Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
NATO will open a new center in the United Kingdom dedicated to protecting undersea infrastructure against sabotage, including gas pipelines and telecommunication cables—an issue that has raised concern across the …
NATO to open center focused on undersea cable sabotage Read More
A Norwegian delegation took part in the buildingSMART International Summit held in Singapore from 18 to 21 March 2025, marking the first time the event was hosted in Southeast Asia. …
Norwegian delegation joins global buildingSMART summit in Singapore 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
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) is inviting all members to attend its 106th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held at The Royal Bangkok Sports Club (rbsc.org) on Wednesday 23 …
Thai-Nordic Association invites members to its 106th Annual General Meeting 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
EuroCham Vietnam announced yesterday, 24 March 2025, its new 17-member executive board for the 2025 term. The Board included two representatives from the Nordic region: Ms. Rita Mokbel, president & …
Two Nordic representatives on the board of Eurocham Vietnam Read More
The Singapore-Norway Maritime Business Forum took place on March 24, 2025, at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre as part of the Singapore Maritime Week. Organized by Team Norway, …
Senior Minister of State for Transport, Dr Amy Khor opened the Singapore Norway Maritime Business Forum 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
The Consulates General of Finland, Norway, and Denmark in Shanghai teamed on Saturday 23 March up with Chinese sustainable brand HowBottle to host a youth seminar and upcycling workshop focused …
Nordic Consulates in Shanghai engage youth in circular economy through workshop Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE) in Manila, in partnership with Sulong Peace Inc. (SPI), conducted a field visit to Negros Island, reaffirming Norway’s commitment to peacebuilding, security cooperation, and participatory …
Norway and Sulong Peace Inc. strengthen peace and security efforts in Negros Read More
Hainan Airlines launched on Saturday 22 March 2025 the first direct air route between China and Norway after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Xinhua, the Hainan Airlines flight HU769 departed …
First direct flight launched between China and Norway Read More
Ambassadors from Sweden, Norway and Denmark were among a group of foreign diplomats who visited the refugee camp Bhasan Char island in southern Bangladesh, where more than 23,000 Rohingya refugees …
Nordic ambassadors visit Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh Read More
Norwegian maritime tech company Shipnet has announced the launch of Helix AI, the latest enhancement to its Helix platform, just ahead of the 10th Sea Asia conference in Singapore taking …
Norwegian Shipnet unveils Helix AI ahead of Sea Asia in Singapore Read More
Ambassadors from four Nordic countries and experts participated in the annual dialogue between Vietnam and the Nordic nations, themed “Effective Leadership and Public Governance, Promoting Innovation and Digital Transformation: Nordic …
Nordic Countries share experience with Vietnam on innovation and digital transformation in public governance Read More
In celebration of 120 years of Thai-Norwegian diplomatic relations, the Royal Thai Embassy in Oslo and the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital are organizing a Charity Walk & Run …
Thai Embassy in Oslo and Sirirat Hospital arrange charity run in Oslo Read More
Singapore is the only Asian country to rank among the Nordics in the latest resilience index published by FM, a commercial property insurance and risk management company. The index evaluates …
Singapore only Asian country among Nordics in new resilience index Read More
In 2024, Norwegian seafood imports to Vietnam hit a record of over 70,000 tons, with salmon accounting for more than 30%. At the Food & Hospitality Expo in Hanoi, the …
Norwegian seafood exports to Vietnam record high in 2024 Read More
Bangkok has been ranked the tenth-best city in the world for rooftop views, according to a recent study by Heepsy. The study assessed cities based on skyscraper density, social media …
Bangkok ranks tenth globally for rooftop views Read More
The Norwegian news media Aftenposten.no invites subscribers to embark on a scenic bicycle adventure through Cambodia, exploring the country’s rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. The trip, scheduled for 5 …
Aftenposten.no invites subscribers to bicycle around Cambodia 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
A woman arrested at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport for smuggling 41.7 kilograms of cannabis was not intending to smuggle the drugs into Norway but was instead on her way to Ireland, …
Irish media reveals Oslo drug smuggling suspect was en route to Ireland Read More
Krabi Spesialisten Co., Ltd., a Norwegian-owned tourism operator in Thailand, has been officially recognized as a Travelife Partner for its commitment to sustainable tourism. Travelife is an internationally recognized certification …
Krabi Spesialisten achieves Travelife Partner status for sustainable tourism Read More
NordCham Vietnam has announced its Board of Directors for 2025 following the first board meeting, held simultaneously in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The Leadership Team for 2025 is …
Nordcham Vietnam announces new Leadership Team 2025 Read More
The prestigious Nordic-Philippine Business Awards are fast approaching, and the window for nominations is closing soon. This annual event celebrates outstanding achievements in business excellence between Nordic countries and the …
Nordic-Philippine Business Awards: Last Call for Nominations! Read More
NordCham Indonesia will host its monthly NordCham Roundtable on Wednesday 19 March 2025, bringing together Nordic multinationals, SMEs, and professionals from embassies and trade promotion organizations in Indonesia. The event …
NordCham Indonesia invites for Roundtable in Jakarta Read More
Nordics in Thailand are invited to celebrate the start of summer time with an evening of Nordic vibes and Thai hospitality at the Finnish-owned Paradise Beach Bar on Sukhumvit Soi …
Nordic summer time celebration at Paradise Beach Bar Read More
The Norwegian International School in Hong Kong is inviting families to its Superheroes Kindergarten Open House on Saturday 29 March 2025. The event will take place at the school’s kindergarten …
Norwegian International School in Hong Kong hosts superhero kindergarten open house Read More
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University hosted a welcome party last Friday to mark the beginning of the new semester, bringing together students from various backgrounds for an evening of …
Nordic Centre at Fudan University hosts welcome party for new semester Read More
Jacqueline Poh, the Managing Director of Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB), has been awarded the prestigious NBAS Award by the Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS). The award recognizes individuals or …
NBAS honors Jacqueline Poh for strengthening Norway-Singapore business ties Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) successfully hosted the “Brand Norway in Thailand – Norwegian Sustainability Business Ethics” roundtable on 27 February 2025 at the Amari Bangkok Hotel, bringing together …
Brand Norway roundtable highlights sustainability collaboration between Norway and Thailand 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
Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has reaffirmed Sweden’s support for Ukraine, emphasizing the broader implications of Russia’s aggression for the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as the rest of …
Sweden, EU backup Ukraine after meeting with Trump Read More
China Daily, a media outlet widely regarded as a mouthpiece of the Chinese government, published on 28 February 2025 an editorial urging Europe to adopt an independent foreign policy and …
China urges Europe to distance itself from US and strengthen ties with China Read More
Thailand is experiencing a surge in popularity among Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian travelers, with bookings through leading tour operator TUI rising by 20% this winter compared to last year. Looking …
Thailand’s popularity soars: TV series fuels tourism surge among Nordic travelers Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand has commemorated the historical ties between Thailand and Norway with an anointing ceremony for a statue of Norwegian explorer and naturalist Carl Bock. …
Thailand honors Norwegian explorer Carl Bock with statue anointing Read More
Thai-Norwegian actress Yaya-Urassaya Sperbund stars in a new original whodunit series “Dalah: Death and the Flowers”. Urassaya is playing the role of “Dalah,” a stylish florist who inadvertently gets involved …
Thai-Norwegian actress Yaya-Urassaya Sperbund stars in new series “Dalah: Death and the Flowers” on Netflix Read More
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, often referred to as the “doomsday” vault, has recently received over 14,000 new seed samples, including rice seeds from Thailand. This facility, located deep within …
Thai rice now deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault Read More
A new guide published by human rights organization Safeguard Defenders aims to help families and friends of foreigners detained in China navigate the country’s opaque legal system. The guide, titled …
New guide warns of risks for foreigners detained in China Read More
A Norwegian tourist has been deported from Bali after attempting to climb Mount Agung without a guide, violating local regulations, Jakarta Globe reports. The 41-year-old, identified as BG, was apprehended …
Norwegian tourist deported from Bali for violating Mount Agung hiking rules 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
Norwegian news outlet Dagbladet has published on 23 February 2025 an article about Swedish footballer Kevin Lidin, whose career took an unexpected turn after injuries derailed his professional ambitions. Once …
Swedish footballer’s surprising new life in Thailand Read More
Indonesia is exploring opportunities to procure waste management technology from Denmark and Norway, according to the country’s Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment. The ministry’s deputy for environmental and …
Indonesia seeks funding for Danish and Norwegian waste management technology Read More
The Indonesian government is considering offering free land to foreign embassies in Nusantara, the country’s future capital in East Kalimantan, to encourage their relocation from Jakarta. Basuki Hadimuljono, Head of …
Nordic embassies may get land for free in Nusantara, the new capital of Indonesia Read More
A delegation from Sarawak visited Norway last week to explore innovative urban planning strategies in Oslo and Bergen that could be applied to the development of Kapit. Kapit is a …
Sarawak delegation visits Norway to study urban planning Read More
Singaporean chef Mathew Leong, the executive chef of Norway’s three-Michelin-starred Re-Naa, recently brought his expertise back home with a five-day pop-up dining experience titled “A Nordic Expedition.” Held at Dusk …
Singaporean Chef Mathew Leong brings Nordic cuisine to Singapore with exclusive pop-up event Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a new direct route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), set to begin on Sunday 26 October 2025. This marks the …
Norse Atlantic launches direct flights to Thailand Read More
Shanghai is set to unveil a new cultural landmark, the Shanghai West Bund Theater, designed by the renowned Danish architectural firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL). Located along the Huangpu River …
Danish and Norwegian designed cultural landmarks to open in Shanghai Read More
Singapore-based floater owner and operator Yinson Production has acquired 100% of the shares in Stella Maris CCS from UK floater company Altera Infrastructure. Stella Maris specializes in carbon capture and …
Yinson Production strengthens carbon capture presence with Norwegian acquisition Read More
Norwegian apparel brand Helly Hansen has been sold to American company Kontoor Brands, known for owning Wrangler and Lee, for approximately $900 million (around 10 billion NOK). Most of Helly …
Norwegian Helly Hansen acquired by Kontoor Brands for $900 Million Read More