Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish shipping company Maersk has decided to pause some of its ships sailing through the Red Sea because of the growing military conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. In …
Maersk stops Red Sea shipping due to Middle East conflict Read More
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a snap general election for 24 March, sending Danes across Southeast Asia to the ballot box. She announced the election from the podium …
Snap election called: Danes in Southeast Asia must prepare to vote Read More
Panama has transferred the day-to-day running of the Balboa and Cristóbal ports at the Panama Canal to APM Terminals, part of Denmark’s Maersk, and MSC during an 18-month transition period. …
Panama gives Maersk temporary control of two ports previously held by Hong Kong Read More
A sudden outbreak has put Danish poultry exports on hold. Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and eggs from Holbæk Municipality following reports of highly pathogenic bird flu, …
Hong Kong cuts Danish poultry supply after virus alert Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong is preparing a series of community events in the coming weeks, offering both children and adults a chance to gather in a Danish …
Spring activities at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
A strengthening Norwegian krone could make trips to Norway more expensive for foreign visitors – including travellers from Asia. The currency has gained significant ground in early 2026. According to …
Rising Norwegian Krone could raise costs for Asian visitors Read More
Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented on 18 February the Statement of Foreign Policy for 2026. Maria Malmer Stenergard said Asia-Pacific security and Europe’s security are becoming …
Sweden sets sharper China and ASEAN focus in 2026 foreign policy statement Read More
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 …
Chinese New Year: What you can experience in China and the Nordic countries Read More
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has warned Denmark’s A.P. Moller–Maersk of possible legal action if Maersk’s APM Terminals takes over two Panama ports. The warning follows Panama authorities invalidating CK Hutchison’s …
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison warns Maersk of legal action over Panama ports takeover Read More
Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety has ordered an immediate suspension of poultry meat, eggs, and related products from Guldborgsund Municipality in Denmark, the government agency has announced in a …
Bird flu bans Danish chicken in Hong Kong Read More
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 …
Newnew Polar Bear captain pleads not guilty in Hong Kong Read More
One of Denmark’s biggest international stars is heading to Hong Kong. Mads Mikkelsen will make his debut at Comic Con Hong Kong in May 2026, organisers confirmed on Instagram on …
Mads Mikkelsen confirmed for Comic Con in Hong Kong Read More
Sweden will introduce stricter requirements for people applying for Swedish citizenship, including a longer residency period, income thresholds, and language and culture tests, according to Reuters. The changes will be …
Sweden tightens citizenship requirements Read More
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 …
Finland beats Hong Kong in global tennis tournament Read More
A Sweden-based non-profit organisation has urged the European Union to impose travel bans and asset freezes on 14 Hong Kong government and Hong Kong Police Force representatives over alleged human …
Sweden-based NGO urges EU sanctions against Hong Kong officials over protest abuses Read More
Hong Kong has used a series of Year of the Horse receptions in Sweden and Norway to highlight new trade and investment opportunities between the Nordic region and Asia. The …
Hong Kong uses Year of the Horse events to promote trade ties with Sweden and Norway Read More
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has arrived in Beijing for an official visit to China from 25 to 28 January, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. According to …
Finnish prime minister arrives in Beijing for four-day visit to China Read More
A Hong Kong court is preparing to hear evidence in a case against Wan Wenguo, a Chinese captain of the Hong Kong-registered ship Newnew Polar Bear. He is accused of …
Hong Kong court starts Baltic Sea cable damage case against Newnew Polar Bear captain Read More
Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …
Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport Read More
A Hong Kong–focused film festival has taken place in Copenhagen, highlighting the city’s cinema scene and its role in international cultural exchange. The Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival was …
Hong Kong film festival launches in Copenhagen Read More
Danish dry bulk shipping and freight trading company Union Bulk has appointed Jens R. Boesen as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. The company confirmed that former CEO Michael …
Danish shipping company Union Bulk appoints new CEO Read More
Tampere University has hosted 30 master’s students from the Education University of Hong Kong for a two-week academic programme. The visit focused on higher education policy, governance, and innovation. The …
Tampere University hosts Hong Kong students for two-week programme Read More
Hong Kong and Norway have signed a comprehensive agreement to avoid double taxation, aimed at strengthening cross-border business and investment between the two jurisdictions. The agreement was signed on Tuesday …
Hong Kong and Norway sign double taxation agreement Read More
Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety has suspended imports of poultry meat, products and eggs from Mariagerfjord Municipality in Denmark, the department states in a press release. The move follows …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from Danish municipality after H5N1 outbreak Read More
United Nations experts have formally ruled that Swedish publisher Gui Minhai is being arbitrarily detained in China and must be released. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention adopted its …
UN panel rules Gui Minhai’s detention arbitrary and presses China to act Read More
Danish facilities group ISS says its Hong Kong unit managed Wang Fuk Court, scene of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. Reuters reports that at least 156 people were killed …
Danish group ISS dragged into deadly Hong Kong firestorm Read More
Danish theatre company Teater Katapult will make its Hong Kong debut next month with the solo production The Insider, presented as part of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s “European …
Danish theatre company Teater Katapult to perform in Hong Kong Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S is considering selling part of its Asian operations, with Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Ltd emerging as a possible buyer, according to reports by Bloomberg and AK&M. People …
Carlsberg in talks to sell minority stake in Asia operations to Sapporo Read More
Axis Communications, the Swedish network video company, has opened a new office and Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. The site is designed as an immersive hub …
Axis Communications opens Hong Kong Experience Center with Swedish envoy in attendance Read More
A “human library” event in Hong Kong on October 16 will use the Danish-born concept to raise awareness about youth mental health and reduce social stigma surrounding mental illness. Organised …
Hong Kong event inspired by Danish ‘human library’ concept aims to break mental health stigma Read More
Salla Tuominen, President of Zonta International, emphasized that violence remains one of the biggest challenges facing women worldwide during her recent visit to Hong Kong. Speaking on TVB’s Straight Talk …
One in three women face violence, warns Finnish Zonta president in Hong Kong Read More
The second International Tatu & Arts Festival concluded successfully in Saipan, drawing tattoo artists and enthusiasts from around the world, including participants from Norway. Organized by Ed Elenzano, also known …
Norwegian and Southeast Asian ink makes its mark at Saipan’s tattoo festival Read More
On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …
Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Six out of ten young Norwegians take a year or more off after finishing high school, and many use the time to travel the world. But not all are covered …
Young travelers without proper insurance run an expensive risk Read More
Danish students graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) will in from now on have their results compared more fairly with the Danish studentereksamen. Until recently, the conversion of IB grades …
Danes Worldwide helps secure yearly review of IB grade conversion Read More
A UK-based health media company, Fixing US, is seeking two to three Nordic individuals who have experienced Japanese encephalitis to participate in a disease-awareness project for the Nordic region. The …
Do you know Nordic people who ever had Japanese encephalitis Read More
We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …
Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand Read More
Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko will officially open a flagship store in Hong Kong on Thursday 16 October 2025. The new store is located on Leighton Road in Causeway Bay, …
Marimekko opens flagship store in Hong Kong Read More
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has concluded a high-level visit to Sweden, deepening academic and research partnerships with some of the country’s leading institutions. The initiative …
Hong Kong and Sweden strengthen innovation ties Read More
Hong Kong’s The Caravel Group and Denmark’s Celsius Tankers have announced a joint venture to co-own and operate a new fleet of LNG bunkering vessels. The venture marks the first …
Celsius and Caravel launch LNG bunkering joint venture Read More
The Hong Kong Immigration Department has announced that several fees for visas, entry permits and travel documents will increase from 8 September 2025. The changes are part of a cost …
Hong Kong will raise visa and passport fees from September Read More
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has criticised threats made by former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying against Falun Gong practitioners in Helsinki, calling the incident “unfortunate” and “unacceptable.” The …
Finland condemns threatening behavior by former Hong Kong chief against Falun Gong Read More
The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 has placed Scandinavian and East Asian economies among the world’s most competitive, highlighting their strengths in governance, innovation, and resilience. In Scandinavia, Denmark secured …
Scandinavia and Southeast Asia top the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking Read More
Nordic citizens continue to hold some of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest update of the Passport Index by Global Residence Index. The ranking evaluates more than …
Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable Read More
The election day for Norway’s 2025 Parliamentary (Storting) and Sámi Parliament elections is Monday 8 September 2025. In many Norwegian municipalities, polling stations will also open on Sunday 7 September. …
Norwegians in Southeast Asia can vote early in the 2025 elections Read More
Charlotte Cappi Grunnet will serve as acting pastor at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong from 12 September 2025 to 12 March 2026, according to the Danish Church Abroad. …
Charlotte Cappi Grunnet to serve as acting pastor at Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong Read More
Denmark has become a hotspot for international weddings, attracting couples from all over the world with its famously relaxed marriage laws – earning Copenhagen the nickname “the Las Vegas of …
Couples flock to marry in Copenhagen “the Las Vegas of Europe” Read More
Since 2009, ScandAsia has published 364 ScandAsia publications on Issuu, plus 13 editions of Thailand Expat Guide and 49 issues of Thai-Danish Trade News publishhed for the Danish Thai Cham …
ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia Read More
US President Donald Trump issued on Saturday 12 July 2025 letters — posted on Truth Social and other channels — informing the European Union that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed on their …
Nordic leaders slam Trump’s new 30 percent EU tariff threat Read More
Team Sweden will once again host a national pavilion at ReThink HK, Hong Kong’s leading sustainability conference and expo, taking place on 11–12 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention …
Sweden to showcase sustainability innovations at ReThink HK 2025 Read More