Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade and export promotion mission to Singapore and Malaysia from Sunday 19 to Thursday 23 May 2025. He …
Finnish trade delegation led by Minister Tavio to visit Singapore and Malaysia Read More
Finnish underground technology specialist Normet Group has announced that it will redeem a 30-million-euro hybrid bond originally issued on 19 May 2023. The redemption will take place on 19 June …
Normet announces bond redemption as operations continue across Southeast Asia Read More
Visitors to the METALTECH & AUTOMEX trade show in Kuala Lumpur this Saturday 17 May will have a chance to meet Danish badminton legend Viktor Axelsen. Monitor ERP Asia’s CEO …
Meet Danish Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen at METALTECH in Malaysia Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for May 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
ScandAsia Magazine May 2025 Read More
The trend, transforming the photos of regular and famous people alike into realistic dolls and action figures, started a couple of years ago but gained more attention in early 2025 …
21,600 posts on TikTok with AI generated images has used energy equivalent to 19 years Netflix streaming Read More
Finland’s Arctic Blue Beverages has once again made a splash on the global stage, taking home a Double Gold and four Silver medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits …
Arctic Blue Beverages wins Double Gold in San Francisco for fourth time Read More
Vietnam has formally protested recent territorial claims made by both China and the Philippines over Second Thomas Shoal, part of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, according …
Vietnam protests Chinese and Philippine claims in disputed South China Sea reef Read More
Finnair has announced the appointment of Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Board. She will begin working with the company on 15 …
Finnair appoints Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as new CFO Read More
Volvo Cars reported an operating income of SEK 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2025, down sharply from SEK 4.7 billion in the same quarter last year. The result …
Volvo Cars announces SEK 1.9 billion profit in Q1 and launches cost-saving plan Read More
Swedish-Nigerian Eurodance icon Dr. Alban is set to perform live in Malaysia for the first time this May. The concert will take place at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on Friday 17 …
Swedish musician Dr. Alban to perform in Malaysia for the first time Read More
Malaysian-Norwegian singer, DJ, and creative director Merete Mei-Jin Noer — previously featured on ScandAsia as Miraculous Mera — has returned to Southeast Asia to film and promote her upcoming single …
Meramanja brings Nordic-Asian rhythm to Malaysia with new single ‘Lari’ Read More
The Chinese leader’s recent tour of Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam is seen by a Swedish expert as a diplomatic success for Beijing in the wake of new US tariffs. “The …
Swedish scholar sees Xi’s Southeast Asia tour as win for China’s image as stable partner Read More
Danish companies are among the early foreign investors expressing serious interest in the new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), with particular focus on the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, according to …
Danish firms eye Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone for investments Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur is looking to hire a new Communication & Branding Officer to help promote Sweden’s innovation, trade, and culture in Malaysia. According to the …
Swedish embassy in Malaysia is hiring communication officer Read More
A local choir from the coastal town of Ebeltoft, Denmark, called ‘Female Singers’, has launched an ambitious global initiative to bring choirs together in a shared message of unity and …
Danish choir calls on choirs worldwide to sing for peace Read More
The Sikh tradition of langar—serving free vegetarian meals to anyone regardless of religion or background—has caught the attention of Swedish social anthropologist Dr. Annika Winell. Based at Universiti Malaya in …
Swedish researcher highlights Sikh tradition of free meals in multicultural Malaysia Read More
Denmark is moving ahead with plans to host American troops on its soil under a new 10-year defense cooperation agreement with the United States. The agreement, currently under parliamentary review, …
Denmark moves to host U.S. troops under new defense pact Read More
Nordic countries have changed their travel advisories regarding traveling to the United States primarily because of concerns related to LGBTQ+ rights of transgender and non-binary travelers. These advisories have been …
LGBTQ – don’t travel to the USA Read More
Denmark has made a strategic return to Malaysia, rebuilding its diplomatic presence with renewed ambition. Leading this resurgence is H.E. Kirstine Vangkilde Berner, a seasoned diplomat with two decades of …
Denmark is back on the scene: new embassy and Ambassador in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Malaysia has attracted 97 Swedish manufacturing projects with a total value of RM7.77 billion, contributing to the creation of 5,982 job opportunities, says Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, …
Sweden has invested in 97 manufacturing projects in Malaysia worth RM7.77 billion Read More
Norwegian singer-songwriter Peder Elias is set to perform live in Manila on Saturday 12 April 2025 at Teatrino Promenade, promising fans an unforgettable evening of music and connection. In the …
Norwegian pop star Peder Elias to perform in Manila on 12 April Read More
Norway will host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 from 23 to 27 June, marking the 20th anniversary of the global platform for discussions on public policy issues related …
Norway to host Internet Governance Forum 2025 in June Read More
A new strategic initiative spearheaded by the Danish Embassy in Malaysia has brought together major Danish companies to advance the green agenda in the country. The initiative, called the Green …
Danish companies in Malaysia unite to accelerate green transition Read More
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is enhancing its security presence in Asia with a new position as Regional Security Advisor, based at the Danish Embassy in Beijing. The role …
Denmark strengthens security efforts in Asia Read More
Six prominent Swedish women have been nominated for SWEA International’s prestigious award, Swedish Woman of the Year 2025. The title is given to a Swedish woman who, through her professional …
Nominees announced for Swedish Woman of the Year 2025 Read More
BoConcept Thailand opened on Thursday 27 March 2025 its new flagship showroom in Bangkok, marking the largest BoConcept store in Southeast Asia. The launch coincides with the 10th anniversary of …
BoConcept opens its largest flagship store in Bangkok’s Thonglor district Read More
How AI Companies Benefit from Data Annotation Services AI models require well-labeled data to achieve high accuracy. Without structured datasets, they struggle with precision, bias, and real-world reliability. Data annotation …
How AI Companies Benefit from Data Annotation Services Read More
As tremors from the earthquake on Saturday rippled through Bangkok, the Danish Church in Thailand remained a place of calm and reflection, filled with guests from across Asia. According to …
While the ground shook in Bangkok, Danmission seminar brought faith and sustainability into focus Read More
Swedish fashion giant H&M is progressing faster than expected on its 2025 sustainability goals, according to a recent update from the company. The group has already achieved 85% usage of …
H&M ahead of schedule on 2025 sustainability targets Read More
Jotun, a global leader in paints and coatings, has been awarded the prestigious Norwegian Export Award 2025. This accolade recognizes Norwegian companies that have successfully created value in Norway through …
Jotun Honored with Norwegian Export Award 2025 Read More
Norwegian companies will participate in the H2 Energy Future Expo and Forum (H2EX) 2025 in Kuching, Sarawak, to highlight Norway’s position as a global leader in hydrogen technologies. According to …
Norway to showcase hydrogen expertise at H2EX 2025 in Kuching Read More
Swedish ambassador to Malaysia, Niklas Wiberg, has urged ASEAN to make progress on free trade agreements with the European Union in 2025. The ambassador highlighted the importance of regional projects, …
Swedish envoy: ASEAN must push EU trade agreements in 2025 Read More
Three European nations have asked the Trump administration for their unspent USAID contributions to be refunded. Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands had been partnering with USAID on a project called …
Sweden, Norway ask USAID to pay back their money Read More
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today had a meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to ASEAN, H.E. Kjell Tormod Pettersen, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. …
Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Ambassador of Norway to ASEAN Read More
Nord Anglia Education, which operates premium international schools across China and Southeast Asia (see below), is now majority owned by a Swedish-led consortium. The acquisition, valued at $14.5 billion, was …
Nord Anglia Education becomes majority Swedish-owned after $14.5 billion acquisition Read More
Swedish fintech company Vilja has expanded its operations into Vietnam with a new development hub in Ho Chi Minh City, marking its latest move in Southeast Asia following earlier expansions …
Swedish fintech Vilja expands into Vietnam following growth in Malaysia and Thailand Read More
Kristín Guðmundsdóttir has published her latest book, Leitin að orðum / Search for Words, designed for people of foreign origin in Iceland who have a basic knowledge of Icelandic or …
New Book Released for foreigners in Iceland Read More
Iceland is the best country to move to in 2025, followed by Switzerland, Luxembourg, Norway, and UAE. This ranking is according to the US-based financial services firm Remitly. Other countries …
Iceland, Norway, Denmark among best countries to move to Read More
Danish footwear and leather brand ECCO has named Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna as the face of its Icons That Last campaign in Malaysia and Singapore for its Spring/Summer 2025 collection. The …
Danish ECCO partners with Malaysian music icon Yuna for campaign in Malaysia and Singapore Read More
Denmark has finalized an agreement to acquire the Norwegian-made Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in a deal worth Nkr2.1 billion ($193.28 million). With this acquisition, Denmark becomes the 14th nation to …
Denmark selects Norwegian Kongsberg missile system, selected also by Malaysia Read More
A new Danish welfare law that took effect on 1 January 2025 requires as of 1 July 2025 individuals who do not meet strict residency or employment criteria to take …
Immigrants to Denmark must work for social benefits – but Danes returning from abroad are hurt Read More
International Media Support (IMS) conducted in February a training program for dozens of journalists from across Southeast Asia, focusing on the application of constructive journalism in their coverage of climate and environmental …
Southeast Asian journalists trained with support from Denmark and Norway Read More
Sweden has introduced significant reforms to its EU Blue Card system, aiming to attract highly skilled professionals from outside the EU. The EU Blue Card is a work and residence …
Sweden wants to attract highly skilled people from non-EU countries Read More
Sweden has expressed strong support for the swift establishment of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Malaysia. This endorsement aligns with Sweden’s active participation in …
Sweden supports swift EU-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement Read More
Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, was on 28 February 2025 granted marketing authorization in the EU for their chikungunya vaccine, VIMKUNYA®. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne …
Bavarian Nordic secures EU approval for first chikungunya vaccine Read More
A Swedish parliamentary delegation recently visited Malaysia as part of a diplomatic initiative to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen their understanding of the country’s political and social landscape. The delegation …
Swedish Parliamentary Delegation Visits Malaysia for Bilateral Discussions Read More
Lars Lund Rasmussen, who served as Denmark’s Consul General in Chongqing, China, from February 2017 to August 2019, has taken on a new role as General Manager of Famobra GmbH’s …
Former Danish Consul General in Chongqing in new job in Asia Read More
Norwegian Offshore Rental (NOR), a prominent provider of offshore equipment rental services, announced earlier this year its strategic expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market through the acquisition of Clockwise Subsea. …
Norwegian Offshore Rental Expands into Asia-Pacific with Acquisition of Clockwise Subsea Read More
The Danish Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad recently announced its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2024, recording an increase in revenue to RM2.4 billion and a rise in …
Carlsberg Malaysia Reports RM337 Million Net Profit – but declining sales in Singapore Read More
Trading is a world of numbers, screens and sharp suits – or so it looks from the outside. For the newbies, it’s like walking into a foreign country with a …
What Every Beginner Needs to Know About Trading Read More