Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
NordCham Vietnam took part in the Green Economy Forum 2025 held in Hanoi on 27 November 2025, joining representatives from European business communities to discuss opportunities in sustainable economic development. …
NordCham Vietnam joins EuroCham’s Green Economy Forum 2025 in Hanoi Read More
It’s 8am, and the morning sun warms up the hillside by Lake Vajiralongkorn in Thailand’s Sangkhla Buri district. The chirps from myna birds in the treetops blend with the patter …
Giving hope to stateless kids in Sangkhla Buri Read More
Tommy Balsgård lives in Hat Yai with his girlfriend. The couple has been highly affected by the massive floods that have hit the area. The couple lives about one kilometer …
Hat Yai flooding. Danish eyewitness describes strong currents and days without power Read More
Singapore will mark the end of the SG60 year with a series of public activities at Marina Bay throughout December. The programme culminates in a large New Year’s Eve fireworks …
Marina Bay launches December programme for New Year celebrations Read More
Jane Sorensen, the Thai daughter of a Danish seaman, passed away on 24 March 2025 in the home of her son, Nik. Jane was “discovered” by ScandAsia when the Maritime …
Jane Sorensen passed away Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam has outlined new steps towards net-zero emissions at the Green Economy Forum 2025. The Danish brewer joined a panel on direct power purchase agreements to discuss how foreign …
Carlsberg Vietnam pushes net-zero goals with renewable energy and community projects Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines has supported the launch of a new offshore wind partnership in Ilocos Norte. The initiative is led by Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation …
Danish embassy backs offshore wind partnership in Ilocos Norte Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar this weekend, November 29 and 30, with festive activities running each day from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Highlights include: Free …
This Weekend: Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Julebasar Read More
While Europe remains laser-focused on the stalemate in Ukraine — and rightly determined not to let Vladimir Putin get away with annexing parts of an independent state — another drama …
While Ukraine Dominates the Nordic Agenda, Asia Edges Toward Its Own War Read More
Denmark’s ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and ASEAN, Sten Frimodt Nielsen, has highlighted the progress of the EU-funded EU-STREIT PNG Programme during a field visit to the Sepik …
Danish ambassador reviews progress of EU-funded agriculture programme in Papua New Guinea Read More
The Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines met with the Danish Maritime Authority to explore new areas of collaboration in green shipping, ship safety and seafarer training. The meeting took …
Marina and Denmark discuss plans for greener maritime sector Read More
SAS and Vietnam Airlines are expanding their partnership through a broader codeshare agreement that will link Copenhagen and Ho Chi Minh City with new onward connections across both Scandinavia and …
SAS and Vietnam Airlines expand codeshare agreement for 2026 Read More
Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) plans a 300-megawatt onshore wind project in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The project will be developed through its subsidiary San Jose Onshore Wind Power …
Danish fund manager eyes 300-MW wind project in Nueva Ecija Read More
Nordic businesses continue to show confidence in the Philippines despite ongoing corruption issues, said Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto Perez. At ARTA’s 2025 year-end conference, Perez said the country …
Nordic countries maintain investment confidence in the Philippines despite corruption scandals Read More
I am standing at the entrance to Legoland Malaysia on a bright Saturday morning in November, and even though I am thousands of kilometres from Denmark, the familiar colours, the …
Finding a piece of home inside Legoland Malaysia Read More
Nguyen Hoang Phuong grew up playing football with his friends. Growing up in a rural part of Vietnam, he and his friends didn’t have access to fancy equipment, so they …
Football For All in Vietnam with Norwegian help Read More
Danish meat producer Danish Crown has reported a more than 21% drop in net profit to 788 million Danish crowns (about 122 million $) for its financial year ending 30 …
Danish pork profit hit by Chinese tariffs Read More
Danish shipping group AP Moller–Maersk has opened a new flagship logistics center in the Lin-gang Special Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. The facility is one of …
Maersk opens 140 million$ flagship logistics center in Shanghai Read More
Danish toy maker LEGO Group says its factory in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, has become central to the company’s global sustainability goals. The site, which opened in 2016 as LEGO’s first …
LEGO builds up to its sustainability goals in China brick by brick Read More
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has signed the Pledge on Environmental Performance and Sustainability together with 15 embassies and UNESCAP to strengthen cooperation on urban environmental initiatives. The signing took …
Bangkok and Nordic embassies sign environmental sustainability pledge Read More
Fresh details have emerged about Yangzijiang Maritime’s newbuilding programme as the Singapore-listed company prepares for its mainboard debut. New disclosures show that two separate joint ventures have ordered a series …
Maersk Tankers linked to new joint-venture orders in China Read More
Novo Holdings has completed an investment in Blue Planet, an integrated waste management platform operating across India, Southeast Asia and New Zealand, according to a statement issued by the company …
Denmark’s Novo Holdings invests in Singapore-based Blue Planet to scale circular waste solutions in Asia Read More
Danish theatre company Teater Katapult will make its Hong Kong debut next month with the solo production The Insider, presented as part of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s “European …
Danish theatre company Teater Katapult to perform in Hong Kong Read More
Danish design brand Fritz Hansen has relaunched its Fritz Hansen Place in Jakarta, introducing an expanded concept that blends Scandinavian craftsmanship with Indonesian cultural elements. The newly renovated venue now …
Fritz Hansen reopens Jakarta showroom with Indonesian design collaborations Read More
Party General Secretary To Lam met Vincent Clerc, Chief Executive Officer of Denmark’s A.P. Moller – Maersk, in Hanoi on Tuesday 18 November to discuss future cooperation and new investment …
Maersk explores new green port investments in Vietnam Read More A recent opinion article in the Danish development media Globalnyt has raised concerns about the human and environmental impact of several wind power projects in the Philippines involving Danish companies, …
Danish expert questions Philippine wind projects involving Danish companies Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S is considering selling part of its Asian operations, with Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Ltd emerging as a possible buyer, according to reports by Bloomberg and AK&M. People …
Carlsberg in talks to sell minority stake in Asia operations to Sapporo Read More
The Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos — where six travellers died from suspected methanol poisoning in November 2024, including two Danish women — is preparing to reopen under …
Laos hostel linked to fatal methanol incident prepares to reopen Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has completed a consular outreach visit to Cambodia, led by Ambassador Danny Annan together with the Consular and Visa team. During the visit, the delegation …
Denmark conducts consular outreach visit in Cambodia Read More
Thai immigration authorities have introduced stricter checks on travellers who repeatedly enter and leave the country on short stays, as part of a nationwide effort to curb abuse of visa …
Thailand tightens scrutiny of repeated short-term entries Read More
NordCham Philippines will hold its annual Christmas Get-Together on 3 December 2025 at Willow Root Bar at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City. The chamber invites members, partners and …
NordCham Philippines to host Christmas Get-Together in Manila Read More
Singapore has retained the world’s most powerful passport for 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations worldwide, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The new index groups …
Singapore tops global passport ranking as Nordic countries stay among world’s strongest Read More
Where small restaurants and bars glow under strings of warm lights in Kuala Lumpur, you find DenHygge — a cozy spot known for classic Danish dishes made entirely from scratch. …
The Danish butcher bringing smørrebrød to Kuala Lumpur Read More
Around 500 people took part in the third annual Nordic Walk & Run on 15 November in Benjakitti Park, organised by the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in …
Nordic Walk & Run brings hundreds to Benjakitti Park Read More
The Chairman of An Giang Provincial People’s Committee, Ho Van Mung, met with Denmark’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Nicolai Prytz, on 13 November to discuss new areas of cooperation between the …
Danish ambassador explores new cooperation opportunities in Vietnam’s An Giang province Read More
The Philippine government and the Royal Danish Embassy in Manila have launched a two-day seminar to support the revival of the country’s shipbuilding and ship repair industry. The event, held …
Philippines and Denmark launch seminar to revitalise shipbuilding sector Read More
Vietnam and Denmark have launched a new Food Waste Recycling Handbook aimed at strengthening green transformation and circular-economy practices in the country. The handbook was introduced in Ho Chi Minh …
Vietnam and Denmark launch food-waste recycling handbook in HCM City Read More
Nordic companies are preparing to increase investments in the Philippines, but Nordic business leaders and ambassadors say future growth will depend on the government’s ability to enforce reforms and tackle …
Nordic companies want stronger anti-corruption actions in the Philippines Read More
Gardens by the Bay in Singapore has announced its year-end festive programme, which includes several large-scale Christmas events and exhibitions, according to AsiaOne. The Royal Danish Embassy has collaborated with …
Royal Danish Embassy contributes Danish-themed displays to Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show Read More
Danes Worldwide’s Thailand representative, Maria Müller Uhrskov Pedersen, invites the Danish community in Bangkok to an Advent service on Sunday 30 November at 11:00 in collaboration with the Danish Church …
Danes Worldwide Thailand and the Danish Church in Thailand invite to Advent service and Christmas lunch Read More
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has closed its only battery swap station in Denmark, located in Slagelse, marking the first shutdown of a Nio swap facility in Europe since the …
Nio closes Denmark battery swap station ahead of market relaunch Read More
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok and Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish “Bangkok, City for Better Health”, a …
Bangkok–Denmark health partnership launches ‘City for Better Health’ initiative Read More
Philstar Global reports a joint Philippine–Danish effort is positioning the Philippines to scale up as a regional shipbuilding center, with recent OECD and World Bank assessments indicating the country could …
Danish–Philippine initiative backs Philippines’ journey to become Asian shipbuilding hub Read More
Danish jewellery brand Pandora has established a new regional headquarters in Singapore to accelerate expansion across Asia. The office will coordinate operations for markets including Japan, South Korea, India, and …
Pandora opens Asia headquarters in Singapore to drive regional growth Read More
Preparations are now well underway for the Danish Christmas Bazaar 2025, which will take place on Saturday 6 December at Gaysorn Urban Resort in central Bangkok. The bazaar is one …
Danish Church invites support for this year’s Christmas Bazaar Read More
AP Moller–Maersk has opened its largest contract logistics centre in Asia Pacific — the Maersk Mega Distribution Centre (Mega DC) — located in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Covering nearly 180,000 square …
Maersk opens mega logistics centre in Malaysia Read More
Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods is strengthening its commitment to innovation, premium nutrition, and localized product development as it marks its eighth consecutive participation at the China International Import Expo …
Arla intensifies focus on innovation and local nutrition in China Read More
Amid rising climate tensions, many people around the world are running projects to combat rising CO2 emissions and help nature recover from human-caused interference. Danish Steffen Johnsen is one of …
How Danish TROFACO links climate action with community gains Read More
Bangkok has joined forces with Denmark to promote healthier living and combat obesity through a new initiative titled “Bangkok, City for Better Health.” The programme follows a Memorandum of Understanding …
Bangkok launches Danish-backed health initiative to fight obesity Read More
Danish jewellery brand Pandora has trimmed its 2025 sales forecast, citing a challenging consumer environment and weaker demand in key markets, particularly China and Europe. The company now expects full-year …
Pandora lowers sales forecast amid market slowdown Read More