Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Maritime technology companies Pelagus, SeaTech Solutions International, Lita Ocean and Pascal Technologies received innovation awards at the Singapore–Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) on 4 November 2026. The awards recognised solutions aimed …
Norwegian-Singaporean maritime innovators win awards at SNIC 2026 Read More
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
Travellers holding Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish passports can now use Thailand’s automated passport control gates, following an expansion that has made the system available to citizens of 33 countries …
Nordic passport holders can use Thailand’s automatic gates Read More
Singapore and Norway have launched a joint research grant aimed at developing technologies and solutions to reduce emissions from international shipping. The initiative brings together Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority …
Singapore and Norway launch joint research grant for greener shipping Read More
Swedish musician and educator Lars Andersson will join Norwegian musicians Jan Bang and Ingolv Haaland at Jazz & Friends X in Hanoi on 6 November. The concert brings together nearly …
Lars Andersson joins Nordic musicians for Hanoi jazz concert Read More
China became Norway’s third-largest seafood export market by value in October, as Norwegian shipments to the country continued to grow, according to figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council. Norway exported …
China becomes Norway’s third-largest seafood export market Read More
Scandinavians travelling to Singapore are warned not to bring snus or nicotine pouches into the country, as the products are prohibited even when carried for personal use or during an …
Snus and nicotine pouches banned in Singapore, including for transit passengers Read More
Norway and Vietnam are strengthening their cooperation on maritime weather forecasting as Vietnam seeks to improve its ability to predict and respond to natural disasters at sea. The cooperation was …
Norway and Vietnam cooperate to improve maritime disaster forecasting Read More
Hannes Berggren and Christian Groseth will brief Nordic businesses on EU and EFTA trade agreements with Indonesia on 3 November. NordCham Indonesia will host the roundtable at the Swedish Embassy …
Hannes Berggren and Christian Groseth to brief Nordic firms in Jakarta 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
Two major Norwegian seafood companies, Mowi and Lerøy Seafood, met with representatives of the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok during the Makro HoReCa 2026 trade fair, as Norway continues to strengthen …
Norwegian seafood companies meet Thai hospitality industry at Bangkok trade fair Read More
NordCham Vietnam chairman Thue Quist Thomasen has called for more predictable investment approvals and better access to green electricity in Vietnam. Speaking at the Nordic–Vietnam Business Forum on 29 October, …
NordCham chairman urges simpler investment approvals in Vietnam Read More
Norway sees opportunities to expand cooperation with the Philippines in offshore wind energy, floating solar and electric ferries, Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland told Philippine newspaper BusinessMirror in an interview published …
Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland sees potential for offshore wind and electric ferries in the Philippines Read More
A 49-year-old Norwegian citizen of Vietnamese origin was sentenced to two years and one month in prison by Bangkok South Criminal Court on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, for possessing and …
Norwegian man sentenced to two years in Thai prison for methamphetamine Read More
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Norway, Le Thi Thu, visited Oslo Chamber of Commerce / ICC Norway on 26 October to discuss trade and investment. First Secretary Tran Thi Khanh Tra joined …
Le Thi Thu discusses Vietnam trade opportunities with Norwegian chamber Read More
Nordic startup founders and investors are gathering in Singapore this week to explore partnerships in green technology and research-based innovation. Nordic Singapore Innovation Days runs from 26 to 30 October. …
Nordic startups gather in Singapore for green innovation week Read More
Norwegian diplomatic officials have met with Norwegian citizen Nguyen Duc Thuan in Vietnamese detention, where he says he is receiving diabetes tablets instead of the insulin injections he needs, according …
Norway concerned over detained citizen’s health in Vietnam Read More
Vietnam is looking to Norwegian companies for technology, investment and engineering expertise as it seeks to develop its offshore wind industry, creating potential opportunities for Nordic businesses in Southeast Asia. …
Vietnam looks to Norway for offshore wind expertise Read More
Norwegian literature and folklore took centre stage at the Manila International Book Fair, where illustrator and author Malin Falch presented her fantasy graphic novel series Nordlys. The event also marked …
Norway brings its folklore to Manila book fair Read More
Tax specialists Aira Veronica Gomez and John Brian Z. Malbas will explain Philippine e-invoicing requirements at a NordCham Philippines briefing on 28 October. The event in Makati will focus on …
NordCham to brief businesses on Philippine e-invoicing rules Read More
Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland called for recycling solutions suited to Philippine conditions at a conference that brought together 180 participants in Makati on 22 October. The Norwegian Embassy organised the …
Norwegian ambassador urges local solutions to Philippine waste challenges Read More
Nordic consulates in Shanghai will continue discussions on vocational education and lifelong learning until March, following their joint exhibition at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. In an update on 21 October, the …
Nordic education cooperation in Shanghai to continue after WorldSkills Read More
The Thai-Norwegian and Thai-Swedish chambers of commerce are supporting a Bangkok breast cancer charity evening today, 22 October. The event will raise awareness and support patients with limited financial resources. …
Norwegian and Swedish chambers support Bangkok breast cancer charity evening Read More
Members of Bangkok’s Norwegian business community can meet new contacts at a Multi-Chamber Networking Night on Wednesday, 21 October. The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to join the …
Norwegian chamber invites members to Bangkok networking night Read More
Norway and Iceland have joined Switzerland and Liechtenstein in signing a free trade agreement with Vietnam, opening the way for lower tariffs and improved market access for Nordic exporters. Norwegian …
Norway and Iceland sign new free trade agreement with Vietnam Read More
Norway’s Norfund and Impact Fund Denmark have agreed to acquire a combined 49 percent stake in a 500-megawatt solar power project in the Philippines. The investment will support one of …
Norwegian and Danish funds invest in major Philippine solar project Read More
Norwegian business leader Carl Martin Faannessen will discuss offshore wind in the Philippines at a meeting on 29 October. He serves as president of the Philippines Norway Business Council. Eight …
Norwegian business leader to discuss offshore wind in the Philippines Read More
Members of the Nordic and Philippine business communities can swap meeting rooms for golf simulators when NordCham Philippines hosts an evening of indoor golf and networking on 22 October. The …
Nordic business community invited to golf networking night in Manila Read More
The ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will discuss security, cybersecurity and crisis preparedness at the Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum in Makati on 4 November. Organised by NordCham Philippines, the …
Nordic ambassadors to discuss security and preparedness in Makati Read More
A Philippine delegation visited Norway from 4 to 9 October 2026 to study Norwegian recycling systems and explore opportunities for cooperation on waste management and the circular economy. The study …
Philippine delegation visits Norwegian recycling companies Read More
Nordic and Vietnamese business leaders will meet in Ho Chi Minh City on 29 October for a summit on trade, investment and business cooperation. NordCham Vietnam will host the Nordic–Vietnam …
Four Nordic embassies to co-host Vietnam business summit Read More
Nordic business leaders and companies in Vietnam will gather for the Nordic Business Awards 2026 on 13 November at Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City. Organised by NordCham …
Nordic Business Awards returns to Ho Chi Minh City in November Read More
A Norwegian television crew was in Thailand last week to film an episode of Forsvunnet (Missing), a TV 2 programme investigating the disappearance of people whose families are still searching …
Norwegian TV crew films mystery in Thailand Read More
Norwegian State Secretary Astrid Bergmål will travel to Hanoi to attend the signing ceremony for a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Her visit …
Norway’s Astrid Bergmål to attend EFTA–Vietnam trade deal signing Read More
Norwegian defence equipment manufacturer H. Henriksen AS will supply mine-clearing technology for the Indonesian Navy’s new unmanned vessels, marking the first export of its HEMLIS system outside Europe. The Norwegian …
Norwegian mine-clearing technology for Indonesian Navy Read More
Norwegian soldiers discovered that Chinese-made rental cars had recorded military movements and security codes during a major defence exercise near Oslo, raising concerns about the security of data collected by …
Chinese-made rental cars recorded Norwegian military exercise Read More
In an exclusive interview with ScandAsia, Norway’s new ambassador to Thailand, Frode Solberg, shares his ambitions to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. After more than 30 …
New Norwegian Ambassador Frode Solberg on trade ties with Thailand: “There Is Potential for More” Read More
Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, will focus on creating jobs through cooperation with businesses when he attends the World Bank’s annual meetings in Bangkok from 13 to 15 …
Norway’s Aukrust to focus on job creation at Bangkok meetings Read More
Audiobook platform Audible plans to expand into Indonesia, Denmark, Norway and Finland in 2027, not Sweden, bringing its services to new audiences in Southeast Asia and Northern Europe. Audible is …
Audible to launch in Indonesia and three Nordic countries in 2027 Read More
Norwegian aquaculture company Nordic Aqua Partners increased its salmon harvest in China by 35 percent in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter, as production at its …
Norwegian salmon producer boosts harvest in China by 35% Read More
A Chinese heavy-lift cargo vessel linked to Russia’s sanctioned Arctic gas industry has been observed lingering near Norway’s northern maritime border, raising questions about its movements and destination. The vessel, …
Sanctioned Chinese ship spotted near Norway’s Arctic border 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
Vietnam’s Dai Nam University and Norway’s Gokstad Academy plan to introduce short courses in Vietnam from early 2027 under a partnership announced by the university on 8 October. The initial …
Dai Nam and Norway’s Gokstad plan short courses in Vietnam from 2027 Read More
Norway and Indonesia have launched the fifth phase of the FOLU Community Fund, continuing a long-running partnership aimed at supporting local communities and sustainable forest management. The new phase was …
Norway and Indonesia launch fifth phase of forest fund Read More
Cambodian authorities have denied allegations that two activists, including a Norwegian national, were handed over to Vietnam after being detained in Cambodia. The case has raised concerns over the treatment …
Cambodia denies handing Norwegian activists to Vietnam Read More
Norway and Vietnam are marking 30 years of cooperation between Norway and Nha Trang University, with a focus on education, research and the development of Vietnam’s marine and fisheries sectors, …
Norway and Vietnam mark 30 years of university cooperation 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
Norwegian trout exports fell by 32 per cent in September compared with the same month last year. Thailand remained among Norway’s three largest trout markets. The Norwegian Seafood Council released …
Thailand remains a key market as Norwegian trout exports drop Read More
Norwegian ship designer and builder VARD has opened a new engineering office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The company plans to grow the team to more than 40 engineers …
Norwegian VARD opens engineering office in Vietnam Read More
Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways is promoting its Thailand services as it expands its presence on routes between Europe and Southeast Asia. The airline, headquartered in Arendal, Norway, operates Boeing …
Norwegian airline Norse expands Thailand services Read More