Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Krabi could soon welcome more Scandinavian visitors as both Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have proposed new direct flights to the southern Thai destination, Bangkok Post reports. According to Thailand’s …
Finnair and SAS plan new direct routes to Krabi Read More
Thailand has entered a period of mourning following the announcement that Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati passed away on 11 June at the age of 47. The Princess had …
Thailand enters mourning following death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Read More
A Vietnamese province is looking to deepen ties with Finland in areas ranging from investment and skilled labour to tourism, Vietnam Investment Review. A delegation from Phu Tho province met …
Vietnamese province seeks closer cooperation with Finland Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Manila has invited movie lovers in Tacloban to a free screening of the Finnish film Summer is Crazy on 15 June. The screening will take place …
Finnish film Summer is Crazy to be screened in Tacloban Read More
Finnish telecom giant Nokia has entered a new partnership with Indonesian operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) to modernize the country’s mobile network with advanced 5G technology and artificial intelligence capabilities, …
Finnish Nokia to help build Indonesia’s AI-powered 5G future Read More
A Finnish court has sentenced a former berry company executive to two and a half years in prison for trafficking Thai seasonal workers in what has been described as Finland’s …
Finnish court jails former berry company CEO over trafficking of Thai workers Read More
Finnish cave-diving expert Mikko Paasi has described the recent rescue mission at a flooded mine in Laos as one of the most difficult operations of his career. Paasi, who helped …
Finnish diver Mikko Paasi reflects on challenging Laos cave rescue Read More
Karlovy Vary turned into a stage for Vietnamese culture, as the Mrs. Ao Dai Europe 2026 finale brought together contestants from across the continent in a vibrant display of tradition …
Vietnamese woman from Finland wins European Ao Dai title in Czech cultural celebration Read More
Finland has blocked 14 property transactions, including ten linked to a Chinese corporate network, over concerns that the acquisitions could threaten national security, yle reports. Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen …
Finland blocks property purchases linked to Chinese corporate network Read More
Multiple countries have launched a new international defence cooperation initiative aimed at protecting critical underwater infrastructure. The “Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges” (GUIDE) was launched in Singapore on …
Nordic and Southeast Asian countries join new underwater infrastructure defence initiative Read More
After more than two weeks of searching, rescue teams have called off efforts to find two men who remain missing inside a flooded cave in Laos, Bangkok Post reports. The …
Search for two missing men in Laos cave called off Read More
Indonesian authorities in Bali have intensified enforcement against foreign influencers and content creators using tourist visas for commercial activities, leading to dozens of detentions and deportations. The crackdown follows growing …
Paradise island cracks down on foreign influencers working on tourist visa Read More
Air passengers in Thailand will face stricter rules when travelling with power banks following a series of battery-related fire incidents on commercial flights, Bangkok Post reports. The Civil Aviation Authority …
Thailand introduces stricter rules for power banks on flights Read More
Singapore’s leading orchestra is entering a decisive turning point, and it comes with a new name at the podium. From the 2026-27 season, Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu will take over …
Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu to lead Singapore Symphony Orchestra Read More
Chiang Mai has been named among the world’s top destinations for digital nomads and creators in a new Forbes ranking for 2026. The city was placed alongside global destinations including …
Chiang Mai named top digital nomad destination Read More
Rescuers in Laos are continuing a high-risk search for two men trapped inside a flooded cave system for almost two weeks, with operations now also expanding into surrounding jungle in …
Rescuers hear possible knocking sound in Laos cave search for two missing men Read More
Finland has allocated 2.3 million USD in additional funding to support Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR. The funding comes as humanitarian …
Finland allocates 2.3 million to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh Read More
What began as a gold-hunting expedition deep inside a remote mountain cave in Laos turned into a desperate fight for survival that has gripped rescue teams from across Asia. Five …
Five rescued from flooded Laos cave as search continues for two missing men Read More
Finland’s forests may soon be overflowing with berries that nobody can pick. Delays in visa processing for thousands of Thai seasonal workers are now threatening this year’s berry harvest in …
Thai workers face visa delays ahead of Finland berry season Read More
Five villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week have been found alive by rescue divers, while the search continues for two others still missing, …
Five trapped villagers found alive in Laos cave Read More
Vietnam has introduced new health quarantine rules for people entering, leaving or transiting through the country, with the measures taking effect from 1 July. Under the new decree, travellers may …
Vietnam introduces new health quarantine rules for travellers Read More
When world leaders meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, almost everything is planned down to the smallest detail. “There should be no surprises,” Finnish ambassador to China Mikko Kinnunen told ScandAsia …
“Big country, big rooms”: What a meeting with Xi Jinping actually looks like Read More
Former Finnish Formula 1 driver Mika Salo has said his recent injury in Bangkok was an accident and not a random knife attack, following widespread international media coverage of the …
Mika Salo says Bangkok injury was an accident, not an attack Read More
Finnish cave-diving expert Mikko Paasi has joined a rescue mission in Laos to help save seven workers trapped inside a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province. Paasi, who took part in …
Finnish cave diver joins Laos rescue mission for trapped workers Read More
More than 100 cyclists from China and the Nordic countries took part in a sustainability-themed cycling event along Shanghai’s Huangpu River on 25 May. The event brought together participants from …
Nordic cyclists join climate-focused ride in Shanghai Read More
Researchers from the University of Oulu have helped identify a 100-million-year-old insect fossil preserved in amber from Myanmar’s Kachin region. The fossil, discovered in ancient amber dating back to the …
Finnish researchers identifies ancient crab-clawed bug in Myanmar Read More
Finnish deputy minister Mika Nykänen visited Singapore during Ecosperity Week 2026 to strengthen cooperation on sustainability, green transition and resilient supply chains. The visit was hosted by the Embassy of …
Finland highlights green cooperation with Singapore during Ecosperity Week Read More
Former Finnish Formula 1 driver Mika Salo was hospitalised in Thailand after being injured in a knife attack in Bangkok. According to Finnish media, Salo was crossing a pedestrian crossing …
Finnish former Ferrari driver Mika Salo injured in knife attack in Bangkok Read More
Finnish ambassador to Beijing still sees value in talks with China despite Russia tensions – even if concrete results remain limited. When Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo travelled to Beijing …
Finland’s Beijing Ambassador says China’s support for Russia’s war is a serious problem Read More
NordCham Vietnam hosted its flagship employer branding conference, Work the Nordic Way 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City on 21 May. The event brought together business leaders, HR professionals, founders …
NordCham Vietnam hosts conference on Nordic workplace culture Read More
Finnish mining technology company Metso has secured orders worth more than €10 million to supply grinding mills for two gold projects in Australia and Cambodia. The orders come from Australian …
Finnish Metso selected for Cambodian gold project Read More
Finnish mining and metals company Terrafame is studying the possibility of producing scandium at its uranium facility in Sotkamo, a move that could make it Europe’s only supplier of the …
Finnish mining firm explores scandium production amid China supply concerns Read More
After months of confusion, speculation and mixed signals, Thailand has now made its decision. The Thai cabinet on Tuesday officially agreed to end the country’s 60-day visa-free entry scheme for …
Final verdict: Thailand decides to end 60-day visa-free stays Read More
The Philippines has officially inaugurated its reopened embassy in Helsinki, marking a new step in relations between the Philippines and Finland. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro led the …
Philippines officially inaugurates reopened embassy in Finland Read More
Danish-born David Tuan Anh Nguyen is NordCham Vietnam’s new Executive Director (ED). Introducing him also allows getting an update on this chamber of commerce’s focus and activities. Vietnam is today …
Strengthening the ‘Nordic Voice’ the highest priority for NordCham Vietnam and its new Executive Director Read More
A team of Finnish expert divers has located the bodies of four missing Italian divers inside an underwater cave in the Maldives following the country’s deadliest diving accident, Reuters reports. …
Finnish divers locate bodies after deadly Maldives cave diving accident Read More
The head of Finnish Security and Intelligence Service has warned that Europe may never fully free itself from dependence on foreign technology. Speaking at the Lennart Meri Security Conference in …
Finnish intelligence chief warns about Europes dependence on US and Chinese technology Read More
Malaysia has appointed Datuk S. S. Amarjit Singh as the country’s new ambassador to Finland. The appointment was among 15 diplomatic postings presented by Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, …
Malaysia appoints new ambassador to Finland Read More
Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski has launched his inaugural season as music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra following a widely praised debut performance in Guangzhou. The 26-year-old conductor from …
Young Finnish-Filipino conductor launches Hong Kong Philharmonic season Read More Three Finnish diving experts have arrived in the Maldives to assist in the recovery operation following a deadly diving accident that killed five Italian divers and a Maldivian rescue diver. …
Finnish dive experts join Maldives search after deadly underwater accident Read More
The European Union has adopted new Schengen visa facilitation rules for Thai nationals living in Thailand, making it easier for frequent travellers to obtain long-term multiple-entry visas for Europe. Under …
EU introduces easier long-term Schengen visas for Thai travellers Read More
White sandy beaches at sunset. Tiny tropical islands surrounded by azure blue waters. Jungle trekking adventures with elephants. Over 12 million tourists visited Phuket in 2025, enjoying the Thai dream …
Animal rights not elephant rides: Tiina’s guide to travel Read More
The first industrial delegation from the Nordic region organised by the Thailand Board of Investment office in Stockholm, ended its official week-long programme in Thailand yesterday, Friday 15 May 2026. …
BOI Stockholm concludes first Nordic industrial delegation to Thailand Read More
Hong Kong is looking to strengthen cooperation with Finland in life and health technology innovation. The initiative was highlighted during a forum in Helsinki on 13 May organised by Healthtech …
Hong Kong seeks Finnish healthtech partnerships Read More
Finnish telecom company Nokia has won a UK court appeal in a patent dispute involving Taiwanese tech firms Acer and ASUS, Reuters reports. The ruling by the UK Court of …
Nokia wins UK appeal in patent dispute with Taiwan’s Acer and Asus Read More
Finding good yarn in Bangkok can be surprisingly difficult, especially for expats used to larger craft stores and wider selections back home. Options are limited, with small selections typically found …
Here’s where to find yarn – and a knitting community – in Bangkok Read More
Strict new alcohol rules are now in force across Thailand. Thailand has introduced eight updated regulations that restrict where alcohol can be sold and consumed in public spaces. The rules, …
Thailand introduces stricter alcohol rules in public areas Read More
Thailand’s cabinet has approved proposed changes to the Foreign Business Act aimed at making it easier for foreign companies to operate in the country, Thai Enquirer reports. The changes allow …
Thailand approves foreign business changes Read More
Thailand’s state-controlled airport company Airports of Thailand has confirmed that international passenger service charges will increase by around 50 percent from June 20, 2026, according to Thai Examiner. Under the …
Thailand confirms higher airport departure charges for international travellers Read More
Thailand is once again considering reducing the length of visa-free stays for foreign tourists less than two years after expanding the scheme to 60 days. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak …
Thailand questions 60-day visa-free stays again as tourists leave after nine days anyway Read More