Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vietnam and Norway are set to strengthen cooperation in green transition, circular economy and climate change response as the two countries prepare to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in …
Vietnam and Norway step up green cooperation ahead of 55-year anniversary Read More
Norway’s ambassador to China, Vebjørn Dysvik, says travel between the two countries has surged since China introduced 30-day visa-free entry for Norwegian citizens. In an interview with China Daily, Dysvik …
Norwegian envoy says China visa-free entry has boosted travel and business ties Read More
Thailand will introduce a new tourist entry fee for foreign visitors from February 2026. The fee will be set at 300 baht and will apply to foreign travellers arriving by …
Thailand to introduce 300-baht tourist entry fee in 2026 Read More
Söderberg & Partners has announced that ANE Services AS is being fully integrated into the group’s Global Mobility unit, according to a press release issued on 6 January 2026. Söderberg …
Söderberg & Partners integrates ANE Services AS into Global Mobility unit Read More
Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 181.5 billion in 2025. The Norwegian Seafood Council called it a record export value. Undercurrent News reported that exports to China …
Great catch: Norway’s seafood exports hit record NOK 181.5bn in 2025 Read More
Football for All in Vietnam (FFAV), a grassroots programme founded by the Football Association of Norway and the Vietnam Football Federation, previously covered by Scandasia, has announced the death of …
FFAV mourns Norwegian director Anders K.A. Krystad Read More
Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has awarded Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore a contract for a new pure car and truck carrier. The vessel will be from the same series as NOCC …
Norwegian Car Carriers orders new 7,000-car ship in China Read More
Vietnamese businesses highlighted green transformation and the circular economy at the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, Outlook 2026. Companies said greener production can also deliver economic benefits. Speakers also said state …
Norwegian embassy urges stricter EPR enforcement in Vietnam Read More
Governments in both the Nordic region and Asia reacted strongly after the United States in the early hours of 3 January 2026 carried out military strikes in Venezuela and announced …
Nordic and Asian governments urge restraint after US strikes on Venezuela Read More
Almost all new cars sold in Norway last year were fully electric, confirming the Nordic country’s position as the world’s most advanced electric vehicle market, according to Reuters. Official data …
Norway cements EV leadership as electric cars reach 96% of new sales in 2025 Read More