Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish Church in Bangkok is set to become a shared workplace for Scandinavian priesthood, as the incoming Swedish priest will be based at the church from 2027. Since moving …
The Danish Church in Bangkok makes room for new Swedish priest Read More
This October, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are turning Nordic Day into Nordic Month: a month of business, ideas, culture and connections designed to bring the Nordic region and Malaysia …
Strong Ties in Changing Times: Nordic Cooperation and Nordic Month in Malaysia Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is launching a creative project called “Conversation Pieces”, bringing together three Swedish creatives to explore what Swedish values mean in an international …
Swedish Chamber in Hong Kong celebrates Swedish values through art Read More
The Independent Schools Show will be hosting three complimentary events across Asia this December, giving international families the opportunity to meet leading British independent and boarding schools and speak directly …
Independent Schools Show returns to Asia Read More
Swedish companies are presenting mining technologies and expertise as Sweden and the Philippines seek to strengthen cooperation on more sustainable mining. Team Sweden participated in the Mining Philippines 2026 International …
SKF and Guideline Geo showcase mining expertise in the Philippines Read More
Childhood experiences can cross languages and borders, and maybe Chinese and Danish children’s experiences aren’t as different as one would think. This is evident as the Danish children’s animation ‘Lotte …
Danish children’s movie wins ‘Best Animated Movie’ in China Read More
Two major Norwegian seafood companies, Mowi and Lerøy Seafood, met with representatives of the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok during the Makro HoReCa 2026 trade fair, as Norway continues to strengthen …
Norwegian seafood companies meet Thai hospitality industry at Bangkok trade fair Read More
Danish High Court judge Mette Lyster Knudsen is seeking election as a judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC), in a candidacy that Denmark and the other Nordic countries are …
Danish judge seeks historic seat at International Criminal Court Read More
Denmark is preparing to expand its maritime cooperation with the Philippines following a recent visit to Manila by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), which focused on finalising a new Strategic …
Denmark prepares new maritime cooperation programme with the Philippines Read More
Swedish technology packages could help Vietnam modernise its ports and infrastructure, according to Sweden’s ambassador, Johan Ndisi. Speaking on the sidelines of the Autumn Economic Forum in Ho Chi Minh …
Johan Ndisi outlines Swedish technology packages for Vietnam Read More
Sweden’s ambassador to Singapore, Anders Fredrik Sjöberg, highlighted opportunities for Sweden–Singapore energy cooperation at a forum on 29 October. Speaking at the Spotlight Sweden Forum during Singapore International Energy Week, …
Swedish ambassador offers grid expertise at Singapore energy forum Read More
NordCham Vietnam chairman Thue Quist Thomasen has called for more predictable investment approvals and better access to green electricity in Vietnam. Speaking at the Nordic–Vietnam Business Forum on 29 October, …
NordCham chairman urges simpler investment approvals in Vietnam Read More
Norway sees opportunities to expand cooperation with the Philippines in offshore wind energy, floating solar and electric ferries, Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland told Philippine newspaper BusinessMirror in an interview published …
Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland sees potential for offshore wind and electric ferries in the Philippines Read More
Swedish Ambassador Anna Hammargren held Laos investment talks with Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Vientiane on 26 October. The minister encouraged Swedish companies to invest in clean energy and tourism, …
Anna Hammargren holds Laos investment talks Read More
The Study in Sweden online fair will give students in Asia an opportunity to meet Swedish universities on 28 November. The free event offers information about degree programmes, applications and …
Study in Sweden: Universities invite students in Asia to online fair Read More
Sweden and Vietnam will mark 50 years of healthcare cooperation with a three-day programme taking place from 16 to 18 November in Hanoi, Bac Ninh and Ho Chi Minh City. …
Sweden and Vietnam to mark 50 years of healthcare cooperation Read More
Danish companies can learn about export opportunities under the upcoming EU–Indonesia trade agreement at a Copenhagen seminar on 9 November. The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) and the Indonesian Embassy …
Danish companies invited to Indonesia trade seminar in Copenhagen Read More
Denmark and Vietnam have discussed expanding trade, investment and technology cooperation during the sixth meeting of their intergovernmental committee in Copenhagen on 26 October. The meeting was co-chaired by Vietnamese …
Denmark–Vietnam trade rises 35 per cent in first nine months of 2026 Read More
A 49-year-old Norwegian citizen of Vietnamese origin was sentenced to two years and one month in prison by Bangkok South Criminal Court on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, for possessing and …
Norwegian man sentenced to two years in Thai prison for methamphetamine Read More
Thai legal workshops in Denmark brought together around 110 Thai residents for advice on family matters, inheritance and labour rights. The Thai Embassy and Thailand’s Office of the Attorney General …
Thai legal workshops draw 110 participants in Denmark Read More
Gina Tran wants a new association in Finland to bring generations of Vietnamese people together and give Finnish residents opportunities to experience Vietnamese culture through the traditional áo dài dress. …
Vietnamese community launches traditional dress association in Finland Read More
Thailand’s ambassador to Denmark, Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang, visited Reden Aalborg on 27 September to discuss its work supporting women in vulnerable situations. She met with the organisation’s director, Jeanette Dam …
Thai ambassador visits Reden Aalborg to discuss support for women Read More
Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and products, including eggs, from Lolland Municipality in Denmark following an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. The suspension took effect …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from Danish municipality after bird flu outbreak Read More
A Swedish national wanted in connection with an alleged cyber fraud case in Sweden has been arrested on the Thai island of Koh Samui, according to the Bangkok Post. Thai …
Swedish man wanted over alleged cyber fraud arrested in Koh Samui Read More
Siamese Cat Café began with an adoption. Lucy, a Siamese cat who had been rescued after being abandoned on the streets of Pattaya, became the first cat in a family …
The Cats Who Inspired Siamese Cat Café Read More
On a quiet stretch of Ploenchit Road in 1957, long before Bangkok became the global metropolis it is today, a British woman named Rosamund Stuetzel opened the doors of …
Platinum Year at Bangkok Patana School Read More
The mother of a 19-year-old Thai woman who died after falling from a condominium in Pattaya is seeking a renewed investigation into the circumstances of her daughter’s death, including the …
Family seeks answers over Thai woman’s death involving Danish man Read More
A Myanmar woman living in Denmark has filed a criminal complaint against members of Myanmar’s military leadership, asking Danish authorities to investigate alleged war crimes committed in her home state …
Myanmar war crimes survivor turns to Danish authorities Read More
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Norway, Le Thi Thu, visited Oslo Chamber of Commerce / ICC Norway on 26 October to discuss trade and investment. First Secretary Tran Thi Khanh Tra joined …
Le Thi Thu discusses Vietnam trade opportunities with Norwegian chamber Read More
Mattias Wiggberg, an associate professor at Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology, will discuss how Singapore and Sweden approach AI adoption at a SwedCham event on Friday, 30 October. The …
Swedish researcher to compare AI adoption in Singapore and Sweden Read More
Nordic startup founders and investors are gathering in Singapore this week to explore partnerships in green technology and research-based innovation. Nordic Singapore Innovation Days runs from 26 to 30 October. …
Nordic startups gather in Singapore for green innovation week Read More
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars plans to cut 2,500 jobs worldwide as it struggles with falling revenue, weaker electric-vehicle demand and intensifying competition in China. The company announced the cuts on …
Volvo to cut 2,500 jobs amid pressure from China Read More
Norwegian diplomatic officials have met with Norwegian citizen Nguyen Duc Thuan in Vietnamese detention, where he says he is receiving diabetes tablets instead of the insulin injections he needs, according …
Norway concerned over detained citizen’s health in Vietnam Read More
Vietnam is looking to Norwegian companies for technology, investment and engineering expertise as it seeks to develop its offshore wind industry, creating potential opportunities for Nordic businesses in Southeast Asia. …
Vietnam looks to Norway for offshore wind expertise Read More
Norwegian literature and folklore took centre stage at the Manila International Book Fair, where illustrator and author Malin Falch presented her fantasy graphic novel series Nordlys. The event also marked …
Norway brings its folklore to Manila book fair Read More
Tax specialists Aira Veronica Gomez and John Brian Z. Malbas will explain Philippine e-invoicing requirements at a NordCham Philippines briefing on 28 October. The event in Makati will focus on …
NordCham to brief businesses on Philippine e-invoicing rules Read More
Swedish author and speaker Fredrik Härén will discuss how people and businesses can develop their creativity at Hollandse Club in Singapore on Tuesday, 27 October. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce …
Swedish creativity expert Fredrik Härén to speak in Singapore Read More
Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland called for recycling solutions suited to Philippine conditions at a conference that brought together 180 participants in Makati on 22 October. The Norwegian Embassy organised the …
Norwegian ambassador urges local solutions to Philippine waste challenges Read More
For Rainey, a Thai woman who grew up between two very different worlds, life has rarely followed the path she imagined. Her journey began in rural Phayao province in northern …
A Life Not of Her Choosing Read More
Filipino engineer Ryvin Oliveros Mercado is developing a Swedish-supported toolkit to help neighbourhood leaders in Naga City turn rainfall readings into practical emergency action. Mercado, an assistant professor at Ateneo …
Filipino engineer applies Swedish lessons to flood preparedness in Naga Read More
Nordic consulates in Shanghai will continue discussions on vocational education and lifelong learning until March, following their joint exhibition at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. In an update on 21 October, the …
Nordic education cooperation in Shanghai to continue after WorldSkills Read More
Business Sweden is organising a delegation to Singapore from 3 to 6 November, focusing on autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure and electric transport. The Urban Mobility Days programme will bring Swedish …
Swedish companies to explore smart transport opportunities in Singapore Read More
Plans for a Swedish data centre delegation to Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand from 28 October to 6 November 2026 have been changed. On the request of Busuiness Sweden at the …
Swedish firms to explore data centre opportunities in Southeast Asia Read More
Visit Finland joins ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore to connect with international travel buyers, including those from Southeast Asia. The travel trade show runs from 21 to 23 October at …
Visit Finland targets Southeast Asian buyers at ITB Asia Read More
The Thai-Norwegian and Thai-Swedish chambers of commerce are supporting a Bangkok breast cancer charity evening today, 22 October. The event will raise awareness and support patients with limited financial resources. …
Norwegian and Swedish chambers support Bangkok breast cancer charity evening Read More
A sunny autumn welcome, a royal carriage procession, a state banquet and a personal connection stretching back generations marked Vietnamese President Tô Lâm’s three-day state visit to Denmark from 19 …
Royal hospitality and family ties mark Vietnamese state visit to Denmark Read More
Danish companies Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Semco Maritime have signed cooperation agreements with Vietnamese energy companies to advance offshore wind development and strengthen international supply chains. The agreements were …
Danish companies expand offshore wind cooperation with Vietnam during state visit Read More
Danish technology company Topsoe has signed a new cooperation agreement with Vietnam’s PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation (PVFCCo–Phú Mỹ) to expand their longstanding partnership into low-carbon energy and advanced chemical …
Danish Topsoe expands cooperation with Vietnam’s Petrovietnam on green energy technologies Read More
Danish infrastructure investment firm A.P. Moller Capital and Vietnam’s VinaCapital have signed an agreement to explore new investments in transport infrastructure and air cargo logistics, including possible expansion to two …
Danish A.P. Moller Capital and VinaCapital eye expansion at two Vietnamese airports Read More
Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology signed a cooperation agreement with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 20 October. The signing took place during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s …
Sweden’s KTH signs cooperation agreement with Singapore policy school Read More