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Asian tourists also stranded in Europe as Middle East conflict disrupts flights

March 6, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Several thousand Asian tourists are stuck all over Scandinavia and the rest of Europe and may be unable to return home after airspace closures over the Gulf disrupted key flight …

Finland / International relations / Malaysia

Finland and Malaysia discuss defence, technology and security cooperation

March 6, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Finland’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Anne Vasara, has met Malaysia’s Defence Minister Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin for talks on defence, technology and security cooperation, on 4 March. The meeting took …

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Thailand waives overstay penalties for travellers hit by Middle East flight cancellations

March 5, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau is waiving overstay fines for some foreign travellers stranded by flight disruptions linked to Middle East airspace closures. The waiver applies to travellers whose permission to stay …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand plans financial support for stranded foreign tourists

March 4, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 3 Comments.

Thailand plans to provide financial support to foreign tourists stranded in the country due to global airspace closures linked to the escalating Middle East crisis, Government Public Relations Department (PRD) …

Finland / General news / Thailand

Finland to tighten visa checks for berry pickers ahead of 2026 season

March 4, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Finland has required foreign wild-berry pickers to hold a seasonal work visa since 2025. The rules fall under the Seasonal Workers Act. For the 2026 season, Finland’s Ministry for Foreign …

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Airspace shutdown: What travellers between Southeast Asia and the Nordics need to know

March 2, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

A military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran has prompted several Middle Eastern countries to close or severely restrict their airspace, including the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Indonesia / Malaysia / Norway

Asia and Nordic leaders urge restraint after strikes on Iran

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

US and Israeli forces have carried out strikes on targets in Iran, prompting swift reactions from governments across Asia and the Nordic region, Gulf News reports. In Southeast Asia, Malaysian …

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Chiang Mai named world’s cheapest city for digital nomads

February 28, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - 1 Comment

Chiang Mai has been ranked the most affordable city in the world for digital nomads living on a monthly budget of $2,000, according to a February 2026 report by Life …

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Nordic embassies step up fight against hunger in Manila

February 27, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, together with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, the Swedish and Finnish embassies in Manila, is supporting a new food rescue project in …

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Philippines warns against souvenir passport stamps

February 27, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Travellers in Southeast Asia are being reminded not to collect souvenir stamps in their passports following a warning from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The DFA cautioned that …

Finland / General news / Vietnam

Finnish Laurea University opens separate admissions in Vietnam for 2026 intakes

February 27, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Finland’s Laurea University of Applied Sciences has opened a separate admissions process in Vietnam. It targets Vietnamese applicants for study programmes in Finland. The university said the process offers more …

Finland / International relations / Myanmar

Finland closes embassy in Yangon on 28 February

February 27, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Finland in Yangon will close permanently from 28 February 2026, the ministry said in a statement. After the closure, consular services will be handled by the Embassy …

China / Finland / General news

As China expands in the Arctic, Finland gets a key role in Arctic security

February 26, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

As Russia and China race to expand their fleets of icebreakers, NATO countries are scrambling to keep up. And at the center of this growing Arctic power game stands an …

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Nordic-Philippine firms invited to apply for sustainability award

February 24, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Nordic-affiliated companies and Philippine firms working with Nordic partners are now invited to compete for the Sustainability Leadership Award 2026. The award recognizes companies that demonstrate measurable results in environmental …

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Indonesia’s elephant ride ban now taking effect across Bali and beyond

February 23, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - 2 Comments.

Indonesia’s nationwide ban on elephant riding is being rolled out across conservation and tourism facilities in Bali, Sumatra and Borneo following a government directive issued in December 2025. The policy …

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Thailand to raise airport departure fee

February 23, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

Flying out of Thailand is about to become more expensive, Bangkok Post reports. From 20 June 2026, the passenger service charge on international departures will rise from 730 baht to …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand joins Nordic nations on list of world’s most liveable countries

February 23, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - 2 Comments.

Thailand has ranked 28th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Countries ranking and is included in Architectural Digest’s list of 20 design-focused countries considered among the best places …

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Nordic citizens granted visa-free access to China

February 21, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Citizens of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland can now enter6 China without a visa for short stays, Travel and Tour World reports. The new policy took effect during the 2026 …

Community news / Finland / Taiwan

Taiwanese artist in Finland explores AI and the question of authorship

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Artificial intelligence is placed at the centre of a new exhibition in Finland. Taiwanese artist Yu-Hsuan Yao presents Thank You Babe But a Statistical Midpoint Is Just Not Enough at …

Finland / General news / Thailand

Finnish food-tech companies eye expansion in Thailand

February 20, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

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 …

Business in Asia / China / Finland

Wärtsilä secures key role in China’s expanding LNG fleet

February 20, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

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 …

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After a decade, Viking Boat Party returns to Bangkok

February 19, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - 1 Comment

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 …

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Thailand reconsiders 60-day visa-free stay after local complaints

February 19, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Finland sharpens focus on China at EU trade talks

February 19, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

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 …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Malaysia / Norway

Nordic ambassadors discuss green energy cooperation with Malaysia

February 18, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

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 …

Finland / International relations / Laos

Finland’s ambassador to Vietnam presents credentials to Laos president

February 18, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Thailand confirms visa-free stay will be reduced to 30 days

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

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 …

Community news / Finland / Philippines

Filipina teacher makes breakthrough on Finnish television

February 18, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

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 …

Finland / General news / Singapore

Russian oil tankers draw concern in Singapore and Finland

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

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 …

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China’s embassy releases guidelines on updated visa-free entry policy

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A post dated 16 February 2026 set out FAQs on China’s visa-free entry arrangements for ordinary passport holders. The guidance says citizens of 50 countries can enter visa-free for up …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden

Hundreds gathered at the Danish Embassy: Here’s what happened after sunset

February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

As darkness fell over Bangkok, Scandinavians and Thai guests filled the Danish Embassy’s garden for an open-air night of Nordic cinema at the 2026 Nordic Film Festival. Friday the 13th …

China / Denmark / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Norway / Sweden

Chinese New Year: What you can experience in China and the Nordic countries

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

Chinese New Year 2026 begins on 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Horse. Across China and in several Nordic cities, public events, themed dinners and …

Business in Asia / China / Finland

China breakthrough sends finnish food giant to record year

February 13, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Finnish food company Atria has delivered the best financial performance in its history following the launch of chicken exports to China, Xinhua Net reports. In 2025, net sales rose to …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Nordic Film Festival opens at Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok

February 13, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Guests from the Nordic community in Bangkok were invited to the opening ceremony of the Nordic Film Festival at the Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand on Thursday night on 12 …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand / Traveling around

Big change for nordic travellers: Thailand plans to cut visa-free stay

February 12, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

Thailand is preparing to roll back one of its most generous entry policies. The government plans to reduce visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days for citizens of 93 …

China / Estonia / Finland / General news / Hong Kong

Newnew Polar Bear captain pleads not guilty in Hong Kong

February 12, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The captain of a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship has pleaded not guilty in Hong Kong court. He faces charges linked to damage to undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Reuters …

Estonia / Finland / International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Finnish foreign ministry releases 2025 report

February 12, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs and its missions provided consular services to about 245,000 Finnish people in 2025, the ministry annouces in a press release. The ministry’s 24/7 service was …

Finland / International relations / Taiwan

Taiwan office in Finland opens 2026 scholarship applications

February 11, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Taipei Representative Office in Finland has opened applications for Taiwan’s 2026 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship. The scholarship supports Mandarin study in Taiwan. It offers a monthly stipend of 28,000 NTD for …

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Thailand slips further behind Nordic countries in corruption ranking

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Thailand has dropped nine places to 116th in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), with its score declining slightly from 34 in 2024 to 33 out of 100 in 2025, …

Finland / International relations / Malaysia

Finland explores deeper education ties with Malaysia

February 9, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Finland is strengthening its education partnership with Malaysia following high-level talks in Kuala Lumpur between Finnish officials and Malaysia’s education minister, Fadhlina Sidek, according to the Embassy of Finland in …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand heads for coalition talks after election

February 9, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

In Nordic democracies, election night usually brings clarity. Votes are counted, winners are declared, and within hours the political direction is clear. In Thailand, the first morning after an election …

Community news / Finland / Philippines / Sweden

Nordic ambassadors discover hidden Philippine island in rare diplomatic visit

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Ambassadors from Finland and Sweden were among diplomats from more than 20 countries who recently visited Catanduanes, an island province in the eastern Philippines, as part of an effort to …

Community news / Finland / Hong Kong

Finland beats Hong Kong in global tennis tournament

February 9, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Hong Kong lost 3–1 to Finland on Sunday at Victoria Park in a Davis Cup World Group I playoff in tennis. The defeat means Hong Kong will play in World …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Nordic Film Festival in Bangkok returns

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Nordic Film Festival will take place again next week in Thailand, according to the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. The festival has been held in previous years and …

Cambodia / Denmark / Finland / International relations / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Border concerns lead to review of Nordic travel advisories

February 6, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

As questions linger over the situation along the Thailand-Cambodia border, Thai authorities have moved to reassure European partners – including Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway – about safety conditions in …

Community news / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Alcohol ban returns this weekend ahead of Thailand election

February 4, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Alcohol sales were banned nationwide in Thailand last weekend in connection with the parliamentary election. This weekend, the same restrictions will once again be in force, according to the Royal …

Business in Asia / Finland / Singapore

Finnish Sisu Auto and Singapore’s ST Engineering deepen Arctic vehicle partnership

February 4, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Finnish Sisu Auto and Singaporean ST Engineering signed an expression of interest at the Singapore Airshow on 3 February 2026. The companies said it sets a framework for closer technology …

Community news / Finland / Thailand

Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce arranges field trip for Finnish delegation

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) is organising a field trip to Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) for Finnish business representatives on Thursday 13 February 2026. The visit is designed …

Finland / International relations / Sweden / Taiwan

Parliamentarians from seven European countries begin six-day Taiwan visit

February 2, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A group of eight parliamentarians from seven European countries arrived in Taiwan on 1 February for a six-day visit, Taiwan’s Central News Agency reported. The delegation includes lawmakers from Lithuania, …

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Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Finland is considering restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recently introduced ban, as concerns grow over the impact of digital platforms on young people. …