Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Starting November 8, 2024, citizens from Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland can travel to China without a visa for stays of up to 15 days. This new policy, confirmed by …
Visa-free travel to China for Scandinavian citizens begins on Friday Read More
The EU Delegation, EU Member States, and the embassies of Canada, Norway, and the UK in Vietnam condemn the 12-year prison sentence for Vietnamese blogger Duong Van Thai. On October …
EU and allies condemn harsh sentence for Vietnamese blogger Read More
The European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2024 invites Filipino students to explore study opportunities in Europe. Taking place on November 22-23 at Robinsons Galleria Ortigas in Manila, the event offers …
Explore study opportunities at European Higher Education Fair 2024 Read More
A recent survey from Thai Examiner reveals that 55% of foreign expatriates in Thailand plan to leave in 2024 due to new tax liabilities. Many hesitate to file tax returns …
Majority of foreign expats consider leaving Thailand amid tax changes Read More
Cambodia backs Thailand’s new visa plan to boost regional tourism, according to the Bangkok Post. Cambodia has officially backed Thailand’s initiative for a six-country single visa plan, known as “6 …
Cambodia backs Thailand’s new visa plan to boost regional tourism Read More
China and the Nordic countries have significantly strengthened their trade and economic cooperation in recent years. In the first eight months of 2024, trade between China and five Nordic nations—Finland, …
China and Nordic Countries expand trade cooperation Read More
Nordic countries and multiple Asian countries have signed a letter of support for UN chief António Guterres after Israel’s persona non grata declaration, effectively barring him from acting as a …
Nordic and Asian countries defend UN chief after diplomatic ban Read More
Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, has expressed concern that the conflict in the Middle East could negatively affect tourism in Indonesia. Speaking at a press conference …
Indonesian Minister worried about tourism Read More
Nordic Run in Bangkok returns on November 16 this year, following a successful debut in 2023 that drew over 500 participants to Benchakitti Park. The race will begin at 7 …
Nordic Run Bangkok is back Read More
The EU and China will keep negotiating after the vote on tariffs for China-made electric vehicles, according to Euractiv. The vote on October 4, delayed from September 25, should give …
EU-China talks to continue after electric vehicle tariff vote Read More
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry announced a postponement in the launch of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, originally scheduled for December 2024. This delay does not change the visa-exempt status for …
Thailand postpones ETA launch Read More
Over 200 members of Thai-Nordic Association partied the night away on Saturday 28 September 2024. The long awaited party of the year rolled off without a hitch thanks to meticulous …
Great Crayfish Party in Bangkok Read More
In all the countries in Asia and in all the Nordic countries there are many children with a dual nationality whether or not it is legally registered. Imagine if we …
Let’s set up a Nordic-Asian Summer Kids exchange Read More
On September 11, 2024, the Embassy of Sweden and NordCham Indonesia will host their monthly roundtable, focusing on the current business climate for Nordic companies operating in Indonesia. Business Sweden …
NordCham Indonesia to host roundtable on Nordic Business climate Read More
A viral TikTok trend has led to a nationwide cucumber shortage in Iceland, leaving grocery stores struggling to keep up with demand. The craze, sparked by the popular TikTok star …
TikTok star causes nationwide cucumber shortage in Iceland Read More
Tourists traveling to Indonesia, particularly Bali, should familiarize themselves with local laws and culture. This is requested by the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta in a post on the embassy’s Facebook …
The Swedish embassy in Jakarta urges tourists to respect local culture and legislation Read More
A vibrant kickoff to the evening Last Friday evening, my colleague and I stepped into the vibrant world of the Thai-Nordic Association’s Social Explorer 2 event, a lively gathering set …
Social Explorer 2: A Night of Card Matches and Tailor-Made Memories Read More
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Nordic Sauna and Padel Weekend in Hua Hin 31 August to 1 September 2024. They write that there will be multiple activities …
Nordic Sauna and Padel event in Hua Hin Read More
Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will organize “The Social: Explorer 2” on Friday, 16th of August 2024, from 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM at The JUSMAGTHAI bar, Bangkok, Thailand. All Nordics are …
Join Thai-Nordic Associations event The Social: Explorer 2. Read More
“Skandinaver på Phuket” wants to establish a recurring gettogether on every first Wednesday of every month, taking place at Karlssons Restaurant in Patong. If you are from Denmark, Norway or …
New Meetup for Nordic people in Phuket Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association invites for the 2nd time members and other good people for an unforgettable after-work event in the proven Viking Explorer-style. .The event is on Friday, 16 August …
TNA invites for an evening in Viking Explorer-style Read More
A 54-year-old Icelandic man has been found under suspicious circumstances in a hotel room in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan in Bangkok. According to the hotel staff the man drank alcohol …
Icelandic man found dead in hotel in Thailand Read More
Currently the NATO Summit in Washington is getting close to wrapping up. Already there has been clear statements on the relation to China in regards to the Russia-Ukraine war. The …
Danish PM believes EU has been naive about China Read More
Since the EU decided to put tariffs on the Electrical Vehicles from China, there has been a concern that this is going to effect the consumers. Now a Chinese company …
Chinese company pays tariffs themselves Read More
As a result of the ongoing disucssions on tariffs on electric vehicles from China, China is now looking into its anti dumping investigation of the European brandy import. The Commerce …
China will hold hearing on European brandy imports Read More
Thailand’s National Alcoholic Beverage Policy Committee has decided to lift the ban sales of alcohol on five Buddhist holidays at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports in Bangkok and at airports …
Alcohol sale ban at airports on Buddhist holidays to be lifted Read More
Finland has introduced a new visa-free entry policy for citizens from 72 countries. The media, Travel and Tour World, indicates that this has caused a surge in the Finnish tourism …
Finland has surge in tourism after new visa rules Read More
The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports has announced that it plans to extend its free insurance program for international visitors until the end of 2024. The campaign helps toursits …
Thailand extends tourist insurance througout the year Read More
The Nordic party various Nordic communities have all been waiting for is finally open for registration! Thai-Nordic Association’s Crayfish Party will take place at The Landmark Ballroom on Saturday, September …
Crayfish Party in Bangkok announced Read More
If a foreign citizen wants to immigrate to Denmark they have to meet multiple demands. One of them is that they have to pass the Danish Citizenship test. This test …
Danish citizenship test for the public Read More
The exhibition called “Your curious Journey” began its travel last Friday, 10 May 2024. The exhibition is created by the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. Some of Olafur Eliasson’s main themes …
Danish-Icelandic artist kicks off SE Asia tour Read More
Phuket in Thailand has been selected to host the Global Sustainability Tourism Conference (GSTC) in 2026. The various tourism and sustainability organizations in Thailand feel honored to be a part …
Phuket selected to host GSTC Read More
The North Zealand International School (NIS) in Hørsholm is building a new school, which aims to further unify the International and Danish pupils. The project has been eight years in …
North Zealand International School’s new building to unite Danish and international pupils Read More
Thailand is negotiating a free-trade agreement with the four non-EU countries Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland as part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The free-trade agreement (FTA) is …
Thailand close to trade deal with non-EU countries Read More
Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School will host an open day event on 26 March 2024. The day will contain educational activities to get an idea of what Bangkok Prep …
Bangkok Prep hosts open day Read More
A new report by the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) concludes the Nordic governments have in recent times adopted a more cautious approach towards the One China policy in …
New report on the Nordics’ relation to Taiwan Read More
The medical insurance scheme for tourists visiting Thailand, which the Thai government announced last week, will not only cover tourists who have obtained a tourist visa before their arrival to …
More details available on medical insurance for tourists visiting Thailand Read More
From the second half of 2024, all foreigners will be able to skip the manual passport control and instead use the automatic lanes in Singapore. The automated passport control lanes, …
Automated Passport control for all in Singapore Read More
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is advising against swimming on certain beaches in Singapore. Due to the high levels of Enterococcus bacteria the beaches Sembawang Park and Pasir Ris should …
High levels of bacteria makes two beaches in Singapore dangerous Read More
All foreigners will have to pay a tourism tax of 150.000 rupiah ($12.80), when they visit Bali in Indonesia from the 14 February 2024 and onwards. This includes both mainland …
New tourism tax in Bali Read More
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)’s Open Day event is an opportunity to experience the school and meet different members, so you can get a better understanding as to …
KL school hosting an Open Day Read More
Nordcham Indonesia and Mandala Consulting host a joint event in Jakarta where the business implications of the Indonesian elections in 2024 will be discussed. High-level executives in Nordic companies and …
Nordcham invites to discuss business implications after Indonesian election Read More
Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are set to conclude a free trade agreement by the end of this year. This has been confirmed in a meeting between …
Thailand and EFTA expect a free trade agreement by the end of 2024 Read More
Sweden has taken over the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, affecting January 1, 2024. The nations’ goal is to make the Nordic region the world’s most integrated and …
Sweden takes over Presidency of Nordic Council Read More
The Christ Service in Bangkok took place on 23rd of December in Christ Church on Convent Road in Bangkok. The Danish, Swedish and Norwegian Churches in Thailand read together the …
Scandinavian Christ Service in Bangkok Read More
International SOS has made a so-called ‘2024 Risk Map’ which ranks countries based on several factors including security, medical dangers as well as the impact of climate change. In terms …
Most dangerous and safest countries for travel in 2024 Read More
Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist Laufey put out many Christmas singles in which she sang solo and collaborated with fellow artists like dodie and Norah Jones, so her fans could listen to …
Laufey and friends delivers Christmas singles for fans to enjoy during festive season Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham Philippine) will hold a Christmas Get-Together on 13 December 2023 at Picadilly Star in Manila, the Philippines. NordCham’s business partners and …
Join NordCham’s Christmas party in Philippines Read More
Laufey, Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist wrapped up her “Bewitched Tour” in North America this week, the final show was held in Los Angeles, California. “Bewitched” is the artist’s recent album she …
Jazz artist Laufey wraps up U.S. tour Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2023 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia November 2023 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine November 2023 Read More