Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
After a previous controversy over Taiwanese nationals being registered as “Chinese” on Danish residence permits, tensions have now escalated. Taiwan has revoked certain privileges granted to Danish diplomatic staff, marking …
Taiwan cuts privileges for Danish diplomats over “China” label Read More
A naval warship in Subic Bay became the setting for a symbolic milestone as Denmark and the Philippines marked 80 years of diplomatic relations, Daily Tribune reports. The commemorative logo …
Warship ceremony marks 80 years of Denmark-Philippines ties Read More
Thailand has long required tourists to prove they have sufficient funds upon arrival: 20,000 baht per person or 40,000 baht per family for tourist visas and visa-exempt entries. Visa-on-arrival travelers …
Thailand reinforces cash requirement at immigration Read More
Airlines across Asia are cancelling flights as the Middle East conflict tightens jet fuel supplies and pushes prices higher, Bangkok Post reports. In Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines has cut 23 domestic …
Jet fuel shortages force Asian airlines to cancel flights Read More
Travellers flying in Asia may soon need to rethink what they pack in their hand luggage. New international safety rules now limit passengers to carrying a maximum of two power …
Flying soon? You may not be allowed to do this anymore Read More
Vietnam is introducing a new emergency law that could give authorities sweeping powers over businesses and daily life in times of crisis. The law was approved in December 2025 and …
New law gives Vietnam more power over businesses and daily life Read More
The April 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
ScandAsia Magazine April 2026 Read More
At the residence of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, officials from Norway and the Philippines met to push a clear point: peace lasts longer when women are part of it. The …
Women key to lasting peace, Norway and Philippines agree Read More
Tourists from Denmark, Sweden and Norway are heading to Vietnam in growing numbers as the country records its strongest tourism start ever. Vietnam welcomed 6.76 million foreign visitors in the …
Nordics are choosing Vietnam like never before Read More
Sophia Lanawan sits in her office in Copenhagen. Her voice, warm and reflective, carries easily over the phone. There is a calmness to her words, but underneath, you can hear …
With Filipino roots and a Danish upbringing, Sophia found her path in New York’s green fashion Read More