Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
After decades of conflict in Mindanao, Norway’s steady involvement has helped turn fragile peace into daily cooperation between former enemies. For generations, families in Mindanao lived with gunfire, flight and …
Former enemies now wear the same blue beret in the southern Philippines Read More
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is set to tour Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway next week for high-level talks with Nordic foreign ministers. Wang Yi will travel to all four …
China’s foreign minister heads to Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway Read More
Norwegian energy data company TGS has been awarded exclusive rights to carry out a new multi-client 3D seismic survey offshore Brunei, marking a further expansion of its presence in the …
Norwegian TGS secures exclusive seismic survey contract offshore Brunei Read More
A global creative showdown has crowned new winners in Cannes, and Nordic and Asian teams are once again making their mark. At the 2026 Cannes Lions Young Lions Competitions, young …
Nordic and Asian creatives shine at Cannes Young Lions 2026 Read More
The town of Kapit in the Malaysian state of Sarawak could be transformed into a green township inspired by the Norwegian city of Bergen under a new development plan announced …
Sarawak town could become a green township inspired by Norway Read More
Thinking about moving to Thailand? Already living here but still discovering new things every day? The Thailand Expat Guide 2026 is now available, bringing together practical advice, local insights, …
Thailand Expat Guide 2026 Read More
A new agreement in Manila is set to modernise how Filipino seafarers are trained, as the country prepares its maritime workforce for rapid technological change. On June 25, MARINA and …
Norway and Philippines join forces to digitally train future seafarers Read More
Norwegian women’s choir Cantus, internationally recognised for its vocals on Disney’s Frozen soundtrack, will headline this year’s Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF), bringing one of Norway’s best-known vocal ensembles to …
Cantus will headline Singapore choral festival Read More
China has begun harvesting salmon from what is described as the world’s first 100,000-ton-class salmon farming vessel, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to reduce dependence on imported …
China launches first harvest from giant offshore salmon farming vessel Read More
A high-level forum is planned for April 2027, bringing together government officials and companies from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland with Philippine counterparts to explore new investment opportunities, Business World …
Nordic-Philippine business summit set for Subic in 2027 Read More
A new methanol-ready offshore vessel built in Vietnam has begun its journey to Norway. Norwegian shipping company Rem Offshore announced that its second Energy Subsea Construction Vessel (ESCV), REM Ocean, …
Vietnam-built vessel heads to Norway for final completion Read More
A new EU rule is about to hit something many Europeans do almost without thinking: late-night online shopping from cheap global platforms. From 1 July, small parcels arriving from outside …
Online shopping from Temu and Shein set to get more expensive in EU Read More
Norwegian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways will expand its Thailand network for the Winter 2026/27 season, adding more flights from the United Kingdom, Norway and Sweden as demand for travel …
Norse Atlantic expands Thailand routes for winter season Read More
Thailand’s higher airport departure fee for international travellers came into effect this weekend on Saturday 20 June. The passenger service charge for international departures has increased from 730 baht to …
Thailand’s higher airport fee has now taken effect Read More
At the Nordic-Philippine Business Awards 2026, four companies were recognized for applying Nordic values in a Philippine setting. The awards highlighted leadership across sustainability, digital innovation, diversity, and community impact. …
Philippine firms honored for Nordic-inspired leadership at Business Awards Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Myanmar joined a growing international call for the release of detained Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi by marking her 81st birthday on 19 June. …
Norwegian Embassy joins calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release on 81st birthday Read More
A climate partnership worth millions is tightening the bond between Norway and Indonesia as both countries push toward major emission cuts. During a visit to Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta, …
Norway helps Indonesia fight climate change with big support deal Read More
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that developing countries may look beyond Europe for future partnerships if they are treated unfairly, citing Malaysia’s ongoing dispute with Norway over a …
Malaysia may seek alternatives after Norway missile fiasco, says Anwar Read More
Sabah should not depend on pork imports from Denmark and Norway as a long-term solution to supply shortages, according to Luyang assemblyman Samuel Wong, MalayMail reports. The lawmaker made the …
Sabah lawmaker warns reliance on Danish and Norwegian pork imports is unsustainable Read More
Norwegian chess star Magnus Carlsen endured the worst losing streak of his professional career at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong. The world number one …
Magnus Carlsen suffers worst losing streak in more than two decades at Hong Kong championship Read More
A joint Indonesian-Norwegian inspection has taken place deep in the forests of South Kalimantan, where newly restored land is being put under the microscope. Officials from Indonesia’s Environmental Fund Management …
Indonesia and Norway in major forest restoration project in South Kalimantan Read More
A promotion event in Beijing has highlighted growing cooperation between China and Norway ahead of Norway’s role as Guest Country of Honor at the China International Fair for Trade in …
Norway prepares for spotlight role at major China trade fair in Beijing Read More
Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience will return to the Philippines for the first time in 16 years, with a concert scheduled at PICC Plenary Hall on November 20, ABS-CBN reports. …
Norwegian Indie duo set for Manila comeback concert Read More
Norwegian state agency Enova is granting NOK 200 million (about €18.2 million) to Eitzen Avanti, part of the Eitzen Group, for the construction of two fully battery-electric container ships, Electrive …
Norway backs Chinese-built battery container ships Read More
Norwegian Air has agreed to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) in a deal worth approximately SEK 7.94 billion (USD 843 million), creating one of the largest travel groups in …
Norwegian to Acquire Nordic Travel Giant with Hotels in Thailand Read More
Thailand is preparing legal changes to accelerate the deportation of foreign nationals involved in criminal activity, as authorities say current procedures are too slow to prevent repeat offences, Bangkok Post …
Thailand to speed up deportation of foreign criminals Read More
Vietnam is pushing ahead with major plans to expand offshore wind power, according to The Investor, as part of efforts to secure future energy supplies and support fast economic growth, …
Vietnam accelerates offshore wind push with support from Denmark and Norway Read More
Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has become an unlikely internet sensation in China, where fans have turned the Manchester City striker into a meme phenomenon. Fresh from helping Norway qualify …
Haaland becomes viral sensation among Chinese football fans Read More
A Chinese citizen arrested near a military facility in northern Norway on suspicion of attempted illegal intelligence activity has been released from custody after investigators said the grounds for suspicion …
Chinese citizen released from custody in Norway espionage case Read More
A new proposed partnership between the University of Oslo’s Norwegian Centre for Human Rights and Hasanuddin University in Makassar aims to strengthen cooperation between Southeast Asia and the Nordic region …
Indonesia and Norway explore new partnership for peace and human rights Read More
A chance encounter on a street in the Philippines changed the course of Norwegian Erlend Johannesen’s life. More than twenty years later, Streetlight continues to support vulnerable children and families. …
Norwegian Erlend saw a street child’s funeral in the Philippines. Today, hundreds of children benefit from his work Read More
Since April 2026, Singapore has started implementing its brand new ‘Return Right’ scheme, in a bid to improve domestic recycling, expecting to recover no less than 16,000+ tonnes of material …
Scandinavian know-how and solutions support Singapore’s new consumer recycling initiative Read More
A defence deal between Malaysia and Norway has collapsed after Norway revoked the export licence for Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships. The …
Malaysia faces major financial losses after Norwegian defence deal collapse Read More
High in the mountains of northern Luzon, something unusual is happening. Energy companies are planting forests to keep the lights on. A renewable energy partnership between Filipino utility SN Aboitiz …
With help from Norway, trees are now part of the power grid in the Philippines Read More
Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has been named global brand ambassador for WALOVI, the international version of the Chinese herbal tea drink Wang Lao Ji, ahead of the 2026 FIFA …
Norway’s Haaland becomes face of Chinese herbal drink brand ahead of World Cup Read More
A new partnership between SAS and Garuda Indonesia will make it easier to travel between Scandinavia and Indonesia on a single ticket. From the Winter 2026/2027 schedule, passengers flying with …
Flying between Scandinavia and Indonesia now gets easier with new airline deal Read More
A football match became a diplomatic meeting point in Dhaka as diplomats from Norway, Sweden, Malaysia and Vietnam joined colleagues from several other countries for a friendly match against a …
Nordic and Asian diplomats strengthen friendship through football Read More
A new regional partnership between Norway and ASEAN aims to reshape how Southeast Asia uses its oceans, with a focus on fishing, food production and long-term sustainability, Antara News reports. …
Norway launches major ocean partnership with ASEAN in Jakarta Read More
A night of celebration and goodbyes marked Norway’s Constitution Day in Manila, as diplomats gathered in Pasay City to honour both history and a long-standing partnership. The Royal Norwegian Embassy …
Norway marks Constitution Day in Manila with diplomatic reception and farewell to ambassador Read More
Indonesian authorities in Bali have intensified enforcement against foreign influencers and content creators using tourist visas for commercial activities, leading to dozens of detentions and deportations. The crackdown follows growing …
Paradise island cracks down on foreign influencers working on tourist visa Read More
Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, has described ASEAN as an important pillar of stability in an increasingly uncertain world marked by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and economic challenges. In …
Norwegian ambassador highlights ASEAN’s role in regional stability Read More
May seemed to fly by, and June was suddenly around the corner. Perhaps its because I have reached a more respectable age and everything seems to move faster while I …
Summer in the City! Read More
Norway has launched a new nationwide seafood campaign in China featuring Norwegian football star Erling Haaland as demand for Norwegian salmon continues to grow in the Chinese market. The campaign, …
Norway launches new salmon campaign in China with Erling Haaland Read More
Cannes 2026 appeared quiet for Nordic cinema at first glance, with few standalone films from the region in competition. But Nordic presence was still clearly felt, just in a different …
Nordic co-producers behind Asian films at Cannes 2026 Read More
Air passengers in Thailand will face stricter rules when travelling with power banks following a series of battery-related fire incidents on commercial flights, Bangkok Post reports. The Civil Aviation Authority …
Thailand introduces stricter rules for power banks on flights Read More
Archaeologists have discovered an 18th-century shipwreck carrying a large cargo of Chinese porcelain in Norwegian waters. The wreck was found about 600 metres below the surface in the Skagerrak Strait. …
Chinese porcelain cargo discovered in 18th-century shipwreck off Norway Read More
Malaysia is pushing Norway to speed up a refund of more than US$250 million tied to a cancelled missile system deal for its navy, arguing that Oslo’s decision to revoke …
Malaysia increases pressure on Norway in US$250 million missile refund dispute Read More
Bangkok – May 2026 – Thai Airways organized the event “Colors of Endless Smiles” to express gratitude and reinforce relationships with business partners in the Nordic countries who have continuously supported the …
Thai Airways Hosts “Colors of Endless Smiles” to Thank Nordic Partners and Strengthen Routes to Northern Europe – Norway Read More
Chiang Mai has been named among the world’s top destinations for digital nomads and creators in a new Forbes ranking for 2026. The city was placed alongside global destinations including …
Chiang Mai named top digital nomad destination Read More
Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik has apologised to Malaysia over Norway’s decision to revoke an export licence for Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy. The …
Norway apologises to Malaysia over cancelled missile deal Read More