Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
From Saturday 8 November 2025, individuals in Thailand can face fines of up to 10,000 baht if they drink alcohol in licensed venues outside permitted hours. The Department of Provincial …
Thailand introduces fines for late-night drinking Read More
Vietnam has introduced new rules requiring police approval for foreign investments in the energy, construction, and telecommunications sectors. According to the Ministry of Public Security, the measures aim to ensure …
Vietnam tightens control over energy investments Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok marked World Cleanup Day on Saturday 20 September 2025, underlining its role in a citywide effort to tackle mismanaged waste and promote sustainable urban …
Sweden highlights World Cleanup Day in Bangkok Read More
The ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway jointly visited Cotabato City and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September 2025. It …
Nordic ambassadors visit Bangsamoro to support peace process Read More
This week, representatives from the Danish Energy Team in China accompanied Danish companies on a visit to Nantong to explore opportunities in the country’s green maritime sector. The delegation included …
Danish companies explore green maritime opportunities in China Read More
The Philippines and Finland have strengthened their cooperation on the mobility of skilled workers through their first Joint Committee Meeting on Skills Mobility, held on Wednesday 17 September 2025 in …
Philippines and Finland boost cooperation on skilled worker mobility Read More
Malaysia’s Yinson Production has received main scantling approval from Norwegian classification society DNV for its first-ever purpose-built floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) hull design. The new design, called Meridian, …
Yinson’s FPSO hull design wins DNV approval Read More
Hundreds of Vietnamese students gathered in Hanoi on Thursday 18 September 2025 for the launch of this year’s Denmark In Your Eyes painting competition, held under the theme “Green Living.” …
Denmark In Your Eyes competition launches with focus on green living Read More
On Monday 15 September 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm held a certificate presentation ceremony for ethical Nuad Thai business, recognising 85 Thai massage establishments for meeting professional standards. …
Thai massage businesses in Sweden certified under ThaiWISE project Read More
Swedish design took centre stage in Singapore this week as IKEA unveiled a new collaboration with Stockholm-based designer Gustaf Westman. The launch, held at New Bahru, featured an exclusive media …
IKEA and Gustaf Westman launch colourful design pop-up in Singapore Read More