Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
What is a “KULTURSOMMARJOBB”? Kultursommarjobb (litterally: “Culture Summer Job”)is a summer job within the cultural sector, mainly aimed at young people aged 16 to 20, and organized by many municipalities …
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Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc met with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, in Seville, Spain, on Monday 1 July 2024 to strengthen bilateral cooperation …
Finland and Vietnam meet in Spain to discuss cooperation Read More
The province of Bataan in the Philippines is stepping up its cancer care services through a growing partnership with Sweden, under a health cooperation agreement signed in October 2024. The …
Sweden supports cancer care upgrade in Bataan, Philippines Read More
Swedish packaging giant Tetra Pak has inaugurated a major expansion of its aseptic packaging plant in Ho Chi Minh City, increasing total investment in the facility to EUR217 million. The …
Tetra Pak expands packaging plant in Vietnam with EUR217 million investment Read More
Ambassador Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos represented Finland at the Renewable Energy Asia (REA) Conference in Bangkok, where she addressed the Plenary Session on Finland’s path toward a carbon-free future. In her speech, …
Finland promotes digital innovation for carbon neutrality at Renewable Energy Asia 2025 Read More
Only 89 Thai berry pickers have been granted permits to work in Sweden this season—down from more than 5,000 two years ago. The drastic cut has sparked alarm within Sweden’s …
Thai berry pickers protest in Bangkok as Sweden slashes seasonal visas Read More
For the 13th consecutive year, Sundsvall in northern Sweden is hosting the Thai Festival – a celebration of Thai culture through food, performances, and sports. The event takes place from …
Thai festival brings authentic food and culture to Sundsvall Read More
A 19-year-old Filipino man has been sentenced to one year in prison and expelled from Denmark for his role in a series of violent crimes against prostitutes in Aarhus. The …
Filipino man expelled from Denmark in rape and robbery case Read More
Lego has opened its first Legoland resort in China, the largest and most expensive Legoland in the world to date. Located in Shanghai’s Jinshan district, the 318,000-square-meter theme park cost …
Asia’s largest Legoland opens in Shanghai Read More
Come August, the all-new luxury hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur opens its doors to guests, with the Norwegian Michelin star chef Stig Drageide at helm of culinary experiences. Guests will …
New luxury hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur appoints Norwegian Stig Drageide as Executive Chef Read More