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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines have been urged by the Filipino senator Francis Tolentino to consider non-defense allies such as Norway and the Netherlands. This is …
Francis Tolentino urge DFA to make Norway an ally Read More
Thai Airway International (THAI) revealed its summer plans with a schedule that covers 61 global destinations, including Milan and Oslo. Both cities are new destinations and flights will take off …
THAI plans new summer flights to Oslo Read More
The Norway-based Uyghur Hjelp Foundation broke the news, that the prominent publisher Erkin Emet from the Uyghur minority in China has now been sentenced to prison. The claim was supported …
Norwegian Uyghur foundation says prominent publisher jailed for books on independence Read More
Finland has once again won the title as the happiest country in the world and Singapore has once again won the title as the happiest country in Asia. This was …
Finland is the happiest country, Singapore is the happiest in Asia Read More
The Finnish Airline Finnair can this year celebrate the 100 year anniversary from the year their first flight took off. The first flight made the trip March 1924 from Helsinki …
Finnair has been flying for a century Read More
Norway’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Tormod C. Endresen wrote a statement on 20 March 2024 for the Human Rights Council 55th Session, where he called for the protection …
Norway’s UN representative calls for protection of journalists in China and armed conflicts Read More
The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore (HFCAS) and the Norwegian Hydrogen Forum (NHF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a Singaporean delegation visit to Norway. The two …
Singapore and Norway strengthen hydrogen ties Read More
The Nordic Embassies came together to celebrate Nordic day yesterday, 19 March 2024. This Nordic day the Ambassadors could celebrate 70 years of Thai-Finnish diplomatic relations, 119 years of Thai-Norwegian …
Nordic Day 2024: Many things to celebrate Read More
For the upcoming Khmer New Year celebration traditional Chhay Yam dancers will perform for foreigners in international airport. This idea was suggested by Prime Minister Hun Manet. The Prime Minister …
Cambodia will have traditional dancers in airport Read More
The Labour Ministry of Thailand hopes to have measures in place in time for the harvest season of 2025, regarding the suspension of visa applications for Thai-nationals seeking wild-berry picking …
Thai government working to revoke berry-picking ban Read More
The Norwegian Indie-Folk band named Kings of Convenience just finished their tour in China, and they enjoyed the country very much. The singers Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe both …
Norwegian band enjoyed China Read More
Eleven Filipino seafarers arrive in the Philippines on Tuesday, almost a week after surviving a Houthi missile attack attack in the Red Sea. One of the seafarers, Mark Antony Dagohoy, …
Filipino seafarers who survived Houthi attack arrive home Read More
The Danish-Norwegian founded iCare Thailand Foundation has 27 dormitories spread across the Thai countryside. ScandAsia witnessed the opening of one of these dormitories last week . A minivan filled with …
Danish-Norwegian NGO opens new dormitory in northern Thailand Read More
It was announced on 8 March 2024 that the Norwegian woman Ms. Unni had been arrested for operating as a taxi driver in Koh Phangan. Later on the same day …
The arrest of Norwegian woman part of bigger picture Read More
iCare Thailand is presently doing work all over Thailand. Trying to make life better for Thai people living in poverty or without access to education. This article is the backstory …
Danish-Norwegian founded NGO fighting against poverty in Thailand Read More A Norwegian woman was arrested for on Ko Pha Ngan, Surat Thani Province for driving a guest in her private car. Under Thai law it is illegal for foreigners to …
Norwegian arrested for driving a guest in her car Read More
Norway overtakes China in export of seafood in certain categories, according to trade data from 2023 analyzed by Seabridge, a Beijing-based seafood and meat consultancy firm. Seabridge relates the success …
Norway overtakes China in seafood export Read More
Thailand is negotiating a free-trade agreement with the four non-EU countries Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland as part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The free-trade agreement (FTA) is …
Thailand close to trade deal with non-EU countries Read More
The government of Norway and ASEAN have launched phase two of the ASEAN-Norway Cooperation project to reduce maritime plastic pollution in the ASEAN region. Phase two of the so-called ASEANO …
Norway and ASEAN collaborate to reduce plastic pollution Read More
The Norwegian King Harald arrived at Rikshospitalet in Oslo on Sunday night on 3 March 2024 after flying from Langkawi in Malaysia on Sunday morning. According to the Norwegian Royal …
Norwegian King Harald arrived at Rikshospitalet Read More
Norway’s King Harald has had a temporary pacemaker implanted on saturday 2 March 2024 at a hospital in Malaysia, where he has been hospitalized since tuesday. According to the Royal …
King Harald has pacemaker installed in Malaysia Read More
Malaysia is keen to invite the telecommunication regulatory body from Norway to part take in a conference involving ASEAN telecommunication regulatory bodies. The conference is organised by the Malaysian Communications …
Malaysia keen to invite Norway to regulatory conference Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council hires Sigmund Bjørgo as Country Director to China. Sigmund Bjørgo has earlier occupied the role as Country Director in China and therefore has a vast knowledge …
Norwegian Seafood Council gets new Country Director to China Read More
Indonesia deposited seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This is the first time Indonesia has contributed, and they join in on a year where the Svalbard Global Seed Vault …
Svalbard vault receive seeds from Indonesia Read More
The Norwegian King Harald is doing better and it is the aim that he will be flown home by the Norwegian Armed Forces in a couple of days. A SAS …
King Harald to be flown home by Norwegian Armed Forces Read More Yesterday King Harald of Norway was hospitalized in Malaysia due to an infection. Today the royal physician states that the King is recovering. This was published as part of an …
Norwegian King feeling better in Malaysia Read More
The environmental party MDG in Norway wants to remove the current traffic system in Oslo with something more similar to the system in Singapore and Germany where vehicles are charged …
Oslo politicians inspired by Singapore traffic system Read More
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London ETO and the Norway-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (NHKCC) co-hosted a reception to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Oslo. The …
Year of the Dragon reception in Oslo Read More
Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School will host an open day event on 26 March 2024. The day will contain educational activities to get an idea of what Bangkok Prep …
Bangkok Prep hosts open day Read More
A new report by the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) concludes the Nordic governments have in recent times adopted a more cautious approach towards the One China policy in …
New report on the Nordics’ relation to Taiwan Read More
The Norwegian King Harald is hospitalized due to an infection in Malaysia, where the 87-year old King was on holiday. According to Norwegian media, the King is a patient at …
Norway’s King Harald hospitalized in Malaysia Read More
The Norwegian Business Association in Singapore, also known as NBAS, announced their new member Bluco yesterday, 26 February 2024. Bluco is the creator of GARDR, which creates skincare for men …
NBAS welcomes new member with connections to Norway Read More
The Myanmar Government has decided to put a stop to new licenses for offshore trawling in the Taninthayi Region fishing industry. This decision has been made due to several investigations …
Myanmar makes environmental move after Norwegian research Read More
The Mandarin Oriental has invited Swedish chef Sayan Isaksson to showcase his food from 26 February 2024 to 3 March 2024. The theme of the eating experience is “Simply Scandinavian”. …
Swedish chef returns to Kuala Lumpur Read More
The Norwegian company Telenor, one of the four mobile operators in Myanmar, complied with an order from the Myanmar telecommunication Ministry, which asked them to stop a website from spreading …
Telenor blocks controversial website in Myanmar Read More
Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Store, expressed interest in expanding cooperation with China on issues such as energy and climate change. The Prime Minister was participating in the yearly Kirkenes …
Norwegian PM wants to deepen ties with China Read More
Sweden, the European Union and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched a $12 million program on 21 February 2024 to protect the rights of migrants in Asia from exploitation, …
Sweden, EU and IOM launch $12 million program to protect migrant workers rights Read More
Laos is making it mandatory for foreign investors to create a local bank account within 15 days of getting their business license. This new rule has applied since 10 February …
Foreign investors are now required to have Laos bank account Read More
The Norwegian company Nordic Aqua Partners prepares for their first harvest in their land-based salmon farm in Gaotang, Ningbo in eastern China. According to the company, the test slaughter produced …
Norwegian salmon farm prepares for first harvest in China Read More
The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to ASEAN, Kjell Tormod Pettersen, met yesterday, 20 February 2024, for a work lunch. …
Norwegian Ambassador met with ASEAN Secretary-General Read More
This week the Ministry of Local Government and Modernization approved a quarry close to the second largest rock carving site in Norway. This has caused some confusion due to the …
Norway preserves world heritage abroad but not at home Read More
Viking Cruise Line will be the first to operate domestic sailing in China for international travelers. “We are proud that Viking will be the first to operate domestic sailings in …
Scandinavian cruise ship will bring foreign travelers to China Read More
The medical insurance scheme for tourists visiting Thailand, which the Thai government announced last week, will not only cover tourists who have obtained a tourist visa before their arrival to …
More details available on medical insurance for tourists visiting Thailand Read More
The Singaporean government wants to move the flights departing from the city-state to use environmentally sustainable jet fuel. Therefore the price for a ticket to fly out of Singapore will …
Travelers have to pay more to leave Singapore from 2026 Read More
Norway has announced a multi-year green maritime program primarily targeting Singapore, but also other Southeast Asian countries. The program is called The Singapore Green Maritime High Potential Opportunities (HPO) program. …
Norway begins green maritime export campaign in Singapore Read More
The Norwegian International School (NIS) in Hong Kong is hosting a “Viking Open Day” event. The event will include various activities for kids such as bouncy castles, face painting and …
Viking Open Day at NIS in Hong Kong Read More
Mazlan Othman, a pioneering Malaysian astrophysicist, urges the Malaysian schools to draw more inspiration from the way Scandinavian schools teach science. She has a wish for more girls to get …
Malaysia’s first astrophysicist is inspired by Scandinavian schools Read More
Norway terminates au pair Scheme for non-EEA country nationals from 15 March 2024. This was declared by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security today. The ministry says the …
Norway terminates Au Pair Scheme for non-EEA nationals Read More
The scheme covers tourists in Thailand from 1 January 2024 and will run until 31 August 2024. Tourists can claim the compensation within 15 days of their accident and the …
Thailand offers medical coverage for tourists Read More
The popular yellow play device is now officially available in Norway, Sweden, Singapore and Malaysia as well as a number of other countries. Malaysia where the devises gets manufactured has …
Playdates now available in Malaysia Read More