Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vietnam is introducing a new emergency law that could give authorities sweeping powers over businesses and daily life in times of crisis. The law was approved in December 2025 and …
New law gives Vietnam more power over businesses and daily life Read More
At the residence of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, officials from Norway and the Philippines met to push a clear point: peace lasts longer when women are part of it. The …
Women key to lasting peace, Norway and Philippines agree Read More
Tourists from Denmark, Sweden and Norway are heading to Vietnam in growing numbers as the country records its strongest tourism start ever. Vietnam welcomed 6.76 million foreign visitors in the …
Nordics are choosing Vietnam like never before Read More
A costly problem is forcing Thailand to rethink how visitors enter the country. Authorities are now considering making travel insurance mandatory for international tourists, as unpaid medical bills continue to …
Thailand considers mandatory insurance for tourists Read More
Air travel across Asia is under pressure right now. On April 5, thousands of travellers are experiencing delays and cancellations as widespread disruptions hit major airports across China, Japan, South …
Thousands of flights delayed across Asia as storms hit major hubs Read More
Thai Airways is enforcing a new rule that limits passengers to carrying no more than two power banks each, and strictly prohibits using or charging them during flights, Bangkok Post …
Thai Airways tightens power bank rules for passengers Read More
Foreigners in Vietnam could now face faster deportation under sweeping new rules that came into force this week. The changes allow authorities to remove people more quickly if they fail …
Break the rules and you’re gone: Vietnam tightens deportation laws Read More
Northern Thailand is heading into Songkran under a blanket of toxic smog. And tourists are staying away. Chiang Mai was this week ranked the most polluted city in the world, …
Toxic smog hits Chiang Mai: Tourists flee as Songkran approaches Read More
Empty bottles are getting a second life in Singapore. The city-state has launched Southeast Asia’s first nationwide deposit return scheme for beverage containers, targeting a waste stream of more than …
Singapore launches bottle recycling system with Norwegian technology Read More
Touring Malaysia is becoming significantly more expensive. Tour bus and van rental prices have surged by up to 80 per cent due to rising diesel costs linked to the ongoing …
Price shock in Malaysia too: Tours up to 80 percent more expensive Read More