Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Researchers from the Natural History Museum of Denmark have named a newly identified genus of beetles after Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of the popular Japanese manga and anime series …
Danish researchers name new beetle genus in Laos after One Piece hero Luffy Read More
Danish infrastructure investor A.P. Moller Capital has completed its acquisition of a 40 percent stake in Philippine logistics company AC Logistics, the companies said in a joint statement on 8 …
Danish Maersk investor buys 40 percent of Philippine logistics company Read More
Travellers from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands can now apply for a Philippine e-Visa for stays longer than 30 days. Holders of Danish passports planning to stay in the …
Travellers from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands can now apply online for Philippine visas Read More
The Nordic business community in the Philippines is preparing for the return of Viking Party Manila, which will take place on 12 September 2026 at the Dusit Thani Manila. Organised …
Viking Party Manila returns on 12 September Read More
World-renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson will open his travelling exhibition “Your Curious Journey” in Manila on July 9, marking the final stop of its tour across Asia and Australia, according …
Danish artist Olafur Eliasson opens exhibition on climate change in Manila Read More
The outlook among Danish companies operating in China has improved significantly, according to the latest Danish Business Outlook on China (DBOC) Index for the first half of 2026. The index …
Danish business confidence in China reaches highest level since 2023 Read More
Swedish defence company Saab has delivered the composite superstructure – the upper section that houses the bridge, radar and other key systems – for Singapore’s new next-generation warship, Asian Military …
Swedish defence company delivers first superstructure for Singapore’s new warship Read More
Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam have signed a new three-year agreement to strengthen cooperation on sustainable healthcare and health insurance, VnEconomy reported. The memorandum …
Denmark and Vietnam renew healthcare partnership Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg and Japan’s Sapporo Breweries are expanding their partnership by forming a new joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, the Carlsberg Group announced on July 6. …
Japanese brewer invests US$643 million in Carlsberg-led joint venture Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) has introduced its board for 2026, headed by newly elected President Sarah Katz, following the association’s Annual General Meeting held on 24 March. Katz, …
Sarah Katz takes over as President of DABS Singapore Read More
The Danish church community in Singapore has received a major financial boost with donations totalling DKK 1.125 million from the Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond and Jens og Margrethe Withs Fond …
Danish Church in Singapore secures DKK 1.125 million for parsonage renovation Read More
Vietnam welcomed nearly 12.3 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 14.9 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the Vietnam National Authority …
Vietnam welcomes 15 percent more international tourists, while arrivals from Denmark and Sweden also rise Read More
Thailand is introducing stricter airport security measures after the government approved a series of new screening procedures at a meeting on July 3, chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according …
Thailand tightens airport screening after Thai Airways drug-smuggling case Read More
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has completed the first three stops of his Nordic tour, which runs from July 2 to 8 and includes Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. The …
Three stops down, one to go on China’s foreign minister’s rare Nordic tour Read More
Whether for work, retirement, love or adventure, thousands of Danes are living all over Thailand. Isolated in bustling cities, far-off villages, and touristy beach towns, it can be hard to …
Peter Romhild heads a special place for Danes in Thailand, “We are so much more than a church” Read More
Fine Scandinavia operates as a trusted, versatile provider for industrial metal solutions (including warehouse trolleys, roll containers, and industrial workstations etc.) alongside quality mixed-material residential furniture. Vietnam-based, this Swedish-founded manufacturer …
What Happens When a Metal Manufacturer Moves Beyond Material Handling Read More
Consumers across the EU, including Denmark, Sweden and Finland, will now pay more when ordering goods from non-EU online retailers such as Chinese retailers Temu and Shein. The new customs …
3 euros more; EU’s new import duty goes into effect hitting Chinese products Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has donated a collection of Danish books to the National Library Board (NLB), strengthening cultural exchange between Denmark and Singapore, In Diplomacy reports. The …
Denmark donates Danish book collection to Singapore libraries Read More
A Danish tourist has died after falling ill shortly after returning from a snorkeling trip off Indonesia’s popular island of Nusa Penida, with local police believing he may have suffered …
Danish tourist dies after snorkeling trip off Bali Read More
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is set to tour Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway next week for high-level talks with Nordic foreign ministers. Wang Yi will travel to all four …
China’s foreign minister heads to Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway Read More
The case centres on the 14th Meeting of the International Society on Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD-14), held in Copenhagen from 17 to 21 May. The allegations were first raised …
Indonesian authorities continue investigation of research fraud uncovered at Denmark conference Read More
Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen has opened its first Culture Store in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new flagship boutique at Scotts Square in Singapore. The …
Bang & Olufsen opens Southeast Asia’s first Culture Store in Singapore Read More
A global creative showdown has crowned new winners in Cannes, and Nordic and Asian teams are once again making their mark. At the 2026 Cannes Lions Young Lions Competitions, young …
Nordic and Asian creatives shine at Cannes Young Lions 2026 Read More
Thinking about moving to Thailand? Already living here but still discovering new things every day? The Thailand Expat Guide 2026 is now available, bringing together practical advice, local insights, …
Thailand Expat Guide 2026 Read More
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has opened its largest store in the Philippines at Glorietta 2 in Manila, Manila Bulletin reports. The new flagship spans 210 square meters and expands the brand’s …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen opens largest store in Manila Read More
A major step in modernising the Philippines’ offshore fishing industry has been launched through a new partnership with Denmark. The pilot project introduces Danish pelagic midwater trawl systems and other …
New Danish project aims to boost sustainable fishing in the Philippines Read More
Danish celebrity hairdresser Dennis Knudsen says he has ended his collaboration with a Thailand-based business team after a troubled beauty venture left customers without promised products and sparked police reports …
Dennis Knudsen in hot water and blames Thailand partners Read More
A cooperation agreement between Denmark’s Esbjerg Port and the Chinese state-owned Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is facing growing political scrutiny, with critics questioning how the deal was reached without the Danish Ministry …
Criticism grows over Chinese port agreement signed by Denmark’s Esbjerg Port Read More
Denmark has appointed Lina Gandløse Hansen as its next ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, with the posting taking effect on 1 August. Gandløse Hansen announced the appointment on LinkedIn, saying …
Lina Gandløse Hansen appointed Denmark’s new ambassador to Vietnam and Laos Read More
Princess Benedikte of Denmark has visited Angkor Wat in Cambodia, one of the world’s most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Khmer Times reports. She was accompanied during the visit by …
Danish Princess Benedikte praises Cambodia’s Angkor Wat during official visit Read More
Danish shipping and logistics giant Maersk has appointed Scott Elliott as Regional President for Asia Pacific, making permanent a role he has held on an interim basis since January. Based …
Maersk appoints Singapore-based Scott Elliott as Asia Pacific president Read More
A high-level forum is planned for April 2027, bringing together government officials and companies from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland with Philippine counterparts to explore new investment opportunities, Business World …
Nordic-Philippine business summit set for Subic in 2027 Read More
Indonesia expects its growing green economy to create around 3.88 million jobs in 2026, highlighting opportunities for deeper cooperation with Denmark on skills development and the green transition. The projection …
Indonesia eyes 3.9 million green jobs as cooperation with Denmark expands Read More
A new EU rule is about to hit something many Europeans do almost without thinking: late-night online shopping from cheap global platforms. From 1 July, small parcels arriving from outside …
Online shopping from Temu and Shein set to get more expensive in EU Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam joined a green cycling event in Da Nang on June 20 as part of celebrations marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Denmark. The “DaNang–Copenhagen: Green …
Carlsberg Vietnam joins green cycling event celebrating 55 years of Denmark-Vietnam ties Read More
Thailand’s higher airport departure fee for international travellers came into effect this weekend on Saturday 20 June. The passenger service charge for international departures has increased from 730 baht to …
Thailand’s higher airport fee has now taken effect Read More
At the Nordic-Philippine Business Awards 2026, four companies were recognized for applying Nordic values in a Philippine setting. The awards highlighted leadership across sustainability, digital innovation, diversity, and community impact. …
Philippine firms honored for Nordic-inspired leadership at Business Awards Read More
The European Union Film Festival is taking place in Thailand from 18-28 June, bringing a selection of films from across Europe to audiences in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. The …
Watch Danish and Swedish at European Union Film Festival in Bangkok this week Read More
Sabah should not depend on pork imports from Denmark and Norway as a long-term solution to supply shortages, according to Luyang assemblyman Samuel Wong, MalayMail reports. The lawmaker made the …
Sabah lawmaker warns reliance on Danish and Norwegian pork imports is unsustainable Read More
Manila will host the final stop of Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson’s touring exhibition Your curious journey, opening this July. The exhibition will be hosted at the Museum of Contemporary Art …
Manila to mark final stop of Olafur Eliasson’s touring exhibition Read More
Cambodian First Lady Dr Pich Chanmony Hun Manet has received the Princess Benedikte Award during an international gathering of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in Siem …
Cambodian First Lady receives award named after Danish Princess Read More
Thailand has appointed two former presidents of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to its team for upcoming UN-backed conciliation talks with Cambodia, moving the process …
Thailand appoints conciliators for maritime dispute to meet Cambodia’s Danish conciliator Read More
In Myanmar’s capital, emergency responders gathered for a week of intensive training aimed at strengthening life-saving skills in future crises. From 10 to 16 June, the Myanmar Red Cross Society …
Danish and Myanmar Red Cross run emergency sanitation training in Nay Pyi Taw Read More
A race over obesity treatments is heating up in China, as global pharmaceutical giants compete to dominate the fast-growing market for weight-loss drugs. Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk says it …
Novo Nordisk moves to launch Wegovy tablet in China Read More
Thailand is preparing legal changes to accelerate the deportation of foreign nationals involved in criminal activity, as authorities say current procedures are too slow to prevent repeat offences, Bangkok Post …
Thailand to speed up deportation of foreign criminals Read More
Vietnam is pushing ahead with major plans to expand offshore wind power, according to The Investor, as part of efforts to secure future energy supplies and support fast economic growth, …
Vietnam accelerates offshore wind push with support from Denmark and Norway Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced plans to invest an additional 200 million yuan (US$29.4 million) in its production facility in Tianjin, China, expanding both drug manufacturing and injection …
Novo Nordisk invests further in Tianjin production hub Read More
Outgoing Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz paid a farewell visit to Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, in Hanoi on 15 June as the two countries prepare to celebrate 55 …
Danish Ambassador bids farewell as Vietnam and Denmark mark 55 years of ties Read More
The Danish Embassy in Thailand has announced that Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Danny Annan, will host an informal gathering for Danes in Hua Hin on Thursday, June 18. The event …
Got a question for Denmark’s ambassador? Meet him in Hua Hin on Thursday Read More
Denmark has been ranked the world’s leading country for cross-border payment interoperability in the 2026 Thunes Cross-Border Payments Interoperability Index. Singapore placed second, while Norway ranked third, Fintech News reports. …
Denmark and Singapore top global ranking for cross‑border payment Read More