Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Thai Airways is reducing flights to all three Scandinavian capitals in May, as weaker tourism demand and rising fuel costs force the airline to scale back operations. The Thai flag …
Bad news for Scandinavian travellers: Thai Airways cuts flights during May Read More
Thailand is planning a major reform to make it easier and faster for foreign companies to do business in the country, according to ASEAN Briefing. At the centre of the …
Thailand plans to make it easier for foreigners to start a business Read More
Novo Nordisk has entered a strategic partnership with OpenAI to boost drug discovery and development, R&D World reports. The collaboration will allow Novo Nordisk to analyse massive datasets at a …
Novo Nordisk expands in China while betting on AI Read More
Tourism Authority of Thailand said Thailand’s Songkran festival is expected to have generated more than 30.35 billion baht over the five-day holiday period, underlining the massive economic impact of the …
Water festival cashes in: Songkran expected to have brought in 30 billion baht Read More
Danish deep-tech company ATLANT 3D has signed an agreement with National University of Singapore to build a shared research facility in Singapore focused on discovering new materials using artificial intelligence. …
Danish tech firm and NUS team up on AI-driven materials lab in Singapore Read More
Danish fashion brand Rains has opened its first Asian flagship store in Shanghai, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion, Fashion Network reports. The 250-square-metre store is located …
Danish brand Rains opens first flagship in Asia Read More
Vietnam is seeing a strong rise in international tourism in 2026, with Nordic markets playing a growing role in the country’s record-breaking recovery, Vietnam.vn reports. The country welcomed 6.76 million …
Vietnam tourism boosts as Nordic travellers shift patterns amid regional tensions Read More
A rare Olympic medal sold in Denmark for DKK 900,000 has now been handed over to its new owner from Singapore who travelled across the world to collect it in …
Singapore buyer pays triple for rare Olympic medal at Danish auction Read More
A local distillery in Laos that was previously linked to a deadly methanol poisoning case now claims it has been cleared of wrongdoing, according to The Age. The case, which …
Deadly methanol case in Laos: Distillery breaks silence and claims innocence Read More
Danish audio brand Jamo is set to return after being sold in 2024. The company will soon launch a new range of speakers under its new owners. Jamo is now …
Danish speaker brand Jamo returns under Chinese ownership Read More
Danish director Tua Biering is bringing a new theatre production to Hong Kong in collaboration with local actor Tai Yin Chan. The performance, titled “The Liar”, explores themes of truth, misinformation …
Danish director brings “The Liar” to Hong Kong Read More
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has moved to calm tensions with China following concerns over inspections of Panama-flagged vessels. The situation comes after a dispute linked to port concessions in …
Panama seeks to ease China tensions amid Maersk port dispute Read More
Carlsberg Group and WWF Denmark are continuing their partnership to protect water resources in Asia. The collaboration now enters its third phase, running from 2026 to 2028. The partnership will …
Carlsberg and WWF Denmark expand water partnership across Asia Read More
A growing number of Danish firms are moving activities out of China as part of a wider shift in global supply chains. After decades of relying on the Chinese market, …
China no longer the safe bet for Danish companies in Asia Read More
Peter Kristian Vind, a Danish long time resident of Thailand, passed away in Thailand on 8 April 2026 at the age of 64. The news was shared by his friend …
Peter Vind passed away Read More
Thailand’s new tourism minister has set an ambitious goal: to push tourism revenue beyond pre-pandemic levels within four years, Bangkok Post reports. Just days after taking office, Surasak Phancharoenworakul said …
Thailand aims to exceed pre-Covid tourism income within four years Read More
A new requirement is on the way for travellers heading to Europe, and for many in Asia, it will change how trips are planned. The European Union is preparing to …
New EU entry rule will affect travellers from Asia Read More
The Philippines has taken the top spot worldwide for outsourcing talent. A new report from Ataraxis ranks the country as number one out of 193 nations in its Global Outsourcing …
Philippines leads global race for outsourcing talent Read More
Hong Kong company Panama Ports Company (PPC) has filed a $2 billion arbitration case against Danish shipping giant Maersk, Free Malaysia Today reports. PPC says Maersk helped Panama take over …
Danish Maersk sued by Hong Kong company: “Maersk undermined the contract” Read More
Laos is under pressure after a series of incidents involving foreign tourists, and authorities are now moving to tighten safety rules across the tourism sector, according to Travel and Tour …
Tourist deaths in Laos spark action: Government tries to win back trust among visitors Read More
In a move set to reshape its tourism future, Brunei is rolling out visa-free access to citizens from more than 90 countries, Travel and Tour World reports. Among them are …
Brunei opens visa-free access to 90 countries to boost tourism Read More
Thailand has introduced fuel subsidies and frozen public transport fares after a sharp jump in fuel prices. The move follows a sudden increase of 6 baht per litre in late …
Fuel prices rising: Transport fares frozen in Thailand this April Read More
Thailand remains one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Relaxed visa rules, low living costs and a lifestyle heavily promoted on social media continue to attract visitors to places …
Online scams and financial troubles are leaving more foreigners homeless in Thailand Read More
Young Filipino-Swede Mr Axel Fries has taken over as NordCham Philippines’ new Executive Director, keen on leading the chamber to new heights, while not going ahead of himself. And while …
From tech start-ups to NordCham Philippines: Axel Fries is its new Executive Director Read More
Malaysia Airlines is expanding its network with new routes to China and Japan. The airline will launch flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen and Changsha between July and September 2026. …
While flights are being cut across Asia one airline is going the opposite way Read More
Bangkok is gearing up for one of its most unique Songkran celebrations yet. This year, all water-splashing festivities across the city will be strictly alcohol-free, and activities will wrap up …
Bangkok declares alcohol-free Songkran to ensure safety Read More
Flight tickets with AirAsia are getting significantly more expensive. The increase comes as jet fuel prices have more than doubled in recent weeks, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle …
AirAsia raises ticket prices up to 40 percent: – It’s unavoidable Read More
Several airlines in Thailand have suspended routes as fuel prices rise sharply. The changes come after fuel prices surged amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to Thaiger. Thai …
Airlines cut routes for several months in Thailand as fuel costs keep rising Read More
Ferry fares are set to jump dramatically this Friday. For the first time in ten years, prices are rising as diesel costs soar, a consequence of global fuel instability, Bangkok …
Ferry fares to Koh Chang rise for the first time in 10 years Read More
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