Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has expanded its presence in Thailand by reopening its renovated and enlarged office in Bangkok. The ceremony was attended by Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Danny …
Novo Nordisk expands office in Bangkok Read More
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk is collaborating with industry leaders to assess the feasibility of establishing a green ammonia bunkering supply chain in Singapore, the world’s busiest bunkering port. The …
Maersk exploring ammonia bunkering in Singapore Read More
A poetic gesture by Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Mellbin, has gained attention after he shared a haiku about the West Philippine Sea, which resonated with Philippine Defense Secretary …
Danish envoy’s haiku on West Philippine Sea gains attention Read More
Its ‘Micro housing’ is making inroads in Oceanian countries Despite all the hardships, many new businesses and ideas could be brought to fruition as a result of Covid-19. Kubikle, a …
Danish-owned Kubikle rolls out innovation to deliver space-efficient, customisable living spaces Read More
Fimue Coffee & Music Social Club, a new café and community space, celebrated its grand opening on Sunday, 9 February 2025, in the heart of Chiang Mai. The event welcomed …
Fimue Coffee & Music Social Club brings Nordic vintage charm to Chiang Mai Read More
In a recent interview with Recharge, Trond Westlie, Ørsted’s Chief Financial Officer, emphasized that the current market for offshore wind assets favors buyers. He noted that selling stakes in offshore …
Ørsted CFO: Asia remains key focus Read More
Danish Jewelry manufacturer Pandora has stated that the latest U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will have a limited effect on its business. The Danish company, known for its charm bracelets, …
Pandora expects minimal impact from new US tariffs on China Read More
Taiwanese residents in Denmark staged a protest outside the Danish Parliament on Monday, opposing a new government policy that lists their nationality and birthplace as “China” instead of “Taiwan” on …
Taiwanese protest in Denmark over new ‘China’ label on official documents Read More
The Danish expatriate community in Thailand was on 5 February 2025 invited to an informative evening titled “Global Danes in Thailand” at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok. The event, …
Navigating legal rules: Danes in Thailand joined Embassy information evening Read More
Carlsberg is celebrating the Year of the Snake with a specially designed limited-edition look for its beer, created in collaboration with the artistic duo 1983ASIA. The Danish brewer has launched …
Carlsberg unveils limited-edition design for Lunar New Year campaign across Asia Read More
Vietnamese labor export companies are increasingly exploring new markets, including the Nordic countries, to provide job opportunities for workers. For instance, East Sea Labor Export, Services, and Trade (Estrala) in …
Vietnamese labor export firms target Nordic markets for growth Read More
Vietnamese businesses should enhance their exports to the European Union (EU) through official channels, despite the associated complexities and costs, recommends an article in VietnamPlus.vn. Senior economist Nguyen Thanh Hung …
Vietnamese businesses urged to expand EU exports through official channels Read More
Kurt Rasmussen, a well-known Dane living in Northeast Thailand, who is currently hospitalized in Ubon Ratchathani, was close to the scene of a molotov cocktail attack at Det Udom Royal …
Danish man witnessed molotov cocktail attack at Ubon Ratchathani hospital Read More
In the latest World Happiness Report, Nordic countries continue to lead the global happiness rankings, with Finland securing the top position for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Denmark, Iceland, …
Singapore is the happiest country in Asia – Nordic still tops worldwide Read More
The shift towards sustainable consumption in the Nordic countries is creating new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in the agricultural sector. Nordic consumers are increasingly demanding organic and eco-friendly products, …
Nordic green transition opens doors for vietnamese exporters Read More
Danish shipping giant Maersk has obtained a two-year extension from China’s Ministry of Transport to continue its domestic cargo transshipment operations between Chinese ports. This program, initiated in 2020, allows …
Maersk secures two-year extension for China cargo transshipment operations Read More
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, the Danish owned Michelin-starred Thai restaurant at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, is launching a new menu starting from 1 February 2025. The new menu – …
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin introduces new ‘Legends of the Lotus’ dining experience Read More
Danes Worldwide invites Danes living in Asia and other Nordic expats with ties to Denmark to join the Danes Worldwide Run 2025 anywhere between April 28 and May 4, 2025. …
Join the Danes Worldwide Run 2025 – wherever you are Read More
The Danish Embassy in Thailand, under the leadership of H.E. Mr. Danny Annan, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand and Cambodia, recently hosted a pivotal session that marks a significant milestone …
Thailand and Denmark Collaborate to Transform Diabetes Management Read More
It was an exciting moment on Thursday evening in the garden of the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, as the Ambassadors from Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden personally introduced the …
Nordic Film Festival opens in Bangkok Read More
Danish Crown, the major pork processing company, announced its decision to sell its facility in Pinghu, China. A company spokesperson confirmed the news, stating that the factory “didn’t develop in …
Danish Crown plans to sell Chinese facility Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines plans to host an online seminar focused on the shipbuilding industry. This initiative, therefore, aims to strengthen the sector in collaboration with the Anti-Red …
Danish Embassy plans online seminar for Philippine shipbuilding industry Read More
On January 19, 2025, three Indonesian ministers and several ambassadors including Norway’s participated in a beach cleanup at Kedonganan Beach in Badung District, Bali. This effort aimed to remove plastic …
Ministers and Nordic representatives unite for Bali beach cleanup Read More
PD House actively seeks to revolutionize home building in Thailand by introducing the innovative Danish “Bubble Deck” technology. This initiative not only marks the company’s first use of Bubble Deck …
PD House introduces Danish “Bubble Deck” technology for homes in Thailand Read More
On January 16, representatives from the Myanmar and Denmark Red Cross societies met to enhance child-friendly centres in Myanmar. They gathered at the Myanmar Red Cross Society’s Yangon Region office …
Myanmar and Denmark Red Cross collaborate on child-friendly centres Read More
Danes Worldwide, in collaboration with the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (Dancham) and the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, invites Danes in Thailand and others with ties to Denmark to an …
Information Evening on latest rules for Danes in Thailand Read More
Bente Sustmann passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 64 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Her funeral took place on January 13 at Strøby Church, …
Bente Sustmann has passed away Read More
Elvira Pitzner, a well-known Danish influencer, has sparked controversy after sharing an Instagram post from her vacation in Thailand. The post shows her brushing an elephant’s forehead and trunk with a …
Another Danish influencer criticized for elephant encounter in Thailand Read More
With a possible TikTok ban in the U.S., users are flocking to the Chinese app RedNote, known locally as Xiaohongshu. Over 700,000 new users joined in two days, pushing the …
Users flee from TikTok to RedNote Read More
Danish companies are using the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to access China’s massive market. At a promotional meeting in Copenhagen, participants highlighted the event’s importance for global trade partnerships. …
Danish businesses explore opportunities at China Expo Read More
The Nordic Film Festival returns to Bangkok on January 24-25, 2025, offering a curated selection of films from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Hosted in the garden of the Danish …
Join Nordic Film Festival 2025 in Bangkok! Read More
The Danish Embassy in Indonesia, in collaboration with UNA Indonesia and the UN, hosted a Global Youth Conference on January 12, 2025, focused on youth-led actions for sustainable development. Over …
Danish Embassy leads global Youth Conference on Sustainable Development Read More
Almost half of children aged 9 to 14 have shopped or received items from the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, according to a new Epinion survey. The platform attracts young users …
Danish kids shop on controversial platform Temu Read More
On January 6, 2025, the High Representative of the European Union, alongside the governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and …
EU and Allies address Human Rights Crisis in Myanmar Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is under fire for remaining on vacation in Thailand while tensions rise over Greenland’s future. As the state of affairs escalates, notable figures from …
Danish FM faces criticism: Thailand vacation amid Greenland tensions Read More
The Danish royal couple welcomed ambassadors and diplomats from around the world to a New Year’s reception at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen. Among the attendees were ambassadors from Vietnam, Norway, …
Royal couple hosts first new year’s reception for diplomats Read More
The court in Denmark has placed a 29 year old Thai woman from Odense in remand prison suspected of having brutally murdered another Thai woman who was working at a …
Did she murder another Thai woman in Denmark? Read More
Danish municipalities continue to purchase Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), such as the popular BYD Dolphin, despite Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s warnings about dependency on China and concerns from the Data …
Danish municipalities purchase Chinese EV’s despite warnings Read More
As of January 1, 2025, Laos has officially reverted to its standard visa regulations, ending the temporary visa exemptions introduced during Visit Laos Year 2024. Tourists from Denmark, Norway, Finland, …
Laos ends special visa policy for Nordic travelers Read More
Christina Egelund, Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science, travels to China this weekend to refine and strengthen Danish-Chinese collaborative agreements. Her visit focuses on exploring both the opportunities and …
Danish Minister visits China to discuss bilateral collaboration Read More
Tori May Hansen, a determined 16-year-old, recently showcased her dedication to her dreams by traveling over 26 hours from Singapore to Denmark to attend her audition for the popular TV 2 …
Hopeful ‘X Factor’ contestant traveled from Singapore to Denmark for audition Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen celebrates New Year’s Eve on the beach in Hua Hin, Thailand, surrounded by people and fireworks. In a video shared on his Instagram, the …
Danish FM celebrates New Year’s in Thailand Read More A 29-year-old Thai woman has been charged with murder following a deadly stabbing near Gjern, Denmark. The victim, a 42-year-old woman also of Thai or Laotian origin, was found at …
Thai woman charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Denmark Read More
A 29-year-old Danish man was hospitalized following a stabbing incident in Patong, Phuket, according to Thai media Khaosod. The altercation began late Thursday last week when the Danish man urinated …
Danish man hospitalized after stabbing in Phuket Read More
As the holiday season approaches, many feel the urgency to reconnect with cherished traditions that celebrate love, joy, and togetherness. This year, my boyfriend and I embraced that spirit, ready …
Celebrating Christmas together: A Nordic festivity in Bangkok Read More
The Philippines and Denmark are preparing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to elevate the education, training, and welfare of Filipino healthcare professionals aspiring to work in Denmark. …
Philippines and Denmark to Strengthen Training of Filipino Healthcare Workers Read More
Denmark has emerged as the largest foreign investor in the Philippines’ renewable energy (RE) sector, with total investments amounting to PHP 416.41 billion in 2023, according to data from the …
Denmark Leads Foreign Investment in Philippine Renewable Energy Sector Read More
Finnish authorities are investigating whether a foreign ship played a role in damaging the undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia, which suffered an outage on December 25, Reuters reports. …
Finnish police investigate foreign ship in power cable outage Read More
With effect from January 1, 2024, Thailand’s Revenue Department revised its interpretation of the Revenue Code, significantly impacting personal income tax liability for Thai residents with foreign-sourced income. These changes …
Tax payers in Thailand must include all transferred income in their tax report in 2025 Read More
This December 26 marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating tsunami that struck countries along the Indian Ocean, claiming over 226,000 lives. Among the victims were 46 Danish citizens, with …
Danish victims of Tsunami will be remembered in memorial on December 26 in Phang Nga, Thailand Read More