Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Chinese business delegation led by Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), visited Denmark earlier this month as part of efforts to …
China and Denmark strengthen business ties through CCPIT delegation Read More
Chinese battery giant CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) is sending 2,000 workers to Europe to construct a €4 billion electric vehicle battery plant with Stellantis, the Financial Times reports. …
China’s battery push in Europe raises questions after Sweden’s Northvolt collapse Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, Business Sweden, and the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce will host the “Swedish-Thai Sustainable Sustainability Talk Stage and Networking Reception” on 2 October 2025 at …
Swedish leaders to speak on circular future at Bangkok Sustainability Expo Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Manila and the Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen have marked 79 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Since the establishment of formal ties in …
Denmark and the Philippines mark 79 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Forty children have gathered in the yard of a small village school in Bali, waiting for something special. Some rush forward with hugs, handshakes and high fives as the international …
Beyond tourism – Danes create new opportunities for Bali’s children Read More
Norway is continuing its cooperation with the United Nations to promote and protect human rights in the Philippines. Earlier this week, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for …
Norway and UN strengthen human rights initiatives in the Philippines Read More
On 26 September 2025, Sweden’s first, and to date only, astronaut, Dr. Christer Fuglesang, visited Thailand for a day dedicated to space diplomacy, science dialogue, and academic collaboration. The visit …
Sweden’s first astronaut visits Thailand for space diplomacy and academic exchange Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Manila has launched the nomination process for the 2025 Finnish Climate Honours Diploma, an award that will recognise a journalist in the Philippines for outstanding …
Finnish Embassy in Manila launches 2025 Climate Honours Diploma Read More
Two Swedish shipping companies have recently expanded their fleets with new hybrid vessels built at Asian shipyards. The deliveries highlight growing Nordic–Asian cooperation in sustainable maritime transport. Stena Line has …
Swedish shipping companies take delivery of new hybrid vessels from Asia Read More
Iceland is stepping up efforts against labour trafficking after a high-profile case involving a Vietnamese–Icelandic businessman exposed widespread exploitation of foreign workers. In March 2024, police raided restaurants and hotels …
Iceland tackles labour trafficking after Vietnamese worker exploitation case Read More