Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Thailand has moved closer to reducing visa-free stays for travellers from all five Nordic countries from 60 to 30 days. Four notices implementing the revised visa rules were signed on …
Signed rules bring Thailand’s 30-day visa limit closer Read More
Norwegians in Thailand and Singapore have gathered at local Norwegian Seamen’s Churches to mourn the death of King Harald. In Pattaya, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church held a memorial service attended …
Norwegian Seamen’s Churches in Southeast Asia remember King Harald 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
Sjømannskirken – the Norwegian Church Abroad – in Pattaya will join Norwegian churches around the world in marking Sjømannskirken’s Day on Sunday, 30 August. The local programme will run from …
Sjømannskirken in Pattaya to mark international church day Read More
A 77-year-old Norwegian man reported losing more than 5,000 baht after offering money to a stranger in Pattaya. The incident allegedly occurred shortly after midnight on 24 August on Pratumnak …
Norwegian man robbed after offering stranger 20 baht in Pattaya Read More
Filipino alternative rock band Mayonnaise headlined the first Himig Musikahan Pinoy Music Festival in Bergen, Norway, on Saturday, 22 August. The band performed several of its best-known songs, including “Jopay” …
Filipino rock band Mayonnaise headlines inaugural Bergen music festival Read More
Taiwanese director Rong Zuo Zhuang’s short film “Tutti” has been selected for the Oslo Short Film Festival 2026. The film follows Rong-Chen, a girl struggling to retain her place on …
Taiwanese short film “Tutti” to screen in Oslo Read More
Around one in four seafood consumers surveyed in China’s largest cities eat salmon sashimi at least once a week, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council. The council points to faster …
At-home sashimi boosts China’s demand for Norwegian salmon Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Cambodia, Astrid Emilie Helle, has concluded her posting in the country following a royal audience with King Norodom Sihamoni. Helle was received by the Cambodian King on …
Norwegian ambassador meets King of Cambodia as term ends Read More
In her work for Mission Alliance (Misjonsalliansen) as Country Director, the Philippines, Karin Riska has experienced both challenges and rewarding results from efforts to help vulnerable children and people. Here, …
Norwegian Mission Alliance marks 50 years in the Philippines Read More
A new direct cargo route between Oslo and Shanghai has been launched by China Southern Airlines. It is expected to carry a capacity of around 200 tonnes of salmon from …
New Oslo-Shanghai route expands Norwegian salmon export to China Read More
A Norwegian-linked developer has withdrawn a proposal to build a 50MW artificial intelligence data centre in Oton, Iloilo, in the Philippines, following a contentious public consultation. The proposed project, known …
Norwegian developer withdraws proposed AI data centre project in Philippines Read More
Thirty students from Sweden and Norway have received Taiwanese government scholarships for studies in Taiwan in 2026. Taiwan’s representative to Sweden, Phoebe Yeh, hosted an award ceremony on 14 August. …
Thirty Swedish and Norwegian students receive Taiwan scholarships Read More
Karine Erikstein has joined the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore as its new Deputy Head of Mission. Erikstein is a career diplomat with 12 years of experience in Norway’s Foreign …
Karine Erikstein joins Norwegian Embassy in Singapore Read More
Thai Trade Representative Werapong Prapha has outlined how the Thailand–EFTA Free Trade Agreement could create new opportunities for Norwegian companies. He spoke during a luncheon for premium members of the …
Thai trade representative highlights EFTA opportunities for Norwegian businesses Read More
SAS will expand its flight services to Thailand during the 2026–27 winter season, adding new routes to Phuket and Krabi while increasing capacity on its existing Copenhagen–Bangkok route. The Scandinavian …
SAS expands flights to Thailand for winter 2026 Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is bringing back its Viking Party in Manila, offering the Nordic community and friends of the region an evening of food, music …
Nordic Chamber Brings Back Viking Party in Manila Read More
Norway’s designated ambassador to Vietnam, Stein Iversen, has met with Vietnam’s Ambassador to Norway, Le Thi Thu, ahead of his departure from Oslo for his new posting in Hanoi. The …
Norway’s new ambassador to Vietnam prepares to take up post Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand Astrid Emilie Helle has met Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul as she concludes her posting in Thailand. The meeting reaffirmed the close partnership between Norway and …
Norway’s ambassador meets Thai prime minister as posting comes to an end Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi has welcomed Marianne Knæverlsrud as its new First Secretary. Knæverlsrud has a background in political economy and risk management. She previously worked at Norway’s …
Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi welcomes new First Secretary Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand, Astrid Emilie Helle, met with King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida on 8 August as she prepares to conclude her posting in the country. According to …
Norway’s ambassador bids farewell to Thailand’s King and Queen Read More
Nordic diplomats and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow have discussed closer cooperation on the green transition during a working dinner in Bangkok. The dinner was held …
Nordic countries and Thailand discuss closer cooperation on green transition Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church has confirmed that it intends to remain in Singapore while seeking a buyer for its property at Pasir Panjang Road. ScandAsia previously reported that the historic …
Norwegian Seamen’s Church confirms plans to remain in Singapore Read More
A 44-year-old Norwegian man has been found living homeless in Nonthaburi, Thailand, after reportedly losing his passport and other personal documents and becoming unable to return to Norway. The man, …
Norwegian man found homeless in Thailand for 2 years after losing travel documents Read More
Norwegian aquaculture genetics company Benchmark Genetics has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Vietnamese seafood producer Nam Viet Corporation (NAVICO) to develop an advanced selective breeding programme for Nile tilapia, …
Norway’s Benchmark Genetics partners with Vietnam’s NAVICO Read More
Norwegians who have recently moved to Singapore will have an opportunity to learn more about everyday life in the city-state when the Norwegian Seamen’s Church hosts its “New to Singapore” …
Norwegian organizations welcome newcomers to Singapore Read More
The Norwegian diplomat Kristian Netland arrived in Manila last week to begin his posting as Norway’s ambassador to the Philippines. On Monday, he paid a courtesy call on the Philippine …
Norway’s new Ambassador Kristian Netland begins posting in the Philippines Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) will host a breakfast briefing in Hanoi on 21 August 2026 to explore how Nordic experiences can support Vietnam’s efforts to …
NordCham Vietnam to host briefing on Nordic workforce practices for Vietnam 2030 Read More
Norway’s participation in Vietfish 2026 will involve much more than exports of salmon and other seafood. Eleven Norwegian companies and industry organisations will exhibit at the Norway Pavilion, presenting solutions …
Norway to showcase aquaculture technology at Vietfish 2026 Read More
Taiwanese sculptor Chang Shu-Wei has become the first artist from Taiwan to participate in Symposium Norge, Norway’s international stone sculpture symposium, marking a milestone for Taiwan’s representation at the long-running …
First Taiwanese artist joins Norway’s Symposium Norge 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
One of the most recognisable landmarks of the Scandinavian community in Singapore has been put on the market, as the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission (Sjømannskirken) seeks a buyer for its hilltop …
Historic Norwegian Seamen’s Mission property in Singapore put up for sale Read More
The Thai courts are looking for a person with an excellent command of both Norwegian and Thai to assist as a court interpreter in cases involving Norwegian nationals. While English …
Thai court seeks Norwegian–Thai court interpreter Read More
Vietnam recorded strong export growth to Sweden, Denmark and Norway during the first half of 2026, supported by improved market access under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. Vietnamese exports to …
Strong growth in exports from Vietnam to the Nordic countries Read More
A delegation of Nordic buyers will attend Vietnam International Sourcing 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnamese producers seek to expand their presence in Nordic food markets. Vietnam International …
Nordic food buyers return to Vietnam sourcing fair Read More
Norway’s public transport authority Ruter has completed an extensive cybersecurity assessment of two electric buses, concluding that while there is no evidence of surveillance through onboard cameras, remotely connected vehicle …
Oslo transit authority tests cyber risks in Chinese electric buses Read More
Indonesia and Norway have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on the energy transition, sustainable fisheries, forestry and climate action following a meeting between their foreign ministers on the sidelines of …
Indonesia, Norway expand cooperation on energy transition and forestry Read More
Filipino seafarers will continue to be needed in global shipping despite growing automation and technological changes, Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said during a visit to the Norwegian Training …
Norway: Filipino seafarers will remain essential in future shipping Read More
I travelled across four islands in the Philippines to meet Nordic people living there. Along the way, I took buses, ferries and tricycles, got sick, missed a bus and …
I travelled across four islands in the Philippines on a budget. Here’s how it went Read More
For the past six months, I have been making my way around Bangkok’s many, many corners. One thing I have made particularly good use of is working from cafés. And …
Three Bangkok cafés I’d send my friends to Read More
The Philippines, Norway and the ASEAN Secretariat met in Manila on 22 July to review their growing cooperation under the ASEAN-Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The trilateral meeting was chaired by …
Philippines, Norway and ASEAN review partnership at trilateral meeting in Manila Read More
Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) will introduce new baggage security rules from October 16, allowing airport officers to open checked luggage without passengers being present if X-ray screening detects suspicious …
Thailand airports to allow baggage inspections without passengers present Read More
For nearly two decades, Axel Blom has helped connect Norwegian businesses with Thailand through his company Norway Connect. Now, he has been awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Knight …
For nearly two decades, Axel Blom has built bridges in Thailand. Now he has received Norway’s Order of Merit Read More
Chinese Ambassador to Norway Hou Yue has bid farewell to Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide as she prepares to conclude her diplomatic posting in Oslo. The farewell meeting took …
Chinese ambassador bids farewell to Norway’s foreign minister Read More
Norwegian salmon exports to China rose sharply in June, with the Norwegian Seafood Council linking part of the growth to its marketing campaign featuring football star Erling Haaland. According to …
Haaland campaign helps drive 31% rise in Norwegian salmon exports to China Read More
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) continues to boost trade between Vietnam and the Nordic region, but new EU regulations are set to make market access more demanding, Voice of …
EVFTA boosts Vietnam-Nordic trade as new EU rules raise the bar 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
A Norwegian man suspected of financing a boxing camp in Rayong that was allegedly used to traffic underage boys for sex has died of natural causes earlier this year, before …
Norwegian suspect in Muay Thai trafficking case dead Read More
Thailand is preparing a 2.45-billion-baht tourism boost aimed at making travel cheaper and attracting more visitors as the country faces stronger competition from destinations across the region, Bangkok Post reports. …
Thailand launches billion-baht plan to boost tourism with cheaper hotels and flights Read More