Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Nearly 100 riders joined the “Riding for a Greener Guangzhou” event on Changzhou Island to celebrate 75 years of China–Denmark relations and promote sustainable urban mobility. Danish Ambassador to China …
Denmark and China mark 75 years with cycling event in Guangzhou Read More
Trine Dyrholm has won Best Supporting Actress in the film category at the 2nd Golden Panda Awards in Chengdu, China, for her portrayal of Dagmar in The Girl with the …
Danish actress Trine Dyrholm wins Best Supporting Actress at China’s Golden Panda Awards Read More
A “human library” event in Hong Kong on October 16 will use the Danish-born concept to raise awareness about youth mental health and reduce social stigma surrounding mental illness. Organised …
Hong Kong event inspired by Danish ‘human library’ concept aims to break mental health stigma Read More
A group of Danes in Thailand are planning to revive the spirit of the classic Christmas lunch once held at The Admirals in Bangkok – this time in the charming …
Traditional Danish Christmas coming to Thailand Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is hosting two public talks titled “The Future of Fashion: A Conversation on Sustainability”, one in Hanoi on Friday 17 October 2025 and another …
Denmark promotes sustainable fashion dialogue in Vietnam Read More
Danish renewable-energy developer Ørsted has announced plans to reduce its global workforce from around 8,000 to about 6,000 employees by the end of 2027, citing a need to align staffing …
Ørsted to cut 2,000 jobs globally – impact in Asia uncertain Read More
When Bjarne Honoré first arrived on Bali in 1999, it was only meant to be a holiday. But the visit became a turning point. One day, while having coffee at …
Deported, divided, determined: A cross-cultural success story Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok will hold a “Mød din Ambassade” (Meet Your Embassy) event in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, from 17:30 to 19:30 at Plantation Urban …
Danish Embassy to host outreach event in Phnom Penh on 11 November Read More
Denmark’s jazz scene is making a strong return to China this month as JazzDanmark launches a series of cultural events to mark 100 years since Danish drummer Svend Erik Schmidt, …
Beijing gets a taste of Danish swing this October Read More
Iconic Danish pop-rock band Michael Learns To Rock will return to Singapore to headline President’s Challenge Night 2025 on November 2. The annual charity event, presented by Mediacorp, carries the …
Michael Learns To Rock at Singapore’s President’s Challenge Night 2025 Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam reports that Denmark and Vietnam are deepening their cooperation in digital statistics through the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) programme, focusing on technology and public-private …
Vietnam and Denmark strengthen cooperation in digital statistics Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin, joined members of the United Architects of the Philippines in celebrating World Architecture Day, focusing on this year’s theme, “Design for Strength.” …
Danish Ambassador brings ‘sponge city’ spirit to Manila on World Architecture Day Read More
Danish foreign policy experts have raised concerns that Denmark is moving closer to Beijing’s position on Taiwan, blurring the line between its long-standing One China policy and China’s One China …
Experts criticise Denmark for adopting Beijing’s language on Taiwan Read More
The head of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, Simon Lichtenberg, says he was surprised and pleased to receive a personal reply from Chinese President Xi Jinping after writing …
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China receives letter from President Xi Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Manila and Tetra Pak Philippines launched on Tuesday 30 September 2025 the “Cartons for Communities and Nordic Waste Classification System” program in elementary and high schools …
Nordic embassies in Manila empower youth to lead upcycling initiatives Read More
Cambodia earned more than $408 million from bicycle and e-bike exports in the first eight months of 2025, with Denmark and Sweden listed among the main European destinations, according to …
Cambodia rides high as bicycle exports roll into Scandinavia Read More
Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, delivered an in-depth lecture on Indo-Pacific geopolitics at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Manila as part of the school’s Ambassador’s …
Danish ambassador highlights Indo-Pacific geopolitics in Manila lecture Read More
The seventh China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum will take place from 14 to 16 October in Wuhan, Hubei Province, bringing together more than 30 countries and regions alongside over 200 …
China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum returns to Wuhan in October Read More
At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, several Nordic countries joined international calls urging China to address human rights violations in East Turkestan/Xinjiang , …
Nordic countries raise concerns over human rights in China at UNHRC session Read More
China and Denmark are expanding their cooperation in pig farming, moving beyond trade into joint research, technology development and sustainable practices. Denmark is one of China’s main suppliers of breeding …
Oinking up trade ties: China and Denmark fatten pig farming cooperation Read More
Danish engineering company Semco Maritime has entered a consortium with Vietnam’s PTSC to deliver the offshore substation for Taiwan’s Formosa 4 wind project. The contract was awarded by Synera Renewable …
Denmark’s Semco Maritime and Vietnam’s PTSC will deliver Formosa 4 offshore substation in Taiwan Read More
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University in Shanghai welcomed a group of students from Rysensteen Gymnasium in Denmark on a study visit last week. The programme began with an introduction …
Danish high school students visit Nordic Centre in Shanghai Read More
“To love and honor, to comfort, and to cherish. In sickness and in health. For better or for worse.” The foundation of love and marriage. But life is filled with …
Life, Love and Football Read More
A Chinese business delegation led by Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), visited Denmark earlier this month as part of efforts to …
China and Denmark strengthen business ties through CCPIT delegation Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Manila and the Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen have marked 79 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Since the establishment of formal ties in …
Denmark and the Philippines mark 79 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Forty children have gathered in the yard of a small village school in Bali, waiting for something special. Some rush forward with hugs, handshakes and high fives as the international …
Beyond tourism – Danes create new opportunities for Bali’s children Read More
On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …
Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Danish students graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) will in from now on have their results compared more fairly with the Danish studentereksamen. Until recently, the conversion of IB grades …
Danes Worldwide helps secure yearly review of IB grade conversion Read More
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Scandinavian Publishing seeks new Assistant to Sales & Marketing Director Read More
NordCham Vietnam has announced that the Nordic Business Awards 2025 is taking place this week, bringing together the Nordic business community in Vietnam for an evening of celebration and recognition. …
Nordic Business Awards 2025 to be held in Vietnam Read More
The Northern Endeavour, a decommissioned offshore oil facility, has departed Australia for dismantling in Denmark, with Singapore as a transit point. The vessel, which contains asbestos, radioactive scale, contaminated sludge, …
Australian oil facility sent to Denmark via Singapore for dismantling Read More