Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
From Stockholm, 23-year-old Thobias Eriksson Brodin and his friend moved through Europe and Asia by train and bus. After more than a month on the road, they have reached Thailand. …
Thobias left Sweden by train. 41 days later he arrived in Thailand Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Thailand will visit Phuket on May 28 to meet Danish citizens in the area. The embassy announced in a Facebook post. The event will take place …
Danish in Phuket? Meet the embassy and renew your passport on May 28 Read More
Danish shipping giant Maersk plans to help turn Da Nang into a major logistics hub in Southeast Asia. The company is involved in building a new container port called Lien …
Danish giant bets big on Vietnam: Maersk to build major port hub Read More
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida will visit Sweden from April 29 to May 2 at the invitation of Carl XVI Gustaf, According to a statement issued by the …
Thai royals visit Sweden for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th birthday Read More
Students from Vietnam and Denmark took part in a public speaking and debate contest on green growth, marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The event was …
Youth debate strengthens Vietnam–Denmark green partnership ties Read More
Michael Testrup invested millions in a luxury villa in Thailand. Today he lives in a half-finished house that officially does not exist – and is fighting to get his money …
Michael thought he was buying a home in Phuket. Instead, he stepped into a legal nightmare Read More
China has called on Finland not to politicise economic relations, following comments from Finland’s foreign minister on China’s ties with Russia. Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry …
China urges Finland to avoid politicising trade relations Read More
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