Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
An Icelandic tourist was found dead on Koh Larn near Pattaya on 2 May, in a case police are treating as a suspected suicide. The 56-year-old man was discovered hanging …
Icelandic tourist found dead on Koh Larn with police investigating cause Read More
A Chinese ship captain has been arrested in Sweden after authorities seized a tanker suspected of links to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, Reuters reports. The vessel, Jin Hui, was boarded …
Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia-linked vessel Read More
Calm waves brush against the white sands of Huahin beach, as Ole Hjørnelund Jensen sips his Singha Beer under the shade of palm trees. A silver buddha hangs on a …
27 years together, now the pension rules forces Ole to leave his wife behind Read More
Finnish education company HEI Schools will open its first preschool in Yangon in June 2026. The launch marks the company’s entry into Myanmar. The school, HEI Schools Yangon, will be …
Finnish HEI Schools to open first preschool in Myanmar Read More
Australian tribute group Björn Again will perform in Kuala Lumpur for the first time in August 2026. The show brings the music of Swedish pop group ABBA to Malaysian audiences. …
ABBA tribute show Björn Again set for Kuala Lumpur debut Read More
TUI Hotels & Resorts will open its first The Mora hotel in Asia in Singapore in September 2026. The move marks the brand’s entry into the region as part of …
TUI to open first The Mora hotel in Asia with Singapore launch Read More
Swedish intellectual property firm Abrande has launched its first Asia-Pacific office in Hong Kong. The move marks the company’s entry into the Greater China market. The Gothenburg-based startup has appointed …
Swedish AI IP firm Abrande expands to Hong Kong Read More
A Finnish-Swedish man has been arrested in Pattaya after allegedly hacking a hotel database and scamming guests. Thai police say the suspect targeted both foreign and Thai tourists, Bangkok Post …
Nordic hacker arrested in Pattaya hotel scam Read More
Danish outdoor company Nordisk Company A/S has opened its first retail store in China, marking a new step in its expansion into the Asian market, Ritzau reports. The store opened …
Nordisk opens first store in China Read More
Anders Adlercreutz met with Brunei’s Minister of Education, Romaizah Mohd Salleh, during a visit to the Ministry of Education in Berakas. The meeting focused on exchanging views on education priorities …
Finland and Brunei explore closer education cooperation Read More