Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Alcohol sales were banned nationwide in Thailand last weekend in connection with the parliamentary election. This weekend, the same restrictions will once again be in force, according to the Royal …
Alcohol ban returns this weekend ahead of Thailand election Read More
Two mine detection dogs were flown from Cambodia to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 3 February. The transfer was confirmed by Cambodian Mine Action Center. CMAC director-general Heng Ratana said the …
Norwegian People’s Aid sends Cambodian mine-sniffing dogs to Bosnia Read More
The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has appointed international sports marketing agency Druid Sport as its official commercial representative for China, according to a statement from the company. Under the agreement, …
Norwegian Football Federation names Druid Sport as commercial representative for China Read More
Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, will visit Vietnam to hold meetings with Vietnamese authorities and partners on 9-10 February, according to the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi. The embassy …
Norway’s Minister of International Development to visit Vietnam Read More
Norway has launched a year-long review of its international development policy, called “Project Turning Point”. Norwegian Minister of Foreign development, Asmund Aukrust, said Norway will keep its aid target at …
Norway starts “Turning Point” review of aid policy, signals stronger Asia dialogue Read More
The UNHCR says in a new press release that the Government of Norway has contributed 1m$ to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. UNHCR said the funds will help cover humanitarian …
Norway gives 1m$ to UNHCR for Rohingya refugee aid in Bangladesh Read More
Finland is considering restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recently introduced ban, as concerns grow over the impact of digital platforms on young people. …
Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media Read More
Norwegian and Swedish recycling technology companies will play a central role in Singapore’s new nationwide Beverage Container Return Scheme, which launches on 1 April and is expected to handle more …
Nordic recycling technology powers Singapore’s bottle return system Read More
Norwegian salmon company Mowi opened its first processing plant in Thailand on 28 January 2026. The facility is a partnership with CP Axtra, part of Thailand’s CP Group. Under the …
Mowi opens first salmon processing plant in Thailand Read More
Norway is continuing to support Cambodia’s mine action efforts through capacity development under a new partnership agreement signed on 26 January. The agreement was signed between Cambodian Mine Action and …
Norwegian People’s Aid renews support for Cambodia demining work with new agreement Read More
Norway and Indonesia have signed a joint declaration on a “Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future,” dated 26 January 2026. The declaration was agreed by Indonesia’s foreign minister and …
Norway and Indonesia sign new partnership declaration Read More
A jealous argument between a Thai woman and her Norwegian-Thai husband ended in an explosion in Chonburi, police said. Four people were injured, according to Khaosod English. Rescue workers reported …
Norwegian-Thai man injured in homemade bomb blast during domestic dispute in Chonburi Read More
Hong Kong has used a series of Year of the Horse receptions in Sweden and Norway to highlight new trade and investment opportunities between the Nordic region and Asia. The …
Hong Kong uses Year of the Horse events to promote trade ties with Sweden and Norway Read More
Indonesia and Vietnam have confirmed that they will accept an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join his newly established Board of Peace, a move that has sparked …
Indonesia, Vietnam accepts invitation to Trump’s Board of Peace – Nordic countries decline Read More
Singapore-based offshore engineering group Seatrium and Norwegian contractor Aibel have both filed arbitration proceedings over disputes related to their consortium agreement for the DolWin 5 offshore converter platform in the …
Seatrium and Aibel enter arbitration over North Sea offshore wind platform Read More
Telenor has entered into an agreement to sell its ownership stake in Thailand’s leading telecom operator True Corporation, ending a 25-year presence in the Thai market. According to a stock …
Telenor to exit Thailand after 25 years, selling True stake for about NOK 39 billion Read More
A large fire has destroyed hundreds of shelters in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. More than 2,000 people were displaced, aid agencies said. No casualties has been …
Norwegian Refugee Council calls for help after fire in Cox’s Bazaar Read More
Thai police in Pattaya issued a formal warning to a Norwegian tourist after a reported public nudity incident, Thaiger reports. Officers responded on 22 January near Beach Road Soi 13/3 …
Norwegian tourist warned by police after public nudity report on Pattaya Beach Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Innovation Norway and Norwegian firm Orkel held a “Waste Burden to Energy Resource” forum on 15 January. The event took place at Seda Vertis North in …
Norway and Philippines discuss mobile “round bale” waste solution for island communities Read More
Thai authorities have rejected claims circulating online that foreign nationals will be limited to entering Thailand visa-free only twice a year. The warning was issued by Thailand’s Ministry of Digital …
Thai authorities deny rumours limiting visa-free entry for foreigners Read More
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration deported a 34-year-old Swedish national back in November 2025. The man was suspected of serious violent crimes in Sweden, according to Indonesian authorities. Acting Director …
Indonesia deported Swedish man wanted for violent crimes Read More
Malaysian subsea digital infrastructure provider OMS Group has signed contracts with Norway’s Ulstein to design and build two cable-laying vessels. OMS Group said the order is aimed at meeting growing …
Malaysia’s OMS Group orders two Ulstein cable-laying vessels for 2028 delivery Read More
Several Southeast Asian countries have eased visa rules over the past year, helping drive a strong rebound in international tourism and making travel in the region simpler for foreign visitors. …
Visa-free entry expands across Southeast Asia Read More
The Philippine passport has climbed six places in the latest global ranking but continues to lag far behind the Nordic countries in terms of travel freedom. According to the Henley …
Philippine passport improves in global ranking but still trails Nordic countries Read More
A Norwegian defence company will supply advanced minesweeping technology to the Indonesian Navy as part of a new international contract. Norwegian company H. Henriksen has announced that it will deliver …
Norwegian company to supply minesweeping system to Indonesian Navy Read More
Norwegian authorities have expelled 12 foreign nationals from Malaysia and China over the past three months as part of a wider crackdown on illegal Northern Lights tourism in northern Norway, …
Norway expels Malaysian and Chinese nationals in crackdown on illegal Northern Lights tours Read More
Rex International with headquater in Singapore said its Norwegian subsidiary Lime Petroleum Holding is seeking a deferment on 2027 and 2028 bond interest payments. A deferment is a temporary delay …
Rex International’s Norwegian unit seeks bond payment delay Read More
Chinese officials have delivered “legal advice” to European countries, urging them to bar Taiwanese politicians from entry. Diplomats told the Guardian the messages warned against crossing China’s “red lines”. The …
China urges Norway, Finland and other European states to deny visas to Taiwan politicians Read More
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …
ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership Read More
TGS said in a pressrelease, that it has opened a new Imaging Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 12 January 2026. The Oslo-headquartered energy data and intelligence company said the …
Norway’s TGS opens new centre in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Ocean Infinity has selected Vard, a Norwegian shipbuilder to design and build four optionally crewed vessels. The contract for the four multi-purpose robotic vessels is valued at more than €200 …
Ocean Infinity orders robotic vessels from Norwegian and Vietnamese yards Read More
Norwegians who are new to Singapore are invited to a social and informational gathering at Sjømannskirken on Saturday 31 January 2026. The event, titled New in Singapore, is organised in …
Sjømannskirken invites Norwegians to welcome event Read More
Vietnam and Norway are set to strengthen cooperation in green transition, circular economy and climate change response as the two countries prepare to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in …
Vietnam and Norway step up green cooperation ahead of 55-year anniversary Read More
Norway’s ambassador to China, Vebjørn Dysvik, says travel between the two countries has surged since China introduced 30-day visa-free entry for Norwegian citizens. In an interview with China Daily, Dysvik …
Norwegian envoy says China visa-free entry has boosted travel and business ties Read More
Thailand will introduce a new tourist entry fee for foreign visitors from February 2026. The fee will be set at 300 baht and will apply to foreign travellers arriving by …
Thailand to introduce 300-baht tourist entry fee in 2026 Read More
Söderberg & Partners has announced that ANE Services AS is being fully integrated into the group’s Global Mobility unit, according to a press release issued on 6 January 2026. Söderberg …
Söderberg & Partners integrates ANE Services AS into Global Mobility unit Read More
Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 181.5 billion in 2025. The Norwegian Seafood Council called it a record export value. Undercurrent News reported that exports to China …
Great catch: Norway’s seafood exports hit record NOK 181.5bn in 2025 Read More
Football for All in Vietnam (FFAV), a grassroots programme founded by the Football Association of Norway and the Vietnam Football Federation, previously covered by Scandasia, has announced the death of …
FFAV mourns Norwegian director Anders K.A. Krystad Read More
Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has awarded Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore a contract for a new pure car and truck carrier. The vessel will be from the same series as NOCC …
Norwegian Car Carriers orders new 7,000-car ship in China Read More
Vietnamese businesses highlighted green transformation and the circular economy at the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, Outlook 2026. Companies said greener production can also deliver economic benefits. Speakers also said state …
Norwegian embassy urges stricter EPR enforcement in Vietnam Read More
Governments in both the Nordic region and Asia reacted strongly after the United States in the early hours of 3 January 2026 carried out military strikes in Venezuela and announced …
Nordic and Asian governments urge restraint after US strikes on Venezuela Read More
Almost all new cars sold in Norway last year were fully electric, confirming the Nordic country’s position as the world’s most advanced electric vehicle market, according to Reuters. Official data …
Norway cements EV leadership as electric cars reach 96% of new sales in 2025 Read More
“What the fuck was that?” Norwegian Espen Jacobsen thought when a loud bang awoke him and his girlfriend Friday night at 4 a.m. on 19 December. The couple lives in …
Norwegian witness fleeing the war in Cambodia Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has highlighted marine spatial planning as a key tool for developing a sustainable ocean economy, drawing on Norway’s experience in fisheries, aquaculture and offshore …
Norway highlights marine planning as key to sustainable ocean economy in Vietnam Read More
It was in the afternoon on Monday 15 December when Norwegian Espen Jacobsen and his girlfriend first became aware that things between Cambodia and Thailand were getting serious. Families of …
Norwegian eyewitness to Thai-Cambodia conflict: “This is gonna mark people forever” Read More
Norway’s Parliament control committee is moving ahead with a probe into how Telenor and the state handled the company’s exit from Myanmar. The Norwegian state owns just under 54% of …
Norwegian Parliament committee probes Telenor’s controversial Myanmar exit Read More
Hong Kong and Norway have signed a comprehensive agreement to avoid double taxation, aimed at strengthening cross-border business and investment between the two jurisdictions. The agreement was signed on Tuesday …
Hong Kong and Norway sign double taxation agreement Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, presented her letter of credence on 16 December 2025. The ceremony took place at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta. ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim …
Norway’s new ambassador to ASEAN presents credentials in Jakarta Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Ministry has updated its travel guidance for Thailand after an escalation in the Thailand–Cambodia border dispute. It now advises against all travel to a 50 km zone along …
Denmark updates Thailand travel advice amid worsening Cambodia border dispute Read More
A Norwegian education union has supported a regional initiative aimed at strengthening public investment in education and improving teachers’ working conditions in Cambodia. The planning meeting, organised by Education International …
Norwegian education union supports teachers’ rights initiative in Cambodia Read More