Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sweden is stepping up its engagement in Southeast Asia, with Karolina Zurek taking on a new role at the Embassy of Sweden in Manila, . Zurek has been appointed regional …
Sweden strengthens Southeast Asia strategy with new Manila posting Read More
Finland’s Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Education Anders Adlercreutz will visit Brunei on 27–28 April to take part in the ASEAN–EU foreign ministers’ meeting. The biennial meeting between the European …
Finland’s Adlercreutz to attend ASEAN–EU meeting in Brunei Read More
Pick-up trucks, tractors and motorcycles zoom sporadically down the bumpy road. The sun bakes on the newly harvested fields, raising the temperature to almost 40 degrees celsius. This is rural …
“I feel like a criminal”: Søren hides in Thailand to secure pension income Read More
If you are travelling with Thai AirAsia X in the coming months, your flight is likely to be affected. The airline has announced that it is reducing flight frequencies and …
Thai AirAsia X cuts flights again Read More
A new electric passenger vessel using Norwegian technology is on its way in Asia. Three companies have signed a deal to design and build the vessel, which will be the …
Norwegian tech is behind Asia’s first electric AirHull vessel Read More
China’s close ties with Russia could prevent any future trade deal with the EU. That is according to Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. According to South China Morning Post, Valtonen …
Finland: No EU trade deal while China has ties with Russia Read More
Higher fuel prices linked to the ongoing Iran conflict will reduce humanitarian aid worldwide, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Reuters reports. Secretary-General Jan Egeland said increased energy costs …
Norwegian Refugee Council warns rising fuel costs will cut global aid Read More
A Finnish defence company is looking to expand into Southeast Asia, with Malaysia seen as a potential entry point. According to Bernama, Forcit Defence is exploring opportunities to introduce its …
Finnish defence company eyes expansion in Asia Read More
Travellers heading to Laos now have one more thing to remember before departure. All foreign visitors must complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) within three days before arriving in …
Laos introduces 3-day rule for tourists entering the country Read More
Danish toy giant Lego Group says it has no regrets about investing in Vietnam. Jesper Hassellund Mikkelsen, senior vice-president of Asia Operations at the company, says Lego sees strong growth …
Lego continues to invest in Vietnam Read More