Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vietnamese author Nguyễn Nhật Ánh will visit Stockholm later this month as his work is published in Swedish for the first time. The author will be the guest of honour …
Vietnamese author to make Swedish publishing debut Read More
Finnish material-handling company Konecranes has celebrated 50 years of operations in the Asia-Pacific region at an event in Jakarta. Konecranes began operating in the region in Singapore in 1976 …
Finnish Konecranes marks 50 years in Asia-Pacific Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is bringing back its Viking Party in Manila, offering the Nordic community and friends of the region an evening of food, music …
Nordic Chamber Brings Back Viking Party in Manila Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok co-hosted the Asian launch of The Indigenous World 2026 on 11 August, bringing together diplomats, parliamentarians, UN representatives, civil society groups and Indigenous leaders …
Danish Embassy co-hosts Indigenous Rights Book Launch in Bangkok Read More
Norway’s designated ambassador to Vietnam, Stein Iversen, has met with Vietnam’s Ambassador to Norway, Le Thi Thu, ahead of his departure from Oslo for his new posting in Hanoi. The …
Norway’s new ambassador to Vietnam prepares to take up post Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok has welcomed Mikke Kinnari as its new Head of Immigration Affairs. Kinnari joined the embassy in August after spending the past three years at …
Finland appoints new Head of Immigration Affairs at Bangkok embassy Read More
Two Thai students will represent Thailand at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2026 with a project designed to support watershed reforestation. Natchaya Donpraik and Rinthida Buncloy from Wang Klai Kang …
Thai students seek public vote in Stockholm water competition Read More
Nine Thai students have been awarded scholarships to pursue studies in science and technology at leading Swedish universities. The scholarships form part of the defence offset programme connected to Thailand’s …
Nine Thai scholarship recipients selected to study in Sweden Read More
Denmark and ASEAN have held their first Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting, formally establishing the framework for closer cooperation between the two sides. The meeting took place at the ASEAN …
Denmark and ASEAN establish framework for five-year partnership Read More
Finnish technology company Valmet has signed an agreement to supply quality-control systems for two tissue-paper production projects in Vietnam. The agreement was signed in Tampere, Finland, between Valmet, its Vietnamese …
Finnish Valmet signs deal to supply technology to Vietnam paper mills Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand Astrid Emilie Helle has met Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul as she concludes her posting in Thailand. The meeting reaffirmed the close partnership between Norway and …
Norway’s ambassador meets Thai prime minister as posting comes to an end Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi has welcomed Marianne Knæverlsrud as its new First Secretary. Knæverlsrud has a background in political economy and risk management. She previously worked at Norway’s …
Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi welcomes new First Secretary Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand, Astrid Emilie Helle, met with King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida on 8 August as she prepares to conclude her posting in the country. According to …
Norway’s ambassador bids farewell to Thailand’s King and Queen Read More
For me, the summer of 2026 was truly unforgettable, not only because I had my mom’s ashes scattered at sea, but also because of all the lovely people I met. …
Sitting and reflecting over the summer that has been! Read More
A Swedish film exploring freedom of expression, public demonstrations and the role of police in protecting democratic rights has been screened in Hong Kong as part of this year’s film …
Swedish documentary screened at Hong Kong film festival Read More
Finland’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Anne Vasara, has highlighted the growing connection between digitalisation, artificial intelligence and water security during a conference in Kuching, Sarawak. Vasara participated in the Borneo International …
Finnish ambassador highlights water challenge behind Malaysia’s data-centre growth Read More
Sweden is looking to strengthen economic and technological cooperation with the Philippines following an enhanced partnership between the European Union and the Southeast Asian country. In a statement published by …
Sweden sees opportunities for businesses in partnership with Philippines Read More
Nordic diplomats and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow have discussed closer cooperation on the green transition during a working dinner in Bangkok. The dinner was held …
Nordic countries and Thailand discuss closer cooperation on green transition Read More
Sweden has permanently closed its Embassy Section Office in Yangon, transferring responsibility for Swedish affairs in Myanmar to the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok. The Yangon office announced the closure on …
Sweden permanently closes Section Office in Myanmar Read More
Mads Hovøre Andersen has joined the Danish Embassy in Manila as its new Deputy Head of Mission. He brings extensive experience from Southeast Asia. Andersen began his diplomatic career as …
Danish diplomat Mads Hovøre Andersen takes up new role in the Philippines Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church has confirmed that it intends to remain in Singapore while seeking a buyer for its property at Pasir Panjang Road. ScandAsia previously reported that the historic …
Norwegian Seamen’s Church confirms plans to remain in Singapore Read More
A 44-year-old Norwegian man has been found living homeless in Nonthaburi, Thailand, after reportedly losing his passport and other personal documents and becoming unable to return to Norway. The man, …
Norwegian man found homeless in Thailand for 2 years after losing travel documents Read More
Finnish officials call for deeper security cooperation with Singapore Finland should deepen cooperation with Singapore on maritime technology, artificial intelligence, green shipping and supply chains. That is the view of …
Finnish officials call for deeper security cooperation with Singapore Read More
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy is aiming to break into the Nordic offshore wind market by supplying turbines for two major Danish offshore wind farms to be …
Chinese turbine maker challenges Nordic dominance in offshore wind Read More
First Secretary Emanuel Lundin of the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok delivered the opening keynote at the Alfa Laval Asia Refinery Seminar on 4 August at the Lebua Hotel. He …
Alfa Laval marks longstanding role in Thailand’s refining and energy industries Read More
Swedish authorities have ordered a group of Thai berry pickers to leave the country after inspecting their accommodation in Ragunda municipality in northern Sweden. The inspection was carried out after …
24 Thai berry pickers expelled from Sweden Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, attended the opening of the Second Ukrainian Film Festival in Bangkok on 4 August 2026. The festival was organised by the Embassy of Ukraine …
Swedish ambassador attends Ukrainian Film Festival in Bangkok Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen joined members of the Thai community for a Buddhist celebration at Wat Pa Lolland in southern Denmark on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The gathering …
Thai community marks Buddhist celebration in southern Denmark Read More
Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin warned that the international community could find it more difficult to respond to Chinese coercion against Taiwan than it did to Russia’s invasion of …
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin warns ‘One China’ policy could complicate response to Taiwan Read More
Indonesian school children have been given an opportunity to see how their country is presented to pupils in Denmark through materials produced for the 2025 Danish Children’s Development Calendar. Representatives …
Indonesian pupils explore Danish portrayal of Jakarta Read More
Swedish citizens in Vietnam will be able to cast their votes ahead of Sweden’s parliamentary election at voting stations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The Swedish Embassy in …
Swedes in Vietnam can vote in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Norwegian aquaculture genetics company Benchmark Genetics has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Vietnamese seafood producer Nam Viet Corporation (NAVICO) to develop an advanced selective breeding programme for Nile tilapia, …
Norway’s Benchmark Genetics partners with Vietnam’s NAVICO Read More
A Swedish woman wanted by international police has been arrested in Phuket after Thai immigration officers located her on the island following an Interpol Red Notice issued by Swedish authorities. …
Swedish woman wanted by Interpol arrested in Phuket over alleged call-centre scam Read More
Visitors in Manila will have the opportunity to try speaking Danish, Finnish and Swedish when the cultural event Speak Dating 2026 takes place in Makati on 19 September. Inspired by …
Try Danish, Finnish and Swedish at Manila’s ‘Speak Dating’ language event Read More
Norwegians who have recently moved to Singapore will have an opportunity to learn more about everyday life in the city-state when the Norwegian Seamen’s Church hosts its “New to Singapore” …
Norwegian organizations welcome newcomers to Singapore Read More
The top management of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk reportedly travelled to China in June to explore the possibility of partnering with a local manufacturer, according to the Danish business …
Novo Nordisk explores chinese manifacturing partnership Read More
Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson was among the senior European and Ukrainian representatives taking part in the inaugural Kyiv–Manila Strategic Dialogues in the Philippines. The forum was held at …
Swedish defence minister joins strategic dialogue in Manila Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will open the doors to its historic Golden Bell Mansion for a special guided tour on Saturday, 15 August 2026. Organised together with the …
Historic home of Danish church in Singapore opens for guided tour Read More
The Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association will host an open market briefing on Southeast Asia on 20 August 2026 at the Finland Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki. The event is organised …
Finnish ambassadors to present Southeast Asia market outlook in Helsinki Read More
Swedish visitor arrivals to Vietnam increased by 24.7 percent in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by the Vietnam …
Swedish visits to Vietnam up 24.7% Read More
Business Sweden is inviting Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to join its fourth Focus Asia SME Study Trip to Singapore and Indonesia, offering companies an opportunity to explore two …
Swedish SMEs on study trip to Singapore and Indonesia Read More
Denmark’s new ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, Lina Gandløse Hansen, has arrived in Hanoi to begin her diplomatic posting. The Danish Embassy in Vietnam announced her arrival on social media, …
New Danish Ambassador takes office in Vietnam Read More
Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide has entered into a partnership with Danish car-sharing operator GreenMobility to introduce driverless mobility services in Denmark. The companies aim to launch a public service …
Chinese WeRide plans driverless car service in Denmark Read More
The Norwegian diplomat Kristian Netland arrived in Manila last week to begin his posting as Norway’s ambassador to the Philippines. On Monday, he paid a courtesy call on the Philippine …
Norway’s new Ambassador Kristian Netland begins posting in the Philippines Read More
A Thai berry picker is recovering in hospital after surviving a rare bear attack while picking cloudberries in northern Sweden. Police launched an overnight search to destroy the bear responsible …
Thai berry picker survives bear attack in northern Sweden Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) will host a breakfast briefing in Hanoi on 21 August 2026 to explore how Nordic experiences can support Vietnam’s efforts to …
NordCham Vietnam to host briefing on Nordic workforce practices for Vietnam 2030 Read More
Finnish environmental scientist Elias Hakalehto has received the highest recognition awarded by the International Society of Environmental Indicators. The Fellowship Award was presented during the society’s 25th International Conference on …
Finnish environmental scientist receives top recognition in Beijing Read More
Norway’s participation in Vietfish 2026 will involve much more than exports of salmon and other seafood. Eleven Norwegian companies and industry organisations will exhibit at the Norway Pavilion, presenting solutions …
Norway to showcase aquaculture technology at Vietfish 2026 Read More
Taiwanese sculptor Chang Shu-Wei has become the first artist from Taiwan to participate in Symposium Norge, Norway’s international stone sculpture symposium, marking a milestone for Taiwan’s representation at the long-running …
First Taiwanese artist joins Norway’s Symposium Norge Read More
The Swedish Embassy joined human rights experts, civil society representatives, and international officials at Chulalongkorn University on 22 July for a panel discussion marking five years since the enactment of …
Swedish Embassy joins discussion on Thailand’s anti-torture law Read More