Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Copenhagen biotech startup is betting big on Asia’s drinking culture. Now, Singapore will be the first test market. Alcolase has raised €1.5 million to develop its enzyme-based solution for …
Singapore first as Danish biotech tackles alcohol intolerance in Asia Read More
Along the windswept shores of northern Philippines, a green energy boom is unfolding fast. But for many who live by the sea, the future arriving on the horizon feels less …
Danish wind project sparks fear on Philippine fishing coast: “We’ll lose everything” Read More
Three Finnish diving experts have arrived in the Maldives to assist in the recovery operation following a deadly diving accident that killed five Italian divers and a Maldivian rescue diver. …
Finnish dive experts join Maldives search after deadly underwater accident Read More
The European Union has adopted new Schengen visa facilitation rules for Thai nationals living in Thailand, making it easier for frequent travellers to obtain long-term multiple-entry visas for Europe. Under …
EU introduces easier long-term Schengen visas for Thai travellers Read More
Norway has defended its decision to revoke export licenses tied to a naval missile system sale to Malaysia, saying its most sensitive defense technologies will now only be exported to …
Norway defends cancellation of missile sale to Malaysia Read More
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has laid off staff in Singapore as the company relocates its South-east Asian headquarters from the city-state to Kuala Lumpur, The Straits Times reports. According to …
Swedish H&M lays off staff in Singapore amid regional restructuring Read More
More than five decades after Norway became one of the first Western European countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam during the war years, the two countries are now expanding …
Vietnam and Norway celebrate 55 years of diplomatic ties Read More
Norwegian authorities have arrested a second Chinese national in a widening espionage investigation in the country’s north, just weeks after a Chinese woman was detained over suspected satellite spying activities, …
Norway arrests second Chinese national in suspected spying case Read More
A 50-year-old Danish man was arrested in Pasay City, Philippines, after a dispute with hotel management over unpaid charges and alleged damage to hotel property, Manila Bulletin reports. According to …
Danish man arrested in the Philippines over unpaid hotel charges and property damage Read More
A Swedish tourist has reported being robbed of more than 100,000 baht in cash during an incident at a condominium in Pattaya in the early hours of 15 May, according …
Swedish tourist reports over 100,000 baht theft after meeting transwomen in Pattaya Read More