Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Airlines in Asia are raising fares and reducing flight operations as jet fuel prices surge following the conflict in the Middle East. Jet fuel prices have surged sharply, with some …
Rising oil prices hit tourism in Asia as flight and transport costs surge Read More
Thousands of passengers are being impacted as a wave of flight disruptions is hitting major airports across Asia, Travel and Tour World reports. Nearly 2,800 flights are delayed and more …
Nearly 3,000 flights disrupted across Asia Read More
China Southern Airlines has launched the first direct flight linking Beijing and Helsinki. The new route began operations from Beijing Daxing International Airport on 29 March. The service will run …
China Southern launches first direct Beijing–Helsinki route Read More
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the future of engineering. A new report from the Chinese Academy of Engineering highlights how AI is now central to major advances across industries, from …
China’s AI ambitions find echoes in Finnish energy research Read More
The Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has reported encouraging results from a new diabetes and weight loss drug developed with a Chinese partner, Fierce Biotech reports. The candidate, known as …
Novo Nordisk tests China-developed drug for obesity and diabetes while competition is growing Read More
A quiet fleet of electric buses has suddenly become a security concern. Authorities in Iceland are now examining potential risks linked to Chinese-made buses operating in the country’s public transport …
Fears over Chinese buses spark security review in Iceland Read More
China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to include several European countries, including Nordic nations such as Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland, Travel and Tour World reports. The …
Nordic travellers can now stay visa-free in China for up to 10 days Read More
China’s seafood market is showing mixed trends, with strong demand for salmon but weaker interest in cod. Norwegian salmon exports increased in week 12, with 18,383 metric tonnes of fresh …
China expands domestic “salmon” production as Norwegian exports rise and cod weakens Read More
Denmark has just held a general election, deciding the composition of its 179-seat parliament. With all votes now counted, Nordic expatriates in Asia follow developments closely, as Denmark’s foreign policy …
No majority in Danish election: ruling coalition weakened as parties prepare for coalition talks Read More
Finnish companies are still focusing on China, even though there are growing political tensions in the world. According to CGTN, Finnish companies expressed continued interest in China as business leaders …
Finnish firms keep focus on China despite tensions Read More