Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vietnam has set a new tourism record in 2025, welcoming more than 19 million international visitors in 11 months. The figure already surpasses the 18 million visitors recorded in 2019, …
Vietnam set new record with more than 19 million international visitors in 2025 Read More
It’s 8am, and the morning sun warms up the hillside by Lake Vajiralongkorn in Thailand’s Sangkhla Buri district. The chirps from myna birds in the treetops blend with the patter …
Giving hope to stateless kids in Sangkhla Buri Read More
Singapore will mark the end of the SG60 year with a series of public activities at Marina Bay throughout December. The programme culminates in a large New Year’s Eve fireworks …
Marina Bay launches December programme for New Year celebrations Read More
Thai immigration authorities have introduced stricter checks on travellers who repeatedly enter and leave the country on short stays, as part of a nationwide effort to curb abuse of visa …
Thailand tightens scrutiny of repeated short-term entries Read More
Southeast Asia attracts tens of millions of backpackers and tourists every year, and new destinations come and go. For years, Otres Beach was a popular destination. That was until Chinese …
Rebuilding Paradise: The Story of Nesat Read More
Swedish defence company Saab and Singapore’s ST Engineering have joined forces to offer a variant of the Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) to the Estonian Navy. The LMV, already in operation …
Sweden’s Saab and Singapore’s ST Engineering to offer Littoral Mission Vessel to Estonia Read More
NordCham Vietnam has announced that the Nordic Business Awards 2025 is taking place this week, bringing together the Nordic business community in Vietnam for an evening of celebration and recognition. …
Nordic Business Awards 2025 to be held in Vietnam Read More
From Saturday 8 November 2025, individuals in Thailand can face fines of up to 10,000 baht if they drink alcohol in licensed venues outside permitted hours. The Department of Provincial …
Thailand introduces fines for late-night drinking Read More
Laos has launched a new digital entry and exit form that took effect on 1 September 2025. The system is designed to modernize border control, improve security, and streamline the …
Laos introduces digital immigration form for foreign travelers Read More
Indonesia has introduced a new unified digital portal, the “All Indonesia” Arrival Card, which consolidates immigration, customs, and health declarations into a single online form. The system is now mandatory …
Indonesia launches new All Indonesia Arrival Card for travelers Read More