Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The opening of the new LEGO Certified Store at Shangri-La Plaza was recently held in the Philippines. The new store was run under Ban Kee Trading, Inc, a prominent name …
LEGO Certified Store at Shangri-La Plaza in Philippines opens Read More
Norway proposed plans to open its waters to deep-sea mining on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. The areas to be opened are in the Greenland Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the …
Norway proposes plans to open its waters to deep-sea mining Read More
Iceland’s government announced that it would suspend whale hunting until the end of August this year due to animal welfare concerns on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. “I have taken the …
Iceland suspends whale hunting until August Read More
Five of eight civilians taken hostage by the military in Shwebo Township were found dead by locals over the weekend. Their bodies were dismembered in what survivors and members of …
Myanmar military accused of using explosives in execution of five civilians Read More
A former assistant central bank governor in China’s central bank, Fan Yifei, has been arrested on suspicion of bribery. Fan is the highest-ranking official of the People’s Bank of China …
Deputy central bank governor in China arrested on suspicion of bribery Read More
Indonesian police have this month arrested nearly 500 suspects involved in the trafficking of more than 1,500 victims. This is according to officials on Tuesday, June 20. Indonesia is one …
Indonesia arrests nearly 500 for human trafficking Read More
Malaysia is close to becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to impose widespread restrictions on short-stay rentals like Airbnb. This is after one of its most popular holiday hotspots …
Malaysia set to have Southeast Asia’s first nationwide Airbnb control Read More
Danish biotech firm Novozymes is eager to capture opportunities in China. The company intends to intensify its focus on innovation and offering localized biotech solutions, the company states. China’s optimized …
Danish Novozymes bets on China’s green push Read More
Finnish fashion and lifestyle brand Marimekko is set to make its Singapore debut. The brand is to open its first store and cafe concept in the Ion Orchard shopping mall …
Finnish fashion brand Marimekko enters Singapore Read More
The book series “Nature of Sourdough” by Thai Chef Sakullak Laisuwannchat of Lynn Loaf was awarded the “Best Bread Book in the World” by Gourmand’s 2023 World Cookbook. The Food …
Thai chef book wins “Best Bread Book in the World” award of Gourmand 2023 World Cookbook Read More