Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In its latest report on relative levels of wealth and poverty released on Dec. 21 titled “Richest Countries in the World 2023,” Global Finance listed both Singapore and Norway in the …
Singapore and Norway in top ten richest countries Read More
In Hanoi, Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam received a Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation from Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations. This is due to its ‘outstanding performance’ in 2023, …
Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam receives Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation Read More
The Embassy of Finland organized the workshop “Solutions for Transitioning Vietnam’s Ports to Smarter and Greener – Experiences from Finland” in HCMC on 23 December. It did so in collaboration with …
Finnish Embassy organizes maritime workshop in Vietnam Read More
Floods caused by intense rainfall have affected tens of thousands of people in Thailand’s deep south, officials said on 25 December. Authorities have warned residents in the provinces to be …
Floods affecting thousands in Thai South Read More
Mærsk warned about the unrest in the Red Sea on 22 December, after having had to pause its shipping operations for a while, due to danger in the water passage. …
Mærsk ready to resume operations in Red Sea despite unrest Read More
Every year, many Filipinos gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through traditions such as ‘Simbang Gabi’ and ‘Noche Buena.’ Even abroad. Despite being far from PH itself, a …
Filipino Christmas spirit in Norway Read More
20-year-old Linnea Pakermo has been traveling around Thailand for two months with her friend. For Christmas, they would spent the holiday with her friend’s family, who came to Thailand to …
Swedes in Thailand: Holiday Nightmare Read More
A.P. Moller – Mærsk, the Danish global shipping giant, warned of persistent chaos and unrest in the Red Sea. An unrest which has been disrupting shipping activity for months. On …
Mærsk warns of unrest in Red Sea Read More
Travel intelligence company OAG has disclosed its annual ranking of the world’s busiest international flight routes. This year, the route from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to Singapore is considered the …
Kuala Lumpur to Singapore: Busiest flight route internationally Read More
Riitta Laakso was recently on a flight to Cebu where a stewardess asked the passengers where Santa Claus lives, as part of a trivia game. The winner who yelled “North …
Wife to Finnish Ambassador to PH: “Santa lives in Finland” Read More