Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi has announced an exciting new partnership between the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) and the International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR). The two organizations officially …
Sweden and Vietnam partner to promote sustainable energy development Read More
From December 8 to 13, 2024, a Thai delegation led by Mr. Worawut Pongpraphapan, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs, and Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of …
Thai delegation visits Finland to address labor regulations for wild berry harvesting Read More
China has accused the European Union (EU) of engaging in smear tactics against Chinese businesses following the EU’s recent sanctions imposed on several firms for their support of Russia’s war …
China accuses EU of smear tactics against Chinese companies Read More
After four weeks of surveillance, Danish naval ships have left the Kattegat area, where the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 remains anchored, BT reports. The departure was confirmed through vessel …
Danish Navy leaves area as Chinese ship remains under scrutiny Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen kicked off his visit to Southeast Asia by officially opening Denmark’s new embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This move comes as part of a …
Danish FM inaugurates new embassy and meets with PM in Malaysia Read More
As Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen wrapped up his work trip in the Philippines and headed to Malaysia, he assured officials that he would not keep them waiting another …
Danish FM to Philippines: You don’t have to wait 25 years before I’m back Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen will commence a two-day working visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday, December 11, 2024. In a statement, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry announced that Rasmussen plans …
Danish FM has begun his two-day visit to Malaysia Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is visiting the Philippines today on December 9 and until December 10, marking the first official visit by a Danish foreign minister to Manila …
Danish Foreign Minister visits the Philippines and Malaysia Read More
Ville Skinnari, the chairman of the China friendship group in the Finnish parliament and a prominent member of Parliament (MP), emphasized the importance of educational collaboration during a recent speech …
Finnish MP advocates educational collaboration in China Read More
Nordic diplomats have expressed alarm over China’s recent aggression in the West Philippine Sea, where the China Coast Guard (CCG) reportedly used water cannons and rammed a Philippine vessel near …
Nordic ambassadors raise concern over Chinese aggression in Philippines Read More
In a heartfelt gesture, the Embassies of Finland and Norway in Bangkok extended their warm wishes to the people of Thailand on the occasion of the country’s National Day, which …
Finnish and Norwegian Embassies in Bangkok celebrate Thailand’s National Day Read More
Recent developments in South Korea have raised significant international concerns, particularly as NATO closely monitors the situation following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of a military state of emergency. This …
NATO monitors South Korea’s political turmoil amid China concerns Read More
Norway and other EFTA countries have reached a free trade agreement with Thailand, opening new opportunities for export, investment, and trade. “This is great news for Norwegian businesses. Almost all …
Norway and Thailand sign free trade agreement Read More China has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the affected countries to investigate the recent damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard …
After Swedish appeal: China will collaborate in cable damage investigation Read More Sweden has officially requested assistance from China to clarify the circumstances surrounding the recent breaks of two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced this …
Sweden’s PM ask China for help in investigation of cable breaks Read More Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called on the Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3, currently anchored in Denmark’s economic zone, to move closer to Swedish waters. “We have contacted …
Swedish PM calls for Chinese ship Yi Peng 3 to approach Sweden Read More
In a tense diplomatic situation, China holds the decisive role in determining the fate of the Yi Peng 3, a vessel currently anchored in the Kattegat and monitored by Danish, …
Diplomatic tensions erupt over Yi Peng 3 in Kattegat Read More