Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finland introduced a mobile application, “Work Help Finland” to foreign employees and urged them to download it. The application was created for foreign employees coming to Finland and residing in …
Finland creates application for foreign employees Read More
In the past, Dusan Stojanovic, Director and Founder of True Global Ventures (TGV), has guided the ScandAsia readers within the world of financial technology (fintech). The Singapore-based Swede now returns, …
True Global Ventures’ insights on megatrends, and the significance of AI Read More
In an interview published yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of ‘problems’ with the neighbouring country Finland, after it joined NATO earlier this year. The story has reached the Philippines, …
Putin warns of problems with Finland after NATO Membership Read More
A 27-year-old Finnish man lied to his parents that he was being arrested by Phuket police in order to get 7,000 euros, pretending the amount of money was for being …
Finnish man lies to parents about being arrested to get 7,000 euros Read More
Sweden wins gold in Women’s World Floorball Championships 2023 – for the 9th time in a row. The Swedish nation won the championship after a match against Finland, the scores being …
Sweden wins the Women’s World Floorball Championships – again Read More
Finnish Henri Palomäki broke his back due to a surfing incident on Bali, and didn’t get any help from his insurance company in the first couple of days – at …
Finnish man injured on Bali: “I can’t count on my insurance company” Read More
A photo exhibition, “All Over the World with Rauli Virtanen” by former journalist and foreign correspondent Rauli Virtanen is displayed at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) in Bangkok. …
Photo exhibition by former Finnish journalist displayed in Bangkok Read More
Non-Resident Ambassador of Finland to Brunei, Daraussalam Sami Rafael Leino visited Alias Abu Bakar, Center Director at the Seameo Voctech Regional Centre in Brunei on 13 December. At the meeting, …
Brunei and Finland in educational collaboration? Read More
The World Branding Awards is on its 17th edition this year, honoring the success and achievements of the world’s best brands. Both national, regional and global ones. Over 1500 brands …
Scandinavia and Southeast Asia among Winners of World Branding Awards Read More
The Singapore International Music Competition is back again for young pianists and violinists around the world to show off their skills. Furthermore, the participants will get to showcase their performances …
Join the Singapore International Music Competition Winners Gala with Scandinavian prizes Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber Of Commerce (TFCC) invites you to join the Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Seaboard of 2023 in Pattaya, Chonburi province, Thailand. The event will be held on Friday, 15 …
Join Multi-Chamber Connecting event in Eastern Seaboard in Pattaya Read More
In a strategic move to boost tourism and foster global connections, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, is actively advocating for an expansion of the country’s visa-free …
Indonesia to review visa-free list – excluding Scandinavians Read More
At Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, you can experience a ‘Nordic Christmas Adventure’ when Poinsettia Wishes 2023 takes you back to a Winter Wonderland – inspired by Vikings. In …
Experience a Viking-inspired Winter Wonderland in Singapore Read More
Praise, a Filipino wife and mother living in Finland shared a moment of joy she found abroad which reminded her of home. She has been in the Nordic country for …
Filipino wife and mother shares moment of joy found in Finland Read More
European Union (EU) members and lawmakers completed the deal on how to draft laws on AI usage, the “AI Act” on Friday 8 December 2023. The act aims to set …
EU closes deal to set laws on AI usage Read More
It started with Sweden, where Swedish members of the trade union IF Metall at Tesla workshops have been striking since October. They have been protesting the company’s refusal to adapt …
A full Scandinavia is now striking against Tesla Read More
For six years in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, bases on the World Happiness Survey. Juha Markus Pyykkö, Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines, …
Finnish Ambassador: This is why we’re the happiest country Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Finland relations. Also to celebrate the 106th Independence Day of Finland. In HCMC …
Finnish Embassy celebrates 50th anniversary of Vietnam Read More
The new results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 report shows a general and global decline in 15-year-olds skills regarding reading, mathematics and science since 2018. For …
Young people are less literate and numerate Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham Philippine) will hold a Christmas Get-Together on 13 December 2023 at Picadilly Star in Manila, the Philippines. NordCham’s business partners and …
Join NordCham’s Christmas party in Philippines Read More
Finland is urging investigators to board the Hong Kong-flagged vessel, NewNew Polar Bear. The ship is suspected of damaging a Baltic gas pipeline near Finnish waters back in October. “We …
Finland insists that investigators aboard Hong Kong ship linked to pipeline damage Read More
Celebrating the 106th anniversary of Finland’s Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Vietnam, a tree planting day was held at Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh …
Tree planting marks 50th anniversary of cooperation between Vietnam and Finland Read More
Finland’s Minister of European Affairs, Anders Adlercreutz, suspects intentional sabotage of the Balticconnector gas pipeline damaged in October. “I think everything indicates that it was intentional. It’s hard to believe …
Finland believes evidence points to deliberate damage by Chinese ship to Baltic pipeline Read More
ScandAsia met with Magnus Ramstad Dahl, the Norwegian founder of NordCham Indonesia, for a talk about the challenges and successes of establishing a Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Southeast Asia. …
Magnus Ramstad Dahl – about navigating business’ in Southeast Asia as the founder of NordCham Indonesia Read More
A Finnish business delegation, led by Consul General Anu Vuori and Executive Director of FinnCham Shanghai, Ville Lintervo, undertook a visit to the Shanghai Auto Innovation Park in Anting on …
Finnish business delegation exploring automotive opportunities in China Read More
Finnish authorities have wrapped up an investigation into a human trafficking and bribery scandal. The case involves Thai berry pickers who worked in Finland from 2020 to 2022. This is …
Large human trafficking case involving Thai berry pickers in Finland Read More
A delegation led by the Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Nguyen Ho Hai, visited Finland on November 22, to strengthen ties and celebrate the 50th …
HCMC delegation visited Vietnamese Embassy in Finland Read More
It wasn’t just Finnish chocolates which were a hit at the Finnish booth, at the International Bazaar 2023 held in Manila on 19 November. A man visited the Finnish booth and …
Filipino fluently sings the Finnish National Anthem Read More
Finland has closed four border crossings with Russia to curb an influx of asylum seekers. The Finnish Border Guard established barriers at key posts in southeast Finland, citing increased arrivals. …
Finland closes Russia border after days of asylum inflows Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2023 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia November 2023 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine November 2023 Read More
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Independence Day Gala on Saturday 2nd of December 2023. And you’re invited! The gala will take place as Landmark Hotel in Bangkok, and …
Join ThaiFin for its Independence Day Gala 2023! Read More
Thailand has experienced a decline in its global talent attraction, according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023. In the latest index ranking, conducted by INSEAD, Thailand dropped from 75th …
Thailand failing to attract global talent while Nordic countries dominates top 10 Read More
The number of COVID-19 infections are rising in Finland. Hospitals find it necessary to reduce non-urgent services in order to accommodate COVID-19 patients, media reports say. In the biggest health …
Finland struggles with COVID-19 surges Read More
Malaysia is strengthening its diplomatic relations to both Norway, Sweden and Finland – with the aim of expanding further bilateral trade relations. At the Nordic Day Celebration 2023, Communications and …
Malaysia strengthening its relations to the Nordics Read More
The 7-minute long aftermovie of the Nordic Run 2023 is here! Embassy of Finland in Bangkok thanks all participants and sponsors on its Facebook page for making the event possible. …
Nordic Run 2023: The Aftermovie Read More
Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko, President and CEO of Marimekko said in a recent press release reporting the company’s growth that Asia and Scandinavia are the company’s main focus in its current strategy …
Marimekko ensures Asia and Scandinavia as its main markets Read More
Capital city of Laos, Vientiane has developed a green city action plan for achieving its milestone. The project will apply International Finance Corporation practices in conducting a study and data …
Vientiane of Laos aims to become green city Read More
According to Finland, China has promised to fully cooperate in the investigation of the damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline. The incident happened last month, on the same night as …
China has promised to cooperate in pipeline probe according to Finland Read More
The Finnish design house, Marimekko, experienced a notable 13 percent growth in sales within the Asia-Pacific region in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. The Asia-Pacific’s is Marimekko’s second-largest …
Finnish Marimekko experienced an increase of 13 percent in sales within the Asia-Pacific Read More
Thai fashion retailer, Jaspal Plc, secured the rights to import and distribute products of the Finnish brand Marimekko in Vietnam and Malaysia. It also was appointed to handle the import …
Thai fashion house Jaspal secures rights to import and distribute Marimekko and others Read More
Russia is repairing its telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea which suffered an outage last month. Finland said on 6 November that the problem may be linked to likewise cases …
Russian telecoms cable also damaged in Baltic sea Read More
From November 2-4, following the working visit to Sweden of Politburo member, Permanent member of the Central Committee (PCC)’s Secretariat and Head of the PCC’s Organisation Commission Ms. Truong Thi …
Vietnam is Finland’s most important trading partner in Southeast Asia Read More
Information on polling stations abroad for the presidential election to be held in January 2024 can be found on the election website of the Ministry of Justice at vaalit.fi. The …
Early voting locations abroad for the Finnish elections released Read More
Vietnam is looking for advanced cooperation with Finland in sectors such as science-technology, innovation, forestry, and telecommunications, said Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, permanent member of the Vietnam’s Party Central …
Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with Finland Read More
Scandinavian film enthusiast residing in Vietnam are invited to attend the 23rd Vietnam Film Festival which will be held from 21-25 November 2023 in Da Lat City, the Central Highlands …
You are invited to Vietnam Film Festival Read More
Laos is planning to boost its wood businesses and wood exports to markets of the European Union (EU) countries. Following the attempt, a workshop addressing guides on high value-added wood …
Laos plans to boost wood export to EU markets Read More
Australian Magazine “Delicious” highlighted nine different types of coffee from all over the world – Scandinavia and Southeast Asia included. The featured Singaporean coffee is the ‘kopi.’ Also known as …
Ever tried putting cheese in your coffee? Read More
Malaysian cybersecurity company LGMS Bhd has signed a partnership agreement with Finnish likeminded company WithSecure to develop cybersecurity solutions. Specifically for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The …
Malaysia partners with Finland to develop cybersecurity Read More
Finnish PM Petteri Orop said yesterday on 31 October 2023, that China is now cooperating in the pipeline investigation. Previously Finland raised suspicion regarding a Hong Kong flagged NewNew Polar …
Pipeline investigation: China is now cooperating Read More
Finnish travel agencies recently reported that there is a high demand for holiday packages among Finns, particularly trips to foreign countries as well as domestic destinations, according to YLE. Laura …
Travel agencies report high demand for holiday packages among Finns Read More