Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, has described ASEAN as an important pillar of stability in an increasingly uncertain world marked by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and economic challenges. In …
Norwegian ambassador highlights ASEAN’s role in regional stability Read More
Danish diplomat Peter Taksøe-Jensen has been appointed as one of the conciliators in a United Nations-backed process aimed at helping resolve the long-running maritime dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, Reuters …
Danish diplomat appointed to help solve Cambodia-Thailand maritime dispute Read More
A giant mural celebrating migrant workers from Myanmar and Cambodia will be inaugurated this Saturday in Bangkok’s wealthy Thonglor district, Khaosad English reports. The artwork, titled “Together We Build,” highlights …
Norwegian People’s Aid supports Bangkok mural honoring migrant workers Read More
Finnish mining technology company Metso has secured orders worth more than €10 million to supply grinding mills for two gold projects in Australia and Cambodia. The orders come from Australian …
Finnish Metso selected for Cambodian gold project Read More
Two Swedish nationals have been arrested in Phnom Penh after a violent incident at a convenience store, according to local police, Khmer Times reports. The pair are accused of causing …
Two Swedes arrested after store rampage in Cambodia Read More
A single welfare claim could now cost a foreign student their right to stay in Finland. That is the direction of a new bill that would sharply tighten the rules …
Asian students in Finland face stricter residency rules under new bill Read More
International students in Finland could lose their residence permits after applying for welfare support just once under proposed new rules from the Finnish government. Under the proposal, foreign students who …
Finland may kick out foreign students who receive welfare support Read More
The Swedish investment company EQT AB has raised $15.6 billion to invest in companies across Asia. The largest fund of its kind in the region right now, according to Channel News …
Swedish giant raises billions as Asia Read More
Cambodia recorded 71,191 foreign tourists this year during its three-day traditional New Year holiday, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism. The holiday, known as Khmer New Year, was celebrated …
Cambodia welcomes over 70,000 foreign tourists for Khmer New Year Read More
Thailand will keep its key border crossings with Cambodia in Trat and Chanthaburi closed for now, with no negotiations yet initiated on reopening them, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed …
Thailand keeps Cambodia border crossings shut Read More