Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
What do a small town in Arkansas, a coastal village in Indonesia, and a Scandinavian country with the Northern Lights have in common? They’re all named Sweden. . Now, Sweden …
Sweden becomes first country to seek trademark for its name Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen kicked off his visit to Southeast Asia by officially opening Denmark’s new embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This move comes as part of a …
Danish FM inaugurates new embassy and meets with PM in Malaysia Read More
After more than two years of fighting, Catrine Hægeland Øglænd has received the long-awaited news: her orphaned half-sister, Rose, aged 12, can finally move to Norway from Thailand. On Tuesday, …
Norwegian Catrine celebrates as half-sister Rose receives passport in Thailand Read More
Swedish authorities have launched investigations into the sex trade at around 1,600 Thai salons in Sweden. High-profile individuals, including a TV4 personality, face scrutiny after admitting to spending over 40,000 …
Investigation uncovers widespread sex trade at Thai salons in Sweden Read More
Blossoms Across Borders Not only are Thailand’s vivid culture and amazing scenery treasures. The nation is also a center for international flower delivery; services simplify the process of delivering flowers …
International Flower Delivery in Thailand: Popular Blooms and City-by-City Services Read More
As Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen wrapped up his work trip in the Philippines and headed to Malaysia, he assured officials that he would not keep them waiting another …
Danish FM to Philippines: You don’t have to wait 25 years before I’m back Read More
Indonesia and Norway have launched the fourth phase of their result-based contribution (RBC) funding cooperation, with Norway pledging $60 million for Indonesia’s success in reducing deforestation from 2019-2020. At Tuesday’s launch …
Indonesia and Norway launch new phase of climate funding Read More
Thai authorities are suspected of demanding bribes from Finnish berry-picking companies between 2020 and 2023. According to an investigation by Finnish police, Thailand’s Department of Employment (DOE) allegedly charged a …
Finnish authorities suspect Thai officials involved in bribery scandal Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for December 2024 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
ScandAsia Magazine December 2024 Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen will commence a two-day working visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday, December 11, 2024. In a statement, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry announced that Rasmussen plans …
Danish FM has begun his two-day visit to Malaysia Read More