Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norway and Indonesia have signed a joint declaration on a “Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future,” dated 26 January 2026. The declaration was agreed by Indonesia’s foreign minister and …
Norway and Indonesia sign new partnership declaration Read More
A Danish-backed offshore wind development in the Philippines is aiming to begin commercial operations in 2028, as the project moves through early-stage preparations ahead of a planned renewable energy auction …
Danish-led offshore wind project in the Philippines targets opening in 2028 Read More
A 67-year-old Swedish tourist has died after being hit by a car while crossing a road near Phuket International Airport on 22 January. Police said the man and his Swedish …
Swedish tourist killed in road crash near Phuket Airport Read More
A jealous argument between a Thai woman and her Norwegian-Thai husband ended in an explosion in Chonburi, police said. Four people were injured, according to Khaosod English. Rescue workers reported …
Norwegian-Thai man injured in homemade bomb blast during domestic dispute in Chonburi Read More
Hong Kong has used a series of Year of the Horse receptions in Sweden and Norway to highlight new trade and investment opportunities between the Nordic region and Asia. The …
Hong Kong uses Year of the Horse events to promote trade ties with Sweden and Norway Read More
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has arrived in Beijing for an official visit to China from 25 to 28 January, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. According to …
Finnish prime minister arrives in Beijing for four-day visit to China Read More
Greenland has emerged as the focal point in rising geopolitical tensions between the United States, Europe, Russia and China. As Washington and NATO allies prepare for talks on Arctic security, …
Greenland at centre of Arctic tensions: China watches fallout Read More
As we get older, it seems like time goes faster and faster, but today, you will also hear lots of young people talking about how time flies. I can’t remember …
A new year and new challenges! Read More
Thai immigration police, working with several agencies and representatives of the Finnish Embassy, have rescued an 11-year-old Finnish girl from a house in Sa Kaeo province after authorities were alerted …
Finnish girl rescued in Sa Kaeo in Thailand: Finland confirms consular case Read More
Indonesia and Vietnam have confirmed that they will accept an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join his newly established Board of Peace, a move that has sparked …
Indonesia, Vietnam accepts invitation to Trump’s Board of Peace – Nordic countries decline Read More
Singapore-based offshore engineering group Seatrium and Norwegian contractor Aibel have both filed arbitration proceedings over disputes related to their consortium agreement for the DolWin 5 offshore converter platform in the …
Seatrium and Aibel enter arbitration over North Sea offshore wind platform Read More
Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines will relaunch a direct route between Beijing and Helsinki from 29 March 2026, restoring a connection that was removed five years ago amid pandemic disruptions …
China Southern Airlines to relaunch Beijing–Helsinki route after five-year break Read More
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will pay an official visit to China from 25 to 28 January, where he is scheduled to meet the country’s top leadership in Beijing. According …
Finnish prime minister to meet Chinese leadership during Beijing visit Read More
Telenor has entered into an agreement to sell its ownership stake in Thailand’s leading telecom operator True Corporation, ending a 25-year presence in the Thai market. According to a stock …
Telenor to exit Thailand after 25 years, selling True stake for about NOK 39 billion Read More
A large fire has destroyed hundreds of shelters in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. More than 2,000 people were displaced, aid agencies said. No casualties has been …
Norwegian Refugee Council calls for help after fire in Cox’s Bazaar Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Denmark said it is monitoring recent developments involving Greenland. It said it is coordinating with Danish and Greenlandic authorities. The embassy said there is no cause …
Philippine Embassy in Denmark sees no cause for alarm for Filipinos in Greenland Read More
Thai police in Pattaya issued a formal warning to a Norwegian tourist after a reported public nudity incident, Thaiger reports. Officers responded on 22 January near Beach Road Soi 13/3 …
Norwegian tourist warned by police after public nudity report on Pattaya Beach Read More
Cobra Gold is an annual Thai–US-led multinational military exercise held in Thailand since 1982. It trains interoperability and includes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief elements. Thailand and the United States …
Sweden joins Thailand’ Cobra Gold 2026 as observer Read More
It is just before 1 pm at CentralWorld, one of Bangkok’s most visited shopping malls, and the crowds are already flowing steadily past the new pink storefront. Inside, brightly coloured …
How MUMS is turning Swedish sweets into a Bangkok business Read More
In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, speed and quality are equally critical. Development teams face constant pressure to release updates quickly, yet rushing releases without thorough testing can lead to …
Reducing Regression Testing Time Without Sacrificing Quality Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Innovation Norway and Norwegian firm Orkel held a “Waste Burden to Energy Resource” forum on 15 January. The event took place at Seda Vertis North in …
Norway and Philippines discuss mobile “round bale” waste solution for island communities Read More
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in Parliament on 20 January that Malaysia supports Denmark and the EU’s position on Greenland. During PM Question Time, Anwar said countries can negotiate, …
Malaysia backs Denmark and EU over US Greenland pressure, Anwar tells Parliament Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) will host a young professionals networking event in Bangkok next month focusing on Sweden’s global influence in the music industry. The event will feature a …
Swedish music and AI in focus at Bangkok networking event Read More
Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) will host a breakfast event in Singapore next month focusing on geopolitical and market risks expected to shape 2026. The event will feature Charu …
Saxo strategist to discuss geopolitical risks at Singapore event Read More
Poor soundproofing is the biggest irritation for Swedish travellers staying at hotels abroad, according to a new survey commissioned by TUI. The survey, conducted by Kantar Media, shows that 39 …
Swedes more annoyed by noisy hotel rooms than sunbed hogging Read More
Finland’s ambassador to Malaysia, Anne Vasara, said EU–Malaysia FTA talks could be a “game changer” for bilateral ties. She said the relaunched negotiations could open new trade opportunities and deepen …
Finnish ambassador says EU-Malaysia FTA talks could be “game changer” Read More
The Chinese Embassy in Sweden said it opposed what it called “unfounded accusations” made by a small number of Swedish politicians about Chinese products and trade measures, and urged “two-way …
Chinese embassy in Stockholm rejects accusations by Swedish politician Read More
A Hong Kong court is preparing to hear evidence in a case against Wan Wenguo, a Chinese captain of the Hong Kong-registered ship Newnew Polar Bear. He is accused of …
Hong Kong court starts Baltic Sea cable damage case against Newnew Polar Bear captain Read More
Two foreign tourists, one German and one Danish, were rescued after rough waves swept them into a narrow rock crevice off Vietnam’s south-central coast on 19 January 2026. Vietnamese police …
Danish tourist rescued after being trapped in rock crevice off Vietnam coast Read More
Thai authorities have rejected claims circulating online that foreign nationals will be limited to entering Thailand visa-free only twice a year. The warning was issued by Thailand’s Ministry of Digital …
Thai authorities deny rumours limiting visa-free entry for foreigners Read More
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration deported a 34-year-old Swedish national back in November 2025. The man was suspected of serious violent crimes in Sweden, according to Indonesian authorities. Acting Director …
Indonesia deported Swedish man wanted for violent crimes Read More
Malaysian subsea digital infrastructure provider OMS Group has signed contracts with Norway’s Ulstein to design and build two cable-laying vessels. OMS Group said the order is aimed at meeting growing …
Malaysia’s OMS Group orders two Ulstein cable-laying vessels for 2028 delivery Read More
‘Zero’ as concept is very much on the agenda for Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director Pearl Lai and the entire nine-man strong corporate and sustainability communications team within Carlsberg Malaysia. …
20 years as communications expert with Carlsberg Malaysia, and new Dancham Chairperson: Pearl Lai Read More
Swedish defence group Saab will exhibit at Singapore Airshow 2026 at Changi Exhibition Centre from 3 to 8 February. In a press release, the company said it will be at …
Saab plans to showcase Gripen E and C-UAS at Singapore Airshow Read More
Practical scam rules for all staff: Never believe it’s me (or any manager) if I ask for passwords, codes, or urgent payments. I do not ask for passwords, MFA codes, …
Security reminder: urgent requests are the biggest scam Read More
Denmark has received public backing from several Nordic and European allies after renewed US tariff threats linked to Washington’s long-standing interest in Greenland. In a joint statement issued on January …
Nordic and European allies back Denmark amid renewed US pressure over Greenland Read More
Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …
Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport Read More
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau said it arrested a Swedish man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice on drug charges, local Thai media reports. Police said the suspect had been hiding in …
Swedish drug suspect arrested in Hua Hin Read More
Several Southeast Asian countries have eased visa rules over the past year, helping drive a strong rebound in international tourism and making travel in the region simpler for foreign visitors. …
Visa-free entry expands across Southeast Asia Read More
A 67-year-old Danish woman was injured while hiking the Ton Sai–Bang Pae route in Phuket, Thaiger reports. Rescuers from Guardians of Life Medical & Rescue received a call on 16 …
Danish woman seriously injured in Phuket Read More
A nervous beginner’s honest take on Thai cooking, fiery chillies, bustling markets, and the small triumph of not burning dinner. I’m not exactly known for my cooking skills, so when …
I don’t cook – so I took a cooking class in Chiang Mai Read More
The Philippine passport has climbed six places in the latest global ranking but continues to lag far behind the Nordic countries in terms of travel freedom. According to the Henley …
Philippine passport improves in global ranking but still trails Nordic countries Read More
Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT) and the EU have launched talks on a project to modernise tax administration. GDT Director-General Kong Vibol and EU Ambassador Igor Driesmans co-chaired a …
Finland joins EU project to modernise Cambodia’s tax system Read More
EU and EU member state ambassadors made a joint visit to Northern Mindanao from 14 to 16 January, in what the EU Delegation said was their first coordinated trip to …
Denmark, Sweden and Finland join EU trip to Northern Mindanao Read More
Foreign investor interest in Vietnam is showing signs of recovery, with a Finland-based investment fund expressing growing optimism about the country’s stock market outlook as 2026 begins. The PYN Elite …
Finnish fund sees strong potential in Vietnam Read More
Finnish marine technology company Wärtsilä has signed a 10-year lifecycle service agreement for 12 LNG carriers managed by Singapore-based MOL Global Ship Management, a unit linked to Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. …
Wärtsilä wins 10-year service contract for MOL LNG carriers Read More
Volvo has told 143 owners of the EX30 Ultra in Singapore not to charge beyond 70% for now. The advice is linked to a potential battery defect and fire risk. …
Volvo warns Singapore EX30 Ultra owners over battery fire risk Read More
A Vietnamese edition of Những Bóng Ma Trở Lại (The Returning Ghosts) by Danish author Thomas Bo Pedersen has been published, placing him among a small group of Danish writers …
Danish author’s novel released in Vietnamese Read More
Danish business confidence in China improved slightly at the end of 2025, but the latest figures reveal a clear divide between large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises. According to …
Large Danish firms regain confidence in China, SMEs lag behind Read More
A Norwegian defence company will supply advanced minesweeping technology to the Indonesian Navy as part of a new international contract. Norwegian company H. Henriksen has announced that it will deliver …
Norwegian company to supply minesweeping system to Indonesian Navy Read More