Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Dane and an Icelander were among 52 gamblers arrested when Thai police raided an illegal poker gambling den in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district on Tuesday night. The operation, carried …
Dane and Icelander among 52 arrested in Bangkok gambling raid Read More
Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel Romualdez, has expressed confidence in the enduring strength of the defense alliance between the Philippines and the U.S.. His statements came a …
Philippines believe US is still committed to current security agreements Read More
Last week, the Sino-Nordic Seminar in Hangzhou brought together key stakeholders to discuss water and green transition initiatives, reinforcing the growing collaboration between the Nordic countries and China in tackling …
Sino-Nordic seminar in hangzhou highlights water and green transition collaboration Read More
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University hosted a welcome party last Friday to mark the beginning of the new semester, bringing together students from various backgrounds for an evening of …
Nordic Centre at Fudan University hosts welcome party for new semester Read More
EuroCham Vietnam engaged in high-level discussions with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday 2 March 2025, addressing key trade and investment topics between Vietnam and the European Union. The …
Eurocham discusses trade and investment with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Read More
The Danish Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee is visiting Vietnam from March 3 to 6 to engage in discussions with Vietnamese leaders on foreign and security policy, aiming to strengthen inter-parliamentary …
Danish Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee visits Vietnam to bolster maritime cooperation Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines recently hosted Andreas Nordseth, the Outgoing Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority, to strengthen maritime cooperation between Denmark and the Philippines. Andreas …
High-level visit strengthens maritime cooperation between Denmark and the Philippines Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) is gearing up for its highly anticipated Spring Party 2025, set to take place in just a few days. With an ocean-view venue, gourmet …
Danish Business Association Singapore hosts annual spring party Read More
Fastelavn is a very Danish thing. Danes are by nature very childish and fastelavn is a great childish event where parents dress up their children and themselves as pirates, fairies, …
Fastelavn in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore Read More
Elizabeth Romhild is a woman of many talents and a heart full of warmth. Half Danish and half Armenian, she married to her Danish husband Peter, a proud mother of …
Elizabeth Romhild: The Vibrant Artist and her Colorful Journey Read More
On the night of February 28, 2025, at approximately 10:36 PM, a 22-year-old Danish national named Daniel was found with multiple stab wounds on Chalerm Phrakiet Road in Nongprue, Bang …
Danish man stabbed in Pattaya Read More
Reigning Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, is the main attr5action in an exclusive Meet & Greet with Miss Universe event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, at MGI Hall, Bravo …
Danish Miss Universe in upcoming Meet & Greet event in Bangkok Read More
Denmark will be the President of the United Nations Security Council for one month starting from 1. March 2025. This presidency comes as part of Denmark’s two-year term as a …
Denmark becomees President of UN Security Council for one month Read More
International Media Support (IMS) conducted in February a training program for dozens of journalists from across Southeast Asia, focusing on the application of constructive journalism in their coverage of climate and environmental …
Southeast Asian journalists trained with support from Denmark and Norway Read More
Thailand’s tourism industry is facing a crucial challenge due to new European Union (EU) sustainability regulations set to take effect in 2026. According to Nation Thailand, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability …
Thai hotels face EU sustainability challenge to remain on OTA’s Read More
Sweden has expressed strong support for the swift establishment of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Malaysia. This endorsement aligns with Sweden’s active participation in …
Sweden supports swift EU-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement Read More
Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has reaffirmed Sweden’s support for Ukraine, emphasizing the broader implications of Russia’s aggression for the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as the rest of …
Sweden, EU backup Ukraine after meeting with Trump Read More
Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, was on 28 February 2025 granted marketing authorization in the EU for their chikungunya vaccine, VIMKUNYA®. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne …
Bavarian Nordic secures EU approval for first chikungunya vaccine Read More
China Daily, a media outlet widely regarded as a mouthpiece of the Chinese government, published on 28 February 2025 an editorial urging Europe to adopt an independent foreign policy and …
China urges Europe to distance itself from US and strengthen ties with China Read More
Thailand is experiencing a surge in popularity among Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian travelers, with bookings through leading tour operator TUI rising by 20% this winter compared to last year. Looking …
Thailand’s popularity soars: TV series fuels tourism surge among Nordic travelers Read More
Meat producer Danish Crown said on Thursday it had closed its factory in Pinghu in eastern China, resulting in the layoff of 112 employees. The facility, established in 2019 near …
Danish Crown shuts Pingdu plant and lays off staff Read More
Denmark and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2025. Surprisingly short time but nevertheless a milestone that underscores the strong and evolving relationship between the two nations. Since …
New Ambassador reflects on Singapore-Denmark anniversary Read More
Danish ambassador to Cambodia, Danny Annan, met with Cambodia’s deputy prime minister and first vice president of the Cambodia Development Council, Sun Chanthol, on Tuesday 25 February 2025, to discuss …
Danish Ambassador discusses maritime infrastructure with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Read More
Lars Lund Rasmussen, who served as Denmark’s Consul General in Chongqing, China, from February 2017 to August 2019, has taken on a new role as General Manager of Famobra GmbH’s …
Former Danish Consul General in Chongqing in new job in Asia Read More
A new guide published by human rights organization Safeguard Defenders aims to help families and friends of foreigners detained in China navigate the country’s opaque legal system. The guide, titled …
New guide warns of risks for foreigners detained in China Read More
The Danish Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad recently announced its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2024, recording an increase in revenue to RM2.4 billion and a rise in …
Carlsberg Malaysia Reports RM337 Million Net Profit – but declining sales in Singapore Read More
100% sourdough. No cheating – is what is promised from the Danish-Norwegian-owned bakery, artisanal sandwich-café concept called BARTELS, with operations in Bangkok, Phuket and Saigon. Bartels, which is the surname …
New Danish Thailand-based sourdough bakery café business thrives in unexpected circumstances Read More
Indonesia is exploring opportunities to procure waste management technology from Denmark and Norway, according to the country’s Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment. The ministry’s deputy for environmental and …
Indonesia seeks funding for Danish and Norwegian waste management technology Read More
The Indonesian government is considering offering free land to foreign embassies in Nusantara, the country’s future capital in East Kalimantan, to encourage their relocation from Jakarta. Basuki Hadimuljono, Head of …
Nordic embassies may get land for free in Nusantara, the new capital of Indonesia Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a new direct route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), set to begin on Sunday 26 October 2025. This marks the …
Norse Atlantic launches direct flights to Thailand Read More
Shanghai is set to unveil a new cultural landmark, the Shanghai West Bund Theater, designed by the renowned Danish architectural firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL). Located along the Huangpu River …
Danish and Norwegian designed cultural landmarks to open in Shanghai Read More
Danish carbon reduction technology leader Topsoe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia-based FatHopes Energy to assess the feasibility of developing a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) refinery in …
Danish Topsoe signs agreement with FatHopes Energy to explore sustainable aviation fuel production in Malaysia Read More
Jonas Parello-Plesner, Executive Director of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation and former Danish diplomat, has released a new book titled “The Battle for Taiwan,” analyzing Taiwan’s geopolitical significance and current …
Danish Security Expert: Taiwan needs enhanced defense preparedness Read More
Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant, has filed a lawsuit against Singapore-based KBP Biosciences and its founder, Huang Zhenhua, alleging KBP Biosciences misrepresented the effectiveness of an experimental hypertension drug, …
Novo Nordisk sues Singapore biotech firm over $1.3 billion acquisition dispute Read More
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has urged European businesses to invest in the country’s clean energy and digital sectors while emphasizing the need to finalize a Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement …
Thailand pushes for EU trade deal and investment in clean energy Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong is inviting families and community members to celebrate Fastelavn on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Danish Room. This traditional …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong to Celebrate Fastelavn Read More
The Deputy Governors of Bangkok, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tavida Kamolvej and Mr. Sanon Wangsrangboon, and the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mr. Sunthorn Sunthornchart from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration met with the …
Collaborating for a healthier Bangkok Read More
The Nordic embassies in Bangkok jointly celebrated Nordic Day 2025 on February 13, with a grand reception at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence. The event brought together over 400 guests, including …
Big turnout for Nordic Day 2025 in Bangkok Read More
Asian women living in Denmark face significant challenges in the labour market, particularly in gaining access to employment opportunities and overcoming stereotypes. A recent report by researcher Isha Thapa, titled “An …
Asian women face challenges in Denmark’s labour market Read More
Two Danish diving instructors have played a key role in the Buteng 2025 Expedition, an international effort to explore and document the underwater cave systems of Buteng Regency in Southeast …
Danish divers lead cave exploration expedition in Indonesia Read More
In a small, idyllic town deep in the mountainous regions of Thailand, where the lush green rainforest meets a laid-back hippie lifestyle, Danish brothers Julius and Carl-Emil Hauge Johansen have …
A month of adventure with Muay Thai in Pai Read More
Carlsberg Group, the Danish brewing company, reported a 1.9 percent increase in revenue in 2024, totaling DKK 75.01 billion ($10.37 billion), and a 2.8 percent rise in operating profit, reaching DKK …
Carlsberg strengthens position in China’s premium beer market Read More
Renowned Thailand-based artist Elizabeth Romhild is set to launch her new art book, Elizabeth Romhild’s Odyssey, offering a retrospective of her 40-year artistic journey. The book showcases her diverse artistic …
Bangkok-based artist Elizabeth Romhild to launch new art book ‘Odyssey’ Read More
LEGO Group, the Danish toymaker known worldwide for its iconic plastic bricks, will in April this spring officially open its new $1.3 billion factory in Binh Duong province, southern Vietnam. …
$1.3 billion LEGO factory in Vietnam to open in April Read More
Danish Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, Danny Annan, is expected to visit Cambodia in the last week of February for a commercial visit, focusing on meeting Danish businesses operating in the …
Danish ambassador to visit Cambodia for commercial meetings Read More
Danish singer-songwriter Sys Bjerre has returned to Denmark after an eventful period abroad, which included diving adventures in Thailand, Greece, and Israel. In the autumn of 2024 she lived for …
Sys Bjerre returns to Denmark after time in Thailand Read More
The Danish-based Asian food retailer Asiatorvet is set to open a pop-up shop in Kolding, Denmark, this coming weekend, according to an announcement on its Facebook page. Asiatorvet, established in …
Asiatorvet expands with pop-up shop in Kolding this weekend Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam invites on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 14:00 to 16:30 (ICT), interested Vietnamese participants to join an online webinar on food loss and waste …
Danish webinar on reducing food waste in Vietnam Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand is inviting families to a Fastelavn celebration and children’s service on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM, hosted at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok. …
Danish Church in Thailand to celebrate Fastelavn at the Danish Embassy Read More
Denmark’s policy of listing Taiwanese residents as Chinese on official documents has sparked legal and diplomatic concerns. The issue was raised in the Danish Parliament on January 31, where Foreign …
Denmark’s policy on Taiwanese nationality raises concerns Read More