Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Indonesia’s nationwide ban on elephant riding is being rolled out across conservation and tourism facilities in Bali, Sumatra and Borneo following a government directive issued in December 2025. The policy …
Indonesia’s elephant ride ban now taking effect across Bali and beyond Read More
Flying out of Thailand is about to become more expensive, Bangkok Post reports. From 20 June 2026, the passenger service charge on international departures will rise from 730 baht to …
Thailand to raise airport departure fee Read More
Thailand has ranked 28th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Countries ranking and is included in Architectural Digest’s list of 20 design-focused countries considered among the best places …
Thailand joins Nordic nations on list of world’s most liveable countries Read More
Citizens of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland can now enter6 China without a visa for short stays, Travel and Tour World reports. The new policy took effect during the 2026 …
Nordic citizens granted visa-free access to China Read More
Artificial intelligence is placed at the centre of a new exhibition in Finland. Taiwanese artist Yu-Hsuan Yao presents Thank You Babe But a Statistical Midpoint Is Just Not Enough at …
Taiwanese artist in Finland explores AI and the question of authorship Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok has invited Finnish FoodTech and agri-food technology companies to join a business visit to Thailand from 26 to 28 May 2026. The programme is …
Finnish food-tech companies eye expansion in Thailand Read More
A Finnish company has secured a key role in China’s growing LNG shipping industry, The Digest reports. Finland’s technology group Wärtsilä has won an order to supply LNG cargo handling …
Wärtsilä secures key role in China’s expanding LNG fleet Read More
Around 100 Scandinavians and friends of the Nordics are expected to gather at Bangkok Island Pier on March 28 before setting sail on what organisers describe as a very Nordic …
After a decade, Viking Boat Party returns to Bangkok Read More
Thailand’s plan to cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days is now being reviewed again, Bangkok Post reports. Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the caretaker government is reassessing …
Thailand reconsiders 60-day visa-free stay after local complaints Read More
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, is placing China at the centre of discussions as EU trade ministers gather in Nicosia this week, Finnish Government reports. The …
Finland sharpens focus on China at EU trade talks Read More