Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish foreign policy experts have raised concerns that Denmark is moving closer to Beijing’s position on Taiwan, blurring the line between its long-standing One China policy and China’s One China …
Experts criticise Denmark for adopting Beijing’s language on Taiwan Read More
Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, delivered an in-depth lecture on Indo-Pacific geopolitics at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Manila as part of the school’s Ambassador’s …
Danish ambassador highlights Indo-Pacific geopolitics in Manila lecture Read More
The 2025 Right Livelihood Award has been presented to activists from Myanmar and Taiwan as well as Sudan and the Pacific Islands, for their efforts in democracy, human rights, and …
Myanmar and Taiwan activists awarded Sweden’s Right Livelihood Prize Read More
At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, several Nordic countries joined international calls urging China to address human rights violations in East Turkestan/Xinjiang , …
Nordic countries raise concerns over human rights in China at UNHRC session Read More
On September 29 2025, the Swedish Government announced a new humanitarian support package worth SEK 775 million to address global crises, with Myanmar among the ten countries prioritized for aid. …
Sweden allocates SEK 23 million for humanitarian assistance in Myanmar Read More
At a side event on Myanmar during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Finland’s Minister of Education, Anders Adlercreutz, underlined his country’s commitment to supporting Myanmar’s younger …
Finland highlights support for Myanmar’s youth at UN General assembly Read More
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang met with Permanent State Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jumka Salovaara, in Helsinki on Friday to discuss ways to …
Vietnam and Finland pledge stronger cooperation Read More
The Taipei Representative Office in Sweden, led by Ambassador Risheng Gu and his wife, hosted a National Day dinner in Oslo on 25 September to celebrate Taiwan’s 114th National Day. …
Taiwan marks 114th National Day with reception in Oslo Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Manila and the Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen have marked 79 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Since the establishment of formal ties in …
Denmark and the Philippines mark 79 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Norway is continuing its cooperation with the United Nations to promote and protect human rights in the Philippines. Earlier this week, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for …
Norway and UN strengthen human rights initiatives in the Philippines Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met with Vietnam’s Acting Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The …
Danish and Vietnamese foreign ministers strengthen Green Strategic Partnership at UN Assembly Read More
On 24 September 2025, Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security, General Luong Tam Quang, met with Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Astri Aas-Hansen, in Oslo to discuss strengthening bilateral …
Vietnam and Norway strengthen cooperation in crime prevention Read More
On Monday, the Royal Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou and Guangdong University of Foreign Studies co-hosted an EU-China academic conference marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the European …
Danish Consulate in Guangzhou co-hosts EU-China academic conference Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently hosted a cultural diplomacy program in Phetchaburi, inviting diplomats from six countries, including Norway, to experience the province’s heritage and gastronomy. The initiative, …
Norwegian diplomat joins Thai tourism showcase in Phetchaburi Read More
Nordic ambassadors from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden recently visited the Bangsamoro region in the southern Philippines to strengthen cooperation with local partners and reaffirm their commitment to peacebuilding. The …
Nordic ambassadors reaffirm peace support in Bangsamoro Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, but experts at the Nobel Prize Exhibition and Dialogue 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City stressed that rapid innovation must be aligned with …
Experts highlight ethical oversight in AI at Nobel Prize Dialogue in Vietnam Read More
The ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway jointly visited Cotabato City and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September 2025. It …
Nordic ambassadors visit Bangsamoro to support peace process Read More
The Philippines and Finland have strengthened their cooperation on the mobility of skilled workers through their first Joint Committee Meeting on Skills Mobility, held on Wednesday 17 September 2025 in …
Philippines and Finland boost cooperation on skilled worker mobility Read More
The Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), Brian Adrian Wessel, visited Beijing this week for official meetings with the Ministry of Transport of China and the China Maritime …
Denmark and China strengthen maritime cooperation Read More
Sweden, Finland and Denmark are among the world’s top ten most innovative economies in 2025, according to the latest Global Innovation Index published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). …
Three Nordic and three Asian countries ranked among world’s most innovative economies Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam and RMIT University co-hosted the Nobel Prize Dialogue and Exhibition 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday 15 September, highlighting both the global …
Vietnam explores Nobel aspirations with Swedish dialogue Read More
From 12–14 September 2025, the Department of European Affairs, in collaboration with Kasetsart University and Yara (Thailand) Company, hosted an Agri-Hackathon under the theme “Farming the Future: Advancing Thai Agriculture …
Thai–Norwegian agri-hackathon marks 120 years of relations Read More
Vietnam’s National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh paid a working visit to Denmark on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September 2025, where he met with political leaders and major …
Vietnam and Denmark deepen green partnership and business ties Read More
Sweden is stepping up its support for sustainable transport in the Philippines. At the 2025 Transportation Forum, held on Thursday 11 September at The Westin Manila, Swedfund announced new studies …
Sweden promotes greener buses and safer roads in the Philippines Read More
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has concluded a high-level visit to Sweden, deepening academic and research partnerships with some of the country’s leading institutions. The initiative …
Hong Kong and Sweden strengthen innovation ties Read More Sweden will phase out its development cooperation with Myanmar by 30 June 2026, according to a government announcement on 11 September 2025. The decision is part of a broader shift …
Sweden to phase out development aid to Myanmar by 2026 Read More
Swedish director Bo Öhlén has received the insignia “For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism” from the Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism in recognition of his contributions …
Swedish filmmaker honoured by Vietnam for cultural contributions Read More
Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling plastic pollution in Southeast Asia through its support of the Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge (EPPIC), a regional initiative that concluded this week …
Norway supports Vietnam’s battle against ocean plastic Read More
On Thursday 11 September 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) joined Danish companies at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok to discuss economic cooperation between Thailand and Denmark. The …
FTI and Danish private sector discuss stronger Thai–Danish cooperation Read More
The Philippines and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation in civil defense and security during the Seoul Defense Dialogue 2025 in South Korea. On Monday 8 September, Philippine …
Philippines and Sweden strengthen civil defense cooperation Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok hosted a lunch with the Governor of Bangkok Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, ambassadors, and members of the ECO-Capitals Forum to renew their pledge for sustainable development …
Danish Embassy hosts eco-forum lunch with Bangkok governor and ambassadors Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, together with the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs and maritime agencies, organized the seminar “Training Women to Rise: Navigating the Future of the Maritime …
Norwegian Embassy in Manila encourages women’s inclusion in maritime sector Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok hosted the official opening of this year’s European Heritage Days on 3 September 2025, marking the start of the cultural initiative Krung Thep Creative …
Danish Embassy hosts opening of European Heritage Days in Bangkok Read More
Laos has launched a new digital entry and exit form that took effect on 1 September 2025. The system is designed to modernize border control, improve security, and streamline the …
Laos introduces digital immigration form for foreign travelers Read More
Indonesia has introduced a new unified digital portal, the “All Indonesia” Arrival Card, which consolidates immigration, customs, and health declarations into a single online form. The system is now mandatory …
Indonesia launches new All Indonesia Arrival Card for travelers Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in China has announced the appointment of Jonas Bruntse Dahl Nielsen as Minister Counsellor, Head of Trade, and Coordinator of the Trade Council China. His arrival …
Danish Embassy in Beijing welcomes new Minister Counsellor for Trade Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Manila took part in the inaugural Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX 2025), held in the Philippines and co-organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), SM …
Denmark joins Philippines’ Sustainability Expo 2025 Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Norway, led by Ambassador Enrico T. Fos, visited Longyearbyen on 29–30 August 2025 to meet local authorities and join the Filipino community in a series of …
Philippine Embassy strengthens ties with Svalbard community Read More
Chargé d’affaires Per Linnér represented Sweden at the Thailand Security Dialogue 2025, held in Bangkok under the theme “Peace and Security in a Global Disruption.” Now in its second edition, …
Sweden takes part in Thailand Security Dialogue 2025 Read More
China’s National Energy Administration has highlighted growing cooperation with Denmark in renewable energy as part of the country’s green transition achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025). At a …
Denmark helps China strengthen its 14th Five-Year Plan period Read More
The national table tennis teams of Denmark and China met in Copenhagen on 25 August for a Friendship Cup celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. …
Ping Pong for 75 years of Denmark and China diplomacy Read More
Thailand and Sweden have taken a major step to deepen their bilateral relations with the signing of a Strategic Partnership agreement on 26 August 2025 in Stockholm. During his visit …
Thailand and Sweden delves into Strategic Partnership agreement Read More
Thai Foreign Minister Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa visited Sweden on 24 August to witness the signing of a new Royal Thai Air Force contract for Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets. The …
Thai minister in Sweden to oversee signing of new Gripen jet deal Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has introduced Elisa Shafiqah as the newest member of its Political and Trade Team. As Team Assistant, Elisa will support Team Finland by …
Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur welcomes new Political and Trade Team Assistant Read More
The Danish Consulate General in Shanghai has welcomed Jens Alsbirk as its new Consul General. Alsbirk brings extensive diplomatic and commercial experience to the role, having served in several senior …
New Danish Consul General appointed in Shanghai Read More
The Vietnamese Embassy in Finland hosted a celebration on 19 August to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day. The event gathered Finnish parliamentarians, government officials, …
Vietnamese Embassy in Finland marks 80th National Day and August Revolution Read More
The Finnish Ambassador of Vietnam, Keijo Norvanto, finished his tenure this weekend. As one of his final acts as ambassador, he and Deputy Head of Mission Riikka Seppälä, attended the …
Finland and Vietnam launch milk-project Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon has welcomed Svenn J. Bjerkem as its new Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission. Bjerkem brings with him more than three decades of …
Norwegian Embassy in Yangon welcomes new Deputy Head of Mission Read More
Norwegian ambassador Christian Lyster of the Embassy in Manila paid a courtesy call to Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Q. Ezpeleta, Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine Navy, on Monday morning …
Norwegian Ambassador meets Philippine Navy leadership to support arms management initiative Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila has welcomed Øystein Bell as its new First Secretary, Head of Administration, and Consul. Øystein previously served as First Secretary at the Norwegian Embassy …
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila welcomes new First Secretary Read More