Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Danish renewable energy investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) will develop its first offshore wind project in Southeast Asia, committing USD 3 billion to a major wind farm in the Philippines. …
Denmark’s CIP launches $3B offshore wind project in the Philippines Read More
Two Thai women have been sentenced in Denmark for human trafficking and running brothels under degrading conditions, involving Thai nationals recruited to work in Jutland. According to a ruling at …
Danish court convicts two Thai women in trafficking case Read More
Two leading Danish musicians, Kira Skov and Michael Rexen, will perform in China for the first time as part of celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and …
Danish singer-songwriters to debut in China Read More
On 30 October 2025, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and LTP Group – Asia inaugurated LTP’s renovated garment factory in Ho Chi Minh City, equipped with a modern rooftop …
Vietnam and Denmark advance Green Strategic Partnership with solar-powered factory in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Danish Industry’s DI Sense China will host a free webinar titled Is China winning or losing? on 11 November 2025. The session runs 09:30–10:30 Denmark time (16:30–17:30 China/SE Asia) and …
Danish Industry webinar asks: Is China winning or losing? on 11 November Read More
Thinh Ngo loves baking. Always has. Always will. Baking brings him joy. He can combine flour, eggs, and sugar into the most delicious pastries that make people happy. Baking has …
Thinh bakes with a Danish heart in Hanoi Read More
Grundfos has released a new whitepaper, “Smart Pumps, Green Tomorrow,” developed with Arthur D. Little, outlining how smart, energy-efficient water systems can cut electricity use and Scope 2 emissions in …
Penang will host Grundfos summit on 11 November Read More
Representatives from Thai authorities and organisations visited Denmark last week to examine how waste can be turned into a resource. The programme covered household sorting, municipal collection, reuse and recycling, …
Thai trash tour to Copenhagen Read More
SkyGate Solutions has agreed to sell a 1.8-acre leasehold factory in Bayan Lepas, Penang, to Danish medical device maker Ambu for 61 million DKK, with completion targeted by July 2026. …
Danish medtech Ambu buys Penang factory from SkyGate for 61 million DKK Read More
China’s Ministry of Commerce will hold a public hearing on October 31 on the anti-dumping investigation into EU pork, with envoys from Denmark among the attendees. The probe, launched in …
Bacon diplomacy: Denmark to attend Beijing hearing on anti-dumping probe into EU pork Read More
Chonburi Hospital and Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. held the “Unlock and Rock Haemophilia” event on 20 October 2025 in Chonburi to raise awareness and improve understanding of haemophilia among …
Chonburi Hospital partners with Denmark’s Novo Nordisk Read More
A lawsuit by Chinese-owned London Mining against Greenland’s Self-Government (Naalakkersuisut) has stalled the reopening of the Isukasia iron-ore area, 150 km northeast of Nuuk. The dispute began after the company …
Court fight with Chinese-owned miner keeps Greenland’s Isukasia project closed Read More
Henley & Partners’ new Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, released on 27 October 2025, places Singapore alongside Denmark, Norway and Sweden among the world’s most secure destinations for investors, …
Singapore and Nordic countries rank among world’s most secure for investment Read More
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who created her own, very special place in the postwar revival of Thailand’s monarchy, passed away on 24 October 2025, the Thai Royal Household bureau announced. …
Nordic Nations Remember Thailand’s Queen Sirikit Read More
Mrs Keoamphone Souvannaphoum (right) and Dr Saykham Souksanith display the signed MoUs. Photo: Vientiane Times. CARE Denmark is supporting a new initiative to strengthen livestock systems and improve rural livelihoods …
Denmark-backed livestock project launched in northern Laos Read More
Singapore’s Seatrium has confirmed it received a notice of arbitration from Denmark’s Maersk Offshore Wind following a disagreement over a $475 million contract for a nearly completed wind turbine installation …
Maersk Offshore Wind takes Seatrium to arbitration over $475 million vessel dispute Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is once again preparing for one of the year’s most cherished traditions – the annual Christmas Bazaar! 🇩🇰✨ The Bazaar will run on Saturday …
Christmas Bazaar 2025 in Singapore Read More
Vietnam and Finland have officially upgraded their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, marking a major milestone in more than five decades of diplomatic relations. The announcement was made during …
Vietnam and Finland elevate ties to strategic partnership during Nordic visit Read More
A new Thai–Danish short story competition is inviting submissions inspired by The Pilgrim Kamanita, the 1906 novel by Danish Nobel Laureate Karl Gjellerup. Organised under the project “Tales Without Borders: …
Thai–Danish short story contest celebrates cultural exchange Read More
Denmark joins Norway, Sweden, and the UK as TUI expands its winter flights to Phuket for the 2025–2026 high season. The new routes will run from 2 November 2025 to …
Denmark joins TUI’s new winter routes to Phuket Read More
Lao Brewery Company (LBC), majority-owned by Denmark’s Carlsberg Group, remains optimistic as Laos’ economy slows and its currency weakens. The brewer behind the iconic Beerlao continues to expand production and …
Danish-led Lao Brewery thrives despite slowing economy Read More
On Friday 18 October, the Embassy of Denmark in China joined THORNICO and Ovodan Egg Group in celebrating the official opening of Ovodan’s fourth factory in the town of Ziyang, …
Ovodan opens fourth factory in China with Danish support Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam, in partnership with Net Zero Vietnam Joint Stock Company, hosted a public talk on Thursday 17 October 2025 titled “The Future of Fashion – …
Vietnamese and Danish designers discuss sustainable fashion Read More
Police in Phuket were called on Saturday afternoon after a former Danish professional boxer climbed onto a roof in the Kata area while severely intoxicated. According to Matichon and Khaosod, …
Former Danish boxer hospitalised after rooftop incident in Phuket Read More
Living abroad brings incredible opportunities alongside unexpected challenges. For Nordic expats in Thailand, knowing where to turn for mental health and wellness support is as important as finding a good …
Mental Health & Rehab Centers in Thailand: A Guide for Nordic Expats Read More
It’s early morning in Ubud. The scent of freshly baked sourdough, buttery croissants, and slow-dripped coffee drifts through the open-air space at Rüsters Bakery. The low hum of conversation mixes …
From Michelin kitchens to Bali: Danish baker finds creative freedom in Ubud Read More
This is a story about how a Danish woman turned a time of crisis into a thriving school where Balinese children learn to grow and cook their own food — …
A bag of onions, a garden, and a dream Read More
Niclas “Nic” Schultz is from Frederikssund in Denmark. He and his wife Aneliya “Nelly” first came to Cambodia in 2017. It was only meant to be a short stop on …
Meet the villagers: Nic, Nelly and Ragnarok Read More
Southeast Asia attracts tens of millions of backpackers and tourists every year, and new destinations come and go. For years, Otres Beach was a popular destination. That was until Chinese …
Rebuilding Paradise: The Story of Nesat Read More
Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen called for a “tough response” from the European Union to China’s new export controls on rare earths, telling reporters before an EU …
Denmark urges tough EU response to China’s rare earth export controls Read More
Vietnamese-Danish jazz artist Niels Lan Doky (Đỗ Kỳ Lân) will perform the concert Immersed at Gem Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on 15 November, joined by Felix Pastorius (bass) …
Vietnamese-Danish jazz artist Niels Lan Doky will perform in Ho Chi Minh City on 15 November Read More
Danish variety retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has opened three locations in Thailand, offering lifestyle and home products designed in Denmark. The brand’s first Thailand store opened at EMSPHERE in Bangkok …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen opens three stores in Thailand Read More