Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel Romualdez, has expressed confidence in the enduring strength of the defense alliance between the Philippines and the U.S.. His statements came a …
Philippines believe US is still committed to current security agreements Read More
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University hosted a welcome party last Friday to mark the beginning of the new semester, bringing together students from various backgrounds for an evening of …
Nordic Centre at Fudan University hosts welcome party for new semester Read More
EuroCham Vietnam engaged in high-level discussions with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday 2 March 2025, addressing key trade and investment topics between Vietnam and the European Union. The …
Eurocham discusses trade and investment with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Read More
The Finnish and Swedish Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong are teaming up to present a lively Nordic-themed event on Thursday 20 March 2025—the Nordic Tram Party 2025. Combining networking …
Finnish and Swedish Chambers in Hong Kong host Nordic Tram Party 2025 Read More
Thailand’s tourism industry is facing a crucial challenge due to new European Union (EU) sustainability regulations set to take effect in 2026. According to Nation Thailand, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability …
Thai hotels face EU sustainability challenge to remain on OTA’s Read More
Sweden has expressed strong support for the swift establishment of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Malaysia. This endorsement aligns with Sweden’s active participation in …
Sweden supports swift EU-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement Read More
Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has reaffirmed Sweden’s support for Ukraine, emphasizing the broader implications of Russia’s aggression for the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as the rest of …
Sweden, EU backup Ukraine after meeting with Trump Read More
Taiwan and Finland have signed a new aviation services agreement, allowing for direct flights between the two countries. The agreement, signed on Wednesday 28 February 2025, allows each side to …
Taiwan-Finland aviation agreement signed Read More
China Daily, a media outlet widely regarded as a mouthpiece of the Chinese government, published on 28 February 2025 an editorial urging Europe to adopt an independent foreign policy and …
China urges Europe to distance itself from US and strengthen ties with China Read More
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt welcomed Finland’s Ambassador to Thailand, Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, on Monday 24 February 2025 to discuss cooperation on waste-to-energy, water purification, digital technology, and education. The meeting at …
Bangkok Governor meets Finnish Ambassador to discuss sustainability and education Read More
The Senate Committee on Education, Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, led by Chairman Mr. Kamol Rodklai, was on 24 February 2025 invited by H.E. Mrs. Eva Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, Ambassador …
Senate Committee on Education had dinner with Finnish Ambassador Read More
A new guide published by human rights organization Safeguard Defenders aims to help families and friends of foreigners detained in China navigate the country’s opaque legal system. The guide, titled …
New guide warns of risks for foreigners detained in China Read More
The Indonesian government is considering offering free land to foreign embassies in Nusantara, the country’s future capital in East Kalimantan, to encourage their relocation from Jakarta. Basuki Hadimuljono, Head of …
Nordic embassies may get land for free in Nusantara, the new capital of Indonesia Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a new direct route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), set to begin on Sunday 26 October 2025. This marks the …
Norse Atlantic launches direct flights to Thailand Read More
Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste is now ready to serve the marine industry with renewable diesel, produced from 100% renewable raw materials, after a successful first delivery of the fuel …
Finnish Neste ready to deliver its renewable diesel in Singapore Read More
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has urged European businesses to invest in the country’s clean energy and digital sectors while emphasizing the need to finalize a Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement …
Thailand pushes for EU trade deal and investment in clean energy Read More
The Nordic embassies in Bangkok jointly celebrated Nordic Day 2025 on February 13, with a grand reception at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence. The event brought together over 400 guests, including …
Big turnout for Nordic Day 2025 in Bangkok Read More
Finland will from 17 February 2025 start to enforce new rules concerning foreign berry pickers. According to the new rules, foreign berry pickers must be employed under a contractual employment …
Finland stops berry pickers from arriving as tourists Read More
The University of Jyväskylä recently featured an article by Thai student Pattarada Sangnark, who is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Language, Globalization, and Intercultural Communication. In her piece, she shares …
Thai student shares experience with Finland’s education system Read More
Finnish Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen has officially presented a copy of his credentials to Mongolia’s Foreign Ministry’s State Secretary, L. Munkhtushig, during his first official visit to Ulaanbaatar on February 6, …
Finland’s ambassador to China presents credentials in Mongolia Read More
The Nordic embassies in Manila, in collaboration with the Nordic Liaison Office (NLO) Manila, are intensifying efforts to combat Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), a crime that …
Nordic embassies in Manila strengthen efforts against online child abuse Read More
Finnair has announced that up to 90 pilots could face job cuts unless negotiations with unions lead to an agreement on increased standby duties and overtime work. The Finnish airline, …
Finnair: Up to 90 pilots could lose their job Read More
A popular Finnish flea market chain, Jussin Jättikirpis, has implemented a groundbreaking ban on fast fashion items at their locations, with their Porvoo branch leading the initiative against quickly produced, …
Finnish flea market chain takes stand against Chinese fast fashion Read More
Singaporean StarHub has successfully completed its nationwide rollout of Nokia’s XGS-PON technology, enabling homes across Singapore to access 10 Gbps internet speeds. This makes StarHub the first operator in Singapore …
StarHub and Nokia launch Singapore’s first nationwide 10 Gbps broadband network Read More
Vietnamese labor export companies are increasingly exploring new markets, including the Nordic countries, to provide job opportunities for workers. For instance, East Sea Labor Export, Services, and Trade (Estrala) in …
Vietnamese labor export firms target Nordic markets for growth Read More
Vietnamese businesses should enhance their exports to the European Union (EU) through official channels, despite the associated complexities and costs, recommends an article in VietnamPlus.vn. Senior economist Nguyen Thanh Hung …
Vietnamese businesses urged to expand EU exports through official channels Read More
In the latest World Happiness Report, Nordic countries continue to lead the global happiness rankings, with Finland securing the top position for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Denmark, Iceland, …
Singapore is the happiest country in Asia – Nordic still tops worldwide Read More
The shift towards sustainable consumption in the Nordic countries is creating new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in the agricultural sector. Nordic consumers are increasingly demanding organic and eco-friendly products, …
Nordic green transition opens doors for vietnamese exporters Read More
Finnish electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Scanfil is expanding its operations in Malaysia with a EUR 4.3 million investment in its Johor Bahru facility. This move follows the company’s acquisition …
Scanfil expands production in Malaysia to meet growing demand Read More
On 29 January 2025, Thai and Finnish officials met to strengthen labor protections and diplomatic cooperation. Mrs. Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Director-General of Thailand’s Department of European Affairs, welcomed Mr. Jussi Tanner, …
Thailand and Finland discuss labor protection and visa exemptions Read More
Finnish citizens residing abroad will have the opportunity to vote early in Finland’s 2025 regional and municipal elections this spring. Advance voting will take place from April 2 to 5, …
Finnish expats can vote early in 2025 regional elections Read More
The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) participated in MATKA 2025, Northern Europe’s largest travel fair, held in Helsinki from January 16 to 19, 2025. The event provided an opportunity to highlight …
Sarawak Tourism Board participated at MATKA 2025 in Helsinki Read More
It was an exciting moment on Thursday evening in the garden of the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, as the Ambassadors from Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden personally introduced the …
Nordic Film Festival opens in Bangkok Read More
A Finnish court hears a human trafficking trial involving 62 Thai berry pickers. This case exposes allegations of exploitative labor practices and poor working conditions in Finland’s berry industry. The …
Finnish trial highlights the exploitation of Thai berry pickers Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki has announced the introduction of marriage registration services for all couples, regardless of gender, starting from January 23, 2025. This initiative follows the recent …
Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki offer marriage registration for all couples Read More
Finland Minister of Employment, Arto Satonen, together with Business Finland and a delegation of other stakeholders visited Manila from January 16-18 to further strengthen the ties between the two countries …
Finland targets Philippines for talent attraction Read More
Finnish Member of Parliament Tomi Immonen was on Saturday 11 January 2025 escorted off a Finnair flight to Bangkok because the cabin crew believed he was too drunk to fly. …
Finnish politician removed from Finnair flight – “too drunk to fly” Read More
Vietnam and Finland have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on labour migration. The agreement was signed on January 13 in Hanoi by Vietnam’s Minister of …
Vietnam and Finland sign labour migration agreement Read More
The Nordic Film Festival returns to Bangkok on January 24-25, 2025, offering a curated selection of films from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Hosted in the garden of the Danish …
Join Nordic Film Festival 2025 in Bangkok! Read More
Neste, a Finnish renewable fuels producer, has achieved a milestone by delivering its MY Renewable Diesel to the marine sector in Singapore. The delivery was conducted in partnership with KPI …
Neste delivers Singapore’s first renewable diesel for marine sector Read More
On January 6, 2025, the High Representative of the European Union, alongside the governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and …
EU and Allies address Human Rights Crisis in Myanmar Read More
Finland has set a new minimum income limit for residence permits granted to foreign employees, effective January 1, 2025. This updated legislation mandates that individuals arriving in Finland with a …
Finland sets new income requirement for work permits Read More
As of January 1, 2025, Laos has officially reverted to its standard visa regulations, ending the temporary visa exemptions introduced during Visit Laos Year 2024. Tourists from Denmark, Norway, Finland, …
Laos ends special visa policy for Nordic travelers Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi proudly marked a significant milestone yesterday, January 1, as Finland and Laos celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. This occasion underscores decades …
Finland and Laos celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Finnish authorities are investigating whether a foreign ship played a role in damaging the undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia, which suffered an outage on December 25, Reuters reports. …
Finnish police investigate foreign ship in power cable outage Read More
With effect from January 1, 2024, Thailand’s Revenue Department revised its interpretation of the Revenue Code, significantly impacting personal income tax liability for Thai residents with foreign-sourced income. These changes …
Tax payers in Thailand must include all transferred income in their tax report in 2025 Read More
The Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3, anchored in the Kattegat for weeks due to suspicions of undersea cable damage, has now begun its voyage away from the area. The …
Chinese Yi Peng 3 departs from Kattegat after weeks Read More
A bus carrying tourists from Singapore and China collided with a minibus in Finland on Dec 19, leaving several injured. The accident, near Rovaniemi and close to Santa Claus Village, …
Singaporean tourists injured in Finnish bus accident Read More
Authorities in Finland are investigating a suspected group responsible for smuggling nearly 100 kilograms of cannabis into the country, according to a recent statement by Finnish Customs. The investigation began …
Finnish Customs suspects major cannabis operation after seizing 13 Kg from Bangkok Read More
Swedish police officially boarded the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 on Thursday as part of an investigation into its potential involvement in recent cable breaks in the Baltic Sea. This …
Swedish police boards: New developments in the Yi Peng 3 investigation Read More