Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to include several European countries, including Nordic nations such as Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland, Travel and Tour World reports. The …
Nordic travellers can now stay visa-free in China for up to 10 days Read More
Vietnam has become the fastest-growing market for Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia, with strong demand expected to continue through 2026, Vietnam Plus reports. Fresh salmon exports to Vietnam rose 16% …
Vietnam emerges as fastest growing market for Norwegian salmon Read More
China’s seafood market is showing mixed trends, with strong demand for salmon but weaker interest in cod. Norwegian salmon exports increased in week 12, with 18,383 metric tonnes of fresh …
China expands domestic “salmon” production as Norwegian exports rise and cod weakens Read More
A dramatic rescue unfolded in the Norwegian Sea on March 24 when the bulk carrier LMZ Pluto, carrying a cargo of artificial fertilizer from Murmansk to Santa Marta, lost propulsion …
Filipino crew rescued in Norway after storm hits bulk carrier Read More
The Swedish Restaurant at IKEA EmSphere Bangkok, set the bar high on Tuesday 24 of March, by inviting the Thai Chef Ian Pongtawat Chalermittichai to prepare a Swedish fine dining …
I’M FINE-Dining with IKEA! Read More
A Filipino-Norwegian entrepreneur, Anne Virginia Låte, has launched a new travel company aimed at promoting the Philippines as a destination, Philippine Embassy in Norway said in a Facebook post. Anne …
Filipino-Norwegian entrepreneur launches Philippines-focused travel company Read More
Denmark has just held a general election, deciding the composition of its 179-seat parliament. With all votes now counted, Nordic expatriates in Asia follow developments closely, as Denmark’s foreign policy …
No majority in Danish election: ruling coalition weakened as parties prepare for coalition talks Read More
Sweden is looking to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in railway development, including the country’s planned high-speed rail project, according to Ministry of Construction. Sweden’s ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, raised …
Sweden wants to join Vietnam’s 1,541km high-speed railway Read More
Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal has rejected the appeal of Swedish businessman Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, confirming his convictions for raping his Nepalese domestic helper and committing non‑consensual buggery, Dimsum Daily …
Hong Kong court confirms rape conviction of Swedish businessman Read More
Two students from Hanoi have both secured full scholarships to Aalto University in Finland, according to VietNamNet. The students, Ho Huu Dai and La Tuan Hung, study in the same …
Two Vietnamese students win full scholarships to Finnish university Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has hosted a delegation from Veterans for Peace Chapter 160 during their annual visit to Vietnam. The group visited Quang Tri Province on 19–20 March. The …
Norwegian People’s Aid hosts US veterans delegation in Quang Tri Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has emphasised the importance of transparency and public participation as Vietnam rolls out changes to its local governance system, according to VietnamPlus. She said …
Norwegian ambassador on Vietnam’s new local system: Trust and transparency are key Read More
A cross-party delegation from Finland’s Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group has completed a visit to Taiwan, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation across several sectors. During the visit, the Finnish delegation met …
Finnish parliamentary delegation visits Taiwan Read More
The Dutch brewer Heineken will phase down large-scale production at its Tuas brewery in Singapore by the end of 2027 as part of a shift to a new supply model, …
Heineken to phase out Singapore production and move it to Malaysia and Vietnam Read More
Ericsson has celebrated its 120th anniversary in Thailand by announcing a partnership with the country’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), Ericsson reports in a press release. The collaboration will integrate …
Ericsson marked its 120th anniversary in Thailand with a new education partnership Read More
A life skills and Training of Trainers (ToT) course has begun in Yangon with support from the Danish Red Cross. The programme runs from 23–27 March. The training is organised …
Danish Red Cross supports youth training programme in Yangon Read More
Taiwan has urged Denmark to change how Taiwanese nationals are listed on residence permits. The current practice labels them as “China,” drawing criticism from Taipei. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said …
Taiwan presses Denmark over ‘China’ label Read More
A Thai school has started a new partnership with the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce to learn from Finnish education, according to the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce. The agreement was signed between …
Thai school teams up with Finnish chamber on education Read More
As Vietnam accelerates its transition towards a high‑tech, green economy, the country is introducing new tools to balance growth with sustainability, The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam reports. The GreenREFORM …
University of Copenhagen partners with Vietnam on climate policy model Read More
Finnish companies are still focusing on China, even though there are growing political tensions in the world. According to CGTN, Finnish companies expressed continued interest in China as business leaders …
Finnish firms keep focus on China despite tensions Read More
The Norwegian hydrogen company, Umoe Advanced Composites, has opened a 12,000 square metre factory in Jiaxing, China, where it has begun producing hydrogen storage cylinders as part of its expansion …
Norwegian hydrogen company opens factory in China Read More
A new generation of typhoon-resistant wind turbines is taking root in the Philippines, marking both a technological leap and a structural shift in the country’s energy future, Gulf News reports. …
Philippines builds typhoon-proof wind farms with Danish investment Read More
The Chinese shopping platform Temu is now among the most visited online stores in Finland. Temu ranks seventh in terms of website visits, according to a recent survey by the Finnish …
One in ten euros from online shopping in Finland ends up in China Read More
Authorities in the Philippines are stepping up investigations into criminal activity facilitated through online gaming apps, with Roblox singled out as a platform increasingly used to target children, I Gaming …
Philippines investigates Roblox crimes amid Danish gambling concerns Read More
APM Terminals, part of Danish shipping group A.P. Møller – Mærsk, has become a 49 percent minority shareholder in the Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) in northern Vietnam. …
APM Terminals takes stake in major Hai Phong Read More
An investigation by Climate Home News, SVT and Yle has raised concerns about the supply chain behind sustainable aviation fuel used by Finnish company Neste. The report centres on a …
Finnish Neste suspected palm oil fraud in Malaysia as well Read More
A new report from ABB finds that 63 percent of industrial companies in Malaysia have already invested in energy efficiency. A further 33 percent plan to invest within the next …
ABB report shows rising energy efficiency push in Malaysia Read More
Thai Airways International is increasing ticket prices by 10-15 percent as jet fuel prices surge due to the conflict in the Middle East, Bangkok Post reports. The airline says the …
Thai Airways lifts ticket prices amid soaring fuel costs Read More
Nordic embassies across Southeast Asia marked Nordic Day on 23 March, highlighting cooperation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. The day …
Nordic embassies mark Nordic Day across Southeast Asia Read More
A Vietnam–Sweden research project shows that cultural beliefs play a big role in when babies are born in Vietnam, according to research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The goal is …
Why fewer babies are born on ‘unlucky days’ in Vietnam Read More
A small step can change a life – 52 times over. In Da Nang, a new wave of support is giving disadvantaged students a chance to dream bigger, the Embassy …
Sweden supports scholarships for disadvantaged students in Vietnam Read More
Finnish volleyball player Suvi Kokkonen has joined Vietinbank’s women’s volleyball team ahead of the 2026 national championship in Vietnam, Laodong reports. The 1.82m outside hitter is expected to arrive in …
Only foreign player: Finnish star joins Vietnamese volleyball club Read More
Danish Miss Universe winner Victoria Kjær Theilvig has taken over the Miss Universe franchise in Denmark, marking a new chapter for the Scandinavian country in the global pageant. The announcement …
Danish Miss Universe winner replaces Filipino franchise holder Read More
Thailand has joined a growing Indo-Pacific defense cooperation initiative as its 15th member, alongside countries including Norway and Sweden, The Dallas Express reports. The United Kingdom was also added as …
Thailand teams up with Nordic countries in defense cooperation in Asia Read More
Swedish transport and outdoor brand Thule has spotlighted changing mobility habits in the Philippines during an event at its concept store in Manila’s Mall of Asia, Daily Tribune reports. “Filipinos …
Thule opened in Manila: Bringing mobility-driven lifestyle to the Philippines Read More
A 55-year-old Finnish man has died after being struck by a speeding motorcycle in Pattaya late Friday night, according to Here Pattaya.The crash happened around 9:40pm on March 20 on …
Finnish man dies in Pattaya road accident after being hit by speeding bike Read More
Malaysia may step in to help tourism businesses as rising diesel prices make it more expensive to run tour buses, coaches, and shuttle services. The issue comes just as the …
Malaysia looks at help for tourism firms as diesel prices rise Read More
A 59-year-old Swedish man, identified as Mr. Magnus, was injured in an assault in Jomtien, Pattaya, in the early hours of March 22. Rescue services responded to a call around …
Swede in Pattaya refused transgender woman’s invitation – then he was attacked Read More
Few things are as universal as football; enjoyed around the world by professionals and amateurs alike. Fans often follow international teams, matches and communities online using tools like the VeePN …
The goal is to have fun, How Johnni build a football team in Taiwan Read More
In January 2025, it was estimated that 47,000 Danish retirees were living outside Denmark. Most of them were living within Europe, but many were living outside the EU, in countries …
Danes Worldwide speaks out on pension supplements: “It is a matter of discrimination” Read More
Travellers pass by on scooters and on foot while Arne watches the street from his usual spot just inside the entrance of what used to be Nam Song Garden Guesthouse. …
Looking for Arne? Forget Google. Try the streets of Vang Vieng Read More
Around 43 percent of students in Ho Chi Minh City are overweight or obese, which points to a growing public health challenge in Vietnam, according to the Danish Embassy in …
Novo Nordisk steps in as 43 percent of students are overweight in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The 2025 World Happiness Report is out, and the Nordic model reigns supreme. Finland tops the 2025 World Happiness Report once more, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The …
World Happiness Report: Nordic happiness tops the World, Asia trails behind Read More
Vestas is no longer among the world’s five largest wind turbine manufacturers, after Chinese companies installed more turbines in 2025. According to a report from the World Forum Offshore Wind, …
Chinese wind boom pushes Danish Vestas out of global top five Read More
The Philippines ranks among the world’s most polite countries – but Filipinos themselves are not convinced, PhilStar reports. A new global study shows that while the world sees Filipinos as …
Philippines ranks ahead of Nordics in politeness study, but Filipinos disagree Read More
Novo Nordisk will lose patent protection for its blockbuster drug Ozempic in several major markets from Saturday. The patent expiry opens the door for other manufacturers to produce cheaper generic …
Novo Nordisk will lose patent protection on Saturday Read More
A delegation from the Finnish Parliament visited Taiwan this week to discuss closer cooperation on technology and security. The group, led by Mats Löfström, met with Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao …
Finland and Taiwan discuss closer cooperation on AI and technology Read More
A healthcare crisis is unfolding in Sweden. Hospitals are running short of staff, and stricter migration rules are now pushing foreign healthcare workers out – including many from the Philippines, …
Staff shortages push Sweden to soften immigration rules for Filipino healthcare workers Read More
AstraZeneca plans to build a cell therapy manufacturing and supply base, as well as an innovation centre, in Shanghai, according to Reuters. The facility will produce CAR-T cell therapies, a …
AstraZeneca aims to be first with full cell therapy capabilities in China Read More
China will introduce revised rules for imported food from June 1, tightening oversight of overseas manufacturers, according to the General Administration of Customs. The new regulations require foreign food producers …
China tightens food import rules, affecting overseas exporters including Nordic producers Read More