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Sweden has permanently closed its Embassy Section Office in Yangon, transferring responsibility for Swedish affairs in Myanmar to the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok. The Yangon office announced the closure on …
Sweden permanently closes Section Office in Myanmar Read More
Mads Hovøre Andersen has joined the Danish Embassy in Manila as its new Deputy Head of Mission. He brings extensive experience from Southeast Asia. Andersen began his diplomatic career as …
Danish diplomat Mads Hovøre Andersen takes up new role in the Philippines Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church has confirmed that it intends to remain in Singapore while seeking a buyer for its property at Pasir Panjang Road. ScandAsia previously reported that the historic …
Norwegian Seamen’s Church confirms plans to remain in Singapore Read More
A 44-year-old Norwegian man has been found living homeless in Nonthaburi, Thailand, after reportedly losing his passport and other personal documents and becoming unable to return to Norway. The man, …
Norwegian man found homeless in Thailand for 2 years after losing travel documents Read More
Finnish officials call for deeper security cooperation with Singapore Finland should deepen cooperation with Singapore on maritime technology, artificial intelligence, green shipping and supply chains. That is the view of …
Finnish officials call for deeper security cooperation with Singapore Read More
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy is aiming to break into the Nordic offshore wind market by supplying turbines for two major Danish offshore wind farms to be …
Chinese turbine maker challenges Nordic dominance in offshore wind Read More
First Secretary Emanuel Lundin of the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok delivered the opening keynote at the Alfa Laval Asia Refinery Seminar on 4 August at the Lebua Hotel. He …
Alfa Laval marks longstanding role in Thailand’s refining and energy industries Read More
Swedish authorities have ordered a group of Thai berry pickers to leave the country after inspecting their accommodation in Ragunda municipality in northern Sweden. The inspection was carried out after …
24 Thai berry pickers expelled from Sweden Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, attended the opening of the Second Ukrainian Film Festival in Bangkok on 4 August 2026. The festival was organised by the Embassy of Ukraine …
Swedish ambassador attends Ukrainian Film Festival in Bangkok Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen joined members of the Thai community for a Buddhist celebration at Wat Pa Lolland in southern Denmark on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The gathering …
Thai community marks Buddhist celebration in southern Denmark Read More
Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin warned that the international community could find it more difficult to respond to Chinese coercion against Taiwan than it did to Russia’s invasion of …
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin warns ‘One China’ policy could complicate response to Taiwan Read More
Indonesian school children have been given an opportunity to see how their country is presented to pupils in Denmark through materials produced for the 2025 Danish Children’s Development Calendar. Representatives …
Indonesian pupils explore Danish portrayal of Jakarta Read More
Swedish citizens in Vietnam will be able to cast their votes ahead of Sweden’s parliamentary election at voting stations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The Swedish Embassy in …
Swedes in Vietnam can vote in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Norwegian aquaculture genetics company Benchmark Genetics has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Vietnamese seafood producer Nam Viet Corporation (NAVICO) to develop an advanced selective breeding programme for Nile tilapia, …
Norway’s Benchmark Genetics partners with Vietnam’s NAVICO Read More
A Swedish woman wanted by international police has been arrested in Phuket after Thai immigration officers located her on the island following an Interpol Red Notice issued by Swedish authorities. …
Swedish woman wanted by Interpol arrested in Phuket over alleged call-centre scam Read More
Visitors in Manila will have the opportunity to try speaking Danish, Finnish and Swedish when the cultural event Speak Dating 2026 takes place in Makati on 19 September. Inspired by …
Try Danish, Finnish and Swedish at Manila’s ‘Speak Dating’ language event Read More
Norwegians who have recently moved to Singapore will have an opportunity to learn more about everyday life in the city-state when the Norwegian Seamen’s Church hosts its “New to Singapore” …
Norwegian organizations welcome newcomers to Singapore Read More
The top management of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk reportedly travelled to China in June to explore the possibility of partnering with a local manufacturer, according to the Danish business …
Novo Nordisk explores chinese manifacturing partnership Read More
Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson was among the senior European and Ukrainian representatives taking part in the inaugural Kyiv–Manila Strategic Dialogues in the Philippines. The forum was held at …
Swedish defence minister joins strategic dialogue in Manila Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will open the doors to its historic Golden Bell Mansion for a special guided tour on Saturday, 15 August 2026. Organised together with the …
Historic home of Danish church in Singapore opens for guided tour Read More
The Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association will host an open market briefing on Southeast Asia on 20 August 2026 at the Finland Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki. The event is organised …
Finnish ambassadors to present Southeast Asia market outlook in Helsinki Read More
Swedish visitor arrivals to Vietnam increased by 24.7 percent in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by the Vietnam …
Swedish visits to Vietnam up 24.7% Read More
Business Sweden is inviting Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to join its fourth Focus Asia SME Study Trip to Singapore and Indonesia, offering companies an opportunity to explore two …
Swedish SMEs on study trip to Singapore and Indonesia Read More
Denmark’s new ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, Lina Gandløse Hansen, has arrived in Hanoi to begin her diplomatic posting. The Danish Embassy in Vietnam announced her arrival on social media, …
New Danish Ambassador takes office in Vietnam Read More
Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide has entered into a partnership with Danish car-sharing operator GreenMobility to introduce driverless mobility services in Denmark. The companies aim to launch a public service …
Chinese WeRide plans driverless car service in Denmark Read More
The Norwegian diplomat Kristian Netland arrived in Manila last week to begin his posting as Norway’s ambassador to the Philippines. On Monday, he paid a courtesy call on the Philippine …
Norway’s new Ambassador Kristian Netland begins posting in the Philippines Read More
A Thai berry picker is recovering in hospital after surviving a rare bear attack while picking cloudberries in northern Sweden. Police launched an overnight search to destroy the bear responsible …
Thai berry picker survives bear attack in northern Sweden Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) will host a breakfast briefing in Hanoi on 21 August 2026 to explore how Nordic experiences can support Vietnam’s efforts to …
NordCham Vietnam to host briefing on Nordic workforce practices for Vietnam 2030 Read More
Finnish environmental scientist Elias Hakalehto has received the highest recognition awarded by the International Society of Environmental Indicators. The Fellowship Award was presented during the society’s 25th International Conference on …
Finnish environmental scientist receives top recognition in Beijing Read More
Norway’s participation in Vietfish 2026 will involve much more than exports of salmon and other seafood. Eleven Norwegian companies and industry organisations will exhibit at the Norway Pavilion, presenting solutions …
Norway to showcase aquaculture technology at Vietfish 2026 Read More
Taiwanese sculptor Chang Shu-Wei has become the first artist from Taiwan to participate in Symposium Norge, Norway’s international stone sculpture symposium, marking a milestone for Taiwan’s representation at the long-running …
First Taiwanese artist joins Norway’s Symposium Norge Read More
The Swedish Embassy joined human rights experts, civil society representatives, and international officials at Chulalongkorn University on 22 July for a panel discussion marking five years since the enactment of …
Swedish Embassy joins discussion on Thailand’s anti-torture law Read More
Iben Bernstorf Schrøder has been appointed as the new seamen’s chaplain at the Danish Church in Singapore. She will take up the position on 1 September 2026 and move to …
New Danish Seamen’s Pastor appointed in Singapore Read More
Swedish television producers Christer Björkman and Peter Settman are moving closer to bringing the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia to Bangkok, with Sweden’s public broadcaster SVT now considering broadcasting the …
Eurovision Asia gathers momentum ahead of Bangkok debut Read More
Thousands of Southeast Asians have quietly become an essential part of Greenland’s workforce, but many now face an uncertain future as international attention on the Arctic island continues to intensify. …
Greenland’s Southeast Asian workers face uncertain future Read More
The summer of 2026 became the summer I travelled to Sweden, first and foremost to ensure that my late mother’s ashes would be scattered at sea. Fulfilling her final wish …
The Summer I Said Goodbye Read More
When Chinese Coast Guard vessels recently began patrolling the waters east of Taiwan, many Europeans saw another incident in the long-running tensions across the Taiwan Strait. They should have seen …
Chinese patrols east of Taiwan represent an economic threat for EU Read More
The Economist recently described Beerlao as “probably the most important lager in the world”, echoing Carlsberg’s famous slogan. The newspaper recognised what many visitors to Laos have known for decades: …
Beerlao wins global praise Read More
Vietnamese mobility company Green SM has launched a fully electric taxi service in Copenhagen, making Denmark the company’s first European market and marking the first export of Vietnam’s integrated electric …
Vietnamese taxi model launched in Copenhagen Read More
Norwegian seafood producer Osland is introducing its premium Norwegian Fjord Trout to Malaysian consumers through an exclusive launch at Jaya Grocer’s Seafood Fiesta. The campaign gives Malaysian shoppers an opportunity …
Norwegian fjord trout brand enters Malaysian retail market Read More
One of the most recognisable landmarks of the Scandinavian community in Singapore has been put on the market, as the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission (Sjømannskirken) seeks a buyer for its hilltop …
Historic Norwegian Seamen’s Mission property in Singapore put up for sale Read More
The Thai courts are looking for a person with an excellent command of both Norwegian and Thai to assist as a court interpreter in cases involving Norwegian nationals. While English …
Thai court seeks Norwegian–Thai court interpreter Read More
Contrary to popular belief, condominiums in Phuket are now more expensive than villas, according to a 2026 property market index highlighted by Expat Guide Thailand. The findings challenge the common …
Phuket condos cost more than villas, new index shows Read More
Air China will launch a new route connecting Beijing, Copenhagen and Reykjavik on 26 October 2026, creating a direct air link between the Chinese capital and Iceland via Denmark. The …
Air China launches Beijing–Copenhagen–Reykjavik route Read More
Without thousands of Thai berry pickers, there was a fear that the berries would rot in the forest. Now it seems that demand has pushed the prices so high, that …
Finns go picking own berries as the prices go up Read More
Cambodian Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha led a delegation on an official visit to Finland from 27 to 29 July, during which they visited the Finnish weather …
Cambodia looks to Finnish technology to strengthen weather forecasting Read More
Sweden has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Ungerth as its new Defence Attaché to Vietnam, continuing the country’s defence representation and cooperation in Southeast Asia. Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, …
Sweden appoints new Defence Attaché to Vietnam Read More
Swedish luxury fashion brand Acne Studios has officially entered the Malaysian market with the opening of its first standalone store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, marking another step in the company’s …
Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios opens first store in Malaysia Read More
Swedish athlete David Thid, who competes in the 400-metre hurdles — a track event in which runners must clear 10 evenly spaced hurdles while sprinting one lap around the track …
Swedish athlete David Thid switches allegiance to Thailand Read More
Working conditions for Thai berry pickers in Sweden appear to be improving after years of criticism over exploitation, although labour representatives say further reforms are still needed. Thousands of Thai …
Working conditions improve for Thai berry pickers in Sweden, but concerns remain Read More