Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Ambassadors of Finland, Denmark and Norway met with Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Datuk Amar Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, to discuss …
Nordic ambassadors discuss green energy cooperation with Malaysia Read More
Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, Pekka Voutilainen, has presented his credentials to Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith. The ceremony marked the start of Voutilainen’s official duties in Laos as a …
Finland’s ambassador to Vietnam presents credentials to Laos president Read More
The widely discussed reduction of Thailand’s visa-free stay has now moved from speculation to decision. The Thai government has confirmed that the permitted stay under the visa-exemption scheme will be …
Thailand confirms visa-free stay will be reduced to 30 days Read More
A Filipina teacher who recently relocated to Finland earned a rare four-chair turn during her blind audition on The Voice of Finland. The performance marked a breakthrough moment for Southeast …
Filipina teacher makes breakthrough on Finnish television Read More
New data and investigations show Russian oil being shipped via placeholder destinations and vessels sailing under false flags, affecting both Singapore and Finland. According to Reuters, tankers carrying around 1.4 …
Russian oil tankers draw concern in Singapore and Finland Read More