Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In a tense diplomatic situation, China holds the decisive role in determining the fate of the Yi Peng 3, a vessel currently anchored in the Kattegat and monitored by Danish, …
Diplomatic tensions erupt over Yi Peng 3 in Kattegat Read More
In a significant development, authorities have officially closed the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Laos, where two Danish girls tragically lost their lives among 4 other western tourists. This closure comes …
Police close hostel in Laos where the danish girls died Read More
Last week, Swedish Queen Silvia canceled an official state visit to Singapore due to health concerns. The Swedish royal family has now provided an update on the 80-year-old queen’s condition …
Swedish Queen feeling better after cancelling Singapore visit due to illness Read More
Sweden and the Philippines sign new memorandum of understanding (MOU), that aims to increase Swedish grants and export credits for projects in the Philippines, further deepening economic and strategic relations. …
Sweden and the Philippines to collaborate on export financing Read More
Vang Vieng, once hailed as a vibrant party destination, now resembles a ghost town as the shadows of recent tragedies loom large. The streets surrounding the hostel where two Australian …
From Party Town to Ghost Town Read More
Finnair is canceling around 300 flights due to a strike by pilots on 9th and 13th December 2024. The strike will affect flights to several destinations, including Scandinavian cities and …
Finnair cancels 300 flights due to pilot strike Read More
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard met with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on Friday to strengthen ties between their countries. They discussed boosting trade, investment, and cooperation, with a …
Thailand and Sweden seek stronger ties Read More
The Danish Minister of Digitalisation has expressed outrage at TikTok for failing to remove harmful content targeting children. A recent DR investigation revealed that Børns Vilkår, a Danish children’s rights organization, …
TikTok sparks outrage from Danish Minister Read More
ScandAsia can now reveal the identities of the two Danish women who tragically died in Laos on 13 November 2024. The two were Anne-Sofie Ørkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald …
Breaking: ScandAsia confirms identities of Danish victims in Laos methanol case Read More
Two Danish women, aged 20 and 21, tragically died in Laos earlier this week. Staff members at their hostel found them unconscious after expressing concerns about their well-being when they …
The two danish women were found unconscious in hostel after reported methanol poisoning Read More