Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Chinese officials have delivered “legal advice” to European countries, urging them to bar Taiwanese politicians from entry. Diplomats told the Guardian the messages warned against crossing China’s “red lines”. The …
China urges Norway, Finland and other European states to deny visas to Taiwan politicians Read More
A technical malfunction in Copenhagen Airport’s baggage handling system left around 60 checked bags behind on a TUI flight to Phuket. The airport said problems in its automated baggage sorting …
Copenhagen Airport baggage failure leaves TUI passengers without luggage on Phuket flight Read More
Thai immigration police said they raided a foreign-run poker den in central Pattaya, Chonburi, on 10 January 2026. Police said 10 people were arrested, including two Finns, two Danes, three …
Finns and Danes arrested during Pattaya immigration police raid on poker den Read More
Danish shipping company AP Moller – Maersk is exploring increased use of ethanol as a marine fuel, Reuters reports. CEO Vincent Clerc said China dominates supply of fuels such as …
Maersk explores more ethanol use as green fuel to reduce reliance on China Read More
A Hong Kong–focused film festival has taken place in Copenhagen, highlighting the city’s cinema scene and its role in international cultural exchange. The Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival was …
Hong Kong film festival launches in Copenhagen Read More
Danes living in Thailand and their families are invited to a joint information meeting in Bangkok on Wednesday 5 February, focusing on key rules and issues affecting Danes abroad. The …
Joint information meeting for Danes in Thailand set for 5 February Read More
Norway’s ambassador to China, Vebjørn Dysvik, says travel between the two countries has surged since China introduced 30-day visa-free entry for Norwegian citizens. In an interview with China Daily, Dysvik …
Norwegian envoy says China visa-free entry has boosted travel and business ties Read More
A Danish-Indonesian research group says Indonesia needs updated grid code standards to integrate higher shares of renewable energy and support its solar expansion, according to a report published 7 January …
Danish-Indonesian study highlights need for upgrade in Indonesia’s solar energy Read More
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved Ayala Corp.’s sale of a 40% stake in its logistics arm, AC Logistics. The PCC said it cleared the transaction on 20 November …
Philippine regulator clears Ayala sale to AP Moller-linked buyer Read More
Thailand will introduce a new tourist entry fee for foreign visitors from February 2026. The fee will be set at 300 baht and will apply to foreign travellers arriving by …
Thailand to introduce 300-baht tourist entry fee in 2026 Read More
Danish dry bulk shipping and freight trading company Union Bulk has appointed Jens R. Boesen as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. The company confirmed that former CEO Michael …
Danish shipping company Union Bulk appoints new CEO Read More
Swedish biopharma company BioArctic said its partner Eisai has filed a subcutaneous version of Leqembi in China. The application was accepted by China’s National Medical Products Administration. BioArctic said the …
Swedish BioArctic takes step towards at-home Alzheimer’s treatment in China Read More
Football for All in Vietnam (FFAV), a grassroots programme founded by the Football Association of Norway and the Vietnam Football Federation, previously covered by Scandasia, has announced the death of …
FFAV mourns Norwegian director Anders K.A. Krystad Read More
A dream vacation to a Thai island paradise quickly turned into a nightmare for a Swedish family, as a four-year-old Swedish boy was injured after walking into a closed glass …
Swedish boy, 4, receives 239 stitches after walking into glass door at Koh Lanta hotel Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Malaysia, Kirstine Vangkilde Berner, hosted the Danish national badminton team and their coaches at the residence ahead of this week’s Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur. The …
Danish badminton team welcomed at ambassador’s residence in Malaysia Read More
Vietnam welcomed its first international visitors of 2026 on New Year’s Day, as major destinations reported a busy start to the year following a record-breaking tourism performance in 2025. At …
Vietnam starts 2026 with strong tourism momentum Read More
Novo Nordisk said China’s Supreme People’s Court has upheld the validity of its semaglutide compound patent, according to a company statement issued on Saturday. China’s Supreme People’s Court thereby confirmed …
Novo Nordisk says China court upholds its semaglutide patent Read More
Governments in both the Nordic region and Asia reacted strongly after the United States in the early hours of 3 January 2026 carried out military strikes in Venezuela and announced …
Nordic and Asian governments urge restraint after US strikes on Venezuela Read More
Denmark’s prime minister has rejected renewed talk from the United States about acquiring Greenland, stressing that Denmark will stand firm on the status of the autonomous territory. In her New …
Denmark’s prime minister rejects renewed US talk of acquiring Greenland Read More
The Scandinavian Christmas Eve service returned to Christ Church in Bangkok in 2025, continuing a long-standing tradition that for years has brought together Nordic communities in the Thai capital on …
Scandinavian Christmas service draws full house at Christ Church in Bangkok Read More
The electricity consumed annually by ChatGPT to answer user prompts alone is now roughly equivalent to the total yearly electricity consumption of Iceland, or about half of Denmark’s annual electricity …
ChatGPT uses energy similar to half of Denmark’s annual electricity consumption Read More
Now they have driven 40.000 kilometers, bought 27 SIM cards, wasted 40 hours at border crossings and seen 8 cultural shows. But back in mid-April 2025, when the Danish couple …
From Frederiksberg to Bangkok: Inside the overland life of Anne Linde and David Powonzka Read More
Philippine rum producer Tanduay has signed a distribution partnership with Denmark-based Bastard Spirits. The companies said the deal supports Tanduay’s push deeper into Europe. Tanduay Brands International Inc. said Denmark …
Filipino rum debuts in Denmark Read More
Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has launched its new Wind Ace vessel at COSCO Qidong in China. With the launch completed, Wind Ace will now enter final construction and …
Cadeler launches new Wind Ace offshore wind installation vessel in China Read More
Danish DJ and producer MORTEN is scheduled to perform in Bangkok at end-of-the-year event. He is listed on the White Party Bangkok programme. The 4-day event will run from 27 …
Danish Future Rave DJ MORTEN set for New Years Bangkok performance Read More
Vietnam Airlines launched its new direct route between Copenhagen and Ho Chi Minh City on Monday 16 December, marking the first-ever nonstop connection between Denmark and Vietnam’s largest city. The …
First direct flight from Copenhagen to Ho Chi Minh City takes off Read More
In July 2025, news of military clashes on the Thai-Cambodia border dominated headlines around the world. Ever since, the border crossings between the two countries have been closed, and tensions …
Holiday plans on hold: Nordic travelers navigate changing government guidance Read More
Sun Sun Lim received an honorary doctorate from the University of Copenhagen. The ceremony was held at Vor Frue Plads in Copenhagen. Lim is Professor of Communication and Technology at …
Singaporean professor Sun Sun Lim receives honorary doctorate from University of Copenhagen Read More
He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …
A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Ministry has updated its travel guidance for Thailand after an escalation in the Thailand–Cambodia border dispute. It now advises against all travel to a 50 km zone along …
Denmark updates Thailand travel advice amid worsening Cambodia border dispute Read More
Malaysia’s rapidly expanding semiconductor industry could lead to a sharp rise in electricity-related emissions unless manufacturers improve how energy and water are used, experts warned at a sustainability summit held …
Malaysia’s chip boom raises energy concerns Read More
A Denmark–China exchange seminar on neuropsychiatry was recently held in China, bringing together policymakers, medical experts and industry representatives to strengthen bilateral cooperation on mental health. The seminar was hosted …
Denmark–China seminar highlights cooperation on mental health Read More
A Danish film festival dedicated to legendary director Carl Th. Dreyer was held in Guangzhou earlier this month, marking both a cultural milestone and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations …
Danish Carl Dreyer film festival held in Guangzhou Read More
A recent report argues Vietnam could reduce air pollution by up to 80% by applying approaches used in Europe. The article links the discussion to recent haze and public debate …
Copenhagen cited in report on how to cut Hanoi air pollution Read More
As Denmark and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, the Danish Embassy in Singapore is using the occasion to highlight the growing presence of Danish brands on …
Danish products in Singapore – are there more? Read More
Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) and the Roayl Embassy of Denmark say they are strengthening cooperation to improve standards and education around halal logistics and halal packaging materials. …
Danish Halal and logistics for Indonesia Read More
Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand and the Royal Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok have donated 430,000 THB (about 86,000 DKK) to the Diabetes Association of Thailand. The money will support flood …
Novo Nordisk and Royal Danish embassy donate 430,000 THB for flood relief in southern Thailand Read More
Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety has suspended imports of poultry meat, products and eggs from Mariagerfjord Municipality in Denmark, the department states in a press release. The move follows …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from Danish municipality after H5N1 outbreak Read More
Thai-Danish beauty queen Anntonia Porsild joined Team Philippines during the 2025 Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony in Bangkok. The Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up carried the Philippines placard at Rajamangala …
Thai-Danish beauty queen leads the Philippines into the SEA Games Read More
Denmark has sealed a new recruitment agreement with the Philippines for health and social care staff from 2027. The deal will initially allow Danish municipalities to hire up to 100 …
Denmark to recruit Filipino health workers from 2027 under new agreement Read More
The film ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’, about the Death Railway, takes place in the jungle on the border between Burma and Thailand during World War II. The premise …
When Rice Came to Thailand Read More
A Danish tourist caused a disturbance at Trat Bus Terminal on Tuesday, December 2, after missing the last bus to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Staff contacted Mueang Trat Police at around …
Danish tourist escorted by police after missing Suvarnabhumi bus in Trat Read More
Vietnam has set a new tourism record in 2025, welcoming more than 19 million international visitors in 11 months. The figure already surpasses the 18 million visitors recorded in 2019, …
Vietnam set new record with more than 19 million international visitors in 2025 Read More
The Danish Christmas Bazaar returned to Gaysorn Urban Resort on Saturday 6 December 2025, once again drawing the Danish community and friends for a day of Christmas traditions, charity, and …
Danish Christmas Bazaar brings festive spirit to Bangkok Read More
Denmark will upgrade its office in Ho Chi Minh City to a consulate general as part of a new diplomatic reorganisation. The change is aimed at strengthening Danish efforts in …
Denmark plans to boost presence in Vietnam and close embassy in Myanmar Read More
Meneta, a Danish automotive supplier, is expanding its brake testing capacity in Shanghai and Odense, according to The Brake Report. The investment increases global dynamometer capacity and supports more consistent …
Danish brake supplier Meneta expands test facilities in China and Denmark Read More
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has opened his first solo exhibition in Indonesia at Museum MACAN in Jakarta. The show, titled “Your curious journey,” spans more than three decades of his …
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson brings art Jakarta’s Museum MACAN Read More
Danish facilities group ISS says its Hong Kong unit managed Wang Fuk Court, scene of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. Reuters reports that at least 156 people were killed …
Danish group ISS dragged into deadly Hong Kong firestorm Read More
Norway, Sweden, France, Germany and the UK are helping push Thailand’s tourism to record levels in 2025. New long-haul routes from cities like Oslo, Stockholm and Paris are bringing more …
Norway and Sweden help drive record tourism boom to Thailand in 2025 Read More
A Danish parliamentary delegation visited Taiwan last week for the second year in a row, Taiwan’s foreign ministry said. The trip focused on regional security and closer Taiwan–Denmark cooperation. The …
Danish parliamentary delegation visits Taiwan for second year in a row Read More