Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Indonesia and Norway have agreed to extend their climate and forestry cooperation through 2030, focusing on reducing deforestation and promoting sustainable forest management. This decision was announced during a meeting …
Indonesia, Norway extend climate and forestry cooperation Read More
Norwegian pop duo M2M, known for hits like Don’t Say You Love Me and Mirror Mirror, are reuniting for The Better Endings Tour in 2025, with multiple stops across Asia. …
M2M to perform across Asia in 2025 as part of ‘The Better Endings Tour’ Read More
The Nordic embassies in Bangkok jointly celebrated Nordic Day 2025 on February 13, with a grand reception at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence. The event brought together over 400 guests, including …
Big turnout for Nordic Day 2025 in Bangkok Read More
Last year, Norway approved 95 percent of all visa applications filed by Thai nationals, according to recent data from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). The figures highlight the strong …
Norway approves 95% of Thai visa applications in 2024 Read More
Arriva Shipping, a Norwegian dry cargo specialist, has placed an order for a new dry cargo vessel with the Huanghai Shipbuilding Company in China. The vessel is expected to be …
Norway’s Arriva Shipping orders dry cargo vessel from Chinese builder Read More
Norwegian travel influencers Tora (32) and Marcus (31), known on social media as @TorasTravels, have sparked debate after sharing a video of their 10-month-old son being transported in a plastic …
Norwegian couple sparks debate with plastic bin baby carrier in Thai cave Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, in collaboration with Seafood from Norway, recently hosted the first-ever seafood roundtable in the Philippines, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss opportunities for expanding …
Norway and the Philippines strengthen seafood trade ties at inaugural roundtable Read More
Norwegian maritime company Boa has placed an order for a semi-submersible heavy lift barge with Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Co. in China, further strengthening maritime collaboration between Norway and China in …
Norwegian maritime company Boa orders heavy lift barge from Chinese shipyard Read More
Norwegian offshore service provider Olympic Subsea has placed an order for two next-generation offshore construction vessels (OCVs) to be built at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) shipyard in Shenzhen. …
Norwegian offshore firm orders advanced construction vessels from Chinese shipyard Read More
The U.S. government’s 90-day suspension of foreign aid has forced Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) to lay off 1,700 employees, cutting its global workforce nearly in half. The move is having …
Norwegian demining organization hit hard by U.S. aid freeze, affecting operations in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia Read More
The Embassies of Finland and Norway in Bangkok are among the diplomatic missions participating in the 2025 Ambassador for a Day competition in Thailand. This initiative, which selects outstanding young …
Finland and Norway support young leaders in Thailand’s ‘Ambassador for a Day’ program Read More
The Nordic embassies in Manila, in collaboration with the Nordic Liaison Office (NLO) Manila, are intensifying efforts to combat Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), a crime that …
Nordic embassies in Manila strengthen efforts against online child abuse Read More
Fimue Coffee & Music Social Club, a new café and community space, celebrated its grand opening on Sunday, 9 February 2025, in the heart of Chiang Mai. The event welcomed …
Fimue Coffee & Music Social Club brings Nordic vintage charm to Chiang Mai Read More
The Norwegian Church in Pattaya is currently hosting a confirmation camp for Norwegian youth from Thailand, Singapore, Australia, and Japan. The event brings together young confirmands for a week of …
Norwegian Church in Pattaya hosts confirmation camp for Nordic youth in Asia Read More
Oslo welcomed on 30 January 2025 its first Indonesian restaurant, Boboko, located in the Vika Nationaltheatret area at Via Village. The grand opening was graced by the presence of Indonesian …
First Indonesian Restaurant in Oslo opened by Ambassador Read More
Vietnamese labor export companies are increasingly exploring new markets, including the Nordic countries, to provide job opportunities for workers. For instance, East Sea Labor Export, Services, and Trade (Estrala) in …
Vietnamese labor export firms target Nordic markets for growth Read More
Vietnamese businesses should enhance their exports to the European Union (EU) through official channels, despite the associated complexities and costs, recommends an article in VietnamPlus.vn. Senior economist Nguyen Thanh Hung …
Vietnamese businesses urged to expand EU exports through official channels Read More
In the latest World Happiness Report, Nordic countries continue to lead the global happiness rankings, with Finland securing the top position for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Denmark, Iceland, …
Singapore is the happiest country in Asia – Nordic still tops worldwide Read More
The shift towards sustainable consumption in the Nordic countries is creating new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in the agricultural sector. Nordic consumers are increasingly demanding organic and eco-friendly products, …
Nordic green transition opens doors for vietnamese exporters Read More
Thailand has officially signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The agreement, signed on January 23 during …
Thailand and EFTA Sign First-Ever Free Trade Agreement Read More
It was an exciting moment on Thursday evening in the garden of the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, as the Ambassadors from Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden personally introduced the …
Nordic Film Festival opens in Bangkok Read More
Norwegian customs officials report a dramatic increase in drug smuggling via postal services in 2024. Authorities encountered more attempts to smuggle narcotics and illegal medications than ever before, including shipments …
Surge in drug smuggling to Norway involves Thailand Read More
On January 19, 2025, three Indonesian ministers and several ambassadors including Norway’s participated in a beach cleanup at Kedonganan Beach in Badung District, Bali. This effort aimed to remove plastic …
Ministers and Nordic representatives unite for Bali beach cleanup Read More
The vibrant purple and turquoise vessel, Northern Pathfinder, is ready for its maiden voyage to Norway. It docked at Tanjong Pagar Terminal in Singapore on January 16 and 17. This …
Norwegian CO2 carrier embarks on maiden voyage for carbon capture Read More
Vietnam aims to establish a green strategic partnership with Norway, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng. She welcomed the discussions about signing a Letter of …
Vietnam pursues green strategic partnership with Norway Read More
On January 14, 2025, SF Airlines launched its inaugural cargo flight from Ezhou City in central China’s Hubei Province to Oslo, the capital of Norway. Notably, this flight marks the …
Central China launches first direct cargo connection to Norway Read More
A1, the British-Norwegian boy band, has officially announced a second concert in Manila after the immediate sell-out of their first show, scheduled for February 15, 2025, at the New Frontier …
A1 adds second concert in Manila due to high Demand Read More
A woman in her 30s was arrested at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport after authorities found 41.7 kilograms of cannabis in her luggage. She claimed the bags were given to her by …
Woman arrested for smuggling 41.7 kg of cannabis into Norway Read More
The Nordic Film Festival returns to Bangkok on January 24-25, 2025, offering a curated selection of films from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Hosted in the garden of the Danish …
Join Nordic Film Festival 2025 in Bangkok! Read More
Sigve Brekke will return to Thailand’s telecommunications sector as CEO of CP Group’s Telecommunications and Digital Business Group starting March 1, 2025. Recruited by CP Group CEO Suphachai Chearavanont, Brekke …
Sigve Brekke joins CP Group as Telecom Chief Read More
On January 6, 2025, the High Representative of the European Union, alongside the governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and …
EU and Allies address Human Rights Crisis in Myanmar Read More
Norwegian Chess King Magnus Carlsen, the former world chess champion and current World No. 1, married his girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone on January 4, 2024. The couple exchanged vows in …
Norwegian Chess King Magnus Carlsen marries Ella Victoria Malone in Oslo Read More
The Danish royal couple welcomed ambassadors and diplomats from around the world to a New Year’s reception at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen. Among the attendees were ambassadors from Vietnam, Norway, …
Royal couple hosts first new year’s reception for diplomats Read More
As of January 1, 2025, Laos has officially reverted to its standard visa regulations, ending the temporary visa exemptions introduced during Visit Laos Year 2024. Tourists from Denmark, Norway, Finland, …
Laos ends special visa policy for Nordic travelers Read More
Norway’s seafood exports hit a record high in 2024, totaling NOK 175.4 billion—a NOK 3.7 billion increase from the previous year, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council. While seafood remains …
Norwegian seafood gains global popularity with growing demand in Asia Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Vietnam has kicked off the new year with a focused Quality Management Refresher Training for its teams in Quang Tri Province. Conducted over two days from …
Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam commences Quality Management Training Read More
Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) have swiftly captured nearly 10% of Norway’s new car sales in just five years, according to the latest data from the country’s road federation (OFV) released …
Chinese electric vehicles gain market share in non tariff Norway Read More
The police arrested two individuals suspected of flying a drone within the restricted airspace over central Oslo on Thursday afternoon. Both arrested individuals are Chinese nationals in their late 30s, …
Two Chinese drone pilots arrested in Oslo Read More
A Norwegian man has reported an unsettling incident involving an assault by a driver linked to a popular ride-hailing app in Phuket. The altercation took place early on December 30, …
Norwegian man attacked by ride-hailing driver in Phuket Read More
A foreign national man has denied charges of raping a Norwegian woman while they worked on a Norwegian-owned ship docked in China. The incident occurred late last fall aboard the vessel …
Man charged with rape on Norwegian-owned ship in China Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, through its Embassy in Stockholm, provides an important update regarding the bus accident that occurred near Lake Åsvatnet, Norway, on December 26, 2024, …
Only two Malaysian passengers were involved in bus accident in Norway Read More
As the holiday season approaches, many feel the urgency to reconnect with cherished traditions that celebrate love, joy, and togetherness. This year, my boyfriend and I embraced that spirit, ready …
Celebrating Christmas together: A Nordic festivity in Bangkok Read More Passengers from Singapore suffered minor injuries in a tragic bus crash in Norway that claimed three lives on December 26. The accident happened at 1:30 PM local time (8:30 PM …
Singaporean passengers suffered minor injuries in deadly bus crash in Norway Read More
Four Malaysian nationals involved in a deadly bus crash in Norway have been confirmed safe with minor injuries, according to Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The incident occurred Thursday when …
Four Malaysians safe after fatal Norway bus crash Read More
A recent motorbike collision in Ho Chi Minh City prompted a unique reconciliation session facilitated by local traffic police, highlighting the importance of civility and communication in resolving disputes. The …
Vietnam Police mediate motorbike collision between local taxi driver and Norwegian resident Read More
A serious bus accident in northern Norway has left three people dead and four injured, with passengers from Malaysia, Singapore, and several other countries on board. The incident occurred yesterday …
3 killed, 4 injured in Norway bus accident including passengers from Malaysia and Singapore Read More
In a dramatic altercation early on December 21, a mute woman attacked her Norwegian husband outside a convenience store on Jomtien Beach Road, Soi 8, in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung …
Mute wife attacks Norwegian husband in Jomtien Read More
With effect from January 1, 2024, Thailand’s Revenue Department revised its interpretation of the Revenue Code, significantly impacting personal income tax liability for Thai residents with foreign-sourced income. These changes …
Tax payers in Thailand must include all transferred income in their tax report in 2025 Read More
King Harald of Norway has garnered attention by presenting the King’s Medal of Merit for the first time in 12 years, honoring 15 individuals for their exceptional service. All 15 …
After health incident in Malaysia: Norwegian King awards special medal to 15 people Read More
Nysnø Climate Investments and Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures (EPS Ventures) announced a NOK 50 million investment in Zinus, a leader in maritime charging and shore power solutions. This funding …
Nysnø and EPS Ventures invest in Zinus’ sustainable maritime solutions Read More