Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Mastercard has started testing AI-powered payments in Southeast Asia. In a press release, the company says its system is now live in early markets including Singapore and Malaysia. The technology …
Mastercard starts testing AI payments in Southeast Asia Read More
After a previous controversy over Taiwanese nationals being registered as “Chinese” on Danish residence permits, tensions have now escalated. Taiwan has revoked certain privileges granted to Danish diplomatic staff, marking …
Taiwan cuts privileges for Danish diplomats over “China” label Read More
A naval warship in Subic Bay became the setting for a symbolic milestone as Denmark and the Philippines marked 80 years of diplomatic relations, Daily Tribune reports. The commemorative logo …
Warship ceremony marks 80 years of Denmark-Philippines ties Read More
Thailand has long required tourists to prove they have sufficient funds upon arrival: 20,000 baht per person or 40,000 baht per family for tourist visas and visa-exempt entries. Visa-on-arrival travelers …
Thailand reinforces cash requirement at immigration Read More
Travellers flying in Asia may soon need to rethink what they pack in their hand luggage. New international safety rules now limit passengers to carrying a maximum of two power …
Flying soon? You may not be allowed to do this anymore Read More
Vietnam is introducing a new emergency law that could give authorities sweeping powers over businesses and daily life in times of crisis. The law was approved in December 2025 and …
New law gives Vietnam more power over businesses and daily life Read More
Tourists from Denmark, Sweden and Norway are heading to Vietnam in growing numbers as the country records its strongest tourism start ever. Vietnam welcomed 6.76 million foreign visitors in the …
Nordics are choosing Vietnam like never before Read More
Sophia Lanawan sits in her office in Copenhagen. Her voice, warm and reflective, carries easily over the phone. There is a calmness to her words, but underneath, you can hear …
With Filipino roots and a Danish upbringing, Sophia found her path in New York’s green fashion Read More
A costly problem is forcing Thailand to rethink how visitors enter the country. Authorities are now considering making travel insurance mandatory for international tourists, as unpaid medical bills continue to …
Thailand considers mandatory insurance for tourists Read More
Air travel across Asia is under pressure right now. On April 5, thousands of travellers are experiencing delays and cancellations as widespread disruptions hit major airports across China, Japan, South …
Thousands of flights delayed across Asia as storms hit major hubs Read More
Join the Danish Church in Thailand for one of the church year’s biggest celebrations: Easter. A bilingual Danish-Swedish service will be held April 5 at the Danish Church in Thailand, …
Join the Easter festivities at the Danish Church in Thailand Read More
Creativity and climate awareness took center stage in Hanoi on April 2 as the Danish Embassy celebrated the 10-year journey of its art competition, “Denmark in Your Eyes”. The event …
Young Vietnamese artists shine in decade-long Danish creativity initiative Read More
Thai Airways is enforcing a new rule that limits passengers to carrying no more than two power banks each, and strictly prohibits using or charging them during flights, Bangkok Post …
Thai Airways tightens power bank rules for passengers Read More
Foreigners in Vietnam could now face faster deportation under sweeping new rules that came into force this week. The changes allow authorities to remove people more quickly if they fail …
Break the rules and you’re gone: Vietnam tightens deportation laws Read More
Northern Thailand is heading into Songkran under a blanket of toxic smog. And tourists are staying away. Chiang Mai was this week ranked the most polluted city in the world, …
Toxic smog hits Chiang Mai: Tourists flee as Songkran approaches Read More
Touring Malaysia is becoming significantly more expensive. Tour bus and van rental prices have surged by up to 80 per cent due to rising diesel costs linked to the ongoing …
Price shock in Malaysia too: Tours up to 80 percent more expensive Read More
A hot air balloon carrying tourists collided with power lines in Vang Vieng, Laos, during a sunset flight on March 26, according to a video shared by Newsflare. The incident …
Tourist balloon slams into power lines in Laos Read More
Despite conflict in the Middle East, Malaysia’s tourism machine is still moving forward. Malaysia recorded more than 2.8 million international visitors between March 1 and March 26 this year, Malay …
Tourism boom in Malaysia despite war abroad Read More
If you walk the streets of Bangkok, statistics suggest that every second person you pass may be overweight. A new health initiative in Bangkok is aiming to tackle rising obesity …
Obesity crisis in Bangkok: Every second resident affected as Danish solution rolls out Read More Thailand’s strengthening currency is raising concerns across the tourism industry, Bangkok Post reports. The baht is currently trading between 30 and 32 per US dollar and has appreciated significantly in …
Thailand’s travel sector faces pressure from stronger currency and rising costs Read More
Eurovision goes asian. Bangkok will host the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia in November 2026, marking the competition’s first multinational expansion beyond its traditional format, according to an announcement from …
Bangkok to host massive new song contest as Eurovision invades Asia Read More
The Philippines is moving closer to Nordic partners as global tensions intensify and humanitarian concerns grow, The PhilBiz News reports. At a Nordic Day event in Manila, Philippine officials highlighted …
Shared values bring Philippines and Nordic countries closer in crisis Read More
Northern Thailand and neighbouring countries are being hit by worsening haze, as fire activity increases across the Mekong region. More than 1,450 fire hotspots were detected in Thailand alone at …
Haze spreads across Mekong region as fires rise Read More
Passengers travelling to and from Thailand are being warned to take extra care of their belongings after a rise in credit card thefts during flights, according to Thai authorities. The …
Credit card theft tops 8 million baht: Immigration police now warn passengers Read More
Thailand is planning to introduce a 300 baht (around USD 9) entry fee for foreign tourists arriving by air in 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen tourism infrastructure and …
Entering Thailand could soon cost you extra: Visitors must pay on arrival Read More
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension has removed four companies from its investment portfolio due to their involvement in nuclear weapons production outside the European Union, Markets Group reports. Three of the …
Danish pension fund excludes Chinese companies involved in nuclear weapons Read More
23-year-old Regine Mai from Juelsminde, Denmark is spending her final days preparing for what could become the biggest challenge of her life: climbing Mount Everest – and potentially becoming the …
Regine to become the youngest Dane on top of the world: “I’m more afraid of cycling without a helmet than climbing Everest” Read More
Vietnam is among the countries where women travelling alone feel relatively safe, according to a recent overview by BBC. The assessment is based on global data, including the Women, Peace …
Vietnam praised as safe for solo women travellers Read More
Danish EU parliamentarian Christel Schaldemose is part of a delegation visiting China this week, marking the European Parliament’s first visit to the country in eight years. The delegation, consisting of …
Danish MEP to meet Temu and Shein during rare EU visit to China Read More
Authorities in Laos are warning the public about thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and a risk of hail in some areas. According to Xinhua, citing the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, …
After hail chaos in Vientiane: More storms could be on the way Read More
Danish sailor Jeppe Borch won the 2026 Macao Match Cup in Macao on 29 March, beating Sweden’s Oscar Engström 3–2 in the final. Borch, sailing with his Borch Racing crew, …
Danish sailor Jeppe Borch wins Macao Match Cup after Nordic final Read More
Danish shipping company NORDEN has ordered two new ice-class multipurpose vessels from China’s Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group as part of a long-term contract with Swedish mining company LKAB. The contract …
NORDEN orders ice-class vessels in China for long LKAB contract Read More
In the Philippines, Danish technology is now helping reshape an industry long challenged by delays and inefficiencies, Phil Star reports. Construction firm Magis X has introduced robotic building systems powered …
Philippine builder adopts Danish robotics to transform home construction Read More
Airlines in Asia are raising fares and reducing flight operations as jet fuel prices surge following the conflict in the Middle East. Jet fuel prices have surged sharply, with some …
Rising oil prices hit tourism in Asia as flight and transport costs surge Read More
Foreign travelers to Thailand are being warned about fraudulent websites charging fees for the country’s digital arrival card, Bangkok Post reports. The system, known as the Thailand Digital Arrival Card …
Tourists warned against fake Thailand arrival card websites Read More Thousands of passengers are being impacted as a wave of flight disruptions is hitting major airports across Asia, Travel and Tour World reports. Nearly 2,800 flights are delayed and more …
Nearly 3,000 flights disrupted across Asia Read More
Bangkok is once again at the center of Thailand’s tourism success. When digital travel platform Agoda revealed its 2025 Gold Circle Awards, the Thai capital stood out with nearly 100 …
Thailand ranks among world’s best hotels in Agoda awards Read More
Taiwan has stepped up its response in an ongoing dispute with Denmark over how Taiwanese nationals are labelled on residence permits, warning of possible countermeasures if the issue is not …
Dispute escalates as Taiwan warns Denmark over ‘China’ label Read More
As global energy markets grow unstable and traditional trade routes falter, the Philippines is looking north for reliable partners, The Philbiznews reports. At the first Nordic Day celebration in Manila, …
Nordic ties bring trust and opportunity to Manila Read More
The Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has reported encouraging results from a new diabetes and weight loss drug developed with a Chinese partner, Fierce Biotech reports. The candidate, known as …
Novo Nordisk tests China-developed drug for obesity and diabetes while competition is growing Read More A Taiwanese resident in Denmark, Wang Yu-hsin, is hoping the country’s new government will address concerns over being labelled as “China” on residence permits, according to Focus Taiwan. Wang Yu-hsin …
Wang Yu-hsin hopes Denmark’s new government will recognise her actual nationality as Taiwanese Read More Thailand’s tourism sector, a pillar of its economy, is under threat as global travel faces disruption from rising fuel costs and the ongoing Middle East war, Bangkok Post reports. The …
Tourism at risk: Thailand could lose millions of visitors Read More
China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to include several European countries, including Nordic nations such as Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland, Travel and Tour World reports. The …
Nordic travellers can now stay visa-free in China for up to 10 days Read More
Denmark has just held a general election, deciding the composition of its 179-seat parliament. With all votes now counted, Nordic expatriates in Asia follow developments closely, as Denmark’s foreign policy …
No majority in Danish election: ruling coalition weakened as parties prepare for coalition talks Read More
A life skills and Training of Trainers (ToT) course has begun in Yangon with support from the Danish Red Cross. The programme runs from 23–27 March. The training is organised …
Danish Red Cross supports youth training programme in Yangon Read More
Taiwan has urged Denmark to change how Taiwanese nationals are listed on residence permits. The current practice labels them as “China,” drawing criticism from Taipei. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said …
Taiwan presses Denmark over ‘China’ label Read More
As Vietnam accelerates its transition towards a high‑tech, green economy, the country is introducing new tools to balance growth with sustainability, The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam reports. The GreenREFORM …
University of Copenhagen partners with Vietnam on climate policy model Read More
A new generation of typhoon-resistant wind turbines is taking root in the Philippines, marking both a technological leap and a structural shift in the country’s energy future, Gulf News reports. …
Philippines builds typhoon-proof wind farms with Danish investment Read More
Authorities in the Philippines are stepping up investigations into criminal activity facilitated through online gaming apps, with Roblox singled out as a platform increasingly used to target children, I Gaming …
Philippines investigates Roblox crimes amid Danish gambling concerns Read More
APM Terminals, part of Danish shipping group A.P. Møller – Mærsk, has become a 49 percent minority shareholder in the Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) in northern Vietnam. …
APM Terminals takes stake in major Hai Phong Read More