Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finland will return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China in November, eight years earlier than planned, citing high upkeep costs, according to The Straits Times. The pandas, brought …
Panda duo in Finland going back to China due to rising costs Read More
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Finland’s Ambassador Saija Nurminen on Monday, highlighting the Philippines’ commitment to strengthening ties with Finland. President Marcos expressed optimism for increased collaboration in …
Philippines’ president Marcos strengthens ties with Finland during meeting with Finnish ambassador Nurminen Read More
The European Union is being called upon by a coalition of environmental and human rights groups to classify Sarawak, Malaysia, as “high risk” under its new anti-deforestation law. Organizations like …
EU urged to address Indigenous rights violations in Sarawak under new anti-deforestation law Read More
Starting December 1, 2024, Thailand will require citizens from 93 visa-free countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before their visit. This comes …
Thailand makes ETA mandatory for 93 visa-free nations, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden Read More
Several international brands are successfully navigating the challenging Chinese market, with a particular focus on premium offerings. Finnish-Chinese owned company Amer Sports, which owns the outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx, reported …
Finnish owned brand find growth in China despite consumer caution Read More
A 70-year-old Finnish man died after crashing his car into a house pillar in Nong Tat Subdistrict, Buriram Province, on September 18, at 4:00 PM. The Buriram City Police and …
Finnish man dies after crashing his car into a house pillar Read More
The European Union has extended its support to Myanmar following the devastating floods caused by Typhoon Yagi. In a statement, the EU delegation expressed condolences to those affected and pledged …
EU provides €1.2 million in emergency aid for flood-hit Myanmar Read More
Singapore’s decision to implement flexible work arrangements (FWA) mirrors successful strategies seen in Scandinavian countries, where work-life balance is a key contributor to happiness and productivity. Starting December 1, 2024, …
Singapore adopts flexible work policies inspired by Scandinavian success Read More
In all the countries in Asia and in all the Nordic countries there are many children with a dual nationality whether or not it is legally registered. Imagine if we …
Let’s set up a Nordic-Asian Summer Kids exchange Read More
The Embassy of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway in Kuala Lumpur will be closed on September 16, 2024, in observance of Malaysia Day. The Royal Norwegian Embassy has extended warm wishes …
Scandinavian embassies in Kuala Lumpur close for Malaysia Day Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Beijing and the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai have both closed today, September 16, 2024, due to the approaching Typhoon Bebinca. The typhoon is …
Denmark and Finland close diplomatic offices in China due to Typhoon Bebinca Read More
The European Commission has rejected proposals from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers to adjust their prices in an attempt to avoid steep tariffs. The tariffs follow a months-long investigation led …
EU rejects Chinese EV price adjustments, raising trade tensions Read More
Typhoon Yagi has caused significant destruction in northern Vietnam over the past few days. The violent winds and rain have led to landslides, floods, and power outages in several cities. …
Typhoon Yagi: Videos show destructions in Vietnam, while death toll rises to 226 Read More
The Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, Philippines, is causing significant travel disruptions as its eruption threat escalates. As alarms were raised by experts, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology …
Philippines evacuates tourists and locals as Kanlaon Volcano threat grows Read More
Finnair is expanding its winter flight schedule to Asia, offering more options for European travellers seeking warm-weather destinations. Starting November 2, the airline will increase its flights from Helsinki to …
Finnair expands flights to Thailand, boosting connectivity to Phuket Read More
China now grants Norwegian citizens visa-free entry for up to 15 days. Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, announced the new policy after his meeting with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, …
China boost tourism: Norway 15 days visa-free entry and 144-hours visa-free stays for other countries Read More
The Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish ambassadors in Vietnam stress the importance of a more including future for LGBTIQ+-people in Vietnam, during this years Hanoi Pride. “Let’s gather and celebrate …
Nordic ambassadors in support of Hanoi Pride Read More
The Norwegian, Danish and Finnish embassies in Hanoi have issued urgent warnings to their citizens following the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi in Northern Vietnam. The embassies advised against traveling …
Embassies in Hanoi warns citizens Read More
Several Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are moving production to Europe. This is in response to the European Union’s increased import tariffs on EVs made in China. The EU’s new …
Chinese EV manufacturers shift production to Europe in response to EU tariffs Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Hanoi has announced on their Facebook page that the 14th European–Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will open with the Finnish documentary Karaoke Paradise by director Einari Pakkanen. …
Finnish documentary to open European–Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival Read More
The trial of Vernu Vasunta, CEO of the Finnish berry company Kiantama, and his Thai business partner, Kalyakorn “Durian” Phongpit, commenced in Lapland District Court on Tuesday. The pair stands …
Finnish berry execs on trial for human trafficking, court expects 6-month proceedings Read More
A Finnish tourist, Simo Taneli Tynys, 44, from Jyväskylä, Finland, tragically drowned on August 31 after jumping off a rented boat near Romulo Island, part of the Hundred Islands National …
Finnish man drowns in the Philippines after jumping off a boat Read More
Finland is not attracting foreign workers like other competitive countries, according to the Finnish media Yle News, who has interviewed multiple immigration researchers. With an unemployment rate at over 8 …
Finland falling behind in attracting foreign workers from Asia Read More
Anne Vasara has officially taken up her role as the Ambassador of Finland to Malaysia, starting her four-year term on 1 September 2024. Ambassador Vasara brings with her extensive experience …
New Finnish Ambassador to Malaysia Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Manila marked the end of an era on August 30, with Ambassador Juha Pyykkö concluding his tenure. Ambassador Pyykkö served as the first head of mission …
Ambassador Juha Pyykkö ends tenure at Finnish Embassy in Manila Read More
Scandinavian Embassies in Vietnam will be closed on September 2 and 3 in observance of Vietnam’s National Day. The embassies of Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have announced the closure …
Scandinavian Embassies close during Vietnam’s National Day Read More
HMD Global, the Finnish company behind Nokia’s recent smartphones, has officially launched its own brand in Malaysia. The company, which has been producing Nokia-branded phones since 2016, is now introducing …
Finnish HMD enters Malaysia with new smartphone lineup Read More
The city of Turku is set to host the Karaoke World Championships from October 7-12, attracting participants from over 30 countries. The event, which has been held annually since 2003, …
Karaoke World Championships draws global attention to Turku Read More
Helsinki’s tourism income surged by 25% last year, totaling around 1.5 billion euros. This growth is impressive, especially given the loss of Russian tourists and a decline in visitors from …
Helsinki’s tourism income soars 25% despite fewer Asian visitors Read More
Kasetsart University and Åbo Akademi University in Finland have signed a historic agreement to jointly offer a Double Degree program in Animal Health Technology. The signing ceremony took place on …
Kasetsart University and Åbo Akademi University Collaborate on Double Degree in Animal Health Technology Read More
The Philippines has found its champion for the Karaoke World Championships (KWC). Jan Francis Alinsonorin emerged victorious at the KWC Philippines Grand Finals, held on August 16, 2024, at SM …
Philippines’ Karaoke Champion going to KWC Grand Finals in Finland Read More
Last week, Chargé d’Affaires Miika Tomi and Special Advisor Kimmo Pekari celebrated the grand opening of a new HEI School in Phuket. The new HEI school located in Phuket.Last week …
New HEI school in Phuket Read More
On September 11, 2024, the Embassy of Sweden and NordCham Indonesia will host their monthly roundtable, focusing on the current business climate for Nordic companies operating in Indonesia. Business Sweden …
NordCham Indonesia to host roundtable on Nordic Business climate Read More
A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Turku has highlighted the significant mental health challenges faced by adolescents in both Scandinavia and Southeast Asia, with a focus on school …
New study shows significant mental health challenges in both Scandinavia and Southeast Asia Read More
This year, FinnCham in Hong Kong has joined SweCham in the annual Crayfish Party. The annual Crayfish Party is set to be held September 13, 2024, at the Royal Hong …
SweCham and FinCham host Crayfish Party in Hong Kong Read More
The Nordic Film Festival 2024 (September 13-21) is set to captivate audiences with a diverse and rich selection of films from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. The festival promises to …
Nordic Film Festival 2024: A celebration of Scandinavian cinema Read More
Wednesday China opened an anti-subsidy probe on imported dairy products from the EU, Channel News Asia writes. This comes just a day after the EU imposes higher tariffs on electric …
China’s ministry of commerce investigates EU dairy imports Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Bangkok has introduced its new Head of Immigration Affairs, Ms. Saara Grip. Saara recently arrived in Bangkok with her family after a five-year posting in Beijing. …
Finnish Embassy in Bangkok welcomes new Head of Immigration Affairs Read More
EU is set to impose higher tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, according to Bloomberg. The new tariffs will impact Chinese car manufacturers such as SAIC (MG), Geely (Volvo), and …
EU to impose higher tariffs on Chinese electric cars Read More
Tourists traveling to Indonesia, particularly Bali, should familiarize themselves with local laws and culture. This is requested by the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta in a post on the embassy’s Facebook …
The Swedish embassy in Jakarta urges tourists to respect local culture and legislation Read More
A vibrant kickoff to the evening Last Friday evening, my colleague and I stepped into the vibrant world of the Thai-Nordic Association’s Social Explorer 2 event, a lively gathering set …
Social Explorer 2: A Night of Card Matches and Tailor-Made Memories Read More
The trial against Olli Sorainen who is an advisor at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has begun. This trial against him comes in connection with the high-profil case against …
New berry trial begins: Olli Sorainen’s trial begins amid bribery and human trafficking scandals Read More
More than 1,000 Thai workers are preparing for a berry-picking stint in Sweden and Finland. This marks a notable shift in international labor practices. The Department of Employment (DOE) has …
More than 1000 Thai berry-pickers to Sweden and Finland Read More
Finnish ambassador in Malaysia Sami Leino has said his farewell to the embassy in Malaysia. In the beginning of September Sami Leino will be starting in his new position. At …
Farewell to the Finnish Ambassador in Malaysia Read More
Chinese authorities have concluded an internal investigation into the allegations that a Chinese ship was the culprit in damaging a pipeline and a telecommunications cable going from Finland to Estonia …
Chinese ship damaged the Finnish-Estonian pipeline and cable Read More
As the blueberry season concludes, Vietnamese berry pickers are stepping in to fill the void left by a decrease in Thai workers. Vietnamese workers are expected to harvest around 2,000 …
Vietnamese berry-pickers fill gap left by Thai berry-pickers Read More
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Nordic Sauna and Padel Weekend in Hua Hin 31 August to 1 September 2024. They write that there will be multiple activities …
Nordic Sauna and Padel event in Hua Hin Read More
The trial of Jukka Kristo, former CEO of Polarica, and Thai business partner Kalyakorn Phongpit has begun in Finland. The prosecutors are seeking a minimum five-year prison term for both. …
Thai berry-pickers finally get justice: Trafficking trial has begun Read More
Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will organize “The Social: Explorer 2” on Friday, 16th of August 2024, from 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM at The JUSMAGTHAI bar, Bangkok, Thailand. All Nordics are …
Join Thai-Nordic Associations event The Social: Explorer 2. Read More
Laos plans to establish the Lao Bullion Bank to build gold reserves, enhance financial stability, and strengthen the Lao Kip. The bank will allow both individuals and legal entities to …
Laos to open gold bank Read More