Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vietnam recorded strong export growth to Sweden, Denmark and Norway during the first half of 2026, supported by improved market access under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. Vietnamese exports to …
Strong growth in exports from Vietnam to the Nordic countries Read More
A delegation of Nordic buyers will attend Vietnam International Sourcing 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnamese producers seek to expand their presence in Nordic food markets. Vietnam International …
Nordic food buyers return to Vietnam sourcing fair Read More
As part of our ongoing coverage of the topic of unequal access to pension supplements for Danish retirees living outside the EU, ScandAsia has on many occasions reached out to …
Political parties comment on Denmark’s pension discrimination Read More
Denmark and Indonesia have extended their government-to-government energy partnership for another five years, reinforcing cooperation on the green transition and renewable energy, Petromindo reports. The agreement was signed on 20 …
Denmark and Indonesia extend energy partnership for another five years Read More
I travelled across four islands in the Philippines to meet Nordic people living there. Along the way, I took buses, ferries and tricycles, got sick, missed a bus and …
I travelled across four islands in the Philippines on a budget. Here’s how it went Read More
For the past six months, I have been making my way around Bangkok’s many, many corners. One thing I have made particularly good use of is working from cafés. And …
Three Bangkok cafés I’d send my friends to Read More
A new offshore wind turbine installation vessel built in China has been delivered to a Danish shipping company, marking another milestone in the close cooperation between the two countries’ maritime …
Chinese shipyard delivers next-generation wind turbine vessel to Danish shipping company Read More
Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) will introduce new baggage security rules from October 16, allowing airport officers to open checked luggage without passengers being present if X-ray screening detects suspicious …
Thailand airports to allow baggage inspections without passengers present Read More
A Danish gymnastics coach has shared his expertise with young athletes in Malaysia after leading a workshop in Sabah during a family holiday. Jimmi Anderson conducted the training session in …
Danish gymnastics coach shares expertise with Sabah athletes Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam has launched its new sustainability programme, Brewing Tomorrow, bringing together suppliers and partners to strengthen cooperation on greener production and responsible business practices, Vietnam Investment Review reports. The …
Carlsberg Vietnam launches new sustainability programme with supplier partners Read More
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) continues to boost trade between Vietnam and the Nordic region, but new EU regulations are set to make market access more demanding, Voice of …
EVFTA boosts Vietnam-Nordic trade as new EU rules raise the bar Read More
Thailand’s Ambassador to Denmark, H.E. Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang, visited Bornholm in June to attend Folkemødet 2026, meet the local Thai community and explore opportunities for cooperation in renewable energy, Ministry …
Thai ambassador visits Bornholm to explore green energy cooperation Read More
A year and a half after six foreign tourists died from methanol poisoning in Laos, authorities have charged a distillery owner with selling food harmful to health and operating an …
Laos charges distillery owner after methanol deaths of six foreign tourist Read More
Thailand is preparing a 2.45-billion-baht tourism boost aimed at making travel cheaper and attracting more visitors as the country faces stronger competition from destinations across the region, Bangkok Post reports. …
Thailand launches billion-baht plan to boost tourism with cheaper hotels and flights Read More
The Chinese Embassy in Denmark marked the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China with a film screening and cultural event in Copenhagen on July 10, …
Chinese Embassy marks Communist Party anniversary with film screening in Copenhagen Read More
Laotian authorities will hold a press conference this week on the 2024 deaths of two Danish backpackers who died after suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng. The press conference is …
Laos will hold press conference on deaths of two Danish backpackers Read More
Thai teenage guitarist and singer Nene Royal has received support from a Danish fan as she prepares for the next round of America’s Got Talent in the United States. Nene …
Nene Royal plays Danish guitar on the road to America’s Got Talent Read More
Indonesia has imported live breeding pigs from Denmark for the first time as the country works to rebuild its swine population after years of losses caused by African Swine Fever …
These 546 Danish pigs went to Indonesia Read More
Researchers from the Natural History Museum of Denmark have named a newly identified genus of beetles after Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of the popular Japanese manga and anime series …
Danish researchers name new beetle genus in Laos after One Piece hero Luffy Read More
Danish infrastructure investor A.P. Moller Capital has completed its acquisition of a 40 percent stake in Philippine logistics company AC Logistics, the companies said in a joint statement on 8 …
Danish Maersk investor buys 40 percent of Philippine logistics company Read More
Travellers from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands can now apply for a Philippine e-Visa for stays longer than 30 days. Holders of Danish passports planning to stay in the …
Travellers from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands can now apply online for Philippine visas Read More
The Nordic business community in the Philippines is preparing for the return of Viking Party Manila, which will take place on 12 September 2026 at the Dusit Thani Manila. Organised …
Viking Party Manila returns on 12 September Read More
World-renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson will open his travelling exhibition “Your Curious Journey” in Manila on July 9, marking the final stop of its tour across Asia and Australia, according …
Danish artist Olafur Eliasson opens exhibition on climate change in Manila Read More
The outlook among Danish companies operating in China has improved significantly, according to the latest Danish Business Outlook on China (DBOC) Index for the first half of 2026. The index …
Danish business confidence in China reaches highest level since 2023 Read More
Swedish defence company Saab has delivered the composite superstructure – the upper section that houses the bridge, radar and other key systems – for Singapore’s new next-generation warship, Asian Military …
Swedish defence company delivers first superstructure for Singapore’s new warship Read More
Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam have signed a new three-year agreement to strengthen cooperation on sustainable healthcare and health insurance, VnEconomy reported. The memorandum …
Denmark and Vietnam renew healthcare partnership Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg and Japan’s Sapporo Breweries are expanding their partnership by forming a new joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, the Carlsberg Group announced on July 6. …
Japanese brewer invests US$643 million in Carlsberg-led joint venture Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) has introduced its board for 2026, headed by newly elected President Sarah Katz, following the association’s Annual General Meeting held on 24 March. Katz, …
Sarah Katz takes over as President of DABS Singapore Read More
The Danish church community in Singapore has received a major financial boost with donations totalling DKK 1.125 million from the Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond and Jens og Margrethe Withs Fond …
Danish Church in Singapore secures DKK 1.125 million for parsonage renovation Read More
Vietnam welcomed nearly 12.3 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 14.9 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the Vietnam National Authority …
Vietnam welcomes 15 percent more international tourists, while arrivals from Denmark and Sweden also rise Read More
Thailand is introducing stricter airport security measures after the government approved a series of new screening procedures at a meeting on July 3, chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according …
Thailand tightens airport screening after Thai Airways drug-smuggling case Read More
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has completed the first three stops of his Nordic tour, which runs from July 2 to 8 and includes Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. The …
Three stops down, one to go on China’s foreign minister’s rare Nordic tour Read More
Whether for work, retirement, love or adventure, thousands of Danes are living all over Thailand. Isolated in bustling cities, far-off villages, and touristy beach towns, it can be hard to …
Peter Romhild heads a special place for Danes in Thailand, “We are so much more than a church” Read More
Fine Scandinavia operates as a trusted, versatile provider for industrial metal solutions (including warehouse trolleys, roll containers, and industrial workstations etc.) alongside quality mixed-material residential furniture. Vietnam-based, this Swedish-founded manufacturer …
What Happens When a Metal Manufacturer Moves Beyond Material Handling Read More
Consumers across the EU, including Denmark, Sweden and Finland, will now pay more when ordering goods from non-EU online retailers such as Chinese retailers Temu and Shein. The new customs …
3 euros more; EU’s new import duty goes into effect hitting Chinese products Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has donated a collection of Danish books to the National Library Board (NLB), strengthening cultural exchange between Denmark and Singapore, In Diplomacy reports. The …
Denmark donates Danish book collection to Singapore libraries Read More
A Danish tourist has died after falling ill shortly after returning from a snorkeling trip off Indonesia’s popular island of Nusa Penida, with local police believing he may have suffered …
Danish tourist dies after snorkeling trip off Bali Read More
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is set to tour Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway next week for high-level talks with Nordic foreign ministers. Wang Yi will travel to all four …
China’s foreign minister heads to Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway Read More
The case centres on the 14th Meeting of the International Society on Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD-14), held in Copenhagen from 17 to 21 May. The allegations were first raised …
Indonesian authorities continue investigation of research fraud uncovered at Denmark conference Read More
Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen has opened its first Culture Store in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new flagship boutique at Scotts Square in Singapore. The …
Bang & Olufsen opens Southeast Asia’s first Culture Store in Singapore Read More
A global creative showdown has crowned new winners in Cannes, and Nordic and Asian teams are once again making their mark. At the 2026 Cannes Lions Young Lions Competitions, young …
Nordic and Asian creatives shine at Cannes Young Lions 2026 Read More
Thinking about moving to Thailand? Already living here but still discovering new things every day? The Thailand Expat Guide 2026 is now available, bringing together practical advice, local insights, …
Thailand Expat Guide 2026 Read More
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has opened its largest store in the Philippines at Glorietta 2 in Manila, Manila Bulletin reports. The new flagship spans 210 square meters and expands the brand’s …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen opens largest store in Manila Read More
A major step in modernising the Philippines’ offshore fishing industry has been launched through a new partnership with Denmark. The pilot project introduces Danish pelagic midwater trawl systems and other …
New Danish project aims to boost sustainable fishing in the Philippines Read More
Danish celebrity hairdresser Dennis Knudsen says he has ended his collaboration with a Thailand-based business team after a troubled beauty venture left customers without promised products and sparked police reports …
Dennis Knudsen in hot water and blames Thailand partners Read More
A cooperation agreement between Denmark’s Esbjerg Port and the Chinese state-owned Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is facing growing political scrutiny, with critics questioning how the deal was reached without the Danish Ministry …
Criticism grows over Chinese port agreement signed by Denmark’s Esbjerg Port Read More
Denmark has appointed Lina Gandløse Hansen as its next ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, with the posting taking effect on 1 August. Gandløse Hansen announced the appointment on LinkedIn, saying …
Lina Gandløse Hansen appointed Denmark’s new ambassador to Vietnam and Laos Read More
Princess Benedikte of Denmark has visited Angkor Wat in Cambodia, one of the world’s most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Khmer Times reports. She was accompanied during the visit by …
Danish Princess Benedikte praises Cambodia’s Angkor Wat during official visit Read More
Danish shipping and logistics giant Maersk has appointed Scott Elliott as Regional President for Asia Pacific, making permanent a role he has held on an interim basis since January. Based …
Maersk appoints Singapore-based Scott Elliott as Asia Pacific president Read More
A high-level forum is planned for April 2027, bringing together government officials and companies from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland with Philippine counterparts to explore new investment opportunities, Business World …
Nordic-Philippine business summit set for Subic in 2027 Read More