Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
After almost three months in Sweden and two bad colds, I was more than happy to board the Finnair flight and return home to Bangkok. I arrived very early in …
Back in bustling Bangkok and happy to be home. Read More
You can now donate your old bras, underwear, socks and swimwear to the new eco-friendly project “We Want Your Old Bras”. The project, which is a partnership between women’s lingeri …
Donate your old bras and underwear for a good cause Read More
Swedish retail giant IKEA and its sister company Ingka Centres are ramping up their expansion in Asia with two major projects. This month, Ingka Centres, IKEA’s sister company, is opening …
IKEA expands in Asia with new projects in Shanghai Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Tan as their new Commercial Advisor for Maritime & Defence. With a background from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, …
New Commercial Advisor for Maritime & Defence at the Danish Embassy in Singapore Read More
The European Commission has rejected proposals from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers to adjust their prices in an attempt to avoid steep tariffs. The tariffs follow a months-long investigation led …
EU rejects Chinese EV price adjustments, raising trade tensions Read More
Best-selling Norwegian crime fiction author Jørn Lier Horst recently shared his experience in writing crime novels as part of an ongoing campaign to promote Norwegian literature. The event, organized by …
Norwegian crime fiction author Jørn Lier Horst in Manila Read More
In a milestone for Arctic shipping, two Chinese container ships, Flying Fish 1 and NewNew Star, recently crossed paths just 750 nautical miles from the North Pole, showcasing the increasing …
Historic first: Chinese container ships cross paths in Arctic waters, marking growth in Northern Sea Route shipping Read More
Typhoon Yagi has caused significant destruction in northern Vietnam over the past few days. The violent winds and rain have led to landslides, floods, and power outages in several cities. …
Typhoon Yagi: Videos show destructions in Vietnam, while death toll rises to 226 Read More
Bangkok Patana School has just served up something special: new ITF (International Tennis Federation) certified tennis courts. This makes Bangkok Patana School only the second facility in Thailand to receive …
Game, Set and Match! Bangkok Patana gets ITF Certified Tennis Courts Read More
The Danish National Liaison Office (NLO) in Thailand has officially closed, marking the end of Denmark’s long-standing police presence in the country. The office, which had supported efforts against corruption, …
Danish National Liaison Office in Thailand closes as Carsten Andersen departs Read More