Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Indonesia and Norway have launched talks on the fifth phase of their results-based carbon emission reduction initiative, known as RBC-5. Indonesia’s forestry minister Raja Juli Antoni said the talks began …
Indonesia and Norway start 5th phase talks carbon reduction Read More
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs and its missions provided consular services to about 245,000 Finnish people in 2025, the ministry annouces in a press release. The ministry’s 24/7 service was …
Finnish foreign ministry releases 2025 report Read More
Vietnam and Norway held a series of high-level meetings on 10 February to advance bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, green growth, and sustainable development. Politburo member and Minister of Foreign …
Vietnam and Norway deepen multilateral and multisectoral cooperation during High-Level meetings Read More
Taipei Representative Office in Finland has opened applications for Taiwan’s 2026 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship. The scholarship supports Mandarin study in Taiwan. It offers a monthly stipend of 28,000 NTD for …
Taiwan office in Finland opens 2026 scholarship applications Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, and a delegation from SYRE met Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on 6 February. The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi said the talks focused on …
Swedish Ambassador meet with Vietnamese Prime Minister Read More
Finland is strengthening its education partnership with Malaysia following high-level talks in Kuala Lumpur between Finnish officials and Malaysia’s education minister, Fadhlina Sidek, according to the Embassy of Finland in …
Finland explores deeper education ties with Malaysia Read More
The Philippines and Sweden signed a grant agreement on 5 February to develop national bus standards. Swedfund will fund technical and performance standards for public utility buses, including minibuses. The …
Philippines and Sweden sign grant to raise national bus standards Read More
As questions linger over the situation along the Thailand-Cambodia border, Thai authorities have moved to reassure European partners – including Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway – about safety conditions in …
Border concerns lead to review of Nordic travel advisories Read More
Today, non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer cause 79 per cent of all deaths in Vietnam. As living standards rise, people live longer and lifestyles become more …
Vietnam looks to Denmark for guidance on disease prevention Read More
Pasig City inaugurated its Innovation for Circular Economy hub on 26 January 2026. The hub targets waste recovery, recycling, and green jobs. Mayor Vico Sotto led the opening with local …
Nordic envoys join launch of Pasig City circular economy hub in the Philippines Read More Denmark and China have agreed to deepen their cooperation on green maritime technology and shipbuilding, strengthening a key partnership in the global transition towards cleaner shipping, Reuters reports. The renewed …
Denmark and China renew green maritime cooperation Read More
Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, will visit Vietnam to hold meetings with Vietnamese authorities and partners on 9-10 February, according to the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi. The embassy …
Norway’s Minister of International Development to visit Vietnam Read More
Norway has launched a year-long review of its international development policy, called “Project Turning Point”. Norwegian Minister of Foreign development, Asmund Aukrust, said Norway will keep its aid target at …
Norway starts “Turning Point” review of aid policy, signals stronger Asia dialogue Read More
A group of eight parliamentarians from seven European countries arrived in Taiwan on 1 February for a six-day visit, Taiwan’s Central News Agency reported. The delegation includes lawmakers from Lithuania, …
Parliamentarians from seven European countries begin six-day Taiwan visit Read More
Vietnam values its long-standing friendship with Sweden and welcomes increased Swedish investment, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said during a meeting in Hanoi with Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Johan Ndisi …
Vietnam welcomes planned Swedish circular textile investment Read More
China’s President Xi Jinping told Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo that China and Finland should uphold a UN-centred international system. He also called for advancing a multipolar world order, according …
Xi Jinping urges Finland to back UN system Read More
The Thailand and Nordic countries Innovation Unit (TNIU) is a relatively new Thai embassy-based initiative that aims to strengthen cooperation in areas such as innovation, sustainability and green transition between …
A Nordic-Thai innovation unit is exploring new possibilities of embassy cooperation Read More
Norway and Indonesia have signed a joint declaration on a “Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future,” dated 26 January 2026. The declaration was agreed by Indonesia’s foreign minister and …
Norway and Indonesia sign new partnership declaration Read More