Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has arrived in Beijing for an official visit to China from 25 to 28 January, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. According to …
Finnish prime minister arrives in Beijing for four-day visit to China Read More
Greenland has emerged as the focal point in rising geopolitical tensions between the United States, Europe, Russia and China. As Washington and NATO allies prepare for talks on Arctic security, …
Greenland at centre of Arctic tensions: China watches fallout Read More
Indonesia and Vietnam have confirmed that they will accept an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join his newly established Board of Peace, a move that has sparked …
Indonesia, Vietnam accepts invitation to Trump’s Board of Peace – Nordic countries decline Read More
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will pay an official visit to China from 25 to 28 January, where he is scheduled to meet the country’s top leadership in Beijing. According …
Finnish prime minister to meet Chinese leadership during Beijing visit Read More
Cobra Gold is an annual Thai–US-led multinational military exercise held in Thailand since 1982. It trains interoperability and includes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief elements. Thailand and the United States …
Sweden joins Thailand’ Cobra Gold 2026 as observer Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Innovation Norway and Norwegian firm Orkel held a “Waste Burden to Energy Resource” forum on 15 January. The event took place at Seda Vertis North in …
Norway and Philippines discuss mobile “round bale” waste solution for island communities Read More
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in Parliament on 20 January that Malaysia supports Denmark and the EU’s position on Greenland. During PM Question Time, Anwar said countries can negotiate, …
Malaysia backs Denmark and EU over US Greenland pressure, Anwar tells Parliament Read More
Finland’s ambassador to Malaysia, Anne Vasara, said EU–Malaysia FTA talks could be a “game changer” for bilateral ties. She said the relaunched negotiations could open new trade opportunities and deepen …
Finnish ambassador says EU-Malaysia FTA talks could be “game changer” Read More
The Chinese Embassy in Sweden said it opposed what it called “unfounded accusations” made by a small number of Swedish politicians about Chinese products and trade measures, and urged “two-way …
Chinese embassy in Stockholm rejects accusations by Swedish politician Read More
Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT) and the EU have launched talks on a project to modernise tax administration. GDT Director-General Kong Vibol and EU Ambassador Igor Driesmans co-chaired a …
Finland joins EU project to modernise Cambodia’s tax system Read More
EU and EU member state ambassadors made a joint visit to Northern Mindanao from 14 to 16 January, in what the EU Delegation said was their first coordinated trip to …
Denmark, Sweden and Finland join EU trip to Northern Mindanao Read More
Chinese officials have delivered “legal advice” to European countries, urging them to bar Taiwanese politicians from entry. Diplomats told the Guardian the messages warned against crossing China’s “red lines”. The …
China urges Norway, Finland and other European states to deny visas to Taiwan politicians Read More
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …
ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership Read More
A Hong Kong–focused film festival has taken place in Copenhagen, highlighting the city’s cinema scene and its role in international cultural exchange. The Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival was …
Hong Kong film festival launches in Copenhagen Read More
Vietnam and Norway are set to strengthen cooperation in green transition, circular economy and climate change response as the two countries prepare to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in …
Vietnam and Norway step up green cooperation ahead of 55-year anniversary Read More
Norway’s ambassador to China, Vebjørn Dysvik, says travel between the two countries has surged since China introduced 30-day visa-free entry for Norwegian citizens. In an interview with China Daily, Dysvik …
Norwegian envoy says China visa-free entry has boosted travel and business ties Read More
Governments in both the Nordic region and Asia reacted strongly after the United States in the early hours of 3 January 2026 carried out military strikes in Venezuela and announced …
Nordic and Asian governments urge restraint after US strikes on Venezuela Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has highlighted marine spatial planning as a key tool for developing a sustainable ocean economy, drawing on Norway’s experience in fisheries, aquaculture and offshore …
Norway highlights marine planning as key to sustainable ocean economy in Vietnam Read More
Sweden and the Philippines highlighted shared ambitions on sustainability during a graduation ceremony held by Sustainability PH, a volunteer-led network promoting responsible leadership and governance in the Philippines. The initiative …
Sweden and the Philippines share focus on sustainable leadership Read More
Tampere University has hosted 30 master’s students from the Education University of Hong Kong for a two-week academic programme. The visit focused on higher education policy, governance, and innovation. The …
Tampere University hosts Hong Kong students for two-week programme Read More
Sweden is promoting child road safety in Vietnam through a school-based campaign focused on proper helmet use, inspired by the Swedish Vision Zero approach. The initiative was marked on Tuesday …
Sweden promotes child road safety in Vietnam Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, presented her letter of credence on 16 December 2025. The ceremony took place at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta. ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim …
Norway’s new ambassador to ASEAN presents credentials in Jakarta Read More
A Norwegian education union has supported a regional initiative aimed at strengthening public investment in education and improving teachers’ working conditions in Cambodia. The planning meeting, organised by Education International …
Norwegian education union supports teachers’ rights initiative in Cambodia Read More
A Denmark–China exchange seminar on neuropsychiatry was recently held in China, bringing together policymakers, medical experts and industry representatives to strengthen bilateral cooperation on mental health. The seminar was hosted …
Denmark–China seminar highlights cooperation on mental health Read More
Norway has expressed concern over the human rights situation in Myanmar as the military regime continues preparations for elections despite ongoing conflict. In a statement on Tuesday 10 December, State …
Norway voices concern over human rights situation in Myanmar Read More
China’s chargé d’affaires in Sweden, Wan Degang, met with Sweden-China Trade Council chairman Ulf Pehrsson and board members in early December 2025. The meeting focused on future prospects for Sweden–China …
Chinese Embassy in Sweden meets with Sweden-China Trade Council Read More
‘ Taiwan’s representative to Finland, Freddy Lim, has used a joint heavy metal concert in Helsinki to reach Finnish politicians. The event, “F:F:F-Formosa:Finland:Fest,” took place at Tiivistämö and featured Taiwanese …
Rocking with Lim; Boosting diplomacy through Heavy Metal Read More
Denmark will upgrade its office in Ho Chi Minh City to a consulate general as part of a new diplomatic reorganisation. The change is aimed at strengthening Danish efforts in …
Denmark plans to boost presence in Vietnam and close embassy in Myanmar Read More
Eight educational leaders from Jiangxi, China joined a training program at Tampere University of Applied Sciences in November 2025. The visit focused on Finnish teacher education, school leadership and everyday …
Chinese education leaders explore Finnish teaching methods Read More
The Philippines–Finland Friendship Week has opened in Mandaluyong City to mark 70 years of bilateral ties. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) hosts the celebration, highlighting growing labour and cultural …
Philippines and Finland mark Friendship Week Read More
Sweden and Vietnam are stepping up cooperation on a modern, sustainable power grid in Hanoi. Energy experts, policymakers and industry leaders met on 1 December under the Sweden–Vietnam Energy Alliance. …
Sweden and Vietnam deepen cooperation on sustainable power grid Read More
A Danish parliamentary delegation visited Taiwan last week for the second year in a row, Taiwan’s foreign ministry said. The trip focused on regional security and closer Taiwan–Denmark cooperation. The …
Danish parliamentary delegation visits Taiwan for second year in a row Read More
Norway’s Fisheries and Ocean Policy Minister Marianne Sivertsen Naess visited Beijing on Sunday. She attended a launch event for a seafood cooperation project with Alibaba’s Freshippo supermarket chain. At the …
Norwegian fisheries minister looks to deepen seafood trade with China Read More
Finland has started preparations to close its embassy in Yangon in 2026. The move is part of a wider restructuring of Finland’s diplomatic network, which also includes embassies in Islamabad …
Finland plans to close Yangon embassy as part of diplomatic overhaul Read More
A special screening of the Norwegian feature film Sentimental Value took place at the National Cinema Center in Hanoi on Tuesday 25 November. The screening was part of the European …
Norwegian film premieres at European Film Festival in Hà Nội Read More
While Europe remains laser-focused on the stalemate in Ukraine — and rightly determined not to let Vladimir Putin get away with annexing parts of an independent state — another drama …
While Ukraine Dominates the Nordic Agenda, Asia Edges Toward Its Own War Read More
Denmark’s ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and ASEAN, Sten Frimodt Nielsen, has highlighted the progress of the EU-funded EU-STREIT PNG Programme during a field visit to the Sepik …
Danish ambassador reviews progress of EU-funded agriculture programme in Papua New Guinea Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has highlighted women’s leadership as a key theme in Norway–Vietnam cooperation. In a Vietnam News article marking 54 years of diplomatic ties, she focused …
Norwegian ambassador in Vietnam highlights women’s leadership in bilateral cooperation Read More