Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Carlsberg Group, the Danish brewing multinational, has officially opened its latest brewery in Foshan’s Sanshui District, Guangdong Province. The new facility, with an annual capacity of 500,000 kiloliters, marks a …
Carlsberg Launches New Brewery in South China Read More
The Việt Nam Culture Week 2024 is scheduled for September 4 to 12 in Sweden’s Stockholm and Malmö, and Denmark’s Copenhagen, celebrating 55 years of Việt Nam-Sweden diplomatic ties and …
Vietnam to host culture week in Sweden and Denmark Read More
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe scrambled to reduce its dependence on authoritarian regimes for energy. The European solar industry, long overshadowed by China’s dominance, hoped for …
Denmark faces challenges as China dominates solar industry Read More
More than nine years after the discovery of one of Denmark’s largest tax scandals, legal proceedings against the alleged fraudsters are ongoing. DR Nyheder reports that Dutch billionaire Frank Vogel …
Danish tax authorities still trying to recover more than two billion kr. as Dutch billionaire now gets sued Read More
Singapore authorities have intercepted two vessels, Maersk Campton and Maersk Candor, suspected of carrying toxic waste during their transit through Singapore. The cargo, which was en route to Thailand, has …
Southeast Asia used as a dumping ground: Two Maersk ships ordered to return Read More
Siriraj Hospital, part of Mahidol University’s Faculty of Medicine, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Co., Ltd. This agreement aims to advance research and …
Siriraj Hospital and Novo Nordisk partner on chronic diseases research and development Read More
Vietnam and Denmark are preparing to enter the next phase of their health sector cooperation, with a focus on strengthening primary healthcare and addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases …
Vietnam and Denmark set health priorities for next cooperation phase Read More
On September 11, 2024, the Embassy of Sweden and NordCham Indonesia will host their monthly roundtable, focusing on the current business climate for Nordic companies operating in Indonesia. Business Sweden …
NordCham Indonesia to host roundtable on Nordic Business climate Read More
Danish celebrity Dennis Knudsen has now deleted photos from his dream vacation in Thailand. He continues to face backlash even after removing Instagram posts that showcased his family’s close interactions …
Dennis Knudsen now deletes photos amid continuing backlash Read More
Danny Annan, the Danish Ambassador-designate to Thailand, has been actively visiting Danish companies throughout the country. His goal is to better understand the significant roles these companies play in Thailand’s …
Danish Ambassador-designate visits Danish companies in Thailand Read More
Central banks in both the Nordics and Southeast Asia have been recognized among the world’s best-performing financial institutions, according to the latest Central Banker Report Cards from Global Finance magazine. …
Nordic and Southeast Asian central banks top global rankings Read More
Embassies closed in observance of National Heroes Day In observance of National Heroes Day in the Philippines, the embassies of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway will be closed on Monday, August …
National Heroes Day in the Philippines close Nordic embassies Read More
Preferred by Nature (PbN), a Denmark-based organization, is teaming up with Sabah to conserve and restore the Silam Coast Conservation Area (SCCA) in Lahad Datu. This region, part of Sabah’s …
Denmark-based organisation PbN supports Silam Coast Conservation effort Read More
Danish celebrity Dennis Knudsen is in the spotlight after posting a video on Instagram showing himself, his partner Jeppe, and his three children interacting closely with elephants during their vacation …
Dennis Knudsen faces backlash over elephant interaction in Thailand Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Danish Chamber of Commerce, will host the annual “Welcome Home Party” on Saturday, September 21st. This event is open …
Welcome Home Party for Danes in Hong Kong Read More
The Nordic Film Festival 2024 (September 13-21) is set to captivate audiences with a diverse and rich selection of films from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. The festival promises to …
Nordic Film Festival 2024: A celebration of Scandinavian cinema Read More
For the first time, Danish companies will participate in the yearly Seafood Expo in Singapore organized by Diversified Communications. The seafood expo will feature the largest international representation of seafood …
Danish companies will participate in Seafood Expo in Singapore Read More
Denmark and Sweden will work together to put pressure on tech platforms, such as Chinese TikTok, used to recruit Swedish Gang members to commit crime in Denmark. Peter Hummelgaard, the …
Danish Minister of Justice: TikTok is used to facilitate crime Read More
Danish man Søren Larsen, 65, might be going to prison in Thailand for a full year, Ekstrabladet writes. It all began in October last year, where Søren Larsen had trouble …
Danish man fears being sent to prison in Thailand Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic announced on August 22 that it is “better prepared” to supply its mpox vaccine amid a recent surge in cases, compared to its response during …
Bavarian Nordic ‘better prepared’ for mpox vaccine demand amid more cases in Asia Read More
Wednesday China opened an anti-subsidy probe on imported dairy products from the EU, Channel News Asia writes. This comes just a day after the EU imposes higher tariffs on electric …
China’s ministry of commerce investigates EU dairy imports Read More
The upcoming event Energy Smart Forum 2024 organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), will be held on August 28th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at Dusit …
ECCP host Energy Smart Forum 2024 in the Philippines Read More
The Chinese are having fewer babies, and the population is getting older and older. This affects the Danish dairy company Arla, who needs to switch their focus from babies to …
China’s decline in births makes Arla rethink target groups Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong has welcomed new volunteers, Signe and Johanna. They will be assisting with community activities over the next three months. Their role includes contributing …
Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong announces new volunteers and Danish language courses Read More
EU is set to impose higher tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, according to Bloomberg. The new tariffs will impact Chinese car manufacturers such as SAIC (MG), Geely (Volvo), and …
EU to impose higher tariffs on Chinese electric cars Read More
Tourists traveling to Indonesia, particularly Bali, should familiarize themselves with local laws and culture. This is requested by the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta in a post on the embassy’s Facebook …
The Swedish embassy in Jakarta urges tourists to respect local culture and legislation Read More
A vibrant kickoff to the evening Last Friday evening, my colleague and I stepped into the vibrant world of the Thai-Nordic Association’s Social Explorer 2 event, a lively gathering set …
Social Explorer 2: A Night of Card Matches and Tailor-Made Memories Read More
The Danish Consumer Council has tested 38 products from the Chinese webshop Temu. 30 of the products fail completlely, and 11 out of 15 products for children had a safety …
Chinese webshop Temu’s products fail Danish consumer test Read More
Thailand has become an even more popular travel destination for the Danes. The Danish travel agency TUI reports that sales in trips to Thailand has increased by 73 percent, according …
Danish travel agencies report increased sales in trips to Thailand Read More
The Indian navy’s frontline stealth frigate ship Tabar reaches Esbjerg, Denmark for a two-day visit. The Indian ship arrived in Esbjerg port, Denmark, August 18. The purpose of the visit …
Indian naval ship visits Denmark Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines has issued a warning regarding volcanic smog on their Facebook site. The smog is affecting several areas, including Cavite, Las Piñas, Paranaque, and parts …
Danish Embassy in Philippines Warns About Volcano Smog Read More
Denmark is losing its influence on the African continent to China, says Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in an interview with Politiken. The Danish Government wants its new Africa-strategy …
New Danish Africa-strategy to compete with China Read More
After five years in Paris as the Danish Ambassador to France Michael Starbæk Christensen has been appointed to China. On August 16 2024 he presented his credentials to the Protocol …
New Danish Ambassador in China Read More
Danish Dairy Board kicked off a new campaign at the Grand Hyatt Garden Pavilion in Manila, Philippines, presenting the world of organic dairy production in Europe. Guests were treated to …
Danish Dairy Board launches organic dairy campaign in Manila Read More
The Danish Film “Sea Sparkle” will be featured in the international competition at Pattaya Film Festival among films from Singapore, The Philippines, China, Bhutan and South Korea. The winning film …
Pattaya film festival features Danish Film Read More
Indonesia and Denmark have entered a landmark partnership. They aim to enhance maritime surveillance and environmental monitoring. This is achieved through the launch of 20 satellites for Indonesia’s Ministry of …
First Indonesian-Danish satellite for maritime surveillance launches today Read More
Today 15 august 2024 the Danish Embassy in Malaysia reopens. After more than three years, the Danish Embassy is returning to Kuala Lumpur, having been closed since June 2021 to …
Danish Embassy in Malaysia reopens today Read More
Two Maersk ships have been banned from Thai ports after reportedly carrying hazardous waste from Albania to Thailand, Bangkok Post writes. One of the vessels was scheduled to arrive in …
Danish waste ships sent back to Europe Read More
The Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has become the second most popular webshop among Danish consumers, according to a new analysis about Danish consumer habits from Dansk Industri, the Confederation of …
Despite Criticism, Chinese Webshop Rises in Popularity in Denmark Read More
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Nordic Sauna and Padel Weekend in Hua Hin 31 August to 1 September 2024. They write that there will be multiple activities …
Nordic Sauna and Padel event in Hua Hin Read More
Danfoss products worth over 13 million Danish Kroner have been sent to Russia over the past five months despite EU sanctions, claims Denmark’s news media Radio 4. According to the …
China involved in the sale of sanctioned Danfoss products to Russia Read More
The Danish Church in Hong Kong is now open for registration for confirmation preparation in Hong Kong and online. As in recent years, Danish residents in neighboring Asian countries will …
Registration for confirmation now open Read More
Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will organize “The Social: Explorer 2” on Friday, 16th of August 2024, from 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM at The JUSMAGTHAI bar, Bangkok, Thailand. All Nordics are …
Join Thai-Nordic Associations event The Social: Explorer 2. Read More
Laos plans to establish the Lao Bullion Bank to build gold reserves, enhance financial stability, and strengthen the Lao Kip. The bank will allow both individuals and legal entities to …
Laos to open gold bank Read More
Three types of spicy Korean noodles previously banned from Denmark for being dangerously spicy has been allowed back on the shelves. The return was celebrated by Samyang Roundsquare, formerly known …
Spicy Korean noodles back in Denmark Read More
The Spokesperson of the Diplomatic Service of the European Union, Nabila Massrali, issued a statement about the forced dissolution of the Move Forward Party in Thailand by the Constitutional Court …
EU calls MFP dissolution a “setback” Read More
Twenty schools in Denmark are starting school later in the day in an experiment to give teens a sleep boost and improve their mental health. The country’s National Institute of …
Twenty schools in Denmark push back start times to improve student mental health Read More
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of June 2024. A Maersk Line containership and a Norwegian ship were among the victims. Maersk …
Maersk ship and Norwegian ship among piracy victims Read More
Singapore Køkken is the name of a new restaurant opening up in Skolegade 19, in Esbjerg, Denmark. The owner, Regina Chuah opened first in another location but had to move …
Singaporean opens restaurant in Esbjerg, Denmark Read More
The Danish band ‘Michael Learns to Rock’ has planned to return to Asia this november. They have planned to perform in both Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. During the bands …
Michael Learns to Rock is coming to Malaysia Read More