Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Scandinavian Embassies in Vietnam will be closed on September 2 and 3 in observance of Vietnam’s National Day. The embassies of Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have announced the closure …
Scandinavian Embassies close during Vietnam’s National Day Read More
The Norwegian Police Security Service states that China has an increasing interest in Svalbard, Svalbardposten writes. In its national threat assessment for 2024, the Norwegian Police Security Service writes that …
Norwegian Police Security Service: China’s interest in Svalbard grows Read More
A man in his 30s, accused of espionage on behalf of China, has resigned from all his positions within the Norwegian Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet). The man was arrested by the …
Spy Suspect resigns from positions in Norwegian Labour Party Read More
Chiang Mai Immigration authorities have detained over 30 foreigners in a recent crackdown on visa overstayers, with the majority facing legal action and deportation. Among those apprehended is a 36-year-old …
Chiang Mai immigration detains over 30 foreigners, including Norwegian tourist Read More
This week, a delegation from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research (IMR) is in Vietnam. The team, including Ms. Solfrid Saetre Hjoello, Mr. Oeivind Strand, and Ms. Anne Christine Utne …
Norwegian delegation visits Vietnam to share ocean management expertise Read More
Norway’s trade with Indonesia and Thailand saw notable shifts in the first half of 2024, with seafood and fertilizers emerging as key exports. According to recent data, seafood exports to …
Norwegian trade with Indonesia and Thailand shows growth Read More
On September 11, 2024, the Embassy of Sweden and NordCham Indonesia will host their monthly roundtable, focusing on the current business climate for Nordic companies operating in Indonesia. Business Sweden …
NordCham Indonesia to host roundtable on Nordic Business climate Read More
A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Turku has highlighted the significant mental health challenges faced by adolescents in both Scandinavia and Southeast Asia, with a focus on school …
New study shows significant mental health challenges in both Scandinavia and Southeast Asia Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon has announced two new members to their team, Anne Glad Fredriksen and Martin Nygaard. Anne Glad Fredriksen steps in as the new Counsellor and …
New Diplomats strengthen Norwegian Embassy in Yangon Read More
Central banks in both the Nordics and Southeast Asia have been recognized among the world’s best-performing financial institutions, according to the latest Central Banker Report Cards from Global Finance magazine. …
Nordic and Southeast Asian central banks top global rankings Read More