Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A source said that the Chinese government was to release a Chinese man, Fang Bin, after three years in prison for “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” According to The Press …
China to release Chinese man who reported on Covid-19 outbreak Read More
Thailand’s tourism is on the way back. The country’s national bank predicts that the country will receive 28 million tourists this year. The figure is almost as high as in …
Thailand’s tourism is back Read More
According to Thai immigration officials, six Chinese have been arrested for illegally working at a factory in Chon Buri Province while on a tourist visas. The arrests came on Thursday, …
Six Chinese arrested in Thailand for working illegally Read More
The Danish government, which already has one of the most restrictive paths to citizenship in Europe, has announced plans for even stricter conditions. Currently, naturalized citizens can move abroad once …
Denmark announces even stricter citizenship restrictions Read More
Concert promoter DMC Philippines announced that Fra Lippo Lippi will be staging another show in the country on June 16 and 17, 2023, at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex in …
Norwegian Fra Lippo Lippi returns to Manila for two-night concert Read More
On Thursday April 27, the city-state doubled its Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty. Now foreign home buyers will have to pay a 60% duty, which is the highest property-tax rate in …
Singapore’s 60 percent property tax for non-citizens is the highest in the world Read More
Lifting the ban on sex toys would be a good way to strengthen the economy in Thailand. That’s what the Democratic Party in Thailand thinks, which draws attention to the …
Election promise: Sex toys would give Thailand an economic boost Read More
The Norwegian politician, Sylvi Listhaug, wants to end Norway’s trade agreement with China. “We must make ourselves less dependent on China and other undemocratic regimes when it comes to important …
Listhaug wants to end trade agreement with China Read More
Norway is scheduled to take over the chairship in the Arctic Council on May 11. The country aims to preserve the Arctic Council as the most important international body for …
China wants to support Norway in restoring the Arctic Council Read More
The Swedish-Thai artist, Praya Lundberg, attended the grand opening of the redesign of “The Tiffany & Co. Landmark” located at Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, New York, the …
Swedish-Thai artist “Praya Lundberg” attends grand opening of “Tiffany & Co. Landmark” Read More
The Norwegian authorities previously announced about twenty new areas for offshore wind development to support the country’s goal for the development of 30 GW of offshore wind energy generation. “Together …
Norway identifies 20 new area for offshore wind development Read More
An 11-year-old asylum seeker, born in Sweden to Ethiopian parents, Murhaf Hamid, has raised funds up to $351,565 by selling paper flower pins in Sweden. His fundraising is part of …
11-year-old asylum seeker raises funds up to $350,000 in Sweden Read More
Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) is collaborating to engage some of the world’s largest players in the supply chain industry to pilot a networked virtual …
Swedish and Singaporean researchers launch virtual watch tower network Read More
The Norwegian central bank excluded two oil and gas companies from its $1.4-trillion wealth fund on Thursday, April 27. This was due to the companies ties to the Myanmar military. …
The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund once again excludes companies over Myanmar link Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg beat first-quarter sales forecasts on Thursday, April 27. The company raised the lower end of its full-year profit guidance following strong beer sales in China. The Danish …
Carlsberg lifts profit due to strong Chinese sales Read More
Swedish Essity AB, the maker of Plenty paper towels, is starting a strategic review of its $1.6 billion majority stake in Hong Kong-listed tissue maker Vinda. The Swedish personal care …
Swedish Essity evaluate stake in Chinese tissue brand Read More
It’s been 45 years since IKEA opened its first outlet in Singapore. To celebrate this long milestone, the Swedish home improvement brand is giving away its exclusive iconic pencils to …
IKEA is giving away super long pencil to celebrate 45 years in Singapore Read More
Close to the Myanmar border, the area of Ban Ruam Thai village in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand, used to be an opium planting field for hill tribes. It was …
Hidden gem in mountains of Mae Hong Son Thailand Read More
Swedish automotive company, Volvo Car, announced its goal to be a fully electric car company in Thailand by 2025, according to the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC). Chris Wailes, Managing …
Volvo Car aims to be full electric in Thailand by 2025 Read More
The Nordic electricity power system and two Swedish nuclear power plants were disrupted on Wednesday, 26 April 2023. “Due to the disruption, replacement production from the Nordic balancing power market …
Power outages disrupt Nordic electricity system Read More
The event “Heatwave Pattaya BMX Jam” will be organized by Pattaya City and an extreme sports club in Rayong province on 7 May 2023 at ram Bali Hai Pier, Chonburi …
Cycling enthusiast should not miss “Heatwave Pattaya BMX Jam” Read More
As the business landscape in Hong Kong continues to evolve, the demand for flexible and cost-effective office solutions has increased, leading to the rise of co-working spaces and serviced offices. …
Co-Working Spaces vs Serviced Offices in Hong Kong: Which is Right for Your Business? Read More
Norwegian DNV has joined a working group on methanol bunkering managed by the Standards Development Organization at the Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC-SDO). The multi-stakeholder working group will develop a …
DNV joins Singapore methanol bunkering initiative Read More
European Commission announced that the EU and Norway have established a Green Alliance to strengthen their joint climate action. The agreement was signed in Brussels by the President of the …
EU and Norway establish Green Alliance Read More
Sweden, Singapore, Switzerland, The United States and the Netherlands are the five most prepared countries to use, adopt or adapt to frontier technologies, which will be essential to the green …
Sweden and Singapore among top 5 countries best prepared for the green tech transition Read More
Norwegian energy expert DNV has expanded its Singapore research laboratory for the safety assessments of hydrogen transport and storage facilities. Hydrogen is quickly becoming one of the most promising energy …
Norwegian DNV expands Singapore testing lab Read More
Sweden announced on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 that it expelled five employees of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm on suspicion of spying. According to Yahoo News, the country’s Foreign Minister, …
Sweden expels Russian Embassy staff on suspicion of spying Read More
A 71-year-old Swedish man, Hans Arne Ingemar Pettersson, appeared in court on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 under charges of unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs. He was previously arrested for attempting …
Swedish man on charge of attempting to bring heroin into Thailand Read More
Swedish telecom operator Telia has agreed to sell its Danish operations to electricity and internet provider Norlys for 6.25 billion Danish crowns ($919.85 million), the company said on Tuesday, April …
Swedish Telia sells Danish operations for about $920 million Read More
A research rocket launched by Sweden Space Corp (SSC) malfunctioned and landed 15 km inside neighboring Norway early on Monday, April 24. “It landed in the mountains at 1,000 meters …
Swedish research rocket accidentally hits Norway Read More
Finnish-based Virta who is a provider of charging services for electric vehicles, has raised 85 million euros to expand its operations in Southeast Asia. The capital have been donated by …
Finnish EV firm raises 85 million euros for Asian expansion Read More
Singaporean companies SMRT and publicly listed ComfortDelGro Corp are competing to operate metro lines in Stockholm, Sweden. The Swedish capital is expanding its three-line metro network, which will come into …
Singapore companies competing to operate city train lines in Sweden Read More
The Nordic inspired cafe, Pridi, is located at Pridi Banomyong Soi 25, Bangkok, Thailand. It serves variously from coffee, brunch, bakeries, and distinctive main dishes. The food and drinks here …
Nordic inspired cafe “Pridi” in Bangkok Read More
The Copenhagen-based jewelry company, PANDORA, has opened its new concept store at Maya Shopping Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is on the G floor of the mall, across from …
PANDORA opens new concept store in Chiang Mai Read More
Nguyen Thuc Hien, Vice Chairman of the Can Tho municipal People’s Committee met with the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Ann Måwe to discuss boosting their cooperations in trade and other …
Vietnamese city “Can Tho” seeks to boost trade cooperation with Sweden Read More
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) previously issued a report informing that China and Norway will extend the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program for another five years. According …
China and Norway extend PPH Pilot program Read More
IKEA is trying to help its suppliers switch to clean energy. In 2021, the firm launched a program to support its suppliers in China, India and Poland in accessing more …
IKEA announces plan to help its suppliers switch to clean energy Read More
Sweden-based streaming platform, Spotify, has collaborated with a Finnish artist, Perttu, and Finnair airline to create a new music playlist for passengers to listen to during their travels. As the …
Spotify collabs with Finnish artist and Finnair airline on their new music playlist Read More
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has set the goal to export 4.4 million tons of fresh and processed fruits in 2023, reported Pattaya Mail. Durian, in particular, is targeted at 100 …
Thailand sets goal to export 4.4 million tons of fruits in 2023 Read More
Swedish steel producer H2 Green Steel is seeking to raise $1.65 billion of equity funding for its iron, steel and hydrogen plant in Boden, the company stated on Monday, April …
Swedish’s H2 Green Steel hopes to raise $1.65 billion Read More
Last week the Shanghai Auto Show started in China, where both Asian and Western car brands present over 100 new models. According to the Danish magazine Bil Magasinet’s editor-in-chief, Mikkel …
More Chinese electric cars on their way to Europe Read More
H&M Group announced last week, that the company will be merging the brand Monki, into the Weekday unit. The company is thereby betting on Weekday, to become fashion’s “new youth …
H&M group to merge Monki and Weekday Read More
A group of largest Danish investors are planning to invest approximately $5 billion in the offshore wind farms in the Philippines, according to the Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines …
Largest Danish investors to invest $5 billion in Philippines offshore wind farms Read More
Every year during March to April, many provinces in the Northern region of Thailand have been known to go through the “Burning Season” and have the areas covered in PM2.5 …
Clean Air: Fundamental right that many Thais still lack access to Read More
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned people to stay indoors because of the extreme heat wave across the country. According to Khaosod, people should be wary of extremely high temperatures as …
Heat wave in Thailand prompts warning to stay indoor Read More
The Da Nang Department of Tourism announced on 21 April 2023 that the “Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2023 (DIFF)” will be held from 2-8 June 2023. The event will …
Foreign delegations to attend “Da Nang International Fireworks Festival” in Vietnam Read More
Express 5, the Philippine-built ferry, has recently arrived in Denmark and will be ready soon to serve residents and tourists traveling to Bornholm. The ship can accommodate 1,610 passengers and …
Philippine-built ferry arrives in Denmark Read More
The British-Norwegian band, A1, will perform in the Philippines to celebrate their 25th anniversary in the music industry this Autumn. The concert “Twenty Five” is scheduled on 14 October 2023 …
British-Norwegian band “A1” to perform in Philippines Read More
Taiwan’s foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said during an interview on LBC’s Tonight with Andrew Marr that there is the possibility of conflict with China to happen in 2027. “We are …
Taiwan foreign minister says 2027 could be the year of conflict with China Read More
An 18-year-old Danish man set himself on fire in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark on Friday, 21 April 2023. According to Reuters, the fire was put out …
Danish teen sets himself on fire in front of US Embassy in Denmark Read More