Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Hong Kong police have detained more than 20 people, including prominent pro-democracy figure Alexandra Wong, also known as “Grandmother Wong,” on the 34th anniversary of the bloody Tiananmen Square crackdown. …
67-year-old activist arrested in Hong Kong on the anniversary of the massacre Read More
19 people have been killed following a landslide in southwestern China’s Sichuan province on Sunday, June 4. The landslide tore through a mining company’s worker residence at 6am local time, …
19 killed following landslide in southwest China Read More
Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) plans to turn off power to two casinos in southern Myanmar after June 6. This is at the request of the ruling Military Junta administration. …
Thailand orders power cut to Chinese casinos in Myanmar Read More
The Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist, Laufey, has begun her sold-out Asia Tour, first in Manila, the Philippines and Taiwan. “My biggest concert yet. Thank you Manila for a magical night,” she …
Laufey kicks start Asia Tour in Manila and Taiwan Read More
China will send warships to a multilateral naval exercise hosted by Indonesia this month. Among other countries invited are North Korea, Russia, South Korea and the United States. The drill …
China joins Indonesia’s multilateral naval drills despite tension Read More
China will be a topic at the informal NATO summit in Oslo this week. This is what Norwegian Foreign Minister, Anniken Huitfeldt, told NRK. “Not because we want to isolate …
China is one of the main topics at the NATO summit Read More
The Chinese automaker, Geely, is in the early stages of planning to enter Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. The people said …
Chinese automaker Geely plans to enter Thailand EV market Read More
Laos hosted the celebration of the 5th International Mountain Tourism Day under the theme of “Enjoy the Wonder of Mountains, Share a Beautiful Life and Jointly Promote Tourism Revitalisation” on …
Laos marks International Mountain Tourism Day Read More
Chinese TikTok influencer Xiu Xian sold 11,000 bottles of Norwegian cod liver oil in less than two hours. Norwegian company Orkla have been inviting Chinese TikTokers and influencers to Lofoten, …
Chinese influencer sells Norwegian cod liver oil on TikTok Read More
The Chinese metropolis measured the highest temperature in over 100 years on Monday, May 29. This is according to the state media CCTV. The temperature in the densely populated city …
Shanghai measures the highest temperature in 100 years Read More