Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
I Wayan Koster, the governor of Bali, said foreigners will soon be banned from renting motorbikes and scooters on the Indonesian island. Due to the high number of foreign tourists’ …
Indonesian island Bali to ban foreigners from renting motorbikes Read More
The Freedom House’s latest report showed that Sweden, Finland, and Norway were ranked the first as the freest countries out of 210 countries, globally. Respectively, Taiwan was ranked the second …
Sweden, Finland, and Norway ranked first in Freedom House country and Taiwan rated the 7th Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland along with Plan International Finland through Plan International Laos and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding …
Finland supports comprehensive sexuality education in Laos Read More
The head of EuroCham Vietnam’s Policy Department, Dang Tuyet Vinh, recently shared that several members of the Chamber have voiced complaints over complicated long-term work permit applications the Vietnamese government …
European firms in Vietnam voice complaints over complicated work permit applications Read More
If to select one of the most memorable headlines in the news industry, undoubtedly, the rescue operation of saving thirteen lives from the cave “Tham Luang Khun Nam Nangnon” in …
Globally memorable: Tham Luang Cave in Thailand Read More
The Swedish furniture retailer, IKEA, has collaborated with Finnish design house Marimekko to launch a Nordic sauna-inspired collection, “Bastua” for Summer 2023. The collection will feature different items such as …
IKEA collabs with Finnish Marimekko to launch special collection this summer Read More
Hungary has delayed a vote on Sweden and Finland entering NATO bids after the country ‘s Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, accused the Swedish and Finnish governments of spreading “blatant lies” …
Hungary delays vote on Sweden and Finland entering NATO bids Read More
The women empowerment campaign, “One Billion Rising (OBR) 2023”in Cambodia received support from the EU, Save the Children, Sverige, Diskonia, Heinrich Boll Stiftung and Norwegian People’s Aid, reported the Phnom …
EU supports “One Billion Rising” campaign in Cambodia to empower women Read More
Vietnam is becoming a key logistics and trade hub of the World Logistics Passport (WLP) network due to its strategic position as the transshipment and manufacturing hub of the region, …
Vietnam to become key logistics and trade hub of the World Logistics Passport Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (EuroCham Laos or ECCIL) officially launched its Luang Prabang chapter and its Hospitality Advocacy Working Group during a networking event by …
EuroCham Laos launches Luang Prabang chapter Read More
ScandAsia invites under-graduate media students to apply for internship during the 6 month period from beginning of August 2024 and until the end of January 2025. Future media professionals who …
Opportunity: Journalist Internship at ScandAsia in Bangkok Read More
Vallu and Alvis, the two Finnish friends who cycled from Helsinki to Singapore, has shared their stories going through Southeast Asia on a bike with ScandAsia. The two have spent …
Southeast Asia stories from the back of a bike Read More
The Finnish contract automotive manufacturer, Valmet Automotive, has lost one of its most important near-future clients like Germany’s Sono Motors on the deal for development of solar-powered electric vehicles. According …
Finnish vehicle firm loses its most important client on EV deal Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) will organize a Nordic Business Lunch on 10 March 2023 at the Aquavit Restaurant in Metro Manila, the Philippines. Aquavit …
Save date for Nordic Business Lunch in Philippines Read More
Chinese moviegoers had the chance to experience a piece of Scandinavia during the Nordic Cinema Art Week in Beijing. Here, sustainable stories brought filmmakers and audiences together to discuss sustainability …
Nordic films brings sustainability stories to China Read More
The European Union (EU) financed a nutrition initiative with US$4.46 million to support and improve nutrition dimension for 3,600 households in 120 villages of five districts in Huaphan and Xieng …
EU finances nutrition improvement project in Laos Read More
A 58-year-old Finnish man was found dead on his bed with his throat cut on Tuesday morning, 28 February 2023, in his house in Sattahip district, Chonburi province, Thailand. According …
Finnish man found dead with throat cut in house in Chonburi Read More
The positive results from a four-day work week trial in the UK, has sparked the debate in Finland ahead of the April elections. In the UK experiment, nearly 3000 employees …
Finland puts four-day work week back on political agenda Read More
The recent meeting, Climate Executive Dialogue, between Nordic countries and the Philippines wrapped up successfully. According to the Finnish Embassy in Manila Facebook page, all parties discussed effective ways to …
Climate Executive Dialogue between Nordic countries and Philippines wrap up Read More
Nokia, the Finnish 5G equipment maker, has redone its logo to stop people from associating it with mobile phones – a business the company left several years ago. The new …
Nokia redesigns iconic logo to visualize strategy shift Read More
Alvari Poikola, 25, and Valtteri Heinila, 26, are two Finnish friends, who have been bicycling from Helsinki to Singapore over the past 8 months. They first took off June 18, …
Biked 15.400 kilometers from Helsinki to Singapore Read More
Chairman of EuroCham, Alain Cany, shared with Ho Chi Minh City top leaders that foreign-invested firms have urged the Vietnamese government to ease visa restrictions to boost the country’s tourism …
Foreign firms in Vietnam urge country to ease visa restrictions Read More
Nokia has finalized a 10-year nationwide 5G network deal with Antina in Singapore. The Finnish telecom company won the deal following a competitive process, Nokia stated Wednesday, Feb. 22. “This …
Nokia wins extension to 5G deal in Singapore Read More
The Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, Ith Samheng, recently met with Ambassadors from four Nordic countries; Sweden’s Jon Astrom Grondahl, Norway’s Astrid Emilie Helle, Denmark’s Jon Thorgaard and Finland’s …
Nordic countries support Cambodia in improving labor rights and freedom Read More
The Philippine’s Foreign Affairs Secretary, Enrique Manalo, recently met with foreign ministers from Finland, Czech Republic, Belgium, Netherlands, and Sweden during the 2023 Munich Security Conference. At the event, they …
Philippines foreign affair secretary meets foreign ministers from Europe Read More
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has prepared about 450 activities to boost exports in 2023, focusing mainly on four potential markets: the Middle East, South Asia, China, and Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and …
Thailand prepares 450 events to boost exports Read More
Singapore have approved a Finnish powder made from microbes called “food out of thin air.” The protein, that goes by the name Solein, is made of air, microbes and solar …
Singapore approves Finnish protein made of ‘thin air’ Read More
The Finnish president, Sauli Niinisto, said in an interview with STT News Agency that he is certain that Finland and Sweden will be accepted to join NATO by July 2023. …
Finnish president wants Finland and Sweden to join NATO by Summer 2023 Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok, Thailand, has welcomed Annika Vatanen as its new advisor in Labour and Educational Affairs. Previously, Annika lived and worked in Shanghai, China for five …
Finnish Embassy in Bangkok welcomes new Education Advisor Read More
Nongprue town in Pattaya city, Chonburi of Thailand is currently hosting a walking street fair and festival, “Chom Chim Shop Chill,” starting from yesterday, 10 February 2023 until tonight, 11 …
Enjoy Nongprue walking street fair and festival in Chonburi Read More
A hit-and-run driver, Tubtim “Sue” Howson, 57, flees to Thailand after she has been accused of killing a 22-year-old Michigan State University student, Benjamin Kable, on New Year’s Day. The …
Hit-and-run driver flees to Thailand after kills Michigan State University student Read More
Finland and Sweden governments said on Tuesday, 8 February 2023 that they will send assistance to Turkey and Syria after the previous deadly earthquake. According to the Finnish press release, …
Finland and Sweden to send assistance to Turkey and Syria after deadly earthquake Read More
A majority of 53 percent of Finns has voted, not to wait for Sweden in the quest of NATO membership. Only 28 percent voted to wait. The two Nordic countries …
Finns vote to leave Sweden behind in quest of NATO membership Read More
The European Union Delegation sets to host “European Film Festival Cambodia (EUFF23)” from 17-26 February 2023 at four different locations; Bophana Center, French Institute, Meta House and Aeon 1 Mall’s …
European Film Festival to take place in Cambodia Read More
Finnish Nokia announced on Tuesday, February 7, that the company has helped Danish Telia achieve the number one position for network performance in Denmark’s four largest cities. The tests evaluated …
Nokia helps Telia achieve superior network Read More
Thai bus driver, Lek, returned a bag with 4,000 euros to Finnish owner in Pattaya, Chonburi province on 8 February 2023. The bag also contained the tourist’s phone and other belongings. …
Thai bus driver returns bag with 4,000 euros to Finnish owner Read More
Mikko Karna, chairman of the Finnish Parliamentary Taiwan Friendship Group, and Finnish lawmaker Tom Packalen met with President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday, February 7. Karna said, it was an honor …
Finland hopes to improve economic ties to Taiwan Read More
The Nordic Embassies including the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, Finnish Embassy in Manila, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, and Embassy of Sweden in Manila will organize the …
Advance sustainability solutions in “Nordic-Philippines Climate Executive Dialogue” Read More
At January 1 2023, Sweden dropped all restrictions on mink farming, caused by the excessive spread of SARS-CoV-2 in fur farms during the pandemic. Sweden’s Board of Agriculture admits, that …
Extensive criticism of the Scandinavian fur industry Read More
Phanthong Loykulnan, Deputy Director General of Thailand’s Customs Department, shared on Monday, 6 February 2023, that the department has issued a new policy to not search tourists who own luxury …
Thailand Customs Department issues new rule to not search tourists owning luxury items Read More
According to statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, import and export turnover between Vietnam and four countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland) in 2022 reached 3.16 billion USD. For …
Trade turnover between Vietnam and Nordic countries reached more than 4.3 billion USD in 2022 Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore is looking for board candidates for the term of March 2023 – March 2024. All members of FBC, who have paid their membership in …
FBC is looking for board members Read More
Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Icelandic unions will quit the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in protest of “immoral activity”, including holding a congress in Oman, which has limited press freedom, …
Nordic unions to quit global journalists’ federation Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) invites interested participants to join a special business luncheon in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 10 February 2023, 11.30 AM to 2.00 PM. …
Join NordCham Business Luncheon in Vietnam Read More
A report by UOB-Kay Hian indicates, that Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) might be introducing a second network provider to deploy 5G in Malaysia along with Swedish Ericsson. According to DNB, …
Nokia to be considered as second 5G vendor in Malaysia Read More
Director General Auramon Supthaweethum from Thailand’s Trade Negotiations Department shared that the discussion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Union (EU) will soon be resumed, after …
Thailand to resume Free Trade Agreement discussion with EU Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines)is to host the “Nordic Sustainability Awards” ceremony on 24 May 2023 in Makati, Metro Manila. There are five main award …
NordCham Philippines to host “Nordic Sustainability Awards” Read More
Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has reported it had the pleasure of receiving a visit from Naima Mohamud, a Finnish director and filmmaker creating friendly and humoristic movies. Naima …
Finnish filmmaker Naima Mohamud visited Finland in Kuala Lumpur Read More
New year new list-kind ‘a thing. As reported by Politiken, Denmark tops the Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 – a list of least corrupt countries in the world. This is established …
Denmark tops list of least corrupt countries in the world. Finland and New Zealand takes second place. Read More
Thailand’s Ministry of Labor said on Monday, 30 January 2023, that it will soon discuss issues related to Thai berry-pickers with the Swedish Embassy. Following the exposure of unfair employment …
Ministry of Labor to discuss issues related to Thai berry-pickers with Sweden Read More