Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A serious bus accident in northern Norway has left three people dead and four injured, with passengers from Malaysia, Singapore, and several other countries on board. The incident occurred yesterday …
3 killed, 4 injured in Norway bus accident including passengers from Malaysia and Singapore Read More
Finnish authorities are investigating whether a foreign ship played a role in damaging the undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia, which suffered an outage on December 25, Reuters reports. …
Finnish police investigate foreign ship in power cable outage Read More
In a dramatic altercation early on December 21, a mute woman attacked her Norwegian husband outside a convenience store on Jomtien Beach Road, Soi 8, in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung …
Mute wife attacks Norwegian husband in Jomtien Read More
Yesterday, communities along Thailand’s Andaman coast held ceremonies to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami, which claimed 230,000 lives across 14 countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka, …
Thailand marks 20 years since devastating 2004 Tsunami Read More
Okada Manila is taking a significant step towards sustainability by eliminating single-use plastic bottles from its operations. The five-star integrated resort in Parañaque, Philippines, has announced a partnership with the …
Okada Manila partners with Swedish firm to eliminate single-use plastic bottles Read More
With effect from January 1, 2024, Thailand’s Revenue Department revised its interpretation of the Revenue Code, significantly impacting personal income tax liability for Thai residents with foreign-sourced income. These changes …
Tax payers in Thailand must include all transferred income in their tax report in 2025 Read More
This December 26 marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating tsunami that struck countries along the Indian Ocean, claiming over 226,000 lives. Among the victims were 46 Danish citizens, with …
Danish victims of Tsunami will be remembered in memorial on December 26 in Phang Nga, Thailand Read More
The Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3, anchored in the Kattegat for weeks due to suspicions of undersea cable damage, has now begun its voyage away from the area. The …
Chinese Yi Peng 3 departs from Kattegat after weeks Read More
King Harald of Norway has garnered attention by presenting the King’s Medal of Merit for the first time in 12 years, honoring 15 individuals for their exceptional service. All 15 …
After health incident in Malaysia: Norwegian King awards special medal to 15 people Read More
A bus carrying tourists from Singapore and China collided with a minibus in Finland on Dec 19, leaving several injured. The accident, near Rovaniemi and close to Santa Claus Village, …
Singaporean tourists injured in Finnish bus accident Read More
The low-cost platform Temu has pushed back against Swedish climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari’s (L) recent call to prohibit the company’s operations in Sweden. Contrary to the minister’s claims, Temu asserts …
Temu responds to Swedish Minister: “We are more eco-friendly than other retailers” Read More
A Swedish study led by Cambodian researcher Putheary Ngin of the Royal University of Phnom Penh has found that excessive use of pesticides is endangering Cambodia’s crops, waterways and public …
Swedish study warns of pesticide overuse in Cambodia Read More
Authorities in Finland are investigating a suspected group responsible for smuggling nearly 100 kilograms of cannabis into the country, according to a recent statement by Finnish Customs. The investigation began …
Finnish Customs suspects major cannabis operation after seizing 13 Kg from Bangkok Read More
A Chinese businessman, suspected of involvement in two murders in Gothenburg in 2003, has been detained in China. The case revolves around the deaths of a woman and her neighbor …
Chinese businessman linked to Gothenburg murders detained in China Read More
Swedish police officially boarded the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 on Thursday as part of an investigation into its potential involvement in recent cable breaks in the Baltic Sea. This …
Swedish police boards: New developments in the Yi Peng 3 investigation Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi has announced an exciting new partnership between the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) and the International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR). The two organizations officially …
Sweden and Vietnam partner to promote sustainable energy development Read More
From December 8 to 13, 2024, a Thai delegation led by Mr. Worawut Pongpraphapan, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs, and Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of …
Thai delegation visits Finland to address labor regulations for wild berry harvesting Read More
The Danish Defence Intelligence Service (FE) has released its latest threat report, revealing a grim picture of China’s growing influence and its potential risks to Denmark and the West. The …
Danish intelligence report highlights rising threats from China Read More
Nysnø Climate Investments and Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures (EPS Ventures) announced a NOK 50 million investment in Zinus, a leader in maritime charging and shore power solutions. This funding …
Nysnø and EPS Ventures invest in Zinus’ sustainable maritime solutions Read More
Ocean Infinity has announced the delivery of its first unit in a new series of 85-meter robotic vessels, which Norwegian company Vard constructed at its Vung Tau, Vietnam, facilities. Named …
Ocean Infinity takes delivery of first robotic vessel from Vard, built at its Vietnam facilities Read More
Swedish oat milk producer Oatly announced that it will close its manufacturing facility in Singapore, the company’s first in Asia, to streamline its supply chain. This decision, revealed on December …
Oatly closes Singapore facility to streamline production in Europe Read More
This year marks the 20-year anniversary of the devastating tsunami that struck Thailand on December 26, 2004, claiming thousands of lives and forever changing the lives of many survivors. In …
Danish TV2 publishes documentary on the 20-Year anniversary of the tsunami in Thailand Read More
Sweden’s Climate and Environment Minister, Romina Pourmokhtari, has proposed a ban on low-cost Chinese goods from platforms like Shein and Temu. This initiative seeks to promote sustainable consumption and reduce …
Swedish Climate and Environment Minister calls to ban Shein and Temu Read More
A Scandinavian Christmas service will take place at Christ Church in Bangkok on Tuesday, December 24th, at 1:00 PM. The event invites Danes, Swedes, Norwegians, and Finns to gather and …
Scandinavian Christmas service and juleskål in Bangkok December 24 Read More
Euro Creations Public Company Limited (EURO) has been named the exclusive distributor of Bang & Olufsen (B&O) in Thailand. EURO will open two mono-brand showrooms, starting in 2025. The first …
Euro Creations becomes exclusive distributor for Bang & Olufsen in Thailand Read More
Immigration authorities in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, have detained a Danish citizen for overstaying their visa by 56 days. The man, only known by his initials VRP, was arrested at a …
Danish man arrested for overstay in Indonesia Read More
The newly appointed Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines, Saija Nurminen, has pledged to strengthen bilateral relations between Finland and the Philippines. Ambassador Nurminen, who assumed office in September 2024, visited …
Finnish Ambassador seeks stronger ties with the Philippines, says consul Read More
Swedish fintech firm Vilja will establish a development center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by 2025, investing RM50 million over the first five years. The move aligns with Vilja’s plans to …
Swedish Fintech Vilja to open development center in Kuala Lumpur Read More
China has accused the European Union (EU) of engaging in smear tactics against Chinese businesses following the EU’s recent sanctions imposed on several firms for their support of Russia’s war …
China accuses EU of smear tactics against Chinese companies Read More
Thailand has expressed its desire to continue cooperation on adoptions to Denmark, alongside the Czech Republic and India. The Danish Authority for Adoption (Ankestyrelsen) has taken over ongoing adoption cases …
Thailand wishes to continue adoption cooperation with Denmark Read More
Experts have raised suspicions of sabotage attempts related to underwater cables near Læsø, following new underwater footage obtained by TV 2. The underwater footage reveals drag marks on the seabed …
New underwater footage raise sabotage suspicions against Yi Peng 3 Read More
Finland is increasingly turning to Filipino workers to fill critical labor shortages, particularly in sectors like healthcare, construction, IT, and emerging green jobs. Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines, Saija Nurminen, …
Finland looks to Filipino workers to address labor shortages Read More
A tragic incident occurred at a Thai massage salon in Oslo, where a man passed away last Thursday. The police have confirmed the death to Dagbladet. According to the husband …
Norwegian man dies in Thai massage salon in Oslo Read More
The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has raised alarms about the risk of China’s military accessing Danish genetic information. PET warns that if China obtains DNA data from Denmark, …
PET Warns: Danish DNA information could fall into the hands of China’s military Read More
The Embassy of Sweden took part in the Bangkok Children’s Picture Book Festival this year, focusing on promoting children’s rights through literature. With support from IKEA Thailand, the embassy introduced …
Swedish Embassy highlights children’s rights at Bangkok Book Festival Read More
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is actively seeking to strengthen its market presence in the Philippines through innovative initiatives, including discussions around potential in-mall pop-ups to enhance customer engagement and brand …
IKEA plans pop-ups to expand in the Philippines Read More After four weeks of surveillance, Danish naval ships have left the Kattegat area, where the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 remains anchored, BT reports. The departure was confirmed through vessel …
Danish Navy leaves area as Chinese ship remains under scrutiny Read More
A significant bribery investigation is underway involving Global Group Finland, a cleaning company founded by a former Chief Financial Officer from the Finnish Defense Forces and a lawyer. The company’s …
Finnish company investigated for bribery linked to Thai operations Read More
In Skåne, approximately two out of three women diagnosed with invasive placenta have lost their uterus after undergoing surgery between 2018 and 2022. Only one in three women affected left …
Swedish woman gives birth in China as two-thirds of Skåne women lose uterus due to invasive placenta Read More
The Nordic Embassies in the Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pasig City to assist the local government in transitioning to a circular economy. Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael …
Nordic Embassies and Pasig City sign MOU to support circular economy transition Read More
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has taken action by sending warning letters to around 1,000 Chinese companies. These warnings address the companies’ responsibilities for waste management to ensure they contribute …
Danish Environmental Protection Agency warns 1,000 Chinese companies Read More
According to Finnish technology group Wärtsilä, Vietnam could save up to €26 billion annually by transitioning to a carbon-neutral electricity system by 2050. Wärtsilä, a global leader in technology solutions …
Wartsila: Vietnam could save billions by 2050 with carbon-neutral power Read More
Concern over child trafficking and fraud in collaboration countries has led several political parties in Denmark to question the future of international adoption. A confidential report from the Danish Agency …
Danish lawmakers question adoptions over child trafficking concerns in Thailand, Philippines and Taiwan Read More
Severe rainfall has hit southern Thailand in recent days, impacting popular tourist destinations like Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, and Koh Tao. The flooding has made it nearly impossible to travel …
Heavy rain hits Thailand’s holiday paradises Read More
A recent series of incidents involving massage clinics in Thailand has prompted warnings from a Norwegian expert following the deaths of two individuals. Thai singer Ping Chayada Phraohom, 20, died …
Norwegian expert issues warning after two deaths linked to massage clinics in Thailand Read More
Hua Hin is home to a very active Norwegian Motorcycle “Gang” who call themselves “Kubik Gjengen”. The group is far from a hard core gang but more like a touring …
Norwegian “MC gang” i Hua Hin Read More
The Danish Consulate General in Shanghai recently hosted a Nordic Diversity Film Day, collaborating with representatives from Finland and Norway. Over 100 attendees gathered to enjoy a curated selection of …
Danish Consulate hosts Nordic Diversity Film Day in Shanghai Read More
Several dogs in Denmark have exhibited psychotic symptoms after consuming chew bones produced in China, according to Danish media TV2. Veterinarians across the country have reported unusual behavior in dogs, …
Danish dogs suffer psychosis – Chinese chew bones recalled Read More
Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted has signed an agreement to sell a 50% stake in its Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm to Taiwanese Cathay Life Insurance for DKK 11.6 …
Ørsted sells half of its stakes in Taiwanese offshore wind farm Read More
Swedish companies are more optimistic than ever about doing business in the Philippines, according to a report released by the Embassy of Sweden in Manila and Business Sweden on December …
Swedish businesses see big potential in the Philippines Read More