Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has introduced two new interns, Marica and Anette, who recently joined the team. Marica, a marketing major from Hanken School of Economics …
FinnCham Hong Kong welcomes two Finnish interns Read More
Thailand and Denmark reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during the 7th Thai-Danish Political Consultation held in Bangkok on Wednesday 10 April 2025. Mrs. Sirilak Niyom, Deputy Permanent Secretary …
Thailand and Denmark hold 7th political consultation in Bangkok Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) will host its first Tech Circle Seminar of 2025 on Tuesday 23 April, focusing on customer-centric innovation and how companies can embed innovation into …
Norwegian innovators in Singapore to share strategies Read More
Ms. Mette Møglestue, Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, delivered the opening remarks at a technical meeting focused on improving access to government e-portals for people …
Norway backs digital inclusion for people with disabilities in Vietnam Read More
A coalition of Swedish business chambers across the Asia-Pacific region is hosting a webinar to examine the consequences of recent US tariffs on global supply chains, with a special focus …
Swedish chambers to assess US tariff impact on Asia supply chains Read More
As part of Shanghai Climate Week, the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, and Norway are uniting to host “Nordics for Climate Action: Nordic Sustainability Day 2025” on April 23 at Studio …
Nordic Sustainability Day 2025 in Shanghai Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Anna Ferry, recently visited Transcom Asia, the largest Swedish company in the country, marking her first official visit to the firm’s Philippine operations. Accompanied by …
Swedish ambassador visits largest Swedish employer in the Philippines Read More
Two Thai-Swedish footballers, Aricha “Siri” Sirichang and Matilda Mårtensson, participated in the Thailand women’s national team training camp held at Jaifah Academy in Lopburi, which concluded on April 2, 2025. …
Swedish female football players on Thai national team Read More
The Danish Embassy in China took part in the EU Culture Street 2025 in Chengdu over the weekend, joining thousands of visitors in celebrating European culture and values. At the …
Denmark showcases green lifestyle and cycling culture at EU Culture Street in Chengdu Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, has underlined the importance of placing social responsibility at the core of sustainable business practices during a recent seminar in Hanoi on environmental, …
Sweden highlights social responsibility in ESG at Vietnam seminar Read More
A Swedish academic has quietly become one of the world’s most prolific contributors to Wikipedia — not in his native language, but in Cebuano, a regional language in the Philippines. …
Swedish man boosts Cebuano Wikipedia with millions of AI-generated articles Read More
Nordic enterprises in Vietnam moved swiftly last week to assess potential fallout from new U.S. trade defense measures, culminating in a high-level business briefing in Ho Chi Minh City on …
NordCham Vietnam Held Emergency Meeting in Response to New U.S. Trade Measures Read More
A man has been detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying on members of the Uyghur community on behalf of Chinese intelligence services, according to the Swedish Prosecution Authority. On …
Man detained in Sweden suspected of spying on Uyghurs for China Read More
A local choir from the coastal town of Ebeltoft, Denmark, called ‘Female Singers’, has launched an ambitious global initiative to bring choirs together in a shared message of unity and …
Danish choir calls on choirs worldwide to sing for peace Read More
Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has suspended the import of poultry meat and products, including eggs, from Vesthimmerland Municipality in Denmark following an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from Danish municipality after bird flu outbreak Read More
The Sikh tradition of langar—serving free vegetarian meals to anyone regardless of religion or background—has caught the attention of Swedish social anthropologist Dr. Annika Winell. Based at Universiti Malaya in …
Swedish researcher highlights Sikh tradition of free meals in multicultural Malaysia Read More
Denmark is moving ahead with plans to host American troops on its soil under a new 10-year defense cooperation agreement with the United States. The agreement, currently under parliamentary review, …
Denmark moves to host U.S. troops under new defense pact Read More
The LEGO Group (Denmark) inaugurated on 9 April 2025, in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Binh Duong Province, officially the LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam plant at the VSIP III Industrial …
LEGO Inaugurates $1.3 Billion Manufacturing Plant in Binh Duong, Vietnam Read More
Finnair’s summer 2025 schedule includes expanded service on several Asian routes, including daily flights to Tokyo and increased frequencies to Osaka, Nagoya, and Shanghai. The airline has announced plans for …
Finnair’s summer expansion to Asia clouded by pilot shortage Read More
Nordic countries have changed their travel advisories regarding traveling to the United States primarily because of concerns related to LGBTQ+ rights of transgender and non-binary travelers. These advisories have been …
LGBTQ – don’t travel to the USA Read More
Denmark has made a strategic return to Malaysia, rebuilding its diplomatic presence with renewed ambition. Leading this resurgence is H.E. Kirstine Vangkilde Berner, a seasoned diplomat with two decades of …
Denmark is back on the scene: new embassy and Ambassador in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the European Union to join China in resisting what he termed “unilateral acts of bullying,” a clear reference to the escalating tariffs imposed …
Xi Jinping to EU: Let’s face “unilateral acts of bullying” together Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for April 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 …
ScandAsia Magazine April 2025 Read More
SAS ranked as Europe’s most punctual airline and the world’s second most punctual in March 2025 – reflecting consistent performance through demanding winter operations. The ranking is awarded by Cirium, …
SAS Europe’s most punctual airline and number two in the world Read More
Wilder is a nutritional supplement that focuses on fast and effective hydration. The product is a combination of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium with L-THEANINE to support physical …
Have you heard about the supplement called WILDER? Read More
Swedish brothers Ben-David (Bennie) and Dannie Sörum, known in Thailand’s hospitality circles for their creative ventures such as Hyde & Seek Gastro Bar and Rocket Coffeebar, have together with Michael …
Swedish entrepreneurs launch Wilder hydration brand and fitness club in Bangkok Read More
Sweden, Denmark and Norway are among the European countries contributing to Vietnam’s record-breaking number of international tourist arrivals in early 2025. Vietnam welcomed over 6 million foreign visitors in the …
Nordic tourists among fastest-growing visitor groups to Vietnam Read More
Malaysia has attracted 97 Swedish manufacturing projects with a total value of RM7.77 billion, contributing to the creation of 5,982 job opportunities, says Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, …
Sweden has invested in 97 manufacturing projects in Malaysia worth RM7.77 billion Read More
Singaporean media Rice recently published a long and beautifully written feature about Joelle Yeo, a Singaporean who now calls Copenhagen home. The article is part of their Singaporeans Abroad series, …
Singaporean Joelle Yeo found her home in Copenhagen Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association has announced the date for its iconic annual Crayfish Party: Saturday 20 September 2025. As always, the event will be held in Bangkok and promises to be …
Crayfish Party 2025 set for Saturday 20 September in Bangkok Read More
The Danish and Swedish churches in Bangkok will come together for a joint Easter service on Sunday 20 April 2025, at the Danish House, offering a special celebration for Scandinavians …
Danish and Swedish Churches in Thailand celebrate Easter together Read More
Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Mr. Jussi Halla-aho is currently visiting China at the invitation of Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. The visit …
Finnish Speaker of Parliament visits China to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is hiring a full-time Trade and Investment Advisor to join its Trade Council team, focusing on business development and corporate sustainability. The position can …
Denmark’s Embassy in Vietnam seeks Trade and Investment Advisor Read More
There is still time to hit the trails before the heat sets in, and the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is offering just the opportunity. On Sunday 27 …
FinnCham Hong Kong invites hikers to explore nature before summer heat Read More
Norwegian singer-songwriter Peder Elias is set to perform live in Manila on Saturday 12 April 2025 at Teatrino Promenade, promising fans an unforgettable evening of music and connection. In the …
Norwegian pop star Peder Elias to perform in Manila on 12 April Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi hosted a regional promotion meeting on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 April 2025, bringing together 50 Swedish diplomats and colleagues from Stockholm and across …
Swedish embassies across Asia-Pacific meet in Hanoi to strengthen regional collaboration Read More
A group of Swedish technology companies will be represented at the upcoming InnoEX 2025 in Hong Kong, one of Asia’s largest technology expos, taking place from 13 to 16 April. …
Swedish tech companies to showcase innovations at InnoEX 2025 in Hong Kong Read More
The Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) was officially inaugurated on April 5 after more than 30 months of rapid construction. More than just a breakthrough infrastructure project in …
Inauguration of Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal Read More
Norway will host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 from 23 to 27 June, marking the 20th anniversary of the global platform for discussions on public policy issues related …
Norway to host Internet Governance Forum 2025 in June Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is hosting a week-long celebration of Swedish culture and innovation in Thailand, bringing together well-known Swedish brands and the local community for a showcase of …
Swedish Week in Thailand celebrates heritage, design and innovation Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok announced on 2 April 2025 that it has suspended its appointment system and temporarily closed to visitors following the strong earthquakes that struck Bangkok on …
Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok temporarily closed after earthquake Read More
Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines, Saija Nurminen, was recently featured on ANC Headstart’s SHE SHARES segment, part of a series highlighting women in diplomacy and international relations. In the interview …
Finnish Ambassador in Manila highlights gender equality and diplomacy Read More
Finnish children’s book author Mauri Kunnas and his wife Tarja visited Bangkok last week in connection with the 53rd National Book Fair & Bangkok International Book Fair 2025, according to …
Finnish author Mauri Kunnas visits Bangkok book fair Read More
Two new agreements between Denmark and Southeast Asian partners were signed this week in Bangkok to enhance regional collaboration on sustainability and waste management. The first agreement was signed during …
Denmark and Thailand sign agreements on circular economy and waste management Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Danny Annan, met on Tuesday 2 April 2025 with Thailand’s Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, to explore ways to boost bilateral cooperation in the maritime …
Danish ambassador discusses investment opportunities at Laem Chabang port Read More
More than 50 members of the Singapore Press Club gathered at the Danish ambassador’s residence on Wednesday 19 March 2025 for a “hyggelig” evening of discussion, Danish pastries, and diplomacy. …
Singapore Press Club gets a taste of Denmark at Danish ambassador’s residence Read More
Over 80 key stakeholders from across the maritime sector participated in a workshop in Manila on Tuesday 2 April 2025 to advance the development of Green Corridors in the Philippines. …
Denmark supports maritime decarbonisation in the Philippines Read More
The Danish Church Abroad is looking for a pastor for a two-year position at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong, starting 1 September 2025 through 31 August 2027. The …
Danish pastor wanted for Hong Kong Seamen’s Church Read More
A new strategic initiative spearheaded by the Danish Embassy in Malaysia has brought together major Danish companies to advance the green agenda in the country. The initiative, called the Green …
Danish companies in Malaysia unite to accelerate green transition Read More
The Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) invites members and friends to a thought-provoking Coffee Morning on Tuesday 22 April 2025, where participants will explore what shaped modern Singapore. Under …
Explore the roots of Singapore culture over coffee with DABS Read More