Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norway’s ambassador-designate to Vietnam, Stein Iversen, has visited two Norwegian-linked businesses in southern Vietnam, highlighting cooperation between the two countries in shipbuilding and plastic recycling. During his visit to VARD’s …
Norway’s ambassador-designate visits shipyard and recycling company in Vietnam Read More
Sweden is stepping up its engagement with the Philippines’ infrastructure ambitions, as Swedish institutions and business leaders joined the Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum and Expo. The Swedish delegation, known …
Sweden backs infrastructure ambitions in Philippines’ Luzon corridor Read More
Emelie Rennerfelt has taken up her new position as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, beginning a new chapter in her diplomatic career in Vietnam. …
Sweden’s new Deputy Head of Mission arrives in Hanoi Read More
Denmark and Malaysia are looking to deepen cooperation on green technology and sustainable development, as Danish companies showcased solutions at the inaugural Green Denmark Day in Kuala Lumpur on 11 …
Denmark and Malaysia explore closer cooperation on green transition Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam has donated more than 100 artworks from its Denmark in Your Eyes painting competition to E Hospital in Hanoi. The paintings were handed over …
Danish Embassy donates more than 100 children’s artworks to Hanoi hospital Read More
Nordic cinema will take centre stage in Singapore later this month as Filmhouse hosts the 2026 Nordic Film Festival from 17 to 26 September. Presented in partnership with the embassies …
Nordic Film Festival brings five Nordic films to Singapore Read More
Sweden and Thailand are expanding cooperation on sustainable forestry and wood-based solutions, with Swedish expertise in forest management and wood industries being shared with Thai partners. Chargé d’affaires Per Linnér …
Sweden and Thailand deepen cooperation on sustainable forestry Read More
Denmark used the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing to highlight opportunities for Danish businesses in China and the importance of intellectual property protection. Danish Ambassador …
Denmark promotes business and IP cooperation at CIFTIS in Beijing Read More
Denmark is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Thailand in food, agriculture and fisheries as part of efforts to promote sustainable production and the green transition. Henning Høy Nygaard, Regional Minister …
Denmark looks to Thailand for new opportunities in food and agriculture Read More
Indonesia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is calling for stronger economic cooperation with Sweden, highlighting opportunities for Swedish companies as Indonesia deepens its ties with the European Union and …
Indonesia business chamber seeks more Swedish investment Read More
Norwegian food supplement companies are looking to expand commercial ties with Thailand following their participation in Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok. Ten Norwegian exhibitors presented products and technologies at the …
Norwegian supplement companies seek Thai partnerships at Vitafoods Asia Read More
Finland and Malaysia are looking to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas including digitalisation, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and the circular economy, as the two countries seek to expand economic and …
Finland and Malaysia explore closer cooperation in technology and green transition Read More
Danish sculptor and artist Jens Galschiøt fears for the fate of his iconic “Pillar of Shame”. The monument has become entangled in a legal battle after being retained as evidence …
Danish sculptor fights for fate of ‘Pillar of Shame’ in Hong Kong Read More
A Thai delegation is visiting Sweden and Denmark this week to explore closer cooperation with Nordic innovation ecosystems as part of the Thai–Nordic Innovation Co-Creation Platform 2026. The initiative is …
Thailand and Nordics strengthen innovation cooperation Read More
Swedish engineering and design company AFRY has been selected as International Technical Advisor for the 1.5 GW Thai Binh LNG-to-Power project in Hung Yen, Vietnam. AFRY will provide technical advisory …
Swedish AFRY appointed technical adviser for Vietnam LNG project Read More
Fifteen young Danish professionals will travel to Shanghai this month to represent Denmark at WorldSkills 2026, according to the Embassy of Denmark in China. The international skills competition will take …
15 Danish competitors to compete at WorldSkills in Shanghai Read More
Finland and Vietnam are moving forward with plans for a new phase of cooperation on meteorological monitoring and forecasting, involving Finnish technology company Vaisala. The proposed project would provide Vietnam …
Finland and Vietnam accelerate plans for new weather monitoring project Read More
Norwegian exports of fresh salmon and trout to Southeast Asia and Taiwan rose by 10 per cent in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last …
Norwegian salmon and trout sales to Southeast Asia rise 10% Read More
Finnish biotechnology company AQ BioTech has raised €2.5 million in a seed funding round as it prepares to expand its business into China. The funding will support the company’s international …
Finnish AQ Biotech raises €2.5M to scale cancer screening in China Read More
Finland has announced more than 20 trade and investment framework agreements at the China International Fair for Investment and Trade, also known as CIFIT. According to the Embassy of Finland …
Finland announces over 20 agreements at major China investment fair Read More
Eight Danish healthtech companies are showcasing their products at Medical Fair Asia in Singapore. The trade fair opened at Marina Bay Sands on Wednesday, 9 September. The companies have joined …
Eight Danish healthtech companies showcase solutions in Singapore Read More
Swedish and Indonesian companies will continue holding sector-specific meetings in Jakarta despite the cancellation of the main Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership Business Forum. The Swedish Embassy in Jakarta and Business Sweden …
Swedish-Indonesian sector meetings continue after business forum cancellation Read More
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed hopes for stronger relations between the Philippines and Norway following the arrival of Norway’s new ambassador, Kristian Netland. Marcos received Netland’s credentials during …
Philippines welcomes new Norwegian ambassador as Marcos seeks closer ties Read More
The Philippines needs better ports, more information about its seabed and more skilled workers if it wants to develop its offshore wind industry, a Norwegian maritime expert has said. Carl …
Norwegian maritime expert calls for action on Philippines offshore wind Read More
Swedish solar company Midsummer has signed an agreement with Indonesian technology company PT Metalogika Rekayasa Sistem to develop a solar cell manufacturing facility in Indonesia. The planned factory will initially …
Swedish solar company Midsummer plans manufacturing hub in Indonesia Read More
Representatives from eight Swedish universities will meet prospective students at the Study in Sweden Open Day in Hong Kong on 13 October 2026. The participating institutions include Lund University and …
Eight Swedish universities to meet prospective students in Hong Kong Read More
Swedish cleantech companies showcased technologies and projects linked to the Philippines during the Indo-Pacific Energy Forum in Stockholm on September 4. The forum, organised by the Swedish Energy Agency, brought …
Swedish cleantech firms highlight Philippine opportunities at Stockholm energy forum Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg is expanding its partnership with WWF Denmark to strengthen water resilience and restore freshwater ecosystems in Asia. The partnership, which began in 2018, is entering a new …
Carlsberg and WWF Denmark expand water partnership across Asia Read More
Norwegian cruise start-up Nor Cruises has signed a memorandum of understanding with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of up to five cruise ships. The agreement, signed at …
Norwegian cruise start-up signs deal for up to five ships with Chinese shipbuilder Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen has brought together more than 20 Filipino scientists, researchers and students for what it described as the first gathering of its kind in Denmark. The …
First gathering connects Filipino scientists in Denmark Read More
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria has cancelled her remaining programme in Jakarta. Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau has caused major flight disruption across western Indonesia. Victoria had planned to meet Indonesian …
Crown Princess Victoria cancels Jakarta programme after volcanic disruption Read More
Finland will lead a business delegation to Singapore in October focused on decarbonising cities, digital transformation and the energy transition. The Team Finland network will organise the visit from 28-30 …
Finland to Lead Business Delegation to Singapore on Green Technology Read More
Zhou Jingxing arrived in Oslo on 5 September 2026 to take up his post as China’s new ambassador to Norway. He succeeds Hou Yue, who concluded her posting in Norway …
Zhou Jingxing arrives in Oslo as China’s new ambassador to Norway Read More
A passenger on Vietnam Airlines flight VN38 from Copenhagen to Ho Chi Minh City unexpectedly went into labour 10 hours into the flight on September 6. Five passengers and the …
Woman goes into labour on flight from Denmark to Vietnam Read More
The Indonesian Embassy in Copenhagen has opened registration for the second round of its free online Indonesian language course in 2026. The course is available to foreign nationals and Indonesian …
Indonesian Embassy offers free online language course in Denmark and Lithuania Read More
Updated September 8: Five Indonesian airports have reopened after the Anak Krakatau eruption. Authorities now say the disruption affected 2,961 flights and around 341,000 passengers. Jakarta’s two main airports resumed …
Jakarta airports reopen after Anak Krakatau disrupts nearly 3,000 flights Read More
Swedish literature will have a dedicated spot at this years Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) running from September 9-13 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The Embassy of …
Swedish literature takes the spotlight at Manila International Book Fair Read More
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visited Gili Meno in Indonesia on Sunday, September 6. During the visit, she highlighted efforts to protect coral reefs against climate change. The visit formed …
Crown Princess Victoria visits pioneering coral insurance project in Indonesia Read More
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria will meet a major Swedish business delegation in Jakarta on 8 September. She will also open the Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership Business Forum, ScandAsia has confirmed. The …
Crown Princess Victoria to open Swedish-Indonesian business forum in Jakarta Read More
The September 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! This issue features compelling stories from across Asia—from Norway honouring Axel Blom for his long-standing contribution to Thailand and a …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2026 Read More
European embassies and cultural institutes will come together in Bangkok for the European Languages Café on 1 October, offering visitors a chance to explore languages and cultures from across Europe. …
Nordic embassies join European languages café in Bangkok Read More
Norwegian Offshore Wind has signed an agreement with three Taiwanese research organisations to cooperate on floating offshore wind technology and supply chains. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the …
Norway and Taiwan team up on floating offshore wind Read More
Swedish-born defender Eric Kahl has turned down an approach from the Thai national team ahead of the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup, according to Thai media. Kahl, 24, was born and …
Swedish-born AGF defender declines Thailand call-up Read More
Thailand will use Nordic Tech Week in Stockholm to promote the country as a gateway to the ASEAN innovation market. The event, “Beyond the Beach: Thailand as a Bridge to …
Thailand to showcase ASEAN opportunities at Nordic Tech Week in Stockholm Read More
The Singapore-Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2026 will bring together more than 200 leaders, innovators and decision-makers in Singapore to discuss the future of maritime and energy industries. The conference will …
Singapore-Norway Innovation Conference to focus on future of ocean industries Read More
Finland’s diplomatic missions in China have held information sessions about the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). The Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Consulate General of Finland in …
Finland briefs Chinese travel agents on new EU border rules Read More
Finland’s new ambassador-designate to Indonesia, Pirjo Suomela-Chowdhury, has begun her assignment in Jakarta. On September 1, she made a courtesy call to Saud Purwanto Krisnawan, Director General for Protocol and …
Finland’s new ambassador-designate begins assignment in Indonesia Read More
Danish and Indonesian partners are exploring ways to make chocolate production more energy efficient and less dependent on fossil fuels. The Royal Danish Embassy in Indonesia, the Danish Energy Agency …
Denmark and Indonesia explore greener chocolate production Read More
Swedish chip and nanotechnology expert Henry Homayoun Radamson has died in Shanghai at the age of 63. Radamson moved to China in 2016 and was serving as chief scientist at …
Swedish scientist and China-based chip expert Henry Radamson dies at 63 Read More
Swedish tennis player Elias Ymer collapsed twice during his opening-round match at the Zhangjiagang Challenger in China on Tuesday, September 1. Ymer was playing Taiwan’s Hsu Yu-hsiou and was serving …
Swedish tennis player collapses twice during Challenger match in China Read More