Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Indonesia and the European Union have reached a political agreement to finalise their long-awaited free trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), by September 2025. The breakthrough was announced …
Indonesia and EU edge closer to trade pact under pressure from US tariffs Read More
Thailand Expat Guide 2025 is now published. The book is the latest in a series of Thailand Expat Guides published by Scandinavian Publishing since 2013. If you want to buy …
Thailand Expat Guide 2025 Read More
An article by Thai business platform ลงทุนแมน, recently shared by the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, sheds light on what drives the international success of Nordic companies—despite their countries’ small populations …
Why Nordic companies go global from day one Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham) will host its annual Nordic-Philippine Business Awards on Wednesday 6 August 2025, bringing together partners and leaders to celebrate innovation and …
Nordic-Philippine Business Awards to spotlight excellence and new leadership Read More
US President Donald Trump issued on Saturday 12 July 2025 letters — posted on Truth Social and other channels — informing the European Union that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed on their …
Nordic leaders slam Trump’s new 30 percent EU tariff threat Read More
Thailand has been ranked the safest holiday destination in the world, according to a new analysis by UK-based long-haul travel specialists Travelbag. The ranking is based on safety perceptions and …
Thailand ranked safest holiday destination in the world – Singapore leads in ASEAN Read More
A trilateral meeting took place in Kuala Lumpur involving the ASEAN Chair Malaysia, the Kingdom of Norway, and the ASEAN Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Minister of …
Trilateral meeting between Norway, Malaysia, and ASEAN Secretariat held in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced direct flights from both Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket, Thailand, starting this December. The Norwegian long-haul low-cost airline will operate one weekly flight from each …
Norse Atlantic to launch direct flights from Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket Read More Norwegian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways will launch a new weekly non-stop service between Manchester and Bangkok starting Wednesday 26 November 2025. The route, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, …
Norse Atlantic to launch first-ever non-stop Manchester–Bangkok route Read More
The average Singaporean maintains a healthier debt levels with households owing less than their annual earnings, when compared to many other countries, claims a survey by Quick Loan Pte Ltd. …
Singapore loan levels still sustainable – not like in Norway Read More