Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A typhoon named Yagi is expected to hit the northern part of Vietnam from Friday and continue throughout the weekend. As a result, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is …
Typhoon Yagi: Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns Danes in Vietnam Read More
Mrs. Elisabeth Schwabe-Hansen has been appointed as the new Head of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon. With over 22 years in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she …
New Head of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon Read More
A 42-year-old Swedish man named Ahmet is seeking justice after being scammed by a Thai woman who promised him marriage, only to discover she was already married. Ahmet sought help …
Swedish man scammed by Thai woman promising marriage, loses over 300,000 baht Read More
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated $12 million to support humanitarian operations in Myanmar. This funding is part of a broader $100 million initiative aimed at …
CERF allocates $12 million for Myanmar with Sweden, Norway, and Denmark amongst top donors Read More
Yesterday, September 4, 2024, Norway officially opened its new consulate in Davao City. The consulate will oversee consular services and deepen partnerships in key sectors, including agriculture, maritime, and renewable …
Norway opens new consulate in Davao to boost cooperation in Mindanao Read More
Eight Danish apprentices from Skive College, Industriens Uddannelser, and CELF will team up with local students at Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) in the Philippines. Together, they will tackle technical projects …
Danish apprentices join green transition initiative in the Philippines Read More
Swedish company Saab, whose Gripen Fighter jets recently were chosen to modernize the Royal Thai Air Force, is turning its attention to the Philippines. The Philippines is seeking to strengthen …
Swedish Saab aims for new order of gripen fighters from Philippines Read More
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, many investors are withdrawing from China. However, Norway’s $78 billion pension fund, KLP, is pursuing a different strategy. Instead of pulling out, KLP has increased its …
Norwegian KLP boosts efforts with Chinese mining firms Read More
Robert Lindén, the chairman of Region Blekinge and a member of the Sweden Democrats (SD), has chosen to receive medical care at a luxury hospital in Thailand rather than using …
Blekinge Chairman chooses Thai luxury hospital amid implementing a cost-saving plan for Region Blekinge Read More
The trial of Vernu Vasunta, CEO of the Finnish berry company Kiantama, and his Thai business partner, Kalyakorn “Durian” Phongpit, commenced in Lapland District Court on Tuesday. The pair stands …
Finnish berry execs on trial for human trafficking, court expects 6-month proceedings Read More