Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A new guide published by human rights organization Safeguard Defenders aims to help families and friends of foreigners detained in China navigate the country’s opaque legal system. The guide, titled …
New guide warns of risks for foreigners detained in China Read More
The Indonesian government is considering offering free land to foreign embassies in Nusantara, the country’s future capital in East Kalimantan, to encourage their relocation from Jakarta. Basuki Hadimuljono, Head of …
Nordic embassies may get land for free in Nusantara, the new capital of Indonesia Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a new direct route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), set to begin on Sunday 26 October 2025. This marks the …
Norse Atlantic launches direct flights to Thailand Read More
Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste is now ready to serve the marine industry with renewable diesel, produced from 100% renewable raw materials, after a successful first delivery of the fuel …
Finnish Neste ready to deliver its renewable diesel in Singapore Read More
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has urged European businesses to invest in the country’s clean energy and digital sectors while emphasizing the need to finalize a Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement …
Thailand pushes for EU trade deal and investment in clean energy Read More
The Nordic embassies in Bangkok jointly celebrated Nordic Day 2025 on February 13, with a grand reception at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence. The event brought together over 400 guests, including …
Big turnout for Nordic Day 2025 in Bangkok Read More
Finland will from 17 February 2025 start to enforce new rules concerning foreign berry pickers. According to the new rules, foreign berry pickers must be employed under a contractual employment …
Finland stops berry pickers from arriving as tourists Read More
The University of Jyväskylä recently featured an article by Thai student Pattarada Sangnark, who is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Language, Globalization, and Intercultural Communication. In her piece, she shares …
Thai student shares experience with Finland’s education system Read More
Finnish Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen has officially presented a copy of his credentials to Mongolia’s Foreign Ministry’s State Secretary, L. Munkhtushig, during his first official visit to Ulaanbaatar on February 6, …
Finland’s ambassador to China presents credentials in Mongolia Read More
The Nordic embassies in Manila, in collaboration with the Nordic Liaison Office (NLO) Manila, are intensifying efforts to combat Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), a crime that …
Nordic embassies in Manila strengthen efforts against online child abuse Read More