Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
China has become the global producer of drive motors and power batteries, with a 74 percent share in power battery patent applications. In Norway, Chinese high-end electric vehicles are making …
The Norwegian market embraces Chinese EV brands Read More
The Norwegian fish farm company SalMar, has strongly denied allegations of involvement in the illegal import of salmon into China, refuting claims by NRK Dagsnytt. The radio station broadcasted a …
Norwegian fish farmer denies China salmon smuggling claims Read More
Renowned Norwegian singer-songwriter, Aurora Aksnes, celebrated for her mesmerizing vocals and commanding performances, graced the stage in Beijing for the first time. The Songzhu Temple played host to a fan …
The Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora performed in Beijing Read More
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Sino-Norwegian diplomatic relations, a new sculpture was unveiled on Tuesday, January 9, in Harbin, China. Measuring 0.5 meters in length, 1 meter in …
Sculpture celebrates 70 years of Sino-Norwegian relations Read More
Norway’s parliament approved Arctic seabed mineral exploration in a vote on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The result of the vote aligns with an agreement between the government and key opposition …
Norway’s parliament greenlights seabed mining Read More
TGS, a global provider of energy data and intelligence, in collaboration with PGS and SLB, has announced the successful securing of pre-funding to expand multi-client seismic data coverage in the …
Norwegian energy giants secure funding for Malaysia project Read More
In the comprehensive assessment conducted by AirlineRatings.com to determine the safety rankings of low-cost airlines globally for 2024, Norwegian Airline secured the fourth position and AirAsia came in 12th. The safety …
Norwegian Airlines and AirAsia secures position among the safest low-cost airlines Read More
Tourism has increased in northern Norway – and northern lights are the main reason for it, said tourism industry workers. Until December, the tour guiding company Best Arctic said their …
Northern lights and direct flights behind tourism boost in Norway Read More
In 2003, Norwegian Karl Johan Remoy embarked on a journey. A journey that would take him from being a globetrotting consultant to becoming an entrepreneur in Cambodia’s hotel industry. Initially, …
A Norwegian venture into hotel entrepreneurship in Cambodia Read More
On 19 and 20 January 2024, you can come along for The Nordic Film Festival hosted by the Nordic Embassies of both Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland! The event takes …
Nordic Film Festival in Bangkok Read More
Thai Airways International will resume flights to Oslo and Milan during its summer timetable for 2024. This means flights between Bangkok and Oslo will take place daily from 1 July …
Thai Airways resumes flights to Oslo Read More
Record-breaking cold struck Finland and Sweden on Tuesday, January 2, with temperatures plummeting to minus 40 degrees Celsius. Nikkaluokta in Sweden hit a bone-chilling minus 41.6 degrees, causing rail disruptions …
Arctic chill sweeps Scandinavia Read More
Sweden has taken over the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, affecting January 1, 2024. The nations’ goal is to make the Nordic region the world’s most integrated and …
Sweden takes over Presidency of Nordic Council Read More
In an effort to bolster Ukraine’s defense, both Finland and Norway have unveiled strategic initiatives to escalate their support. Finland stands firmly behind Ukraine Finnish Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo, in …
Finnish and Norwegian Governments intensify support for Ukraine Read More
When our boss initially suggested Sofie that she should join the Norwegian Seamen’s Church on their week-long cycling excursion called Tour de Gulf, I couldn’t help but laugh and think …
ScandAsia joined Tour de Gulf – Miabell Read More
A stream of royals around the world are looking to tie the knot next year. Some of them from Scandinavia and Southeast Asia. Daily Mail UK revealed that Princess Märtha …
Bruneian and Norwegian Royals to be wed in 2024 Read More
Travel Daily News has written a small travel guide for Norway, for all who wish to discover the Scandinavian country. Besides stressing that it is easiest to reach Norway by …
Travel Guide: Go to these places in Norway Read More
Norwegian Col. Henrik ‘Hank’ Lunde published a book about his experiences in the U.S Army as a senior military officer rank during the Vietnam War. Lunde was born in Norway …
The Norwegian Warrior who fought in Vietnam Read More
In its latest report on relative levels of wealth and poverty released on Dec. 21 titled “Richest Countries in the World 2023,” Global Finance listed both Singapore and Norway in the …
Singapore and Norway in top ten richest countries Read More
In Hanoi, Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam received a Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation from Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations. This is due to its ‘outstanding performance’ in 2023, …
Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam receives Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation Read More
Every year, many Filipinos gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through traditions such as ‘Simbang Gabi’ and ‘Noche Buena.’ Even abroad. Despite being far from PH itself, a …
Filipino Christmas spirit in Norway Read More
The Christ Service in Bangkok took place on 23rd of December in Christ Church on Convent Road in Bangkok. The Danish, Swedish and Norwegian Churches in Thailand read together the …
Scandinavian Christ Service in Bangkok Read More
Penang island and state (Malaysia) is already a very established travel destination and business centre – for all the good reasons with its very successful manufacturing hub and FDI, as …
World class medical services in Penang ready to welcome more expats, Asians and westerners Read More
Live Maria Hafredal Lilienberg from Norway went on her second trip with Tour de Gulf of Thailand this year – and she has a special Christmas Eve incoming. In Norway …
4. Advent: Spending Christmas in the Norwegian Church in Pattaya Read More
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) was selected to be the Official Carrier for a leading airline route development and airport services conference and exhibition, “Routes Europe 2024.” The event will be held …
SAS selected as Official Carrier for aviation industry conference in Aarhus in 2024 Read More
The curtains were shut and you were lying on your bed, hiding away from the world. You really did not know what was the matter, but you felt kind of …
What post-concert blues is and how to overcome it Read More
International SOS has made a so-called ‘2024 Risk Map’ which ranks countries based on several factors including security, medical dangers as well as the impact of climate change. In terms …
Most dangerous and safest countries for travel in 2024 Read More
The Norwegian cruise ship ‘MS Maud’ suffered a power outage after a tough wave shattered windows on the bridge as it sailed in the North Sea. This caused the vessel …
Norwegian cruise ship loses power during storm in North Sea Read More
American soldiers will soon be able to base soldiers and equipment in Denmark and have bases in Finland, after the two countries have signed a defence cooperation with the United …
Denmark and Finland follow Scandinavian suit and signs US defence deal Read More
Both Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in the top 10 of strongest passports in the world of 2023. The scores are calculated by VisaGuide World Passport Index, which …
Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world Read More
The Nordic countries and the Philippines stand firm in their commitment to long-term political, financial and military support to Ukraine. In an article published by Phil Star today, Nordic Ambassadors …
Nordic Ambassadors to PH in opinion piece: “We stand together in support of Ukraine” Read More
In the past, Dusan Stojanovic, Director and Founder of True Global Ventures (TGV), has guided the ScandAsia readers within the world of financial technology (fintech). The Singapore-based Swede now returns, …
True Global Ventures’ insights on megatrends, and the significance of AI Read More
Sweden wins gold in Women’s World Floorball Championships 2023 – for the 9th time in a row. The Swedish nation won the championship after a match against Finland, the scores being …
Sweden wins the Women’s World Floorball Championships – again Read More
Daniel Thu, 36 years old and from Norway, was the youngest participant in Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023. Normally Daniel works remotely as an agency manager in marketing, which …
3. Advent: The youngest participant of Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023 Read More
Data from International Energy Agency (IEA) showed that more and more countries are adopting electric vehicles (EV.) However, some countries have accelerated the adoption faster than others. The leader is …
China and Scandinavia fastest to adopt electric vehicles Read More
Globalskolen is a Norwegian primary and lower secondary online education for children of primary school age living abroad. The offer also applies to students who have Norwegian as a second …
Online Norwegian primary education for kids abroad Read More
In Siem Reap a group of women is finding economic independence by becoming tuk-tuk drivers. It’s not an easy road to take, as they are met with misogyny and prejudice. …
Norwegians support female Cambodian tuk-tuk drivers Read More
ScandAsia has met with Terje Holte Nilsen, the Norwegian owner of Seven Stones, a provider of market entry services based in Bali and Jakarta, for a talk about his insights …
Navigating the corporate world in Indonesia: Seven Stones is there to help you boost your business Read More
In a strategic move to boost tourism and foster global connections, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, is actively advocating for an expansion of the country’s visa-free …
Indonesia to review visa-free list – excluding Scandinavians Read More
Chinese electric vehicle brand Nio will launch a new ultra-luxury flagship model at the “Nio Day 2023” event. Nio Day will be held on 23 December 2023 at the Olympic …
Chinese EV brand Nio to launch new ultra-luxury flagship model Read More
The Senate of the Philippines adopted a ‘resolution in recognition’ of the cooperation between Norway and the Philippines. This means the The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila was invited to …
Norway-Philippines cooperation recognized by Filipino Senate Read More
At Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, you can experience a ‘Nordic Christmas Adventure’ when Poinsettia Wishes 2023 takes you back to a Winter Wonderland – inspired by Vikings. In …
Experience a Viking-inspired Winter Wonderland in Singapore Read More
Swedish-Norwegian Linda Jørgensen owns the beauty brand Nordic Formula. To expand her products into the global market, Linda is targeting the Asia-Pacific world. And Singapore especially, she reveals in an …
Nordic Formula expanding to Southeast Asia Read More
It started with Sweden, where Swedish members of the trade union IF Metall at Tesla workshops have been striking since October. They have been protesting the company’s refusal to adapt …
A full Scandinavia is now striking against Tesla Read More
Filipino-Norwegian singer, Hillari Alison recently dropped her latest single titled “Blind then.” The song talks about how a person has taken someone for granted and by the time he or …
Hillari’s song “Blind then” paints picture of what can happen when you take things for granted Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham Philippine) will hold a Christmas Get-Together on 13 December 2023 at Picadilly Star in Manila, the Philippines. NordCham’s business partners and …
Join NordCham’s Christmas party in Philippines Read More
Norway aims to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia, part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), by 2024. Finalizing the agreement would foster more opportunities for Norwegian …
Norway optimistic about FTA with Malaysia Read More
The Norwegian man who was initially suspected of murdering his partner in northern Thailand returned yesterday to Norway. The Norwegian left Thailand before the case was formally closed. According to …
Norwegian man accused of murder in Thailand now back in Norway Read More
Yinson Production (YP), a Singapore-based unit of the Malaysian Yinson Group, has invested in Norway’s Carbon Removal for direct air capture projects. The undisclosed investment supports YP’s goal of decarbonizing …
Yinson Production invests in Norwegian carbon capture project Read More
Social media giant TikTok has now acquired a facility in Norway from Green Mountain AS, to establish its largest European data center. A data center that has formerly been raising …
TikTok taking a step towards launching Norwegian data center Read More