Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Danish consortium Danske Flådeskibe K/S is set to design and construct new Arctic patrol ships and future frigates for the Royal Danish Navy, with production centered in Esbjerg, Denmark. …
New Danish consortium with strong Singaporean ties will build new Artic patrol ships Read More
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former prime minister of Denmark, is set to speak at the 2025 Yushan Forum in Taiwan, according to Taipei Times. Rasmussen will be joined by former Slovenian …
Former Danish PM to speak at 2025 Yushan Forum in Taiwan Read More
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Finnish Ambassador Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in digital transformation, environmental protection, trade, investment, and business development during a …
Cambodia and Finland explore cooperation in digital transformation, trade, and sustainability Read More
The Philippines is seeking to establish a labor agreement with Sweden to enhance the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the country, according to the Department of Migrant Workers …
Philippines exploring labor agreement with Sweden Read More
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed on 6 March 2025 openness to considering new defense strategies in light of changing global dynamics. Including French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to discuss how …
Denmark might allow deployment of nuclear weapons Read More
Former Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde states that Europe cannot fully count on the United States for military backing and must take greater responsibility for its own security. Her concern …
Former Swedish Foreign Minister says Europe can not rely in USA Read More
Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel Romualdez, has expressed confidence in the enduring strength of the defense alliance between the Philippines and the U.S.. His statements came a …
Philippines believe US is still committed to current security agreements Read More
A delegation from the Swedish Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Aron Emilsson, is currently visiting Vietnam to reinforce political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. The …
Swedish parliamentary delegation strengthens ties with Vietnam Read More
Sweden recently reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and development cooperation with the Philippines during a visit by State Secretary for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Diana Janse, and …
Sweden strengthens ties with the Philippines through high-level visit Read More
EuroCham Vietnam engaged in high-level discussions with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday 2 March 2025, addressing key trade and investment topics between Vietnam and the European Union. The …
Eurocham discusses trade and investment with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Read More
The Danish Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee is visiting Vietnam from March 3 to 6 to engage in discussions with Vietnamese leaders on foreign and security policy, aiming to strengthen inter-parliamentary …
Danish Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee visits Vietnam to bolster maritime cooperation Read More
Denmark will be the President of the United Nations Security Council for one month starting from 1. March 2025. This presidency comes as part of Denmark’s two-year term as a …
Denmark becomees President of UN Security Council for one month Read More
Sweden has expressed strong support for the swift establishment of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Malaysia. This endorsement aligns with Sweden’s active participation in …
Sweden supports swift EU-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement Read More
Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has reaffirmed Sweden’s support for Ukraine, emphasizing the broader implications of Russia’s aggression for the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as the rest of …
Sweden, EU backup Ukraine after meeting with Trump Read More
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral relations with Sweden. During a meeting at Malacañang Palace, Swedish Ambassador-designate Anna Ferry conveyed that Sweden considers the Philippines …
Philippines President Marcos Jr. wants to strengthen relations with Sweden Read More
China Daily, a media outlet widely regarded as a mouthpiece of the Chinese government, published on 28 February 2025 an editorial urging Europe to adopt an independent foreign policy and …
China urges Europe to distance itself from US and strengthen ties with China Read More
Denmark and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2025. Surprisingly short time but nevertheless a milestone that underscores the strong and evolving relationship between the two nations. Since …
New Ambassador reflects on Singapore-Denmark anniversary Read More
Danish ambassador to Cambodia, Danny Annan, met with Cambodia’s deputy prime minister and first vice president of the Cambodia Development Council, Sun Chanthol, on Tuesday 25 February 2025, to discuss …
Danish Ambassador discusses maritime infrastructure with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Read More
A Swedish parliamentary delegation recently visited Malaysia as part of a diplomatic initiative to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen their understanding of the country’s political and social landscape. The delegation …
Swedish Parliamentary Delegation Visits Malaysia for Bilateral Discussions Read More
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt welcomed Finland’s Ambassador to Thailand, Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, on Monday 24 February 2025 to discuss cooperation on waste-to-energy, water purification, digital technology, and education. The meeting at …
Bangkok Governor meets Finnish Ambassador to discuss sustainability and education Read More
The Senate Committee on Education, Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, led by Chairman Mr. Kamol Rodklai, was on 24 February 2025 invited by H.E. Mrs. Eva Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, Ambassador …
Senate Committee on Education had dinner with Finnish Ambassador Read More
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is calling on Chinese authorities to provide information on the whereabouts of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, who has been missing for years after being sentenced to …
RSF demands answers on missing Swedish publisher Gui Minhai Read More
A new guide published by human rights organization Safeguard Defenders aims to help families and friends of foreigners detained in China navigate the country’s opaque legal system. The guide, titled …
New guide warns of risks for foreigners detained in China Read More
The Indonesian government is considering offering free land to foreign embassies in Nusantara, the country’s future capital in East Kalimantan, to encourage their relocation from Jakarta. Basuki Hadimuljono, Head of …
Nordic embassies may get land for free in Nusantara, the new capital of Indonesia Read More
Jonas Parello-Plesner, Executive Director of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation and former Danish diplomat, has released a new book titled “The Battle for Taiwan,” analyzing Taiwan’s geopolitical significance and current …
Danish Security Expert: Taiwan needs enhanced defense preparedness Read More
Vietnam and Sweden are strengthening their collaboration in policy research and public administration, focusing on digital transformation, green transition, and sustainable development. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the …
Vietnam and Sweden enhance cooperation in policy research and public administration Read More
Indonesia and Norway have agreed to extend their climate and forestry cooperation through 2030, focusing on reducing deforestation and promoting sustainable forest management. This decision was announced during a meeting …
Indonesia, Norway extend climate and forestry cooperation Read More
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has urged European businesses to invest in the country’s clean energy and digital sectors while emphasizing the need to finalize a Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement …
Thailand pushes for EU trade deal and investment in clean energy Read More
The Nordic embassies in Bangkok jointly celebrated Nordic Day 2025 on February 13, with a grand reception at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence. The event brought together over 400 guests, including …
Big turnout for Nordic Day 2025 in Bangkok Read More
On February 7, 2025, Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) and Sweden’s Saab AB signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance industrial collaboration in support of the Royal Thai Air Force’s …
Thai TAI and Sweden’s Saab sign cooperation agreement to support the Royal Thai Air Force’s Gripen E/F fighter aircraft Read More
Last year, Norway approved 95 percent of all visa applications filed by Thai nationals, according to recent data from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). The figures highlight the strong …
Norway approves 95% of Thai visa applications in 2024 Read More
Finland will from 17 February 2025 start to enforce new rules concerning foreign berry pickers. According to the new rules, foreign berry pickers must be employed under a contractual employment …
Finland stops berry pickers from arriving as tourists Read More
The U.S. government’s 90-day suspension of foreign aid has forced Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) to lay off 1,700 employees, cutting its global workforce nearly in half. The move is having …
Norwegian demining organization hit hard by U.S. aid freeze, affecting operations in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia Read More
Finnish Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen has officially presented a copy of his credentials to Mongolia’s Foreign Ministry’s State Secretary, L. Munkhtushig, during his first official visit to Ulaanbaatar on February 6, …
Finland’s ambassador to China presents credentials in Mongolia Read More
Denmark’s policy of listing Taiwanese residents as Chinese on official documents has sparked legal and diplomatic concerns. The issue was raised in the Danish Parliament on January 31, where Foreign …
Denmark’s policy on Taiwanese nationality raises concerns Read More
A poetic gesture by Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Mellbin, has gained attention after he shared a haiku about the West Philippine Sea, which resonated with Philippine Defense Secretary …
Danish envoy’s haiku on West Philippine Sea gains attention Read More
Former Icelandic Minister of Education, Illugi Gunnarsson, has highlighted China’s remarkable economic transformation and emphasized the growing potential for cooperation between Iceland and China during his recent visits to the …
Former Icelandic minister promotes stronger China-Iceland relations Read More
Taiwanese residents in Denmark staged a protest outside the Danish Parliament on Monday, opposing a new government policy that lists their nationality and birthplace as “China” instead of “Taiwan” on …
Taiwanese protest in Denmark over new ‘China’ label on official documents Read More
Authorities in Sweden and Latvia are investigating potential sabotage after an undersea fiber-optic cable between the two countries was damaged in late January 2025. The incident is the latest in …
New suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea cable under investigation Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force has defended its decision to procure Saab Gripen fighter jets following criticism over the choice, reports Bangkok Post. The decision to acquire the Swedish-made aircraft …
Thai Air Force defends selection of Gripen fighter jets Read More
Thailand has officially signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The agreement, signed on January 23 during …
Thailand and EFTA Sign First-Ever Free Trade Agreement Read More
On January 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, President of the Thai National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, warmly welcomed H.E. Mrs. Anna …
Thai Parliament President meets with Swedish Ambassador Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines plans to host an online seminar focused on the shipbuilding industry. This initiative, therefore, aims to strengthen the sector in collaboration with the Anti-Red …
Danish Embassy plans online seminar for Philippine shipbuilding industry Read More
Vietnam aims to establish a green strategic partnership with Norway, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng. She welcomed the discussions about signing a Letter of …
Vietnam pursues green strategic partnership with Norway Read More
On January 6, 2025, the High Representative of the European Union, alongside the governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and …
EU and Allies address Human Rights Crisis in Myanmar Read More
Bilateral trade between Sweden and Vietnam grows by 11.8% in the first 11 months of 2024, reflecting a robust recovery and strengthening economic partnership. This growth marks a significant milestone …
Sweden-Vietnam trade grows by 11.8% amid increased collaboration Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is under fire for remaining on vacation in Thailand while tensions rise over Greenland’s future. As the state of affairs escalates, notable figures from …
Danish FM faces criticism: Thailand vacation amid Greenland tensions Read More
Christina Egelund, Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science, travels to China this weekend to refine and strengthen Danish-Chinese collaborative agreements. Her visit focuses on exploring both the opportunities and …
Danish Minister visits China to discuss bilateral collaboration Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi proudly marked a significant milestone yesterday, January 1, as Finland and Laos celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. This occasion underscores decades …
Finland and Laos celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Finnish authorities are investigating whether a foreign ship played a role in damaging the undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia, which suffered an outage on December 25, Reuters reports. …
Finnish police investigate foreign ship in power cable outage Read More