Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish and Indonesian authorities held a four-day workshop on feed safety in Indonesia’s dairy sector. The workshop took place from 18 to 21 August. Danish experts met with representatives from …
Denmark and Indonesia strengthen feed controls for dairy sector Read More
The Danish Embassy in Indonesia has published its final update on three orangutans whose rehabilitation and lives it has followed as part of a biodiversity awareness initiative. For more than …
Danish Embassy concludes orangutan conservation series in Indonesia Read More
Thailand has moved closer to reducing visa-free stays for travellers from all five Nordic countries from 60 to 30 days. Four notices implementing the revised visa rules were signed on …
Signed rules bring Thailand’s 30-day visa limit closer Read More
Norwegians in Thailand and Singapore have gathered at local Norwegian Seamen’s Churches to mourn the death of King Harald. In Pattaya, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church held a memorial service attended …
Norwegian Seamen’s Churches in Southeast Asia remember King Harald Read More
Finnish President Alexander Stubb says China has assured Finland that it would not allow Russia to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine. Stubb made the statement in an interview with German …
Stubb: China assured Finland it would not allow Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has joined an initiative supporting prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration through a donation of books to Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok. The initiative brought …
Swedish Embassy joins book donation initiative for Bangkok prison Read More
Norway’s King Harald V died on Friday, 28 August 2026, at the age of 89. The Royal House of Norway announced that the King died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital …
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore will host a morning session about Singapore’s government agencies and innovation sector. The event is called “Navigating the Singapore Ecosystem.” It takes place at Saxo …
Danish diplomats to guide businesses through Singapore’s ecosystem Read More
The Thai action-fantasy film “4 Tigers” has been selected to open the 2026 edition of Lund Fantastic Film Festival in Sweden. Directed by Kongkiat Komesiri, the film will have its …
Thai action-fantasy “4 Tigers” to open Swedish film festival Read More
A representative from Helsinki’s city-owned innovation company has visited Taiwan to examine the country’s robotics sector and explore opportunities for cooperation. Aleksis Pillai, Project Manager at Forum Virium Helsinki, attended …
Helsinki explores robotics cooperation with Taiwan Read More
Malaysia is awaiting a response from Norwegian defence company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) over a claim submitted following the cancellation of a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) procurement deal, Malaysia’s …
Malaysia awaits Kongsberg response over cancelled Norwegian missile deal Read More
Danish product tanker company TORM has agreed to acquire six new MR2 tankers from a Chinese shipyard, with options for two additional vessels. The ships are scheduled for delivery in …
Danish tanker owner TORM orders six new vessels in China Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has moved a step closer to launching an oral version of its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China. China’s drug regulator has accepted the company’s application …
China accepts Novo Nordisk application for oral Wegovy Read More
The best personal training studio in the Singapore CBD is the one that measures before it sells. Catalyst Performance, at Manulife Tower above Telok Ayer MRT, tests body composition, cardiorespiratory …
Best Personal Training Studio in the Singapore CBD: What to Measure Before You Commit Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm provided mobile consular services to Thai nationals in Linköping and surrounding areas from 25 to 26 August 2026. During the two-day visit, embassy staff …
Thai Embassy brings consular services to Linköping community Read More
Vietnam’s new Ambassador to Finland, Nguyễn Hoàng Diệu Tâm, formally began her term after presenting her credentials to Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace …
New Vietnamese ambassador presents credentials to Finnish president Read More
Sjømannskirken – the Norwegian Church Abroad – in Pattaya will join Norwegian churches around the world in marking Sjømannskirken’s Day on Sunday, 30 August. The local programme will run from …
Sjømannskirken in Pattaya to mark international church day Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is joining several international business chambers for an AFL Asia networking event in Pattaya on Friday, 28 August. AFL Asia Sundowners will take place from …
Thai-Swedish Chamber joins AFL Asia networking event in Pattaya Read More
The Indonesian community in Sweden gathered for Indonesia Day 2026 in Stockholm on Saturday, 22 August. The Indonesian Embassy hosted the celebration at Wisma Duta, the ambassador’s official residence. The …
Indonesia Day brings food, music and dance to Stockholm Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen will provide mobile consular services in Aalborg on Sunday, 27 September 2026. The temporary consular office will be open from 08.30 to 16.00 at …
Thai Embassy to offer mobile consular services in Aalborg Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Malaysia has moved to its new permanent chancellery in Kuala Lumpur. The embassy began operating from Naza Tower on Thursday, 27 August. Its new address …
Danish Embassy in Malaysia moves to permanent premises Read More
A chance encounter between Danish visitor Strit Bram and a young street musician in Phuket developed into a lasting friendship. Years later, Nene Royal has taken a vintage guitar given …
Danish supporter helped Nene Royal on her journey from Phuket to America’s Got Talent final Read More
A 77-year-old Norwegian man reported losing more than 5,000 baht after offering money to a stranger in Pattaya. The incident allegedly occurred shortly after midnight on 24 August on Pratumnak …
Norwegian man robbed after offering stranger 20 baht in Pattaya Read More
Thai immigration police have arrested two Swedish men at a condominium in Bangkok. One of them is wanted in Sweden over several alleged violent crimes. Officers arrested the men at …
Swedish man wanted over alleged violent crimes arrested in Bangkok Read More
Veera Kaarela is leaving her position as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Finland in Manila after three years in the Philippines. The embassy announced her departure in …
Finnish deputy head of mission leaves Manila for EU academy Read More
Filipino alternative rock band Mayonnaise headlined the first Himig Musikahan Pinoy Music Festival in Bergen, Norway, on Saturday, 22 August. The band performed several of its best-known songs, including “Jopay” …
Filipino rock band Mayonnaise headlines inaugural Bergen music festival Read More
Taiwanese playwright Pen-ning Hsing’s interpretation of a classic Chinese fable will be presented at Sweden’s Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm in September. The staged reading, titled “Vargen och en man …
Taiwanese playwright brings contemporary fable to Sweden’s national stage Read More
Sweden’s Chargé d’affaires in Thailand, Per Linnér, met with the country’s Fiscal Policy Office on 21 August ahead of the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Linnér met Nadhavudh …
Swedish envoy discusses Thailand’s economy ahead of IMF–World Bank meetings Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand will mark Denmark’s flag day for deployed personnel and veterans with a service in Bangkok on Sunday, 6 September. The service will also be the …
Danish church in Bangkok to mark flag day for veterans Read More
The LEGO Group has opened a public exhibition in Beijing about trademarks and intellectual property protection. Jonas Bruntse Dahl Nielsen attended the opening on Friday, 21 August. He serves as …
LEGO exhibition in Beijing highlights intellectual property protection Read More
Four Danish friends are setting out to explore one of the more challenging routes through the Philippines as they officially launch their new travel channel, The Nomadic 4. Lars, Henrik, …
Four friends, a big world to explore and no interest in the easy route Read More
Taiwanese director Rong Zuo Zhuang’s short film “Tutti” has been selected for the Oslo Short Film Festival 2026. The film follows Rong-Chen, a girl struggling to retain her place on …
Taiwanese short film “Tutti” to screen in Oslo Read More
Thai artist Som Supaparinya will present her first solo exhibition in Scandinavia at Kunsthal Charlottenborg in Copenhagen this autumn. Titled Reroute:, the exhibition runs from 26 September 2026 to 21 …
Thai artist Som Supaparinya to open first Scandinavian solo exhibition in Copenhagen Read More
Sweden has highlighted its continuing knowledge exchange with the Philippines following the Sustainability Expo 2026 in Taguig City. The expo, held on 5 August at the SMX Convention Center Aura, …
Swedish-Philippine knowledge exchange highlighted at sustainability expo Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Malaysia will showcase Danish food and drink at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (MAHA) from 1 to 3 September. Chef and Gastroplomacy Officer …
Danish food takes centre stage at Malaysia’s MAHA 2026 Read More
Around one in four seafood consumers surveyed in China’s largest cities eat salmon sashimi at least once a week, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council. The council points to faster …
At-home sashimi boosts China’s demand for Norwegian salmon Read More
Thailand’s embassy in Stockholm has highlighted the role of Thai teachers in supporting the Thai community in Sweden. Ambassador Arunrung Phothong Humphreys opened the annual meeting of the Association of …
Thai teachers in Sweden strengthen community network Read More
Danish companies and Thai dairy stakeholders met in Chiang Mai earlier this month to discuss ways to strengthen Thailand’s dairy industry. The two-day programme on August 17–18 was organised by …
Danish dairy companies exchange knowledge with Chiang Mai operations Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Cambodia, Astrid Emilie Helle, has concluded her posting in the country following a royal audience with King Norodom Sihamoni. Helle was received by the Cambodian King on …
Norwegian ambassador meets King of Cambodia as term ends Read More
Finnish and Malaysian energy experts have met to discuss cooperation on the energy transition, including nuclear energy and regional power integration. The Finland–Malaysia Energy Exchange was hosted by the Embassy …
Finnish and Malaysian energy experts discuss energy cooperation Read More
Vietnam Education Publishing House is exploring cooperation with Swedish partners in education, publishing and digital learning. The publisher discussed the opportunities during a meeting with Vietnam’s ambassador to Sweden, Tran …
Vietnamese publisher explores Swedish education and publishing technology Read More
A Danish delegation focused on food and agriculture has visited the Philippines to explore opportunities for cooperation with local companies. During the visit, the delegation met with major Philippine food …
Danish food delegation explores opportunities in Philippines Read More
In her work for Mission Alliance (Misjonsalliansen) as Country Director, the Philippines, Karin Riska has experienced both challenges and rewarding results from efforts to help vulnerable children and people. Here, …
Norwegian Mission Alliance marks 50 years in the Philippines Read More
Swedish investment firm EQT is considering selling two English-language education businesses in Vietnam in a deal that could be worth around US$500 million, according to Bloomberg. The businesses are ILA …
Swedish EQT considers sale of Vietnam education businesses Read More
A new direct cargo route between Oslo and Shanghai has been launched by China Southern Airlines. It is expected to carry a capacity of around 200 tonnes of salmon from …
New Oslo-Shanghai route expands Norwegian salmon export to China Read More
A Norwegian-linked developer has withdrawn a proposal to build a 50MW artificial intelligence data centre in Oton, Iloilo, in the Philippines, following a contentious public consultation. The proposed project, known …
Norwegian developer withdraws proposed AI data centre project in Philippines Read More
Finland’s Deputy Head of Mission in Indonesia, Teemu Laakkonen, represented the Indonesian ice hockey team, Jakarta Dragons, at the City of Heroes tournament in Surabaya. The tournament was held from …
Finnish diplomat takes to the ice at international tournament in Indonesia Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has opened registration for its annual Midwinter Ball, which will mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Singapore. The gala will …
SwedCham Singapore opens registration for Midwinter Ball Read More
Denmark and Indonesia are exploring closer cooperation in pharmaceuticals, laboratory development and life sciences following a visit by Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority to Denmark. Representatives from the two countries …
Denmark and Indonesia explore closer pharmaceutical cooperation Read More
The Philippines and Iceland have agreed on a new framework that could allow airlines to operate daily passenger services between the two countries. Officials concluded the negotiations in Reykjavik on …
Philippines and Iceland agree framework for daily air services Read More