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ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia

July 22, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Since 2009, ScandAsia has published 364 ScandAsia publications on Issuu, plus 13 editions of Thailand Expat Guide and 49 issues of Thai-Danish Trade News publishhed for the Danish Thai Cham …

Business in Asia / Finland / Innovation & Technology / IT Telecom / Malaysia / Services / Singapore

Business transformation consultant/FBC Chairman Pasi Haatainen outlines the latest Singapore opportunities – and obstacles

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Pasi Haatainen, a long-term Singapore resident and also Finnish Business Council Singapore (FBC) Chairman since 2021, has since 2007 been based in the city-state as a senior business consultant. Because …

China / Denmark / General news

Danish universities reject Chinese researchers over espionage concerns

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Danish universities have begun rejecting research applicants from China if background checks suggest they may pose a security risk. At Aarhus University, all applicants with not only Chinese citizenship …

Education / Finland / Thailand

Thailand and Finland advance educational collaboration with new joint projects

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Thailand and Finland are moving forward with educational collaboration under a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year between the two countries’ education ministries. On Tuesday 15 July 2025, the …

Denmark / International relations / Thailand

Danish ambassador meets Thai Senate president

July 20, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On Tuesday 15 July 2025, Danish Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Danny Annan, paid a courtesy call on Senate President Mr. Mongkol Surasajja at the Thai Parliament. Ambassador Annan was accompanied …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Norwegian diplomats visit Palawan NGO tackling teen pregnancy, explore deeper partnership on HIV

July 18, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Officials from the Royal Norwegian Embassy visited Roots of Health (ROH) in Puerto Princesa on June 15 to 16 to learn more about the organization’s expanding work in adolescent reproductive …

Denmark / General news / Malaysia

Danish Grand Prix horse sold to Malaysia for Asian Games training

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The 15-year-old Danish warmblood gelding Fredensdals Fountain has been sold to Malaysia as a schoolmaster and potential competitor for the 2026 Asian Games. Bred by Linda Falensteen and Martin Strange, …

China / Denmark / General news

China Eastern launches direct flights between Shanghai and Copenhagen

July 18, 2025December 26, 2025 - by Alan Khorana - Leave a Comment

A new direct flight route connecting Shanghai and Copenhagen was inaugurated on Thursday 17 July 2025 by China Eastern Airlines, marking a significant step in strengthening air links between China …

General news / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish man found dead in Pattaya condo – police seek woman seen on CCTV

July 18, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Thai police are searching for a woman seen on security footage entering the condominium of a Swedish man found dead in South Pattaya on Thursday 17 July 2025. The man, …

Schools News / Thailand

Invitation to a special 2-Day toddler “Fun Day” experience at the Purple Elephant @39, part of ELC International Schools Bangkok

July 17, 2025July 18, 2025 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

ELC International Schools Bangkok would like to extend a limited number of complimentary invitations to Scandinavian families to join us for a two-day “Fun Day” experience at The Purple Elephant …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Norway / Sweden

Indonesia and EU edge closer to trade pact under pressure from US tariffs

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Indonesia and the European Union have reached a political agreement to finalise their long-awaited free trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), by September 2025. The breakthrough was announced …

Denmark / Finland / Living in Asia / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand Expat Guide 2025

July 15, 2025June 26, 2026 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

Thailand Expat Guide 2025 is now published. The book is the latest in a series of Thailand Expat Guides published by Scandinavian Publishing since 2013. If you want to buy …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Entrepreneurship / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Why Nordic companies go global from day one

July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

An article by Thai business platform ลงทุนแมน, recently shared by the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, sheds light on what drives the international success of Nordic companies—despite their countries’ small populations …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Nordic-Philippine Business Awards to spotlight excellence and new leadership

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham) will host its annual Nordic-Philippine Business Awards on Wednesday 6 August 2025, bringing together partners and leaders to celebrate innovation and …

Finland / General news / Vietnam

Vietnam celebrates 80 years of Moomins during Finnish Literature Week

July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Vietnam is currently celebrating Finnish literary culture with a special focus on the beloved Moomin characters, as part of Finnish Literature Week taking place in Hanoi from 11 to 20 …

Finland / International relations / Philippines

Finland and the Philippines mark 70 years of diplomatic relations

July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

On Monday 14 July 2025, Finland and the Philippines celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, first established in 1955 — the same year Finland joined the United Nations. In an …

General news / Malaysia / Sweden

Swedish ambassador to Malaysia featured in Business Today interview

July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Business Today Malaysia on Saturday 12 July 2025 published an exclusive interview with Sweden’s Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Niklas Wiberg. While the ambassador did not announce any new agreements …

China / Denmark / Manufacturing / Retail & Wholesale / Thailand

Pandora considers restructuring strategy in China as sales decline

July 14, 2025December 26, 2025 - by Sharan Khorana - Leave a Comment

Danish jewellery brand Pandora is exploring strategic changes to its business model in China following a significant decline in sales, according to a report by Reuters. Since 2019, Pandora’s revenue …

Denmark / Healthcare / Singapore

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in Singapore for weight management

July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has officially launched its once-weekly injectable weight management drug, Wegovy® (semaglutide 2.4mg), in Singapore. The treatment received regulatory approval from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority on …

China / Finland / Indonesia / Singapore / Thailand / Transportation, maritime

Finnair: No strikes – flights as usual

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Finnair will operate its flights according to the normal schedule as strikes announced for 16, 18, 21, 23, and 25 July have been cancelled. The settlement of a dispute between …

Cambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Iceland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Nordic leaders slam Trump’s new 30 percent EU tariff threat

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

US President Donald Trump issued on Saturday 12 July 2025 letters — posted on Truth Social and other channels — informing the European Union that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed on their …

Construction, infrastructure / Denmark / Malaysia / Services / Singapore / Trading & Logistics / Transportation, maritime

DSV opens Singapore facility to boost logistics with Johor

July 11, 2025December 26, 2025 - by Alan Khorana - 1 Comment

Danish logistics giant DSV has launched a new facility in Singapore aimed at strengthening cross-border logistics with Malaysia. The Redlion2 facility will support the flow of goods across the Causeway …

Construction, infrastructure / Denmark / Energy / Taiwan

Ørsted secures $3 billion funding for Taiwanese offshore wind projects

July 11, 2025January 18, 2026 - by Avi Jagota - Leave a Comment

Danish renewable energy giant Ørsted has secured approximately $3 billion (TWD 90 billion) in funding for its Greater Changhua 2a and 2b offshore wind farms in Taiwan. According to Ørsted, …

Hong Kong / Innovation & Technology / Sweden

Sweden to showcase sustainability innovations at ReThink HK 2025

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Team Sweden will once again host a national pavilion at ReThink HK, Hong Kong’s leading sustainability conference and expo, taking place on 11–12 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention …

Community news / Finland / Hong Kong / Sweden

FinnCham and SwedCham to host annual Crayfish Party in Hong Kong

July 10, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has announced that its annual Crayfish Party, co-hosted with SwedCham, will take place on Thursday 19 September 2025. The event promises an …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Hong Kong / Sweden

Nordic chambers invite to summer picnic in Hong Kong

July 10, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Finnish, Swedish and Danish chambers of commerce in Hong Kong are teaming up for a casual Nordic Summer Picnic on Wednesday 23 July 2025. The relaxed get-together will take …

Food & Beverage / Innovation & Technology / Philippines / Sweden

Swedish delegation visits Tetra Pak Philippines to discuss sustainable packaging

July 10, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A Team Sweden delegation led by Ambassador Anna Ferry and Trade Commissioner Johan Lennefalk visited Tetra Pak Philippines this week to explore the company’s role in advancing food security and …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Denmark / Indonesia

Denmark promoted livestock innovation at IndoLivestock 2025 in Surabaya

July 10, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Denmark showcased its agri-food technology and livestock expertise at IndoLivestock 2025, held from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Surabaya, Indonesia. The Danish pavilion featured seven leading companies in …

Denmark / International relations / Vietnam

Vietnam and Denmark held political consultations in Copenhagen

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Denmark hosted the yearly Political Consultations with Vietnam in Copenhagen this week, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The consultations were led by Danish …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Thailand ranked safest holiday destination in the world – Singapore leads in ASEAN

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Thailand has been ranked the safest holiday destination in the world, according to a new analysis by UK-based long-haul travel specialists Travelbag. The ranking is based on safety perceptions and …

China / Denmark / Healthcare

Novo Nordisk invests USD 111.9 million to expand Tianjin facility

July 9, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has announced a new 800-million-yuan (approximately USD 111.9 million) investment to expand its quality-control laboratory in Tianjin, China. The memorandum of cooperation was signed …

International relations / Malaysia / Norway

Trilateral meeting between Norway, Malaysia, and ASEAN Secretariat held in Kuala Lumpur

July 9, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A trilateral meeting took place in Kuala Lumpur involving the ASEAN Chair Malaysia, the Kingdom of Norway, and the ASEAN Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Minister of …

General news / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Norse Atlantic to launch direct flights from Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket

July 9, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Norse Atlantic Airways has announced direct flights from both Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket, Thailand, starting this December. The Norwegian long-haul low-cost airline will operate one weekly flight from each …

General news / Sweden / Thailand

Sweden’s Johanna Persson to challenge for ONE Muay Thai World Title in Bangkok

July 9, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Swedish Muay Thai fighter Johanna Persson will make her promotional debut in ONE Championship on Friday 11 July 2025, headlining ONE Fight Night 33 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. In …

General news / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish man and Thai woman arrested for cocaine dealing in Phuket

July 9, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A 41-year-old Swedish man and a 32-year-old Thai woman were arrested in Phuket on Saturday 6 July 2025 for allegedly dealing cocaine, according to a statement from Patong Police and …

Denmark / General news / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Norse Atlantic to launch first-ever non-stop Manchester–Bangkok route

July 9, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Norwegian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways will launch a new weekly non-stop service between Manchester and Bangkok starting Wednesday 26 November 2025. The route, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, …

Community news / Denmark / Thailand

ScandAsia editor joins live chat on love, culture, and life in Thailand

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - 3 Comments.

Following the premiere of season two of Paradise for Men on DR1, viewers were invited to an online chat with Henning Hedegaard — one of the main participants in the …

China / Malaysia / Philippines / ScandAsia magazines archive / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

ScandAsia Magazine July-August 2025

July 8, 2025July 29, 2025 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The ScandAsia magazine for July-August 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …

Cambodia / General news / Indonesia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore

Singapore loan levels still sustainable – not like in Norway

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The average Singaporean maintains a healthier debt levels with households owing less than their annual earnings, when compared to many other countries, claims a survey by Quick Loan Pte Ltd. …

Living in Asia / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

An idea for countries in Asia?

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Agneta de Bekassy - Leave a Comment

What is a “KULTURSOMMARJOBB”? Kultursommarjobb (litterally: “Culture Summer Job”)is a summer job within the cultural sector, mainly aimed at young people aged 16 to 20, and organized by many municipalities …

Finland / International relations / Vietnam

Finland and Vietnam meet in Spain to discuss cooperation

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc met with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, in Seville, Spain, on Monday 1 July 2024 to strengthen bilateral cooperation …

Healthcare / Philippines / Sweden

Sweden supports cancer care upgrade in Bataan, Philippines

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The province of Bataan in the Philippines is stepping up its cancer care services through a growing partnership with Sweden, under a health cooperation agreement signed in October 2024. The …

Food & Beverage / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden / Vietnam

Tetra Pak expands packaging plant in Vietnam with EUR217 million investment

July 6, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Swedish packaging giant Tetra Pak has inaugurated a major expansion of its aseptic packaging plant in Ho Chi Minh City, increasing total investment in the facility to EUR217 million. The …

Business in Asia / Energy / Finland / Sustainability / Thailand

Finland promotes digital innovation for carbon neutrality at Renewable Energy Asia 2025

July 6, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Ambassador Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos represented Finland at the Renewable Energy Asia (REA) Conference in Bangkok, where she addressed the Plenary Session on Finland’s path toward a carbon-free future. In her speech, …

General news / Sweden / Thailand

Thai berry pickers protest in Bangkok as Sweden slashes seasonal visas

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Only 89 Thai berry pickers have been granted permits to work in Sweden this season—down from more than 5,000 two years ago. The drastic cut has sparked alarm within Sweden’s …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

Thai festival brings authentic food and culture to Sundsvall

July 6, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

For the 13th consecutive year, Sundsvall in northern Sweden is hosting the Thai Festival – a celebration of Thai culture through food, performances, and sports. The event takes place from …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Filipino man expelled from Denmark in rape and robbery case

July 6, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A 19-year-old Filipino man has been sentenced to one year in prison and expelled from Denmark for his role in a series of violent crimes against prostitutes in Aarhus. The …

China / Denmark / Hospitality

Asia’s largest Legoland opens in Shanghai

July 6, 2025December 26, 2025 - by Sharan Khorana - Leave a Comment

Lego has opened its first Legoland resort in China, the largest and most expensive Legoland in the world to date. Located in Shanghai’s Jinshan district, the 318,000-square-meter theme park cost …

Community news / Food & Beverage / Malaysia / Norway

New luxury hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur appoints Norwegian Stig Drageide as Executive Chef

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Come August, the all-new luxury hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur opens its doors to guests, with the Norwegian Michelin star chef Stig Drageide at helm of culinary experiences. Guests will …

Community news / Denmark / Philippines

Third Philippine Cultural Day set for 5 July in Copenhagen

July 3, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Filipino community in Denmark is gearing up for the third annual Philippine Cultural Day, taking place on Saturday 5 July 2025 at Rådhuspladsen in the heart of Copenhagen. …