Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
China has summoned representatives from Danish shipping giant Maersk and Swiss-based MSC to a meeting on international shipping practices. The move comes after Panama cancelled contracts for two canal ports …
China summons Maersk after Panama ports takeover Read More
A Sunclass Airlines flight carrying 315 stranded Nordic travellers landed in Copenhagen on Monday morning, Ritzau reports. The passengers had been stuck in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean after …
Spies flight brings 315 stranded Nordic travellers home from Thailand Read More
A Vietnamese scientist working in Sweden has been nominated for one of Vietnam’s most prestigious youth recognitions, Sinhviên Vietnam reports. Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, a researcher at KTH Royal Institute …
Vietnamese scientist in Sweden nominated for major youth award Read More
Tensions and conflicts around the world have made it more important than ever for authorities to know where their citizens are. Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reminding citizens abroad …
Danish Foreign Ministry: Remember to leave the Danes List when returning home Read More
Singapore’s Minister for Education, Mr. Desmond Lee, will attend the 16th International Summit on the Teaching Profession in Tallinn, Estonia, from 9 to 11 March. The trip was announced by …
Singapore education minister heads to Estonia before school visits in Finland and Denmark Read More
Norway’s sovereign pension fund has sold its shares in French conglomerate Bolloré after citing unresolved concerns over serious human rights violations linked to Socfin plantations, including in Southeast Asia. The …
Norway pension fund drops Bolloré over Cambodia and Indonesia abuse claims Read More
The shade offered a short escape from the Bangkok heat in Bechakitti Park. Under it sat Danish street artist Stine Hvid while people slowly gathered around the newly unveiled murals. …
International Women’s Day: Bangkok wall becomes tribute to women by Danish and Thai artists Read More
A new agreement between Cambodia and Norway aims to strengthen the country’s ability to detect landmines and unexploded bombs, Khmer Times reports. The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and Norwegian …
Norway strengthens mine detection cooperation with Cambodia Read More
Several Danish tourists stranded in Thailand and the Maldives are now being brought back to Denmark by travel company TUI. The travellers were affected after conflict in the Middle East …
TUI brings stranded Danish tourists home from Thailand and Maldives Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled Norwegian Sun’s planned stop at Phu My in southern Vietnam on 5 March. The ship was instead redirected to Sihanoukville in Cambodia during its current …
Drama at sea: Norwegian Sun drops Vietnam Read More