Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish authorities have lifted the confiscation of the cargo ship Vezhen following an investigation into the breakage of an undersea fiber optic cable between Sweden and Latvia on 26 January, …
Sweden clears cargo ship Vezhen after undersea cable damage investigation Read More
Vietnamese labor export companies are increasingly exploring new markets, including the Nordic countries, to provide job opportunities for workers. For instance, East Sea Labor Export, Services, and Trade (Estrala) in …
Vietnamese labor export firms target Nordic markets for growth Read More
Vietnamese businesses should enhance their exports to the European Union (EU) through official channels, despite the associated complexities and costs, recommends an article in VietnamPlus.vn. Senior economist Nguyen Thanh Hung …
Vietnamese businesses urged to expand EU exports through official channels Read More
Kurt Rasmussen, a well-known Dane living in Northeast Thailand, who is currently hospitalized in Ubon Ratchathani, was close to the scene of a molotov cocktail attack at Det Udom Royal …
Danish man witnessed molotov cocktail attack at Ubon Ratchathani hospital Read More
In the latest World Happiness Report, Nordic countries continue to lead the global happiness rankings, with Finland securing the top position for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Denmark, Iceland, …
Singapore is the happiest country in Asia – Nordic still tops worldwide Read More
A Swedish tourist suffered severe injuries in a boat accident off the coast of Thailand on January 15, 2025, Emanuel Eliason, 29, from Lund, Sweden, was traveling near Koh Talu …
Swedish tourist severely injured in Thailand boat accident Read More
Swedish authorities detained a Chinese citizen on 29 January 2025 after he was found operating a drone over Stockholm’s government district, according to a report by Aftonbladet. The individual was …
Chinese citizens suspected of drone activity over Swedish government buildings Read More
Authorities in Sweden and Latvia are investigating potential sabotage after an undersea fiber-optic cable between the two countries was damaged in late January 2025. The incident is the latest in …
New suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea cable under investigation Read More
A group of tourists, including Swedes, experienced a terrifying moment when their speedboat lost control and crashed into a mangrove forest in Thailand. According to reports, the boat was traveling …
Swedish tourists caught in speedboat crash in Thailand Read More
Swedish actor Kjell Bergqvist, who has lived in Thailand for many years, recently revealed that he is struggling with trauma after a serious accident earlier this year. Speaking to Swedish …
Kjell Bergqvist opens up about traumatic accident in thailand Read More
The shift towards sustainable consumption in the Nordic countries is creating new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in the agricultural sector. Nordic consumers are increasingly demanding organic and eco-friendly products, …
Nordic green transition opens doors for vietnamese exporters Read More
Danish shipping giant Maersk has obtained a two-year extension from China’s Ministry of Transport to continue its domestic cargo transshipment operations between Chinese ports. This program, initiated in 2020, allows …
Maersk secures two-year extension for China cargo transshipment operations Read More
Finnish electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Scanfil is expanding its operations in Malaysia with a EUR 4.3 million investment in its Johor Bahru facility. This move follows the company’s acquisition …
Scanfil expands production in Malaysia to meet growing demand Read More
On 29 January 2025, Thai and Finnish officials met to strengthen labor protections and diplomatic cooperation. Mrs. Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Director-General of Thailand’s Department of European Affairs, welcomed Mr. Jussi Tanner, …
Thailand and Finland discuss labor protection and visa exemptions Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force has defended its decision to procure Saab Gripen fighter jets following criticism over the choice, reports Bangkok Post. The decision to acquire the Swedish-made aircraft …
Thai Air Force defends selection of Gripen fighter jets Read More
Finnish citizens residing abroad will have the opportunity to vote early in Finland’s 2025 regional and municipal elections this spring. Advance voting will take place from April 2 to 5, …
Finnish expats can vote early in 2025 regional elections Read More
The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) participated in MATKA 2025, Northern Europe’s largest travel fair, held in Helsinki from January 16 to 19, 2025. The event provided an opportunity to highlight …
Sarawak Tourism Board participated at MATKA 2025 in Helsinki Read More
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, the Danish owned Michelin-starred Thai restaurant at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, is launching a new menu starting from 1 February 2025. The new menu – …
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin introduces new ‘Legends of the Lotus’ dining experience Read More
Danes Worldwide invites Danes living in Asia and other Nordic expats with ties to Denmark to join the Danes Worldwide Run 2025 anywhere between April 28 and May 4, 2025. …
Join the Danes Worldwide Run 2025 – wherever you are Read More
The Danish Embassy in Thailand, under the leadership of H.E. Mr. Danny Annan, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand and Cambodia, recently hosted a pivotal session that marks a significant milestone …
Thailand and Denmark Collaborate to Transform Diabetes Management Read More
This time I will tell you a little about food and restaurants in Bangkok. I have a feeling; I haven’t done anything else than eating lately. Don’t misunderstand me, I’m …
Agneta’s world: Great places to eat in Bangkok Read More
Thailand has officially signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The agreement, signed on January 23 during …
Thailand and EFTA Sign First-Ever Free Trade Agreement Read More
Renowned Swedish glove manufacturer Hestra officially opened its state-of-the-art facility in Phnom Penh on January 22, 2025. This new factory, situated within the Royal Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, represents …
Hestra opens facility in Phnom Penh Read More
Auto giant Volvo launched a new facility in Singapore on January 22 to support its goal of becoming a fully electric carmaker and a leader in technology. Specifically, the Volvo …
Volvo opens tech hub in Singapore Read More
It was an exciting moment on Thursday evening in the garden of the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, as the Ambassadors from Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden personally introduced the …
Nordic Film Festival opens in Bangkok Read More
Danish Crown, the major pork processing company, announced its decision to sell its facility in Pinghu, China. A company spokesperson confirmed the news, stating that the factory “didn’t develop in …
Danish Crown plans to sell Chinese facility Read More
On January 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, President of the Thai National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, warmly welcomed H.E. Mrs. Anna …
Thai Parliament President meets with Swedish Ambassador Read More
Norwegian customs officials report a dramatic increase in drug smuggling via postal services in 2024. Authorities encountered more attempts to smuggle narcotics and illegal medications than ever before, including shipments …
Surge in drug smuggling to Norway involves Thailand Read More
A Finnish court hears a human trafficking trial involving 62 Thai berry pickers. This case exposes allegations of exploitative labor practices and poor working conditions in Finland’s berry industry. The …
Finnish trial highlights the exploitation of Thai berry pickers Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines plans to host an online seminar focused on the shipbuilding industry. This initiative, therefore, aims to strengthen the sector in collaboration with the Anti-Red …
Danish Embassy plans online seminar for Philippine shipbuilding industry Read More
On January 19, 2025, three Indonesian ministers and several ambassadors including Norway’s participated in a beach cleanup at Kedonganan Beach in Badung District, Bali. This effort aimed to remove plastic …
Ministers and Nordic representatives unite for Bali beach cleanup Read More
The vibrant purple and turquoise vessel, Northern Pathfinder, is ready for its maiden voyage to Norway. It docked at Tanjong Pagar Terminal in Singapore on January 16 and 17. This …
Norwegian CO2 carrier embarks on maiden voyage for carbon capture Read More
PD House actively seeks to revolutionize home building in Thailand by introducing the innovative Danish “Bubble Deck” technology. This initiative not only marks the company’s first use of Bubble Deck …
PD House introduces Danish “Bubble Deck” technology for homes in Thailand Read More
Vietnam aims to establish a green strategic partnership with Norway, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng. She welcomed the discussions about signing a Letter of …
Vietnam pursues green strategic partnership with Norway Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki has announced the introduction of marriage registration services for all couples, regardless of gender, starting from January 23, 2025. This initiative follows the recent …
Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki offer marriage registration for all couples Read More
On January 16, representatives from the Myanmar and Denmark Red Cross societies met to enhance child-friendly centres in Myanmar. They gathered at the Myanmar Red Cross Society’s Yangon Region office …
Myanmar and Denmark Red Cross collaborate on child-friendly centres Read More
Finland Minister of Employment, Arto Satonen, together with Business Finland and a delegation of other stakeholders visited Manila from January 16-18 to further strengthen the ties between the two countries …
Finland targets Philippines for talent attraction Read More
Sweden is actively promoting the transformation of Phrae province, Thailand, into a comprehensive sustainable timber city. This initiative leverages the region’s rich natural resources and artisanship in wood production, aiming …
Sweden supports development of Phrae as Thailand’s sustainable wood city Read More
On January 14, 2025, SF Airlines launched its inaugural cargo flight from Ezhou City in central China’s Hubei Province to Oslo, the capital of Norway. Notably, this flight marks the …
Central China launches first direct cargo connection to Norway Read More
AstraZeneca (NASDAQ: AZN), the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant, has experienced a significant decline in stock value, plummeting 15 percent over the past six months. This downturn follows alarming reports of a …
AstraZeneca faces challenges amid investigation and lawsuit Read More
A1, the British-Norwegian boy band, has officially announced a second concert in Manila after the immediate sell-out of their first show, scheduled for February 15, 2025, at the New Frontier …
A1 adds second concert in Manila due to high Demand Read More
Danes Worldwide, in collaboration with the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (Dancham) and the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, invites Danes in Thailand and others with ties to Denmark to an …
Information Evening on latest rules for Danes in Thailand Read More
Fashion giant Zara has teamed up with Swedish video commerce pioneer Bambuser to introduce a livestream shopping platform in China, marking a significant expansion of its digital strategy in one …
Zara Launches Livestream Shopping for Chinese New Year with Bambuser’s Tech Read More
Finnish Member of Parliament Tomi Immonen was on Saturday 11 January 2025 escorted off a Finnair flight to Bangkok because the cabin crew believed he was too drunk to fly. …
Finnish politician removed from Finnair flight – “too drunk to fly” Read More
Bente Sustmann passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 64 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Her funeral took place on January 13 at Strøby Church, …
Bente Sustmann has passed away Read More
Elvira Pitzner, a well-known Danish influencer, has sparked controversy after sharing an Instagram post from her vacation in Thailand. The post shows her brushing an elephant’s forehead and trunk with a …
Another Danish influencer criticized for elephant encounter in Thailand Read More
With a possible TikTok ban in the U.S., users are flocking to the Chinese app RedNote, known locally as Xiaohongshu. Over 700,000 new users joined in two days, pushing the …
Users flee from TikTok to RedNote Read More
Danish companies are using the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to access China’s massive market. At a promotional meeting in Copenhagen, participants highlighted the event’s importance for global trade partnerships. …
Danish businesses explore opportunities at China Expo Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for January 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 January 2025 Read More
A woman in her 30s was arrested at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport after authorities found 41.7 kilograms of cannabis in her luggage. She claimed the bags were given to her by …
Woman arrested for smuggling 41.7 kg of cannabis into Norway Read More