Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has laid off staff in Singapore as the company relocates its South-east Asian headquarters from the city-state to Kuala Lumpur, The Straits Times reports. According to …
Swedish H&M lays off staff in Singapore amid regional restructuring Read More
More than five decades after Norway became one of the first Western European countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam during the war years, the two countries are now expanding …
Vietnam and Norway celebrate 55 years of diplomatic ties Read More
Norwegian authorities have arrested a second Chinese national in a widening espionage investigation in the country’s north, just weeks after a Chinese woman was detained over suspected satellite spying activities, …
Norway arrests second Chinese national in suspected spying case Read More
A 50-year-old Danish man was arrested in Pasay City, Philippines, after a dispute with hotel management over unpaid charges and alleged damage to hotel property, Manila Bulletin reports. According to …
Danish man arrested in the Philippines over unpaid hotel charges and property damage Read More
A Swedish tourist has reported being robbed of more than 100,000 baht in cash during an incident at a condominium in Pattaya in the early hours of 15 May, according …
Swedish tourist reports over 100,000 baht theft after meeting transwomen in Pattaya Read More
Two Swedish nationals have been arrested in Phnom Penh after a violent incident at a convenience store, according to local police, Khmer Times reports. The pair are accused of causing …
Two Swedes arrested after store rampage in Cambodia Read More
A bus and a train collided near Makkasan station on the Airport Rail Link in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, leaving at least eight people dead and 35 injured, Bangkok Post …
Eight killed in Bangkok train and bus collision near Makkasan Read More
White sandy beaches at sunset. Tiny tropical islands surrounded by azure blue waters. Jungle trekking adventures with elephants. Over 12 million tourists visited Phuket in 2025, enjoying the Thai dream …
Animal rights not elephant rides: Tiina’s guide to travel Read More
The first industrial delegation from the Nordic region organised by the Thailand Board of Investment office in Stockholm, ended its official week-long programme in Thailand yesterday, Friday 15 May 2026. …
BOI Stockholm concludes first Nordic industrial delegation to Thailand Read More
Malaysia has criticised Norway after Oslo revoked an export licence for a naval missile system intended for the Malaysian navy. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he raised Malaysia’s “vehement objection” …
Malaysian Prime minister criticises Norway over blocked missile delivery Read More