Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
More than 50 years after the bombing of Laos, unexploded ordnance still claims lives, causes injuries and forces families to live in fear. In May, ScandAsia visited Yanika’s village in …
Yanika and her family live with the danger of unexploded bombs beneath their home: “We just want to live a normal life” Read More
A Hong Kong couple has filed a complaint with the United Nations over Swedish authorities’ plans to permanently transfer the guardianship of their four-year-old daughter to a foster family. The …
Hong Kong couple files UN complaint over Swedish custody case Read More
Indonesia is looking to strengthen defence cooperation with Finland in cybersecurity, data protection and advanced defence technology. The plans were discussed during a meeting between Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin …
Indonesia seeks stronger cybersecurity cooperation with Finland Read More
Finnish Nokia has signed a new agreement with Taiwan Mobile to expand its 5G partnership and help develop AI-powered mobile networks across Taiwan. The agreement will see Nokia deploy its …
Finnish Nokia expands AI-powered 5G partnership with Taiwan Mobile Read More
Chulalongkorn University’s Thai Youth Orchestra (CHULA ThaiYO) will travel to Sweden this week to perform at events marking the 129th anniversary of King Chulalongkorn’s historic visit to Europe. The university …
Chulalongkorn youth orchestra to perform in Sweden for King Chulalongkorn commemoration Read More
Laotian authorities will hold a press conference this week on the 2024 deaths of two Danish backpackers who died after suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng. The press conference is …
Laos will hold press conference on deaths of two Danish backpackers Read More
Thai teenage guitarist and singer Nene Royal has received support from a Danish fan as she prepares for the next round of America’s Got Talent in the United States. Nene …
Nene Royal plays Danish guitar on the road to America’s Got Talent Read More
The July – August 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! This issue features compelling stories from across Asia—from life above unexploded bombs in Laos and responsible tourism in …
ScandAsia Magazine July – August 2026 Read More
A mine clearance team from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has found and removed 18 unexploded wartime explosives buried in a forest in Hue in central Vietnam. The explosives included artillery …
18 wartime explosives cleared in Hue Read More
Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to relations with Malaysia after Malaysia decided to halt future military purchases from Norway. The decision follows Norway’s withdrawal of export licences linked to the …
Norway pledges to preserve Malaysia ties after defence procurement fiasco Read More
Indonesia has imported live breeding pigs from Denmark for the first time as the country works to rebuild its swine population after years of losses caused by African Swine Fever …
These 546 Danish pigs went to Indonesia Read More
Vietnamese teachers and volunteers in Sweden have launched the country’s first Vietnamese Teachers’ Club, creating a national network to strengthen Vietnamese language education and preserve cultural heritage among younger generations. …
Vietnamese teachers launch first national language club in Sweden Read More
Researchers from the Natural History Museum of Denmark have named a newly identified genus of beetles after Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of the popular Japanese manga and anime series …
Danish researchers name new beetle genus in Laos after One Piece hero Luffy Read More
Swedish nationals were among 1,362 foreigners deported from Cambodia during the first 10 days of July. The removals came as authorities stepped up a nationwide crackdown on online scam operations …
Swedes among more than 1,300 foreigners deported from Cambodia Read More
A Swedish man wanted by International authorities has been arrested in Jomtien and is being prepared for deportation to Sweden, Thailand News reports. The 26-year-old Swedish national was detained on …
Swedish fugitive arrested in Jomtien on Interpol warrant Read More
A Swedish man was taken to safety by police in Chiang Mai after he was found wandering in traffic in a distressed state, with locals claiming he had been left …
Swedish tourist found wandering Chiang Mai after alleged romance scam Read More
Future growth in demand for Norwegian seafood is expected to come increasingly from emerging markets in South and Southeast Asia, according to a new report from the Norwegian Seafood Council, …
New report highlights Asian opportunities for Norwegian seafood exports Read More
Norwegian cruise company Havila Voyages is stepping up its efforts to attract more Chinese tourists to Norway. The company has hired international travel agency Aviareps to promote its coastal cruises …
Norwegian cruise company wants more Chinese tourists Read More
Myanmar has appointed Norwegian football coach Jørn Andersen as the new head coach of the country’s men’s national team, the Myanmar Football Federation (MFF) announced on Wednesday. The 63-year-old replaces …
Myanmar appoints Norwegian coach Jørn Andersen as national team head coach Read More
Finland’s berry industry is warning that prices could rise and large quantities of wild berries could remain unpicked after the country rejected most visa applications from foreign berry pickers, according …
Berry prices could rise after Finland rejects thousands of seasonal worker visas Read More
Malaysia has stopped all new defence purchases from Norway after the Norwegian government blocked the export of missiles ordered for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s new Littoral Combat Ships according to …
Malaysia hits back at Norway by stopping new defence purchases Read More
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo on Tuesday as part of the Chinese minister’s Nordic tour. …
Norway seeks cooperation and dialogue after Wang Yi visit Read More
Danish infrastructure investor A.P. Moller Capital has completed its acquisition of a 40 percent stake in Philippine logistics company AC Logistics, the companies said in a joint statement on 8 …
Danish Maersk investor buys 40 percent of Philippine logistics company Read More
Travellers from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands can now apply for a Philippine e-Visa for stays longer than 30 days. Holders of Danish passports planning to stay in the …
Travellers from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands can now apply online for Philippine visas Read More
After four years in Hanoi, Norwegian ambassador Hilde Solbakken is concluding her term in Vietnam. The ambassador paid a farewell visit to Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade on 8 …
Norwegian ambassador Hilde Solbakken concludes four years in Vietnam Read More
The Nordic business community in the Philippines is preparing for the return of Viking Party Manila, which will take place on 12 September 2026 at the Dusit Thani Manila. Organised …
Viking Party Manila returns on 12 September Read More
Bangladesh has launched a new eco-tourism vessel powered by Swedish thin-film solar technology in a project that also marks the expansion of Swedish solar company Midsummer into the Bangladeshi market …
Swedish solar technology powers Bangladesh’s newest eco-tourism vessel Read More
Malaysia’s armed forces expect it could take two to three years to replace the Norwegian missile system originally intended for the country’s navy following the cancellation of the deal with …
Malaysia says replacing cancelled Norwegian missiles could take up to three years Read More
World-renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson will open his travelling exhibition “Your Curious Journey” in Manila on July 9, marking the final stop of its tour across Asia and Australia, according …
Danish artist Olafur Eliasson opens exhibition on climate change in Manila Read More
Finland has rejected the majority of this year’s seasonal work visa applications for foreign wild-berry pickers after authorities identified risks of labour exploitation and concerns over employers’ ability to meet …
Finland rejects 1,400 berry picker visa applications over exploitation concerns Read More
The outlook among Danish companies operating in China has improved significantly, according to the latest Danish Business Outlook on China (DBOC) Index for the first half of 2026. The index …
Danish business confidence in China reaches highest level since 2023 Read More
Swedish automotive safety company Autoliv has signed a new global strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor (GWM), expanding a partnership that began in 2023, according to Autoliv. …
Autoliv and Great Wall Motor expand partnership to support overseas growth Read More
Swedish defence company Saab has delivered the composite superstructure – the upper section that houses the bridge, radar and other key systems – for Singapore’s new next-generation warship, Asian Military …
Swedish defence company delivers first superstructure for Singapore’s new warship Read More
Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam have signed a new three-year agreement to strengthen cooperation on sustainable healthcare and health insurance, VnEconomy reported. The memorandum …
Denmark and Vietnam renew healthcare partnership Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg and Japan’s Sapporo Breweries are expanding their partnership by forming a new joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, the Carlsberg Group announced on July 6. …
Japanese brewer invests US$643 million in Carlsberg-led joint venture Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) has introduced its board for 2026, headed by newly elected President Sarah Katz, following the association’s Annual General Meeting held on 24 March. Katz, …
Sarah Katz takes over as President of DABS Singapore Read More
The Danish church community in Singapore has received a major financial boost with donations totalling DKK 1.125 million from the Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond and Jens og Margrethe Withs Fond …
Danish Church in Singapore secures DKK 1.125 million for parsonage renovation Read More
Norwegian defence company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has asked to meet with the Malaysian government after a missile deal between the two countries collapsed. Malaysia says it is willing to …
Malaysia agrees to meet Norwegian Kongsberg but makes clear compensation claim cannot be delayed Read More
Vietnam welcomed nearly 12.3 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 14.9 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the Vietnam National Authority …
Vietnam welcomes 15 percent more international tourists, while arrivals from Denmark and Sweden also rise Read More
Thailand is introducing stricter airport security measures after the government approved a series of new screening procedures at a meeting on July 3, chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according …
Thailand tightens airport screening after Thai Airways drug-smuggling case Read More
China has launched its 16th Arctic scientific expedition, marking the first time the country has sent four research vessels to the Arctic. According to the Polar Research Institute of China, …
China sends four research vessels to the Arctic for the first time Read More
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard confirmed that she raised the recent espionage case involving two detained men during talks with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to Swedish …
Sweden raises espionage case and Gui Minhai with China’s foreign minister Read More
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has completed the first three stops of his Nordic tour, which runs from July 2 to 8 and includes Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. The …
Three stops down, one to go on China’s foreign minister’s rare Nordic tour Read More
Whether for work, retirement, love or adventure, thousands of Danes are living all over Thailand. Isolated in bustling cities, far-off villages, and touristy beach towns, it can be hard to …
Peter Romhild heads a special place for Danes in Thailand, “We are so much more than a church” Read More
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Embassy of Sweden in the Philippines, together with Business Sweden, conducted a high-level mission to Davao City. The delegation, led by H.E. Anna Ferry, Ambassador …
Sweden Brings Road Transport Expertise to Davao City Read More
Norway and the Philippines have signed a new agreement to strengthen their fight against the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, Philippine News Agency reports. The memorandum of understanding …
Norway and Philippines police cooperation aims to catch online child abusers faster Read More
The Norwegian Church Abroad in Pattaya is inviting members of the local Norwegian community to join a shared dinner on 8 July. The gathering will take place at Scandic Apartments …
Norwegian Church in Pattaya invites community to shared dinner on 8 July Read More
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Vietnam have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement, Reuters reports. The decision is the ending of more than a decade of talks …
EFTA concludes free trade agreement negotiations with Vietnam Read More
Ten years after Swedish publisher Gui Minhai was abducted, a visit by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Sweden is being described as a rare opportunity to push for his …
Wang Yi’s visit to Sweden offers hope for jailed Gui Minhai’s release Read More
Chinese authorities reportedly tried to persuade the Finnish Embassy in Beijing to cancel its annual Rainbow Run, an event organised to promote diversity and inclusion, Finnish media Yle reports. According …
China urged Finnish Embassy to cancel LGBT Rainbow Run in Beijing Read More