Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Just over a year ago, we had the opportunity to sit down with Johannes Bergström, the founder of UrbanFlowers, and share his vision for the boutique florist. Even then, it …
UrbanFlowers: From Florist to Bangkok’s Premium Gifting Destination Read More
The Philippines and Denmark have signed an agreement to enhance healthcare education and training for Filipino nurses and healthcare assistants aiming to work in Denmark. The Department of Migrant Workers …
Philippines and Denmark strengthen healthcare training partnership Read More
The Danish Consumer Council, Forbrugerrådet Tænk, is warning shoppers about foreign webshops disguised as Danish stores, often using Danish names like “Esbjerg Modehus” or “JensenStil.” Despite their Danish branding, these …
Consumer Council warns: Foreign webshops pose as Danish stores Read More
Vietnam and Finland held a workshop in Hanoi on December 11 to share expertise on managing groundwater resources. Organized by Vietnam’s Department of Water Resources Management and the Finnish Embassy, …
Vietnam and Finland collaborate on groundwater management Read More
What do a small town in Arkansas, a coastal village in Indonesia, and a Scandinavian country with the Northern Lights have in common? They’re all named Sweden. . Now, Sweden …
Sweden becomes first country to seek trademark for its name Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen kicked off his visit to Southeast Asia by officially opening Denmark’s new embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This move comes as part of a …
Danish FM inaugurates new embassy and meets with PM in Malaysia Read More
After more than two years of fighting, Catrine Hægeland Øglænd has received the long-awaited news: her orphaned half-sister, Rose, aged 12, can finally move to Norway from Thailand. On Tuesday, …
Norwegian Catrine celebrates as half-sister Rose receives passport in Thailand Read More
Swedish authorities have launched investigations into the sex trade at around 1,600 Thai salons in Sweden. High-profile individuals, including a TV4 personality, face scrutiny after admitting to spending over 40,000 …
Investigation uncovers widespread sex trade at Thai salons in Sweden Read More
Blossoms Across Borders Not only are Thailand’s vivid culture and amazing scenery treasures. The nation is also a center for international flower delivery; services simplify the process of delivering flowers …
International Flower Delivery in Thailand: Popular Blooms and City-by-City Services Read More
As Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen wrapped up his work trip in the Philippines and headed to Malaysia, he assured officials that he would not keep them waiting another …
Danish FM to Philippines: You don’t have to wait 25 years before I’m back Read More
Indonesia and Norway have launched the fourth phase of their result-based contribution (RBC) funding cooperation, with Norway pledging $60 million for Indonesia’s success in reducing deforestation from 2019-2020. At Tuesday’s launch …
Indonesia and Norway launch new phase of climate funding Read More
Thai authorities are suspected of demanding bribes from Finnish berry-picking companies between 2020 and 2023. According to an investigation by Finnish police, Thailand’s Department of Employment (DOE) allegedly charged a …
Finnish authorities suspect Thai officials involved in bribery scandal Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for December 2024 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 December 2024 Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen will commence a two-day working visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday, December 11, 2024. In a statement, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry announced that Rasmussen plans …
Danish FM has begun his two-day visit to Malaysia Read More
A 52-year-old Finnish man tragically fell to his death from the 11th floor of a condominium in Pattaya shortly after midnight on December 10. Police and emergency responders were called …
Finnish man falls to his death in Pattaya Read More
For three weeks, German, Danish, and Swedish authorities have monitored the Chinese ship “Yi Peng 3,” which Sweden has now left behind. The vessel remains anchored in Kattegat, within Denmark’s …
Swedish coast guard withdraws from Chinese vessel ‘Yi Peng 3’ Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam has announced a collaborative effort to enhance the country’s primary healthcare system. This initiative aims to provide equal access to health services and tackle …
Denmark and Vietnam collaborate to strengthen primary healthcare Read More
In a remarkable demonstration of endurance and camaraderie, the first Norwegian military foot march took place in Singapore this October. This inaugural event, introduced by Sam Egerton, a member of …
The Norwegian foot march comes to Singapore Read More
Thailand is anticipating a 23 percent increase in tourism revenue for the upcoming New Year festival, with a forecast of 62 billion THB (1.83 billion USD), according to the Tourism …
Thailand expects big surge in tourism for December Read More
As the world of travel fully reopened in 2023 following the Covid-19 pandemic, Danish travelers have developed exciting new preferences for their holiday destinations. Insights from the price comparison site …
Danish travelers interest in Southeast Asia grew in 2023 Read More
The Philippines and Denmark have strengthened their partnership with new agreements focused on maritime collaboration, healthcare, and trade. Yesterday, the Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen visited the Philippine Coast …
Danish FM strengthens ties with the Philippines amid visit Read More
On December 8, the highly anticipated Danish Christmas Bazaar returned to the Gaysorn Urban Resort in Bangkok, inviting families and friends to partake in a day filled with festive cheer …
Celebrating christmas spirit: Community and charity at the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok Read More
Chinese automaker BYD, the world’s largest producer of electrified vehicles, plans to kickstart production at its new factory in Hungary by late 2025. This innovative facility aims to produce 200,000 …
BYD eyes Norway as key market in ambitious expansion plans Read More
55 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden were marked at a seminar in Hanoi last Friday. The event, co-hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Swedish …
Vietnam and Sweden mark 55 years of friendship Read More
From Sweden to Copenhagen, Doha, Puerto Rico, Maldives, then on to Athens and now to Bangkok. A career within hospitality can take you around the world – which is what …
From Sweden to Bangkok’s world of luxury hospitality as Four Season’s new food and beverage manager Read More
A new Norwegian innovation, the “Aquadrone,” is making waves in the fight against marine pollution. Recently deployed in Trondheim’s harbor, this cutting-edge drone can navigate the water and collect waste, …
Norwegian Aquadrone cleans marine waste in Trondheim and Singapore Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is visiting the Philippines today on December 9 and until December 10, marking the first official visit by a Danish foreign minister to Manila …
Danish Foreign Minister visits the Philippines and Malaysia Read More
Ville Skinnari, the chairman of the China friendship group in the Finnish parliament and a prominent member of Parliament (MP), emphasized the importance of educational collaboration during a recent speech …
Finnish MP advocates educational collaboration in China Read More
Catrine Hægeland Øglænd, a 37-year-old woman, has invested 1.5 million kroner and made seven trips to Thailand in her quest to bring her orphaned half-sister, Rose, aged 12, back to …
Catrine battles to bring half-sister home to Norway from Thailand Read More
Nordic diplomats have expressed alarm over China’s recent aggression in the West Philippine Sea, where the China Coast Guard (CCG) reportedly used water cannons and rammed a Philippine vessel near …
Nordic ambassadors raise concern over Chinese aggression in Philippines Read More
Sweden recently served as the partner country for the 70th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC), one of the largest mining conferences in the Philippines, held in Baguio …
Sweden and the Philippines strengthen mining ties at ANMSEC 2024 Read More
Several Danish citizens find themselves imprisoned in Asia for drug-related offenses, and among them is 55-year-old John, who serves over five years in a Thai prison for drug possession. John …
Danish man in Thai prison warns others in DR crime program “Kriminelt” Read More
Singapore’s civil service has been ranked the best in the world, according to the inaugural Blavatnik Index of Public Administration by Oxford University. The index evaluated the effectiveness of public …
Singaporean and Scandinavian civil services ranked best in the world Read More
In a heartfelt gesture, the Embassies of Finland and Norway in Bangkok extended their warm wishes to the people of Thailand on the occasion of the country’s National Day, which …
Finnish and Norwegian Embassies in Bangkok celebrate Thailand’s National Day Read More
Indonesia and Sweden are enhancing their healthcare collaboration through the Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership (SISP) Healthcare platform. Team Sweden, which includes the Swedish Embassy and Swedish companies, launched this initiative in …
Indonesia and Sweden strengthen healthcare cooperation Read More
In an extraordinary twist of fate, a Swedish man celebrating a monumental win on the V75 betting system has taken home an incredible 2.8 million kronor, sparking excitement and intrigue …
Swedish man wins 2.8 Million and heads to Thailand to celebrate Read More
Recent developments in South Korea have raised significant international concerns, particularly as NATO closely monitors the situation following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of a military state of emergency. This …
NATO monitors South Korea’s political turmoil amid China concerns Read More
The picturesque landscapes of Vang Vieng, Laos, once bustling with tourists and filled with laughter, now echo with somber silence following a tragedy that has shaken the community to its …
Lao restaurant owner: It was like a bomb that devastated the entire community Read More
Copenhagen Airport saw a rise in passenger numbers in November, with routes to Thailand and the United States driving growth. A total of 2.18 million travelers passed through the airport …
Thailand routes boost passenger numbers at Copenhagen Airport Read More
Chiang Mai Immigration Police arrested a Finnish man who overstayed his visa in Thailand for 3,844 days—more than 10 years. Acting on a tip, officers located the man in San …
Finnish man arrested in Chiang Mai: Overstayed more than 10 years Read More
The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) is gearing up to enchant audiences with its captivating performances of the classic ballet The Nutcracker at the Opera House on …
HBSO celebrates christmas with The Nutcracker choreographed by Norwegian Johanne Jakhelln Read More
On December 8 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the much-anticipated Danish Christmas Bazaar will take place at Gaysorn Urban Resort on the 19th floor, easily accessible via BTS Chit …
Community invited to Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok on December 8 Read More
Victoria Kjær Theilvig, crowned Miss Universe 2024, has officially arrived in Thailand, where she is engaging with the local culture and expressing appreciation for the warm welcome from her fans. …
Victoria Kjær Theilvig visits Thailand as Miss Universe 2024 Read More
Several Danish pension funds are withdrawing their investments in Temu’s parent company, PDD Holdings, following recent revelations from TV 2. The scrutiny surrounding the Chinese e-commerce platform has intensified due …
Danish pension funds now drop investments in Temu’s parent company Read More
Concerns are mounting as investigations reveal that several Danish pension funds have significant stakes in PDD Holdings, the parent company of the controversial Chinese online shopping platform, Temu. The platform …
Danish pension funds has invested in controversial Temu Read More
Finnish artist Jaakko Niemelä is showcasing his first exhibition in Vietnam, titled “Models of Disintegration,” at the APD Centre for Art Patronage and Development in Hà Nội. The exhibition features a …
Finnish artist Jaakko Niemelä holds first exhibition in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Yangon recently shared a significant health success story through its support in Myanmar. U Aung Aung, a carpenter from Hpapun, Karen State, Myanmar fully recovered …
Swedish support helps tuberculosis patient in Myanmar recover Read More
A former high-ranking Danish official has received a six-month prison sentence after being found guilty of multiple instances of domestic violence against his Chinese wife and children. The 61-year-old man …
Former Danish Official sentenced for years of domestic violence against Chinese wife and kids Read More
Welcome December, the probably busiest month of the year! As I already announced in November, SWECHAM hosted its 35th anniversary with a really great party at Landmark Hotel. Over 100 …
Busiest month of the year! Read More
Three more people allegedly linked to the Laos methanol poisonings that killed two Danish tourists were arrested. Following the tragic methanol poisoning incident that struck a group of tourists in …
New developments in Laos: Three more arrested following methanol poisoning incident Read More