Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The European Union has extended its support to Myanmar following the devastating floods caused by Typhoon Yagi. In a statement, the EU delegation expressed condolences to those affected and pledged …
EU provides €1.2 million in emergency aid for flood-hit Myanmar Read More
Danny Annan is the newly appointed Danish Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia. During his posting, he will be joined by his wife, Carinne, and two of his children, Markus and …
Danny Annan: The New Danish Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia Read More
Singapore’s decision to implement flexible work arrangements (FWA) mirrors successful strategies seen in Scandinavian countries, where work-life balance is a key contributor to happiness and productivity. Starting December 1, 2024, …
Singapore adopts flexible work policies inspired by Scandinavian success Read More
Vietnam’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 received a boost through the Just Energy Transition Partnership. During a meeting on September 18 between Deputy Minister of Industry and …
Vietnam and Norway strengthen bilateral cooperation for energy transition Read More
Danish Ambassador to Singapore Jakob Brix Tange officially presented his credentials to Singapore’s President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on September 17, 2024, at a formal ceremony held at the Istana. This event …
Danish Ambassador presents credentials to Singapore’s President Read More
Tourists in Beijing can now navigate the city’s massive subway network with greater ease. As of September 13, international credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are accepted at subway …
Beijing subway now easier for tourists as Norway joins China’s visa-free list Read More
Tempur, a global sleep solutions brand from Denmark, launched a new experiential showroom in Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig. This follows the success of the first Tempur cinema in the same location, …
Danish company Tempur opens immersive showroom in the Philippines Read More
CS MEDICA A/S, a Danish MedTech specializing in pain management, autoimmune diseases, and stress-related disorders, has reached what the company would call a milestone with their Cannasen Pain Patch being …
Danish Pain Patch approved in Malaysia Read More
Danish shipping company Mærsk has broken an internal ban on shipping through Russia. Mærsk admits the mistake to ShippingWath. The company Shanghai Tieyang Multi-Model Transportation (TMT) Co. Ltd., in which …
Shipping company Mærsk breaks internal ban on routes Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Yangon, in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), has announced a donation of approximately $500,000 to support relief efforts in Myanmar following …
Norwegian Embassy and UNOPS donate $500,000 for Myanmar flood relief Read More
In all the countries in Asia and in all the Nordic countries there are many children with a dual nationality whether or not it is legally registered. Imagine if we …
Let’s set up a Nordic-Asian Summer Kids exchange Read More
A Swedish man, identified by the initials SUE, is on trial in Bali. He was arrested on July 31 for receiving 201.28g of hashish, sent by mail from Thailand. Bali’s …
Swede faces 15 years, Thai couple may get death penalty in Bali drug case Read More
Danish company Danfoss Philippines Inc. has joined forces with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to help lower carbon emissions and boost energy efficiency in New Clark City, Capas, …
Danfoss to reduce emissions in Philippines Read More
Norway’s frozen cod exports to China have surged through late summer, while the EU has increasingly relied on farmed cod to address a sharp decline in fresh wild cod imports. …
China boosts Norway’s frozen cod imports as EU shifts toward farmed supplies Read More
Thailand and Sweden are advancing urban agriculture with innovative vertical farming technologies. In Thailand, DiStar Fresh is pioneering a hyper-local farming model, addressing the challenges posed by the tropical climate. …
Thailand and Sweden lead sustainable urban farming revolution Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines invites Danish nationals to participate in celebrating 78 years of collaboration between the two countries. The event will take place on September 23, 6 …
Danish Embassy in Philippines invites you to Denmark Day Read More
Swedish entrepreneur Michael Baines, founder of The Man That Rescues Dogs Foundation in Thailand, has released his new book “Home. Made.” with 70% of the royalties going towards supporting stray …
70% of royalties from Michael Baines’ new book to support Thai stray dogs Read More
Swedish fashion retailer H&M and Shanghai Fashion Week will launch a new collaborative collection with independent Chinese designer brand Garçon By Garçon, featuring womenswear, menswear, unisex apparel and accessories pieces …
H&M and Shanghai Fashion Week launch collaborative collection Read More
A new police report has uncovered that around 600 criminals, many of them based in countries like Thailand, are driving a large portion of the crime taking place in Sweden. …
People in Thailand control major crime in Sweden Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh will be formally closed and cease operations on September 30 2024, the Embassy writes on their Facebook page. This is a …
Swedish Embassy in Phnom Penh closes Read More
Vietnamese tech giant FPT has opened its first office in Stockholm, Sweden, marking a major step into the Nordic market. Located in Lindholmen Science Park, Gothenburg, the office aims to …
Vietnamese FPT opens new office in Sweden Read More
Officials from Thailand’s Labour Ministry visited Thai berry pickers in Munkfors, Sweden, last week to inspect working conditions and ensure fair wages and benefits. Somchai Morakotsriwan, director-general of the Department …
Thai labour ministry inspects conditions of berry pickers in Sweden Read More
The Embassy of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway in Kuala Lumpur will be closed on September 16, 2024, in observance of Malaysia Day. The Royal Norwegian Embassy has extended warm wishes …
Scandinavian embassies in Kuala Lumpur close for Malaysia Day Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Beijing and the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai have both closed today, September 16, 2024, due to the approaching Typhoon Bebinca. The typhoon is …
Denmark and Finland close diplomatic offices in China due to Typhoon Bebinca Read More
The Swedish man, Ahmed, who recently revealed how he was cheated out of 300.000 THB in cash by a Thai woman, Kesinee, is now back in Sweden, awaiting the case …
Swedish scam victim back in Sweden while case in Thailand pending Read More
After almost three months in Sweden and two bad colds, I was more than happy to board the Finnair flight and return home to Bangkok. I arrived very early in …
Back in bustling Bangkok and happy to be home. Read More
You can now donate your old bras, underwear, socks and swimwear to the new eco-friendly project “We Want Your Old Bras”. The project, which is a partnership between women’s lingeri …
Donate your old bras and underwear for a good cause Read More
Swedish retail giant IKEA and its sister company Ingka Centres are ramping up their expansion in Asia with two major projects. This month, Ingka Centres, IKEA’s sister company, is opening …
IKEA expands in Asia with new projects in Shanghai Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Tan as their new Commercial Advisor for Maritime & Defence. With a background from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, …
New Commercial Advisor for Maritime & Defence at the Danish Embassy in Singapore Read More
The European Commission has rejected proposals from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers to adjust their prices in an attempt to avoid steep tariffs. The tariffs follow a months-long investigation led …
EU rejects Chinese EV price adjustments, raising trade tensions Read More
Best-selling Norwegian crime fiction author Jørn Lier Horst recently shared his experience in writing crime novels as part of an ongoing campaign to promote Norwegian literature. The event, organized by …
Norwegian crime fiction author Jørn Lier Horst in Manila Read More
In a milestone for Arctic shipping, two Chinese container ships, Flying Fish 1 and NewNew Star, recently crossed paths just 750 nautical miles from the North Pole, showcasing the increasing …
Historic first: Chinese container ships cross paths in Arctic waters, marking growth in Northern Sea Route shipping Read More
Typhoon Yagi has caused significant destruction in northern Vietnam over the past few days. The violent winds and rain have led to landslides, floods, and power outages in several cities. …
Typhoon Yagi: Videos show destructions in Vietnam, while death toll rises to 226 Read More
Bangkok Patana School has just served up something special: new ITF (International Tennis Federation) certified tennis courts. This makes Bangkok Patana School only the second facility in Thailand to receive …
Game, Set and Match! Bangkok Patana gets ITF Certified Tennis Courts Read More
The Danish National Liaison Office (NLO) in Thailand has officially closed, marking the end of Denmark’s long-standing police presence in the country. The office, which had supported efforts against corruption, …
Danish National Liaison Office in Thailand closes as Carsten Andersen departs Read More
The Indonesian government plans to ban the construction of new hotels, villas, and nightclubs in Bali amid concerns over over-tourism, according to Hermin Esti, a senior official at the Coordinating …
Indonesia implements ban in Bali to curb tourism Read More
The Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, Philippines, is causing significant travel disruptions as its eruption threat escalates. As alarms were raised by experts, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology …
Philippines evacuates tourists and locals as Kanlaon Volcano threat grows Read More
On September 11, 2024, H.E. Kirstine Vangkilde Berner, Denmark’s Ambassador-Designate to Malaysia, took a key diplomatic step by presenting a copy of her credentials to the Chief of Protocol at …
Danish Ambassador-Designate to Malaysia presents credentials Read More
In a joint statement, China’s Premier Li Qiang and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre agreed to establish a dialogue on the green transition. The statement, which was signed by …
China and Norway agree on green dialogue Read More
Danish company Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is investing $3 billion in the Philippines’ first offshore wind power project, targeting to generate 1-gigawatt (GW) of energy. The San Miguel Bay project, …
Danish firm investing $30m in Philippines’ first offshore wind project Read More
The Odense Robotics cluster visited Singapore to explore new collaboration opportunities in robotics and automation. Organized by the Danish Embassy in Singapore, the visit aimed to assess how Danish expertise …
Denmark and Singapore strengthen robotics ties Read More
On August 26, 2024, 71-year-old Norwegian Wiggo Marthinsen sustained severe injuries when an automatic door at a well-known bus company abruptly closed, causing him to fall and fracture his hip. …
Norwegian man in ICU; Thai bus company faces scrutiny. Read More
Finnair is expanding its winter flight schedule to Asia, offering more options for European travellers seeking warm-weather destinations. Starting November 2, the airline will increase its flights from Helsinki to …
Finnair expands flights to Thailand, boosting connectivity to Phuket Read More
On September 10, 2024, Sweden made significant changes to its government. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced Maria Malmer Stenergard as the new Minister for Foreign Affairs and Benjamin Dousa as …
Sweden appoints new foreign affairs and trade ministers Read More
China and Norway are set to strengthen ties in green energy, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing willingness to promote “friendly” cooperation during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas …
Norwegian Prime Minister and Chinese President promotes green energy cooperation Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for September 2024 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online Subscribe to ScandAsia …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2024 Read More
The Swedish and Danish embassies in Bangkok have announced the return of the European Languages Café 2024 on their Facebook page. The event will be held on September 26 at …
European Languages Café returns to Bangkok on September 26 Read More
China now grants Norwegian citizens visa-free entry for up to 15 days. Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, announced the new policy after his meeting with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, …
China boost tourism: Norway 15 days visa-free entry and 144-hours visa-free stays for other countries Read More
The Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish ambassadors in Vietnam stress the importance of a more including future for LGBTIQ+-people in Vietnam, during this years Hanoi Pride. “Let’s gather and celebrate …
Nordic ambassadors in support of Hanoi Pride Read More
The Norwegian, Danish and Finnish embassies in Hanoi have issued urgent warnings to their citizens following the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi in Northern Vietnam. The embassies advised against traveling …
Embassies in Hanoi warns citizens Read More