Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish brewer Carlsberg and Japan’s Sapporo Breweries are expanding their partnership by forming a new joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, the Carlsberg Group announced on July 6. …
Japanese brewer invests US$643 million in Carlsberg-led joint venture Read More
A global creative showdown has crowned new winners in Cannes, and Nordic and Asian teams are once again making their mark. At the 2026 Cannes Lions Young Lions Competitions, young …
Nordic and Asian creatives shine at Cannes Young Lions 2026 Read More
A Hong Kong court has ordered that a baby boy remain under state protection for three years following concerns over child welfare. The ruling comes as the child’s family is …
Hong Kong court keeps baby under state protection for three years amid neglect concerns Read More
Norwegian chess star Magnus Carlsen endured the worst losing streak of his professional career at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong. The world number one …
Magnus Carlsen suffers worst losing streak in more than two decades at Hong Kong championship Read More
Sweden’s parliament has passed a controversial law requiring certain public sector employees to notify police if they encounter migrants who are not authorised to live in the country. The legislation …
Sweden adopts law requiring some public workers to report undocumented migrants Read More
Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat, poultry products and eggs from the Municipality of Helsingborg in southern Sweden following an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. The …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from Swedish municipality after bird flu outbreak Read More
A Swedish court has rejected a legal challenge by a Hong Kong couple seeking to stop authorities from transferring guardianship of their four-year-old daughter to her foster family. The case …
Hong Kong parents lose latest court challenge in Sweden custody case Read More
Sweden has passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke residence permits from immigrants for conduct that does not necessarily constitute a criminal offence, Reuters reports. The legislation, approved by …
Sweden adopts ‘good behaviour’ law that could affect Southeast Asian immigrants Read More
The Danish community in Hong Kong will once again celebrate Sankt Hans at sea. The Danish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Danish Seamen’s Church are preparing for …
Danish community in Hong Kong invited on annual Sankt Hans Junk Trip Read More
A new regional partnership between Norway and ASEAN aims to reshape how Southeast Asia uses its oceans, with a focus on fishing, food production and long-term sustainability, Antara News reports. …
Norway launches major ocean partnership with ASEAN in Jakarta Read More