Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vietnam and Finland have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on labour migration. The agreement was signed on January 13 in Hanoi by Vietnam’s Minister of …
Vietnam and Finland sign labour migration agreement Read More
H.E. Anna Hammargren, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, recently visited Tiffany’s Show Pattaya, celebrating its cultural significance and historical ties between Thailand and Sweden. Dr. Darin Phanthusak, Vice President of PTS …
Swedish Ambassador celebrates cultural ties at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya Read More
The Nordic Film Festival returns to Bangkok on January 24-25, 2025, offering a curated selection of films from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Hosted in the garden of the Danish …
Join Nordic Film Festival 2025 in Bangkok! Read More
One Friday afternoon, when the weather had a very pleasant temperature, I decided to go and have a closer look at the latest shopping mall, One Bangkok. I always wonder …
One Friday afternoon Read More
The Thai Defence Ministry has endorsed the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) decision to purchase Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets over US-made F-16s, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced. The 19-billion-baht …
Thai Defence Ministry backs Gripen jets over F-16s Read More
The Danish Embassy in Indonesia, in collaboration with UNA Indonesia and the UN, hosted a Global Youth Conference on January 12, 2025, focused on youth-led actions for sustainable development. Over …
Danish Embassy leads global Youth Conference on Sustainable Development Read More
Neste, a Finnish renewable fuels producer, has achieved a milestone by delivering its MY Renewable Diesel to the marine sector in Singapore. The delivery was conducted in partnership with KPI …
Neste delivers Singapore’s first renewable diesel for marine sector Read More
Sigve Brekke will return to Thailand’s telecommunications sector as CEO of CP Group’s Telecommunications and Digital Business Group starting March 1, 2025. Recruited by CP Group CEO Suphachai Chearavanont, Brekke …
Sigve Brekke joins CP Group as Telecom Chief Read More
Almost half of children aged 9 to 14 have shopped or received items from the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, according to a new Epinion survey. The platform attracts young users …
Danish kids shop on controversial platform Temu Read More
On January 6, 2025, the High Representative of the European Union, alongside the governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and …
EU and Allies address Human Rights Crisis in Myanmar Read More
Bilateral trade between Sweden and Vietnam grows by 11.8% in the first 11 months of 2024, reflecting a robust recovery and strengthening economic partnership. This growth marks a significant milestone …
Sweden-Vietnam trade grows by 11.8% amid increased collaboration Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is under fire for remaining on vacation in Thailand while tensions rise over Greenland’s future. As the state of affairs escalates, notable figures from …
Danish FM faces criticism: Thailand vacation amid Greenland tensions Read More
Norwegian Chess King Magnus Carlsen, the former world chess champion and current World No. 1, married his girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone on January 4, 2024. The couple exchanged vows in …
Norwegian Chess King Magnus Carlsen marries Ella Victoria Malone in Oslo Read More
The Swedish government has announced a significant contribution of SEK 258 million (approximately USD 25.06 million) to the Asian Development Fund (ADF). This funding aims to support long-term economic development …
Sweden commits SEK 258 million to Asian Development Fund Read More
The Danish royal couple welcomed ambassadors and diplomats from around the world to a New Year’s reception at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen. Among the attendees were ambassadors from Vietnam, Norway, …
Royal couple hosts first new year’s reception for diplomats Read More
The court in Denmark has placed a 29 year old Thai woman from Odense in remand prison suspected of having brutally murdered another Thai woman who was working at a …
Did she murder another Thai woman in Denmark? Read More
Danish municipalities continue to purchase Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), such as the popular BYD Dolphin, despite Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s warnings about dependency on China and concerns from the Data …
Danish municipalities purchase Chinese EV’s despite warnings Read More
Finland has set a new minimum income limit for residence permits granted to foreign employees, effective January 1, 2025. This updated legislation mandates that individuals arriving in Finland with a …
Finland sets new income requirement for work permits Read More
As of January 1, 2025, Laos has officially reverted to its standard visa regulations, ending the temporary visa exemptions introduced during Visit Laos Year 2024. Tourists from Denmark, Norway, Finland, …
Laos ends special visa policy for Nordic travelers Read More
Tetra Pak has announced the introduction of its Direct Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) technology, designed to revolutionize the processing and packaging of coconut products. This technology aims to preserve the natural …
Tetra Pak unveils UHT technology to transform coconut product processing Read More
Norway’s seafood exports hit a record high in 2024, totaling NOK 175.4 billion—a NOK 3.7 billion increase from the previous year, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council. While seafood remains …
Norwegian seafood gains global popularity with growing demand in Asia Read More
The Consulate in Hua Hin will become vacant starting January 15, 2025, following the tragic passing of Honorary Consul Vajaravudh Sukseree. Consequently, the consulate cannot provide consular services until a …
Embassy of Sweden announces temporary closure of consulate in Hua Hin Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Vietnam has kicked off the new year with a focused Quality Management Refresher Training for its teams in Quang Tri Province. Conducted over two days from …
Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam commences Quality Management Training Read More
Thai authorities arrested a young couple smuggling 24 Myanmar immigrants in a 22-wheel truck in Mae Sot district, Tak province. The pair, identified as Surapich, 23, and Waraporn, 21, confessed …
Couple caught smuggling 24 Myanmar immigrants in truck Read More
A tourist boat heading to the island of Koh Talu in Thailand sank on Sunday morning, leaving passengers in shock. Among the 30 onboard were several Swedes, including Marcus, his …
Tourist boat carrying Swedes sinks in Thailand Read More
Christina Egelund, Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science, travels to China this weekend to refine and strengthen Danish-Chinese collaborative agreements. Her visit focuses on exploring both the opportunities and …
Danish Minister visits China to discuss bilateral collaboration Read More
Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) have swiftly captured nearly 10% of Norway’s new car sales in just five years, according to the latest data from the country’s road federation (OFV) released …
Chinese electric vehicles gain market share in non tariff Norway Read More
The police arrested two individuals suspected of flying a drone within the restricted airspace over central Oslo on Thursday afternoon. Both arrested individuals are Chinese nationals in their late 30s, …
Two Chinese drone pilots arrested in Oslo Read More
Tori May Hansen, a determined 16-year-old, recently showcased her dedication to her dreams by traveling over 26 hours from Singapore to Denmark to attend her audition for the popular TV 2 …
Hopeful ‘X Factor’ contestant traveled from Singapore to Denmark for audition Read More
A Korean national with Swedish citizenship was arrested on January 2, 2025, following a dramatic 100-kilometer police chase that ended with the theft of a pickup truck. The incident unfolded …
Swedish citizen arrested in Chonburi after car theft Read More
A Norwegian man has reported an unsettling incident involving an assault by a driver linked to a popular ride-hailing app in Phuket. The altercation took place early on December 30, …
Norwegian man attacked by ride-hailing driver in Phuket Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi proudly marked a significant milestone yesterday, January 1, as Finland and Laos celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. This occasion underscores decades …
Finland and Laos celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations Read More
A devastating fire at The Ember Hotel near Khao San Road has claimed three lives and left seven people injured, but fortunately, no Scandinavians were among those affected. The tragic …
No Scandinavians were injured in Bangkok hotel fire Read More
A foreign national man has denied charges of raping a Norwegian woman while they worked on a Norwegian-owned ship docked in China. The incident occurred late last fall aboard the vessel …
Man charged with rape on Norwegian-owned ship in China Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen celebrates New Year’s Eve on the beach in Hua Hin, Thailand, surrounded by people and fireworks. In a video shared on his Instagram, the …
Danish FM celebrates New Year’s in Thailand Read More
A Swedish tourist visiting the famous Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lop Buri was bitten on the neck by a macaque on Monday evening, according to Bangkok Post. The …
Swedish tourist bitten by monkey in Lop Buri, Thailand Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, through its Embassy in Stockholm, provides an important update regarding the bus accident that occurred near Lake Åsvatnet, Norway, on December 26, 2024, …
Only two Malaysian passengers were involved in bus accident in Norway Read More A 29-year-old Thai woman has been charged with murder following a deadly stabbing near Gjern, Denmark. The victim, a 42-year-old woman also of Thai or Laotian origin, was found at …
Thai woman charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Denmark Read More
A 29-year-old Danish man was hospitalized following a stabbing incident in Patong, Phuket, according to Thai media Khaosod. The altercation began late Thursday last week when the Danish man urinated …
Danish man hospitalized after stabbing in Phuket Read More
As the holiday season approaches, many feel the urgency to reconnect with cherished traditions that celebrate love, joy, and togetherness. This year, my boyfriend and I embraced that spirit, ready …
Celebrating Christmas together: A Nordic festivity in Bangkok Read More
The Philippines and Denmark are preparing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to elevate the education, training, and welfare of Filipino healthcare professionals aspiring to work in Denmark. …
Philippines and Denmark to Strengthen Training of Filipino Healthcare Workers Read More
Sweden is among four countries recently granted accreditation by the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) to export meat products to the Philippines, signaling a potential boost in trade relations between …
Sweden Gains Accreditation to Export Meat to the Philippines Read More
Denmark has emerged as the largest foreign investor in the Philippines’ renewable energy (RE) sector, with total investments amounting to PHP 416.41 billion in 2023, according to data from the …
Denmark Leads Foreign Investment in Philippine Renewable Energy Sector Read More Passengers from Singapore suffered minor injuries in a tragic bus crash in Norway that claimed three lives on December 26. The accident happened at 1:30 PM local time (8:30 PM …
Singaporean passengers suffered minor injuries in deadly bus crash in Norway Read More
The Macall family has returned to Sweden after spending five months in China seeking treatment for their two-year-old daughter, Alma, who suffers from metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). Although the disease could …
Family returns to Sweden after going to China for treatment of daughter’s rare disease Read More
Four Malaysian nationals involved in a deadly bus crash in Norway have been confirmed safe with minor injuries, according to Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The incident occurred Thursday when …
Four Malaysians safe after fatal Norway bus crash Read More
In light of recent reports of methanol poisoning among tourists in Asia, including a tragic incident in November where six people died in Laos after consuming methanol-contaminated alcohol, Swedish influencer …
Swedish influencer shares safety backpacker tips for traveling in South East Asia Read More
A deadly fire swept through The Ember Hotel near Bangkok’s Khao San Road late Friday, leaving at least three foreign tourists feared dead and others injured. The blaze broke out …
Three tourists feared dead in Bangkok hotel fire Read More
First of all, I would like to take the opportunity to say a good continuation. I hope you all have had a merry Christmas and are now getting ready to …
Busy Year End Read More
A recent motorbike collision in Ho Chi Minh City prompted a unique reconciliation session facilitated by local traffic police, highlighting the importance of civility and communication in resolving disputes. The …
Vietnam Police mediate motorbike collision between local taxi driver and Norwegian resident Read More