Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has emphasised the importance of transparency and public participation as Vietnam rolls out changes to its local governance system, according to VietnamPlus. She said …
Norwegian ambassador on Vietnam’s new local system: Trust and transparency are key Read More
The Norwegian hydrogen company, Umoe Advanced Composites, has opened a 12,000 square metre factory in Jiaxing, China, where it has begun producing hydrogen storage cylinders as part of its expansion …
Norwegian hydrogen company opens factory in China Read More
Thai Airways International is increasing ticket prices by 10-15 percent as jet fuel prices surge due to the conflict in the Middle East, Bangkok Post reports. The airline says the …
Thai Airways lifts ticket prices amid soaring fuel costs Read More
Nordic embassies across Southeast Asia marked Nordic Day on 23 March, highlighting cooperation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. The day …
Nordic embassies mark Nordic Day across Southeast Asia Read More
Thailand has joined a growing Indo-Pacific defense cooperation initiative as its 15th member, alongside countries including Norway and Sweden, The Dallas Express reports. The United Kingdom was also added as …
Thailand teams up with Nordic countries in defense cooperation in Asia Read More
Malaysia may step in to help tourism businesses as rising diesel prices make it more expensive to run tour buses, coaches, and shuttle services. The issue comes just as the …
Malaysia looks at help for tourism firms as diesel prices rise Read More
Travellers pass by on scooters and on foot while Arne watches the street from his usual spot just inside the entrance of what used to be Nam Song Garden Guesthouse. …
Looking for Arne? Forget Google. Try the streets of Vang Vieng Read More
The 2025 World Happiness Report is out, and the Nordic model reigns supreme. Finland tops the 2025 World Happiness Report once more, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The …
World Happiness Report: Nordic happiness tops the World, Asia trails behind Read More
China will introduce revised rules for imported food from June 1, tightening oversight of overseas manufacturers, according to the General Administration of Customs. The new regulations require foreign food producers …
China tightens food import rules, affecting overseas exporters including Nordic producers Read More
A Vietnamese tourist, Nguyen Le Quang Vinh, was rescued after suffering from hypothermia while hiking alone in the snow-covered mountains of Norway, according to Vietnam.nv. The incident took place in …
Vietnamese tourist rescued after hypothermia scare in Norway Read More