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No majority in Danish election: ruling coalition weakened as parties prepare for coalition talks

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Denmark has just held a general election, deciding the composition of its 179-seat parliament. With all votes now counted, Nordic expatriates in Asia follow developments closely, as Denmark’s foreign policy …

Community news / Denmark / Myanmar

Danish Red Cross supports youth training programme in Yangon

March 25, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A life skills and Training of Trainers (ToT) course has begun in Yangon with support from the Danish Red Cross. The programme runs from 23–27 March. The training is organised …

Denmark / International relations / Taiwan

Taiwan presses Denmark over ‘China’ label

March 25, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Taiwan has urged Denmark to change how Taiwanese nationals are listed on residence permits. The current practice labels them as “China,” drawing criticism from Taipei. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said …

Denmark / International relations / Vietnam

University of Copenhagen partners with Vietnam on climate policy model

March 24, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

As Vietnam accelerates its transition towards a high‑tech, green economy, the country is introducing new tools to balance growth with sustainability, The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam reports. The GreenREFORM …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Philippines

Philippines builds typhoon-proof wind farms with Danish investment

March 24, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A new generation of typhoon-resistant wind turbines is taking root in the Philippines, marking both a technological leap and a structural shift in the country’s energy future, Gulf News reports. …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Philippines investigates Roblox crimes amid Danish gambling concerns

March 24, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Authorities in the Philippines are stepping up investigations into criminal activity facilitated through online gaming apps, with Roblox singled out as a platform increasingly used to target children, I Gaming …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Vietnam

APM Terminals takes stake in major Hai Phong

March 24, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

APM Terminals, part of Danish shipping group A.P. Møller – Mærsk, has become a 49 percent minority shareholder in the Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) in northern Vietnam. …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Thai Airways lifts ticket prices amid soaring fuel costs

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Thai Airways International is increasing ticket prices by 10-15 percent as jet fuel prices surge due to the conflict in the Middle East, Bangkok Post reports. The airline says the …

Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Indonesia / International relations / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

Nordic embassies mark Nordic Day across Southeast Asia

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - 1 Comment

Nordic embassies across Southeast Asia marked Nordic Day on 23 March, highlighting cooperation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. The day …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Danish Miss Universe winner replaces Filipino franchise holder

March 23, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Danish Miss Universe winner Victoria Kjær Theilvig has taken over the Miss Universe franchise in Denmark, marking a new chapter for the Scandinavian country in the global pageant. The announcement …