Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Malaysia is evaluating three alternative missile systems for its navy after Norway withdrew an export permit for Norwegian-made missiles intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy, according to New Straits Times. …
Malaysia looks for new missiles after Norway blocks export Read More
Google plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia between 2027 and 2028, expanding its data centre infrastructure as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing continues to grow across Southeast …
Google announces US$15 billion investment in Malaysia’s data centre expansion Read More
This October, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are turning Nordic Day into Nordic Month: a month of business, ideas, culture and connections designed to bring the Nordic region and Malaysia …
Strong Ties in Changing Times: Nordic Cooperation and Nordic Month in Malaysia Read More
The Study in Sweden online fair will give students in Asia an opportunity to meet Swedish universities on 28 November. The free event offers information about degree programmes, applications and …
Study in Sweden: Universities invite students in Asia to online fair Read More
Visit Finland joins ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore to connect with international travel buyers, including those from Southeast Asia. The travel trade show runs from 21 to 23 October at …
Visit Finland targets Southeast Asian buyers at ITB Asia Read More
Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas chose an unusual way to travel between two Grand Prix races in Southeast Asia: he cycled nearly 420 kilometres from Malaysia to Singapore. Instead …
Finnish F1 driver Bottas cycles 420 km from Malaysia to Singapore Read More
The October 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! From choosing the right preschool or kindergarten to discovering the people who make a difference across Asia, this October issue …
ScandAsia Magazine October 2026 Read More
Nordic companies explored business opportunities linked to Penang’s transport, water and urban development plans at the Nordic Smart City Roadshow in Malaysia on 8 October. Denmark’s ambassador to Malaysia, Kirstine …
Nordic companies explore Penang’s transport and water plans Read More
Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas arrived in Singapore after cycling more than 419km from Malaysia over four days, combining his preparation for the Singapore Grand Prix with a long-distance …
Finnish F1 driver Valtteri Bottas cycles 420km from Malaysia to Singapore Read More
A.P. Møller Holding, the Danish investment company that owns A.P. Moller – Maersk, is expanding its presence in Asia as it looks to invest in promising startups across the region. …
A.P. Møller Holding expands Asian investment push Read More
Southeast Asia port bottlenecks are limiting trade growth, says Elaine Low, the Danish shipping group Maersk’s Area Managing Director for Southeast Asia. In a Freight Buyers’ Club interview published on …
Maersk’s Elaine Low warns of Southeast Asia port bottlenecks Read More
Norwegian company DNV forecasts that data centre power demand in Southeast Asia will rise almost ninefold by 2040. Its Energy Transition Outlook 2026 puts annual consumption at around 17 terawatt-hours …
DNV forecasts ninefold rise in data centre power demand in Southeast Asia Read More
Danish shipping company Maersk will introduce a peak season surcharge on dry-container shipments from Southeast Asia to Oceania from 1 November 2026. For shipments to Australia, Papua New Guinea and …
Maersk introduces surcharge on Southeast Asia–Oceania shipments Read More Malaysia could spend more than RM1 billion to replace a Norwegian missile system cancelled earlier this year, according to Malaysian media. Malaysia’s Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the replacement …
Malaysia may spend over RM1 billion replacing cancelled Norwegian missiles Read More
Abang Johari Tun Openg, the head of government in Malaysia’s Sarawak state, has highlighted a partnership with Norwegian energy infrastructure company Höegh Evi to expand the state’s local gas industry. …
Sarawak state leader highlights Norwegian gas partnership Read More
Norway and Iceland have joined ASEAN countries in adopting a new economic cooperation plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030. Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN Mariann Ruud Hagen and Ragnar …
Mariann Ruud Hagen and Ragnar Thorvardarson adopt new ASEAN–EFTA work plan Read More
Finnish companies and business organisations will explore opportunities in Southeast Asia’s emerging markets at an event in Kuopio on 22 September 2026. The fully booked event will cover business prospects …
Finnish business event targets growth opportunities in Southeast Asia Read More
Denmark and Malaysia are looking to deepen cooperation on green technology and sustainable development, as Danish companies showcased solutions at the inaugural Green Denmark Day in Kuala Lumpur on 11 …
Denmark and Malaysia explore closer cooperation on green transition Read More
Finland and Malaysia are looking to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas including digitalisation, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and the circular economy, as the two countries seek to expand economic and …
Finland and Malaysia explore closer cooperation in technology and green transition Read More
Eight Danish healthtech companies are showcasing their products at Medical Fair Asia in Singapore. The trade fair opened at Marina Bay Sands on Wednesday, 9 September. The companies have joined …
Eight Danish healthtech companies showcase solutions in Singapore Read More
The September 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! This issue features compelling stories from across Asia—from Norway honouring Axel Blom for his long-standing contribution to Thailand and a …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2026 Read More
Norway’s King Harald V died on Friday, 28 August 2026, at the age of 89. The Royal House of Norway announced that the King died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital …
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 Read More
Malaysia is awaiting a response from Norwegian defence company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) over a claim submitted following the cancellation of a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) procurement deal, Malaysia’s …
Malaysia awaits Kongsberg response over cancelled Norwegian missile deal Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Malaysia has moved to its new permanent chancellery in Kuala Lumpur. The embassy began operating from Naza Tower on Thursday, 27 August. Its new address …
Danish Embassy in Malaysia moves to permanent premises Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Malaysia will showcase Danish food and drink at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (MAHA) from 1 to 3 September. Chef and Gastroplomacy Officer …
Danish food takes centre stage at Malaysia’s MAHA 2026 Read More
Finnish and Malaysian energy experts have met to discuss cooperation on the energy transition, including nuclear energy and regional power integration. The Finland–Malaysia Energy Exchange was hosted by the Embassy …
Finnish and Malaysian energy experts discuss energy cooperation Read More
Finnish and Malaysian healthcare professionals came together in Kuala Lumpur for the Finnish Spine Therapy Masterclass 2026 and Lojer Manuthera Clinical Symposium. Deputy Head of Mission at the Finnish Embassy …
Finnish healthcare technology showcased in Malaysia Read More
Finnish material-handling company Konecranes has celebrated 50 years of operations in the Asia-Pacific region at an event in Jakarta. Konecranes began operating in the region in Singapore in 1976 …
Finnish Konecranes marks 50 years in Asia-Pacific Read More
Denmark and ASEAN have held their first Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting, formally establishing the framework for closer cooperation between the two sides. The meeting took place at the ASEAN …
Denmark and ASEAN establish framework for five-year partnership Read More
Finland’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Anne Vasara, has highlighted the growing connection between digitalisation, artificial intelligence and water security during a conference in Kuching, Sarawak. Vasara participated in the Borneo International …
Finnish ambassador highlights water challenge behind Malaysia’s data-centre growth Read More
The Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association will host an open market briefing on Southeast Asia on 20 August 2026 at the Finland Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki. The event is organised …
Finnish ambassadors to present Southeast Asia market outlook in Helsinki Read More
Swedish television producers Christer Björkman and Peter Settman are moving closer to bringing the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia to Bangkok, with Sweden’s public broadcaster SVT now considering broadcasting the …
Eurovision Asia gathers momentum ahead of Bangkok debut Read More
Norwegian seafood producer Osland is introducing its premium Norwegian Fjord Trout to Malaysian consumers through an exclusive launch at Jaya Grocer’s Seafood Fiesta. The campaign gives Malaysian shoppers an opportunity …
Norwegian fjord trout brand enters Malaysian retail market Read More
Swedish luxury fashion brand Acne Studios has officially entered the Malaysian market with the opening of its first standalone store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, marking another step in the company’s …
Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios opens first store in Malaysia Read More
As part of our ongoing coverage of the topic of unequal access to pension supplements for Danish retirees living outside the EU, ScandAsia has on many occasions reached out to …
Political parties comment on Denmark’s pension discrimination Read More
A Danish gymnastics coach has shared his expertise with young athletes in Malaysia after leading a workshop in Sabah during a family holiday. Jimmi Anderson conducted the training session in …
Danish gymnastics coach shares expertise with Sabah athletes Read More
Malaysia is turning a diplomatic setback into a push for greater defence independence. After Norway blocked the export of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s Littoral …
Malaysia now looks to make its own missiles after Norway deal fails Read More
Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to relations with Malaysia after Malaysia decided to halt future military purchases from Norway. The decision follows Norway’s withdrawal of export licences linked to the …
Norway pledges to preserve Malaysia ties after defence procurement fiasco Read More
Malaysia has stopped all new defence purchases from Norway after the Norwegian government blocked the export of missiles ordered for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s new Littoral Combat Ships according to …
Malaysia hits back at Norway by stopping new defence purchases Read More
Malaysia’s armed forces expect it could take two to three years to replace the Norwegian missile system originally intended for the country’s navy following the cancellation of the deal with …
Malaysia says replacing cancelled Norwegian missiles could take up to three years Read More
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
Norwegian defence company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has asked to meet with the Malaysian government after a missile deal between the two countries collapsed. Malaysia says it is willing to …
Malaysia agrees to meet Norwegian Kongsberg but makes clear compensation claim cannot be delayed Read More
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard confirmed that she raised the recent espionage case involving two detained men during talks with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to Swedish …
Sweden raises espionage case and Gui Minhai with China’s foreign minister Read More
Malaysia’s Sunway University has made history by becoming the first Malaysian team to compete at the FISU World University Championship Cheerleading, returning home with a silver medal from this year’s …
Malaysian university wins first ever medal at world cheerleading championship in Sweden Read More
IKEA has launched a new rainforest research centre in Malaysia, building on more than 25 years of forest restoration work in Sabah. The Living Rainforest Restoration Lab was launched together …
IKEA launches rainforest research lab in Malaysia after 25 years of forest restoration Read More
The town of Kapit in the Malaysian state of Sarawak could be transformed into a green township inspired by the Norwegian city of Bergen under a new development plan announced …
Sarawak town could become a green township inspired by Norway Read More
The Swedish restaurant at IKEA Cheras in Kuala Lumpur has reopened after a five-day closure ordered by health authorities, but the reopening has been overshadowed by customer complaints about food …
IKEA Cheras restaurant reopens after hygiene closure amid customer complaints Read More
Swedish DJ and producer Axwell will headline this year’s Heineken House music event in Kuala Lumpur, bringing one of Scandinavia’s biggest electronic music names to Malaysia. The event will take …
Swedish DJ Axwell will headline Heineken House in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that developing countries may look beyond Europe for future partnerships if they are treated unfairly, citing Malaysia’s ongoing dispute with Norway over a …
Malaysia may seek alternatives after Norway missile fiasco, says Anwar Read More
Sabah should not depend on pork imports from Denmark and Norway as a long-term solution to supply shortages, according to Luyang assemblyman Samuel Wong, MalayMail reports. The lawmaker made the …
Sabah lawmaker warns reliance on Danish and Norwegian pork imports is unsustainable Read More