Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish truck manufacturer Scania will open its new 2,3 billion USD production facility in Rugao, eastern Jiangsu province, in October 2025. At least half of the trucks produced at the …
Scania to open new 2,3 billion USD truck plant in China in October Read More
Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA has opened an official flagship store on Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com, marking a new step in its strategy to expand digital and omnichannel operations in …
IKEA launches flagship store on JD to boost growth in China Read More
Nordic citizens continue to hold some of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest update of the Passport Index by Global Residence Index. The ranking evaluates more than …
Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable Read More
The election day for Norway’s 2025 Parliamentary (Storting) and Sámi Parliament elections is Monday 8 September 2025. In many Norwegian municipalities, polling stations will also open on Sunday 7 September. …
Norwegians in Southeast Asia can vote early in the 2025 elections Read More
Denmark has become a hotspot for international weddings, attracting couples from all over the world with its famously relaxed marriage laws – earning Copenhagen the nickname “the Las Vegas of …
Couples flock to marry in Copenhagen “the Las Vegas of Europe” Read More
Some European airports are starting to phase out the long‑standing 100‑milliliter limit on liquids in carry‑on luggage. The change follows the European Civil Aviation Conference’s (ECAC) approval of new computed‑tomography …
EU airports begin phasing out 100‑milliliter liquid rule Read More
Since 2009, ScandAsia has published 364 ScandAsia publications on Issuu, plus 13 editions of Thailand Expat Guide and 49 issues of Thai-Danish Trade News publishhed for the Danish Thai Cham …
ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia Read More
Danish universities have begun rejecting research applicants from China if background checks suggest they may pose a security risk. At Aarhus University, all applicants with not only Chinese citizenship …
Danish universities reject Chinese researchers over espionage concerns Read More
A new direct flight route connecting Shanghai and Copenhagen was inaugurated on Thursday 17 July 2025 by China Eastern Airlines, marking a significant step in strengthening air links between China …
China Eastern launches direct flights between Shanghai and Copenhagen Read More
Danish jewellery brand Pandora is exploring strategic changes to its business model in China following a significant decline in sales, according to a report by Reuters. Since 2019, Pandora’s revenue …
Pandora considers restructuring strategy in China as sales decline Read More