Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
At around 34 kilometres, marathon runners normally “hit the wall”. The moment where the body begins to shut down and every step feels heavier than the last. At the Great …
First you hit the mental wall, then the Great Wall: Danes behind one of the toughest marathons Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) will host the Nordic-Philippine Business Awards 2026 in Manila on June 2. The event, which will take place at Dusit …
Nordic business leaders invited to major awards night in Manila Read More
Danes in Singapore are invited to lace up their running shoes later this month as the annual “Royal Side Run” returns to Mount Faber. The event, organised by the Danish …
Lace up: Royal Run is coming to Singapore Read More
Researchers and labour groups in Thailand are pointing to Nordic countries as examples of stronger worker protections as gig-economy workers face increasing pressure from long working hours and falling income, …
Thai workers pushed to work 18-hour days: Experts point to Nordic model Read More
Tourism operators in Thailand are calling for urgent government support as falling visitor numbers and weaker tourist spending put increasing pressure on the industry. According to Thai Examiner, foreign arrivals …
Hotels struggling, tourists spending less: Thailand’s tourism industry fears tough months ahead Read More
A hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship that recently arrived in Spain has raised international attention, but health experts say the risk to Thailand remains very low, Bangkok Post …
Hantavirus outbreak does not threaten Thailand, expert explains Read More
Air travel in Thailand is about to get more expensive. From June 20, international passengers will pay a higher departure fee at six of the country’s major airports, including Suvarnabhumi, …
Thailand raises airport fees for international travellers Read More
Health authorities in both Singapore and Denmark are monitoring residents linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. This comes after several passengers died following the voyage. …
Singapore and Denmark respond to hantavirus-linked cruise outbreak Read More
Sten Frimodt Nielsen joined Indonesian officials in Jakarta on 7 May to support efforts to tackle rising obesity rates in Indonesia. Speaking at a World Obesity Day 2026 talk show, …
Danish ambassador supports Indonesia’s anti-obesity campaign Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk said generic versions of its diabetes drug Ozempic could be delayed in China until 2027 due to regulatory data protection rights. The patent for semaglutide, …
Novo Nordisk says Ozempic copycats in China may be delayed Read More
Danish trading platform Saxo has launched a new premium service tier in Singapore targeting accredited investors and active traders. The new service, called Saxo Elite, offers clients a personal relationship …
Saxo launches premium trading service in Singapore Read More
Carlsberg says consumers in Malaysia and Singapore are drinking less alcohol and increasingly choosing to drink at home instead of in bars and restaurants. According to Carlsberg Malaysia managing director …
People in Malaysia and Singapore are drinking less: Now Carlsberg responds Read More
A Danish crime film set in the 1920s will be shown in Singapore this May as part of the European Film Festival 2026, Danish Business Association Singapore reports. The screening …
European Film Festival in Singapore to screen Danish murder mystery Read More
Copenhagen is set to turn into a showcase of Indonesian culture this spring as the Indonesian Embassy invites the public to a free cultural celebration, The Indonesian Embassy in Copenhagen …
Free Indonesian cultural festival coming to Copenhagen Read More
Vietnam has taken over the rotating chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Copenhagen for the next year, marking a new phase in ASEAN’s diplomatic coordination in Denmark, Viet Nam News …
Vietnam takes over ASEAN chairmanship in Copenhagen Read More
After a raid on a daycare centre in Koh Phangan uncovered suspected labour law violations, Thailand has now decided to tighten nationwide checks on foreign workers, Khaosod English reports. The …
Thailand launches nationwide inspections targeting illegal foreign employment Read More
Calm waves brush against the white sands of Huahin beach, as Ole Hjørnelund Jensen sips his Singha Beer under the shade of palm trees. A silver buddha hangs on a …
27 years together, now the pension rules forces Ole to leave his wife behind Read More
TUI Hotels & Resorts will open its first The Mora hotel in Asia in Singapore in September 2026. The move marks the brand’s entry into the region as part of …
TUI to open first The Mora hotel in Asia with Singapore launch Read More
Danish outdoor company Nordisk Company A/S has opened its first retail store in China, marking a new step in its expansion into the Asian market, Ritzau reports. The store opened …
Nordisk opens first store in China Read More
Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in the Philippines has signed a partnership with Danish-based Bixter Academy to launch a paid international internship programme. The agreement was formalised on 27 April …
Eastern Samar university partners with Danish firm on paid global internships Read More
Malaysia’s SumiSaujana Group has entered a collaboration with Danish firm Topsoe to explore production of sulfuric acid from industrial gas streams. The partnership will assess potential projects in Malaysia and …
Malaysia and Denmark unite for sulfuric acid projects Read More
Thai AirAsia is cutting its flight capacity by around 30 percent in May and June, while also suspending multiple routes through to October, as soaring fuel prices continue to hit …
Thai AirAsia cuts 30 percent of flights and suspends routes until October Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Thailand will visit Phuket on May 28 to meet Danish citizens in the area. The embassy announced in a Facebook post. The event will take place …
Danish in Phuket? Meet the embassy and renew your passport on May 28 Read More
Danish shipping giant Maersk plans to help turn Da Nang into a major logistics hub in Southeast Asia. The company is involved in building a new container port called Lien …
Danish giant bets big on Vietnam: Maersk to build major port hub Read More
Students from Vietnam and Denmark took part in a public speaking and debate contest on green growth, marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The event was …
Youth debate strengthens Vietnam–Denmark green partnership ties Read More
Pick-up trucks, tractors and motorcycles zoom sporadically down the bumpy road. The sun bakes on the newly harvested fields, raising the temperature to almost 40 degrees celsius. This is rural …
“I feel like a criminal”: Søren hides in Thailand to secure pension income Read More
If you are travelling with Thai AirAsia X in the coming months, your flight is likely to be affected. The airline has announced that it is reducing flight frequencies and …
Thai AirAsia X cuts flights again Read More
Travellers heading to Laos now have one more thing to remember before departure. All foreign visitors must complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) within three days before arriving in …
Laos introduces 3-day rule for tourists entering the country Read More
Danish toy giant Lego Group says it has no regrets about investing in Vietnam. Jesper Hassellund Mikkelsen, senior vice-president of Asia Operations at the company, says Lego sees strong growth …
Lego continues to invest in Vietnam Read More
A new kind of library has opened in Ho Chi Minh City, but without books, according to VOV World. The concept, known as a “Human Library”, is based on a …
New library opens in Vietnam without books Read More
Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and eggs from Guldborgsund Municipality in Denmark. The move follows an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza reported to the World …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from yet another Danish municipality Read More
Thailand is considering tightening its visa-free entry rules and could reduce the number of eligible countries from 93 to 57. According to The Thaiger, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports …
Thailand may scrap visa-free entry for 36 countries Read More
If you’re in Thailand this week, the weather is about to turn. Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a warning for summer storms across large parts of the country from April …
Storm warning across Thailand from Thursday to Saturday Read More
A Danish, Dutch and Thai partnership is expanding wind turbine repair operations across Asia, following a new agreement to roll out mobile repair technology in up to 12 countries. The …
Danish, Dutch and Thai companies expand wind turbine repair operations across Asia Read More
Denmark in China took part in the EU Culture Street 2026 event in Hangzhou over the weekend. The annual event celebrates European culture across Chinese cities and draws large public …
Denmark showcases culture at EU Culture Street event in Hangzhou Read More
Brunei is stepping up efforts to attract tourists from Singapore. The Brunei Tourism Development Department recently showcased its tourism offerings at a travel fair in Singapore, highlighting experiences from rainforest …
Brunei goes all in to attract travellers from Singapore Read More
Singapore is stepping up efforts to protect its ports from growing cyber threats. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has signed a new agreement with Germany’s Hamburg Port Authority …
Cyber fears rise: Singapore moves to protect key ports Read More
Indonesia’s way of calculating corruption losses – meaning how much money the state has lost due to corruption – is falling behind countries like Denmark and Finland, and it could …
Expert warns: Indonesia struggles to match Denmark and Finland on corruption cases Read More
Danish engineering company Eltronic PtX has teamed up with Thailand’s Bonicorn and Estonia-based energy firm Elcogen, to introduce new clean energy solutions in Thailand. The partnership was announced at an …
Danish firm joins Thai partners to bring new clean energy technology to Thailand Read More
Thailand’s Index Living Mall Public Company Limited (ILM) plans to invest more than 200 million baht to expand the Danish lifestyle brand Flying Tiger Copenhagen in Thailand. The expansion includes …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen is set to expand across Thailand Read More
Tourist arrivals in the northern Thai town of Pai have fallen by nearly 90% as severe air pollution continues to blanket the region, local officials and residents say to Bangkok …
Tourism in Pai collapses as hazardous haze drives visitors away Read More
Denmark’s women’s rugby team has won the Melrose Claymore title at the Hong Kong Sevens, beating Thailand 17–14 in the final, the team announced in an Instagram post. The match …
Denmark women’s team wins Hong Kong Sevens title Read More
Cambodia recorded 71,191 foreign tourists this year during its three-day traditional New Year holiday, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism. The holiday, known as Khmer New Year, was celebrated …
Cambodia welcomes over 70,000 foreign tourists for Khmer New Year Read More
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