Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is hosting two public talks titled “The Future of Fashion: A Conversation on Sustainability”, one in Hanoi on Friday 17 October 2025 and another …
Denmark promotes sustainable fashion dialogue in Vietnam Read More
Danish renewable-energy developer Ørsted has announced plans to reduce its global workforce from around 8,000 to about 6,000 employees by the end of 2027, citing a need to align staffing …
Ørsted to cut 2,000 jobs globally – impact in Asia uncertain Read More
Finland’s expertise in waste-to-energy and Malaysia’s growing capacity for carbon storage could form the basis for deeper collaboration between the two countries in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, reports …
Finland and Malaysia explore carbon capture cooperation Read More
It’s tournament day at Jungle Padel Pererenan. Women arrive with rackets slung over their shoulders, greeting each other with hugs, tying their shoelaces, chatting and laughing before the matches begin. …
Padel and purpose: Robin Ekman’s journey from Sweden to Bali’s booming courts Read More
When Bjarne Honoré first arrived on Bali in 1999, it was only meant to be a holiday. But the visit became a turning point. One day, while having coffee at …
Deported, divided, determined: A cross-cultural success story Read More
Twenty-nine Thai berry pickers have been granted a total of 2.3 million kronor in state compensation by the Swedish Crime Victim Authority following a case of severe labour exploitation in …
Thai berry pickers in Sweden awarded compensation for exploitation Read More
Filipino television host and journalist Gretchen Ho has questioned Norwegian authorities after her relatives were reportedly refused a currency exchange at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport because they were from the Philippines. …
Famous Filipino TV host criticizes Norwegian authorities after foreign exchange incident Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok will hold a “Mød din Ambassade” (Meet Your Embassy) event in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, from 17:30 to 19:30 at Plantation Urban …
Danish Embassy to host outreach event in Phnom Penh on 11 November Read More
Both the Danish and Swedish Embassies in Manila have issued safety advisories to their citizens following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck offshore Davao Oriental in the southern Philippines on …
Nordic embassies issue urgent tsunami alerts following major earthquake in the Philippines Read More
Finland is emerging as a key partner for Malaysia as the two nations ramp up collaboration in education centred on sustainability, circular economy and climate solutions. Speaking at the “Climate …
Malaysia and Finland deepen cooperation in education and circular economy Read More
Swedish home appliance manufacturer Electrolux showcased its sustainability ambitions at the SX Sustainability Expo 2025 in Bangkok, reaffirming its target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain …
Sweden’s Electrolux highlights sustainability goals in Thailand Read More
Salla Tuominen, President of Zonta International, emphasized that violence remains one of the biggest challenges facing women worldwide during her recent visit to Hong Kong. Speaking on TVB’s Straight Talk …
One in three women face violence, warns Finnish Zonta president in Hong Kong Read More
A Finnish-designed exhibition celebrating the cultural ties between China and Finland has been shortlisted in the exhibition design category of the Dezeen Awards 2025. Titled Harmony Across Eras: Treasures From …
Forests, friendship, and Finland: a diplomatic art story unfolds in China Read More
Norway has pledged $1.2 million to support Cambodia’s mine clearance and victim assistance programs from 2025 to 2027, reaffirming more than three decades of cooperation between the two countries, Khmer …
Clearing the path: Norway helps Cambodia move one step closer to a mine-free future Read More
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar, backed by China’s Geely Holding Group, recorded a 16.8% year-on-year sales increase in Germany last month, according to data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority …
Swedish design, Chinese power: Polestar shifts into high gear in Germany Read More
Denmark’s jazz scene is making a strong return to China this month as JazzDanmark launches a series of cultural events to mark 100 years since Danish drummer Svend Erik Schmidt, …
Beijing gets a taste of Danish swing this October Read More
Iconic Danish pop-rock band Michael Learns To Rock will return to Singapore to headline President’s Challenge Night 2025 on November 2. The annual charity event, presented by Mediacorp, carries the …
Michael Learns To Rock at Singapore’s President’s Challenge Night 2025 Read More
China is reportedly demanding around 120 million NOK for the return of a Norwegian citizen imprisoned for alleged salmon smuggling. Yimin Dong, born in China but now a Norwegian national, …
China puts a royal price tag on Norway’s ‘Salmon Queen’ Read More
SWEA Bangkok has postponed its 25th Anniversary Gala to now take place on Friday 30 January 2026, instead of the previously planned date in October. President Hayoung Ekhaga explains that …
SWEA Bangkok postpones 25th Anniversary Gala to January 2026 Read More
The October 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
ScandAsia Magazine October 2025 Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam reports that Denmark and Vietnam are deepening their cooperation in digital statistics through the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) programme, focusing on technology and public-private …
Vietnam and Denmark strengthen cooperation in digital statistics Read More
Reuters Foundation reports that Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest exporter of garments, is turning to technology with support from European partners — including Finland and Sweden — to address its growing …
Bangladesh links up with Finland, Sweden and Vietnam in digital textile recycling push Read More
The hull of Rem Offshore’s new low-emission subsea construction vessel, Rem Pioneer, has departed Vietnam for Norway, marking the next stage in its construction. According to Norwegian ship designer Skipsteknisk, …
Vietnam-built hull for Norwegian subsea vessel heads to Norway for final outfitting Read More
Reuters reports that civil society groups in Myanmar are preparing legal action against Norwegian telecom company Telenor, accusing it of sharing customer data with the country’s military regime. The groups …
Myanmar groups plan to sue Norway’s Telenor over data sharing with junta Read More
Swedfund, the Swedish government’s development finance institution, has invested 15$ million in a new fund that supports growing businesses in Vietnam. The fund, called Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II, focuses …
Sweden invests 15$ million in Vietnamese business growth fund Read More
A 22-year-old Swedish man has been charged in Singapore for entering the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix without a valid ticket and trespassing into restricted areas, including the pit lane …
Swedish man takes wrong turn — onto Singapore F1 pit lane without a ticket Read More
Finland and Indonesia have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation to strengthen collaboration in clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable technologies. The agreement also …
Finland and Indonesia deepen energy cooperation through new MoU Read More
Finnish embassies worldwide and across Southeast Asia are encouraging residents, expatriates, and friends of Finland to take part in a new global survey exploring how Finland is perceived around the …
Finnish embassies in Southeast Asia invite public to join global survey on Finland’s image Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, in collaboration with Norwegian research institute SINTEF and the Vietnam National Cement Association, hosted a workshop on October 3 titled “From Pilots to Policy: Addressing …
Norway and Vietnam explore co-processing as solution to plastic waste challenge Read More
The Embassy of Vietnam in Sweden welcomed a delegation from the Ethnic Council of Vietnam’s National Assembly during its working visit to Stockholm from 1 to 5 October 2025. Led …
Vietnamese National Assembly delegation explores Sweden’s approach to ethnic minority inclusion Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila joined Librada Avelino Elementary School in inaugurating the Philippines’ first Nobel Prize Science Hub — an initiative inspired by the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit …
Sweden celebrates launch of the Philippines’ first Nobel Prize Science Hub Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin, joined members of the United Architects of the Philippines in celebrating World Architecture Day, focusing on this year’s theme, “Design for Strength.” …
Danish Ambassador brings ‘sponge city’ spirit to Manila on World Architecture Day Read More
The second International Tatu & Arts Festival concluded successfully in Saipan, drawing tattoo artists and enthusiasts from around the world, including participants from Norway. Organized by Ed Elenzano, also known …
Norwegian and Southeast Asian ink makes its mark at Saipan’s tattoo festival Read More
A recent workshop in Stockholm brought together researchers and policy experts to discuss the challenges and trade-offs of working with China on global energy transitions. Organized by the Raoul Wallenberg …
Swedish workshop explores balancing cooperation and caution in working with China on green energy Read More
As Vietnam pushes to make English a second language in schools, education experts are turning their eyes to Finland’s acclaimed education model for guidance. The Ministry of Education and Training …
Vietnam looks to Finland as it races to train thousands of English teachers Read More
A 46-year-old woman holding a Swedish passport was escorted out of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament after causing a scene during a match on 1 October, according to Chinese media …
Game, set, match — and exit: drunk Swedish woman kicked out of tennis tournament Read More
Norwegian couple Simen and Katrine Solhaug run two hotels in Siem Reap, Babel Boutique and Babel Guesthouse. They are big advocates for sustainable tourism. Sustainable tourism is a term often …
Simen and Katrine runs hotels with local hearts Read More
IKEA Thailand has announced that it will not sell real Christmas trees this year, citing quality concerns with the products received. In a statement released on its official Facebook page, …
IKEA Thailand cancels sale of real Christmas trees Read More
Norwegian design firm Snøhetta is playing a key role in transforming Kota Kinabalu’s historic port into a modern hub for business and tourism through the ambitious Jesselton Docklands project. The …
Norwegian architects help shape Kota Kinabalu’s new waterfront vision Read More
Danish foreign policy experts have raised concerns that Denmark is moving closer to Beijing’s position on Taiwan, blurring the line between its long-standing One China policy and China’s One China …
Experts criticise Denmark for adopting Beijing’s language on Taiwan Read More
Have you ever thought about how often we humans need a restroom? On average, an adult goes to the toilet about 4 to 7 times per day to relieve oneself, …
Flush with style — toilets in Bangkok like you’ve never seen Read More
The head of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, Simon Lichtenberg, says he was surprised and pleased to receive a personal reply from Chinese President Xi Jinping after writing …
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China receives letter from President Xi Read More
A newly identified Chinese state-linked hacking group has been accused of targeting government institutions and embassies, including those in Sweden and several Southeast Asian countries. According to cybersecurity firm Palo …
China-linked hackers accused of targeting Swedish and Asian embassies Read More
Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has secured an order for ten electric hydrofoil ferries from Thai operator Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation Co., Ltd., which will operate routes between the mainland …
Swedish electric ferries to operate between mainland and Koh Kood Read More
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in northern Norway after operating a drone near Bardufoss Airport, a key dual-use facility that also serves as one of the country’s most important …
Two Chinese nationals detained for drone activity near Norwegian military airport Read More
The United States has announced a new grant of 675,000 USD to support mine-clearing operations in Cambodia, continuing its long-standing collaboration with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and the Cambodian Mine …
Norwegian People’s Aid partners with U.S. in renewed mine-clearing support for Cambodia Read More
As the Philippines and the broader Asia-Pacific region intensify efforts to modernize transport systems and improve road safety, Sweden reaffirmed its commitment to supporting smart, safe, and sustainable mobility. Team …
Team Sweden Calls for Safer and More Sustainable Transport Solutions in the Philippines Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Manila and Tetra Pak Philippines launched on Tuesday 30 September 2025 the “Cartons for Communities and Nordic Waste Classification System” program in elementary and high schools …
Nordic embassies in Manila empower youth to lead upcycling initiatives Read More
Cambodia earned more than $408 million from bicycle and e-bike exports in the first eight months of 2025, with Denmark and Sweden listed among the main European destinations, according to …
Cambodia rides high as bicycle exports roll into Scandinavia Read More
Hanoi authorities have deported Norwegian national Berg Robin Grande following an incident in which he broke the rear window of a parked car while under the influence of cannabis. The …
Norwegian man deported from Hanoi after cannabis-related incident Read More