanitarian partnership with the Philippines. A delegation from the Finnish Red Cross visited the Philippines from …
Finnish Red Cross strengthens disaster partnership with Philippines Read More
Food waste in Vietnam may soon become fresh vegetables for families in need. A new project supported by Denmark aims to turn organic waste into compost and use it to …
Danish-backed project in Vietnam turns food waste into vegetables Read More
A new health leader in the Philippines has opened the door to deeper cooperation with Sweden on cancer care, Embassy of Sweden in Manila reports. In a recent discussion with …
Sweden and Philippines seek stronger collaboration on cancer treatment Read More
Singapore’s Minister for Education, Mr. Desmond Lee, will attend the 16th International Summit on the Teaching Profession in Tallinn, Estonia, from 9 to 11 March. The trip was announced by …
Singapore education minister heads to Estonia before school visits in Finland and Denmark Read More
Denmark has renewed its support for the Philippines in strengthening national defence. The message was delivered by Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin at the first 2026 Security Lounge hosted by the …
Denmark backs stronger Philippine defence efforts Read More
Finland’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Anne Vasara, has met Malaysia’s Defence Minister Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin for talks on defence, technology and security cooperation, on 4 March. The meeting took …
Finland and Malaysia discuss defence, technology and security cooperation Read More
Quezon City and the Royal Danish Embassy marked World Obesity Day on 4 March 2026. They unveiled a permanent health education totem at Quezon Memorial Circle. Mayor Joy Belmonte cited …
Denmark joins Quezon City to launch “health totems” at Manila park for World Obesity Day Read More
A new group, the Taiwanese Association Denmark (TAD), was inaugurated in Denmark on 1 March, according to Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA). TAD president Huang Yi-min said the association will …
Taiwan opens in Denmark Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Yangon will close permanently from 28 February 2026, the ministry said in a statement. After the closure, consular services will be handled by the Embassy …
Finland closes embassy in Yangon on 28 February Read More
The Thai version of Never Violence! has now been officially launched in Bangkok. The launch took place at TK Park in CentralWorld in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in …
Astrid Lindgren’s anti-violence message for children launched as a book in Thailand Read More
A new envoy has landed in Copenhagen at a historic moment, The Philippine Embassy in Denmark reports. On 17 February 2026, the Embassy of the Philippines in Denmark welcomed His …
New Philippine Ambassador arrives in Denmark ahead of 80-year milestone Read More
A year of community life, faith and cultural gatherings is about to be reviewed. The Danish Church in Thailand invites members and friends to its annual general meeting, where chairman …
Danish church in Thailand calls members to annual meeting Read More
A book changed the conversation about children in Sweden nearly 50 years ago. Now it is set to inspire families in Thailand, the Embassy of Sweden in Thailand reports. On …
Pippi’s creator inspires new momentum for child protection in Thailand Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Indonesia and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) are looking to strengthen cooperation in education and research, according to Ecobiz Asia. During a visit to the university, …
Sweden and Indonesian University plan closer cooperation Read More
Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented on 18 February the Statement of Foreign Policy for 2026. Maria Malmer Stenergard said Asia-Pacific security and Europe’s security are becoming …
Sweden sets sharper China and ASEAN focus in 2026 foreign policy statement Read More
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, is placing China at the centre of discussions as EU trade ministers gather in Nicosia this week, Finnish Government reports. The …
Finland sharpens focus on China at EU trade talks Read More
The Ambassadors of Finland, Denmark and Norway met with Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Datuk Amar Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, to discuss …
Nordic ambassadors discuss green energy cooperation with Malaysia Read More
Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, Pekka Voutilainen, has presented his credentials to Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith. The ceremony marked the start of Voutilainen’s official duties in Laos as a …
Finland’s ambassador to Vietnam presents credentials to Laos president Read More
A post dated 16 February 2026 set out FAQs on China’s visa-free entry arrangements for ordinary passport holders. The guidance says citizens of 50 countries can enter visa-free for up …
China’s embassy releases guidelines on updated visa-free entry policy Read More
Norway’s Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust visited Indonesia on February 11-13 following his Vietnam trip on February 9-10, holding high-level meetings in Jakarta on climate, development financing and …
Norway and Indonesia advance climate and development cooperation during ministerial meetings Read More
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi met Norway’s foreign minister Espen Barth Eide on 14 February. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Wang said China …
China’s and Norway’s foreign minister at Munich Security Conference Read More
The EU Delegation in Singapore issued a joint statement on 13 February after the execution of Malaysian citizen Lingkesvaran Rajendaren. The statement was also backed by the diplomatic missions of …
Norway joins EU statement criticising Singapore execution Read More