Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Thai Airways International is increasing ticket prices by 10-15 percent as jet fuel prices surge due to the conflict in the Middle East, Bangkok Post reports. The airline says the …
Thai Airways lifts ticket prices amid soaring fuel costs Read More
Nordic embassies across Southeast Asia marked Nordic Day on 23 March, highlighting cooperation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. The day …
Nordic embassies mark Nordic Day across Southeast Asia Read More
Danish Miss Universe winner Victoria Kjær Theilvig has taken over the Miss Universe franchise in Denmark, marking a new chapter for the Scandinavian country in the global pageant. The announcement …
Danish Miss Universe winner replaces Filipino franchise holder Read More
Malaysia may step in to help tourism businesses as rising diesel prices make it more expensive to run tour buses, coaches, and shuttle services. The issue comes just as the …
Malaysia looks at help for tourism firms as diesel prices rise Read More
Few things are as universal as football; enjoyed around the world by professionals and amateurs alike. Fans often follow international teams, matches and communities online using tools like the VeePN …
The goal is to have fun, How Johnni build a football team in Taiwan Read More
In January 2025, it was estimated that 47,000 Danish retirees were living outside Denmark. Most of them were living within Europe, but many were living outside the EU, in countries …
Danes Worldwide speaks out on pension supplements: “It is a matter of discrimination” Read More
Around 43 percent of students in Ho Chi Minh City are overweight or obese, which points to a growing public health challenge in Vietnam, according to the Danish Embassy in …
Novo Nordisk steps in as 43 percent of students are overweight in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The 2025 World Happiness Report is out, and the Nordic model reigns supreme. Finland tops the 2025 World Happiness Report once more, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The …
World Happiness Report: Nordic happiness tops the World, Asia trails behind Read More
Vestas is no longer among the world’s five largest wind turbine manufacturers, after Chinese companies installed more turbines in 2025. According to a report from the World Forum Offshore Wind, …
Chinese wind boom pushes Danish Vestas out of global top five Read More
The Philippines ranks among the world’s most polite countries – but Filipinos themselves are not convinced, PhilStar reports. A new global study shows that while the world sees Filipinos as …
Philippines ranks ahead of Nordics in politeness study, but Filipinos disagree Read More
Novo Nordisk will lose patent protection for its blockbuster drug Ozempic in several major markets from Saturday. The patent expiry opens the door for other manufacturers to produce cheaper generic …
Novo Nordisk will lose patent protection on Saturday Read More
China will introduce revised rules for imported food from June 1, tightening oversight of overseas manufacturers, according to the General Administration of Customs. The new regulations require foreign food producers …
China tightens food import rules, affecting overseas exporters including Nordic producers Read More
Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen is testing a new retail concept in Singapore that combines a showroom with a restaurant, according to Tatler. The concept, launched at Henderson Road, pairs …
Danish brand Fritz Hansen tests new retail concept in Singapore Read More
Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk has opened a new fully automated warehouse in Singapore, marking its largest investment in the country to date, according to a press release from …
Danish giant Maersk opens SGD 200 million automated warehouse in Singapore Read More
Vietnam is looking to improve access to public services by learning from Nordic countries’ use of digital solutions, VnEconomy reports. The country is currently working to streamline its administrative system …
Vietnam plans easier access to public services using Nordic digital solutions Read More
Denmark’s world-famous restaurant Noma is in the news after its founding chef, René Redzepi, resigned following allegations of abuse in the kitchen, Rolling Stones Philippines reports. Redzepi, celebrated for earning …
Filipino chefs reacts as Noma co-owner René Redzepi resigns amid abuse allegations Read More
Air ticket prices between Asia and Europe have risen sharply after the war involving Iran disrupted air traffic across the Middle East. Bloomberg reported that more than 46,000 flights were …
Middle East conflict sends Asia-Europe airfares soaring Read More
Malaysia-born filmmaker Poh Si Teng is presenting her debut feature documentary American Doctor at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, where it is screening in the Human Rights competition. The film premiered earlier …
Malaysia-born director brings Gaza documentary to CPH:DOX Read More
Thailand is facing a sharp surge in scam calls and text messages – and expatriates are increasingly among the targets, Bangkok Post reports. New figures show that Thailand has become …
Scam wave hits Thailand with expats increasingly targeted Read More
Global fintech company Wise has become the first non-bank to secure five regulatory licences in Thailand, allowing it to expand its services and operate locally, the company said in a …
Wise secures licences in Thailand: Sending money just got easier for expats Read More
Danish former boxing champion Mikkel Kessler and his wife Lea Kessler are currently stranded in Kuala Lumpur with their four children after unrest in the Middle East disrupted air traffic. …
Reality family, the Kesslers, are stranded in Malaysia after Middle East flight disruptions Read More
Danish jewellery company Pandora has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam Singapore Smart Energy Solutions JSC to use electricity from a solar farm for its production facility in Vietnam. …
Pandora signs solar power deal for Vietnam facility Read More
The stakes are high in one of the world’s largest pork markets. Vietnam ranks as the sixth biggest producer globally. Yet nearly half of its pork still comes from small-scale …
Danish expertise to boost Vietnam’s pork industry Read More
Denmark is stepping up its focus on Vietnam’s fast-growing agri-food sector with a new export delegation planned for Ho Chi Minh City later this year. The initiative is organised by …
Denmark plans agri-food export push in Vietnam Read More
Cambodia and Denmark are looking to expand their cooperation as the two countries approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, according to Fresh News English. The outlet reported …
Denmark and Cambodia look to strengthen ties ahead of 60th anniversary Read More
New Danish research is helping shape a major green transformation in Philippine cities. A study from Aarhus University has found a striking link between access to green areas and the …
Danish mental health study behind Philippine plan for greener cities Read More
Thailand is considering bringing back an idea for free domestic flights for foreign tourists as authorities try to protect the tourism sector from fallout linked to the war in the …
Thailand revisits proposal for free domestic flights for tourists Read More
Thailand is now preparing a series of measures to protect its vital tourism sector if the conflict in the Middle East begins to affect international travel. On March 13, the …
Thailand prepares tourism crisis plan over Middle East conflict Read More
Foreign nationals whose legal stay in the Philippines expired on or after 28 February 2026 will be allowed to remain in the country without penalties until 1 April 2026, according …
Philippines allows foreign nationals to stay without penalty until April 1 Read More
The Thai ambassador to Denmark, Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang, opened the event “Muay Thai Experience Copenhagen 2026” on 14 March at Matrikel 1 in Copenhagen. Organised by the Thai Trade Center …
Muay Thai training event draws full house in Copenhagen Read More
Lisa Thrane has lived for two decades on the island of Singapore. With the South China Sea to the east, the Strait of Malacca to the west, swimming pools attached …
She was afraid of the water, but now Lisa teaches kids in Singapore to swim Read More
Lone Lindholt – a Dane living in Vientiane, Laos – travelled all the way to Bangkok on Friday 6 March to cast her ballot for Denmark’s parliamentary election on 24 …
Lone travelled 600 kilometres to vote in Denmark’s election, only to learn her ballot is not guaranteed to count Read More
Thailand has helped more than 40,000 stranded tourists return home after flight disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East, Bangkok Post reports. The emergency response has included hundreds …
Thailand helps stranded 40.000 tourists return home after Middle East flight chaos Read More
Food waste in Vietnam may soon become fresh vegetables for families in need. A new project supported by Denmark aims to turn organic waste into compost and use it to …
Danish-backed project in Vietnam turns food waste into vegetables Read More
From Denmark to Thailand, authorities are urging people to reduce travel as fuel markets tighten following the escalating conflict involving the United States and Iran, AOL reports. The crisis is …
Fuel crisis pushes Denmark and Asian countries to promote remote work Read More
As conflict continues in the Middle East, thousands of foreigners remain stuck in the crossfire, and even more are stranded on either side of the world, with only limited means …
Evacuation organiser alerts about airspace in the Middle East; “We have never seen a situation like this” Read More
Sudden flight cancellations have left some travelers stuck far from home. Because of the current situation in the Middle East, several passengers are still experiencing disrupted travel plans and last-minute …
Thai authorities offer hotel discounts to travelers affected by flight cancellations Read More
The conflict in the Middle East is raising concern in Thailand’s tourism industry, as it could affect travellers heading to Thailand, The Nation Thailand reports. Many tourists from Denmark, Sweden, …
Airspace disruptions in Middle East worry Thai tourism sector Read More
The Danish community in Hong Kong will soon gather around one of Denmark’s most beloved traditions. The Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is hosting its Annual General Meeting followed …
Danish Easter table returns to Hong Kong Read More
Carlsberg has defended its conduct in Cambodia after the new Danish documentary Cambodian Beer Dreams raised questions about the beer industry’s practices in the country. In a statement by João …
Carlsberg responds to Cambodia beer documentary with ethics pledge Read More
A new Danish documentary about Cambodia’s fast-growing beer industry will premiere at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen on 12 March. Cambodian Beer Dreams is directed by Danish filmmaker Laurits Nansen and looks …
Danish documentary on Cambodia’s beer industry premieres at CPH:DOX Read More
Scandinavian Airlines has launched a new feature that allows passengers to share the live location of missing baggage with SAS staff through Google’s Find Hub system. The new option lets …
SAS introduces Google-linked tool to help recover missing bags faster Read More
China has summoned representatives from Danish shipping giant Maersk and Swiss-based MSC to a meeting on international shipping practices. The move comes after Panama cancelled contracts for two canal ports …
China summons Maersk after Panama ports takeover Read More
A Sunclass Airlines flight carrying 315 stranded Nordic travellers landed in Copenhagen on Monday morning, Ritzau reports. The passengers had been stuck in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean after …
Spies flight brings 315 stranded Nordic travellers home from Thailand Read More
Tensions and conflicts around the world have made it more important than ever for authorities to know where their citizens are. Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reminding citizens abroad …
Danish Foreign Ministry: Remember to leave the Danes List when returning home Read More
The shade offered a short escape from the Bangkok heat in Bechakitti Park. Under it sat Danish street artist Stine Hvid while people slowly gathered around the newly unveiled murals. …
International Women’s Day: Bangkok wall becomes tribute to women by Danish and Thai artists Read More
Several Danish tourists stranded in Thailand and the Maldives are now being brought back to Denmark by travel company TUI. The travellers were affected after conflict in the Middle East …
TUI brings stranded Danish tourists home from Thailand and Maldives Read More
It’s 4 pm at Springleaf MRT station. The sky is grey and gloomy, and I curse myself for forgetting to bring an umbrella. I am supposed to meet Morten Strange. …
Swamp monsters and hornbills; Morten’s strange world of birds Read More
In the heart of Taipei’s Da’an District, right off Civic Boulevard, hidden on the ground level of a humble five-story building, one will find a bright red entrance to a …
Nabo Ulv: a Cuisine Culture clash in the heart of Taipei Read More
Two students from VIA University College in Denmark recently attended a history-related class at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) in Indonesia. Cecilie Andersen and Clara Bucio Broch-Mikkelsen have been staying in …
Danish students join history class at Indonesian university Read More