Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Singapore has been ranked the most peaceful nation in Asia and sixth in the world, according to the Global Peace Index 2025 released this week by the Institute for Economics …
Nordic nations and Singapore lead global peace index Read More
At an international conference in Cox’s Bazar this week, Bangladesh’s interim government leader Muhammad Yunus presented a seven-point proposal aimed at ensuring the safe repatriation of 1.3 million Rohingya refugees …
Nordic countries issue call for action on Rohingya crisis Read More
Thai-Nordic Association hosted its Social Explorer 3 on Friday 22 August 2025. It’s a Friday night on 22 August 2025 and Chang beer is flowing free. The buzzing from chitchat …
“Have fun, get drunk, wear flowers” Read More
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PVN) to develop one of the country’s first offshore wind projects. The …
Danish investor CIP signs offshore wind agreement in Vietnam Read More
The Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) of the Philippines and Denmark’s Grundfos have launched the “Circle of Life” project at the La Mesa Watershed in Quezon City on 18 August …
Danish Grundfos partners with Million Trees Foundation in Philippines Read More
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Oslo, and Singapore have all been recognised on Tripadvisor’s new Best of the Best SustainableNorway tourism Destinations 2024 list, launched in collaboration with the Global Destination Sustainability …
Nordic cities and Singapore are among world’s top sustainable tourism destinations Read More
The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 has placed Scandinavian and East Asian economies among the world’s most competitive, highlighting their strengths in governance, innovation, and resilience. In Scandinavia, Denmark secured …
Scandinavia and Southeast Asia top the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking Read More
A Danish fisherman has built a new life in northern Thailand – with herring, rye bread, live music, and a strong community by the river. When the sun sets over …
From the North Sea to the Mekong River Read More
It is a Sunday morning in Udon Thani. Despite the rainy season, the sky is a clear blue, and the ground is dry. In the pool, children play on colourful …
A piece of Denmark under the palms Read More
The Danish Consulate General in Shanghai has welcomed Jens Alsbirk as its new Consul General. Alsbirk brings extensive diplomatic and commercial experience to the role, having served in several senior …
New Danish Consul General appointed in Shanghai Read More
In late June 2025, Thai-Denmark Dairy Farm in Muak Lek marked a new milestone in Thai-Danish agricultural cooperation: a new calf of the Danish Red Cow race had been born, …
The Red Cow is Danika Read More
Thai Airways is among suggest airlines in the proposal for the free domestic flight initiative Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has proposed offering 200,000 free domestic flight tickets to …
Thailand plans free domestic flights for international visitors Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila have joined as advocacy partners for the Energy Smart Forum 2025, organised by the European Chamber …
Denmark and Norway support Energy Smart Forum 2025 in the Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and CO-Industri, the Central Organisation of Industrial Employees in Denmark, have highlighted the importance of safe and sustainable workplaces during a recent visit to …
Denmark promotes safe and sustainable workplaces in Vietnam Read More
Danish jewellery giant Pandora saw its market value fall sharply on Friday, losing nearly 15 billion kroner due to a drop in its share prices. The setback followed the release …
Pandora hit by market drop as US tariff concerns loom over Thai production Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DanCham) facilitated a reportedly constructive dialogue on environmental, social and governance (ESG) collaboration with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on Friday. The meeting …
DanCham engages MIDA on ESG collaboration in Malaysia Read More
Singapore has been ranked the world’s most AI-ready nation, followed closely by Denmark, according to the 2025 AI Maturity Index released by U.S. online learning provider Coursera. The index, which …
Singapore and Denmark lead global AI readiness ranking Read More
Danish consultant agency NIRAS contributed its expertise in sustainability at the Innovation for Circular Economy (ICE) Hackathon, organised by the Pasig City Government and UNDP Philippines. Senior Business Development Manager …
Danish consultants shares expertise at circular economy in the Philippines Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen has announced that, in collaboration with Thailand’s Department of Mental Health under the Ministry of Public Health, it will organise a training programme on …
Thai Embassy in Copenhagen to host mental health training for Thai community Read More
The Danish shipping company, Maersk, has confirmed a fire incident on board the Marie Maersk, a Danish-flagged container ship en route to Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas. The vessel was …
Fire breaks out on Malaysia bound Maersk vessel Read More
The Danish tournament organiser BLAST Premier has signed a multi-year partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board to bring four additional esports events to Singapore. Founded in 2020 by Nikolaj Nyholm, …
Danish Esport company partners with Singapore Tourism Board Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen has marked Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s 93rd birthday with a reforestation volunteering activity in Karlslunde, Denmark. Held on Tuesday 5 August …
Thai Embassy in Copenhagen plants trees Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met on 13 August 2025 with ambassadors from four ASEAN member states. The purpose was to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and support …
Danish foreign minister meets ASEAN ambassadors in Copenhagen Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has announced that as of the 1 September 2025 the embassy will no longer issue residence certificate and civil status certificate. Danish citizens who must …
New Rules for CPR verification and postal procedures announced by the Danish Embassy in Bangkok Read More
The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) has upheld a worldwide freeze on USD 730 million in assets owned by Singapore-based KBP Biosciences in a dispute raised by Danish pharmaceutical giant …
Singapore court upholds 730 million USD freezing order in favour of Novo Nordisk Read More
House of Yugen, an international media and talent agency founded by Filipino entrepreneur Josh Yugen, has been officially appointed as the new franchise holder of Miss Universe Denmark. The announcement …
Filipino-led agency takes over Miss Universe Denmark franchise Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok has welcomed John Alexandersen as its new Commercial Counsellor and Head of Trade, effective 1 August 2025. In his new role, Alexandersen will lead …
New Commercial Counsellor joins the Danish Embassy in Bangkok Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Kirstine Vangkilde Berner, has invited the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, to visit Denmark to further strengthen bilateral ties and …
Denmark explores green energy cooperation with Sarawak Read More
Ronni K. Gothard Christiansen, Danish tech entrepreneur and AesirX founder, will take the stage at ETH Vietnam 2025, one of Southeast Asia’s key blockchain conferences, set to be held on …
Danish tech entrepreneur to speak at data conference in Vietnam Read More
Indonesian travellers can now apply for a five-year multi-entry Schengen visa under a new EU Visa Cascade scheme — and other ASEAN countries may soon follow. Indonesia has become the …
Indonesia becomes first ASEAN country granted 5-year Schengen visa privilege Read More
Thailand has topped a recently released global ranking of marital infidelity, with 51% of married individuals admitting to having been unfaithful. The data, compiled from sources such as World Population …
Thailand and Nordic couples tops global infidelity ranking Read More
Danish antiperspirant brand Perspirex has announced its decision to exit the Indonesian market, citing what it describes as unfair competition and coordinated smear campaigns. The company shared the announcement on …
Danish brand Perspirex withdraws from Indonesia citing unfair play Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will be hosting The Social: Explorer 3, after the succes of The Social Explorer 1 & 2. This after-work networking event will take place on …
Thai-Nordic Association to host The Social: Explorer 3 in Bangkok Read More
Nordic citizens continue to hold some of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest update of the Passport Index by Global Residence Index. The ranking evaluates more than …
Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable Read More
Charlotte Cappi Grunnet will serve as acting pastor at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong from 12 September 2025 to 12 March 2026, according to the Danish Church Abroad. …
Charlotte Cappi Grunnet to serve as acting pastor at Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday 13 September 2025. The celebration will take place at the church starting at 5:30 pm, with dinner …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore to celebrate 40th anniversary Read More
Denmark has become a hotspot for international weddings, attracting couples from all over the world with its famously relaxed marriage laws – earning Copenhagen the nickname “the Las Vegas of …
Couples flock to marry in Copenhagen “the Las Vegas of Europe” Read More
Some European airports are starting to phase out the long‑standing 100‑milliliter limit on liquids in carry‑on luggage. The change follows the European Civil Aviation Conference’s (ECAC) approval of new computed‑tomography …
EU airports begin phasing out 100‑milliliter liquid rule Read More
Patrick Adriel Aure, founding director of the Phinma-DLSU Center for Business and Society, has highlighted similarities between the Danish concept of hygge and the Filipino notion of ginhawa. In an …
Filipino academic draws parallels between Danish hygge and Filipino ginhawa Read More
Danish lifestyle retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has opened its first Singapore outlet at Bugis+ on 28 July 2025, according to The Straits Times. The 157 sq m store on the mall’s second …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen opens first Singapore store at Bugis+ Read More
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with Danish technology company cBrain to use artificial intelligence in verifying waste separation images submitted via the BKK WASTE PAY application as part of …
Bangkok partners with Danish firm cBrain to deploy AI for waste separation Read More
NordCham Vietnam has introduced a new SME Member Marketing Programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, which are described as the engine of Vietnam’s economy. You can register here. …
NordCham Vietnam launches marketing programme for SMEs Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines has extended its warmest greetings to Ambassador Leo-Herrera Lim, who has recently concluded his tour of duty as the Philippine Ambassador to Denmark. …
Denmark thanks outgoing Philippine Ambassador to Denmark Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will be welcoming an interim pastor couple for a three-month period in autumn 2025, ahead of the appointment of a new permanent pastor. The …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore welcomes interim pastor couple for autumn 2025 Read More
A few Nordic media had found some of their own nationals living in the affected border areas and asked them how the war has impacted them and their Thai families. …
Nordic people on the Thai-Cambodian border report their experiences Read More
Nordic media outlets have reported on the recent armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along their shared border, relying largely on international news agency sources such as Reuters. While most …
Nordic media report on Thai-Cambodian border clashes with limited background Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is preparing for two major celebrations this year – its 40th anniversary on 13 September 2025 and the beloved annual Christmas bazaar on 29–30 …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore calls for volunteers ahead of 40th anniversary and Christmas bazaar Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Denmark has met with key Danish and Philippine agencies to address the future of Filipino au pairs in the country. The meeting, held on Monday 21 …
Philippine Embassy discusses future of Filipino au pairs in Denmark Read More
Since 2009, ScandAsia has published 364 ScandAsia publications on Issuu, plus 13 editions of Thailand Expat Guide and 49 issues of Thai-Danish Trade News publishhed for the Danish Thai Cham …
ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia Read More
Danish universities have begun rejecting research applicants from China if background checks suggest they may pose a security risk. At Aarhus University, all applicants with not only Chinese citizenship …
Danish universities reject Chinese researchers over espionage concerns Read More