Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A new study from Roskilde University has uncovered a significant connection between air pollution and increased infertility risk among Danish men. According to the research, for every 5 micrograms per …
Air pollution linked to infertility risk for Danish men, China in similar concerns Read More
Noi Bai Airport and three other airports in northern Vietnam will be closed on Saturday as Typhoon Yagi approaches. The typhoon is expected to hit the country late Friday. Noi …
Airports in Vietnam closes Saturday due to typhoon Read More
Five AstraZeneca employees have been detained by Chinese police, according to Bloomberg News. The arrests are part of an investigation into the illegal import of cancer medication into China. AstraZeneca …
Several AstraZeneca employees arrested in China Read More
Danish furniture company Jysk is closing its stores in Thailand after nearly six years due to challenges in retaining its customer base following Covid-19. “It was the franchisee, Boonthavorn Group, …
Danish furniture store Jysk closes in Thailand Read More
China has prohibited the adoption of Chinese children by foreign families, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. The only exception to this ban is if the adoptive …
China bans international adoptions Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Hanoi has announced on their Facebook page that the 14th European–Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will open with the Finnish documentary Karaoke Paradise by director Einari Pakkanen. …
Finnish documentary to open European–Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Malaysia has appointed Mats Remmen Frenningsmoen as its new Head of Administration and Consular Affairs. With extensive experience from his previous roles at the Norwegian …
New Head of Administration and Consular Affairs at Norwegian Embassy in Malaysia Read More
A typhoon named Yagi is expected to hit the northern part of Vietnam from Friday and continue throughout the weekend. As a result, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is …
Typhoon Yagi: Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns Danes in Vietnam Read More
Mrs. Elisabeth Schwabe-Hansen has been appointed as the new Head of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon. With over 22 years in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she …
New Head of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon Read More
A 42-year-old Swedish man named Ahmet is seeking justice after being scammed by a Thai woman who promised him marriage, only to discover she was already married. Ahmet sought help …
Swedish man scammed by Thai woman promising marriage, loses over 300,000 baht Read More
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated $12 million to support humanitarian operations in Myanmar. This funding is part of a broader $100 million initiative aimed at …
CERF allocates $12 million for Myanmar with Sweden, Norway, and Denmark amongst top donors Read More
Yesterday, September 4, 2024, Norway officially opened its new consulate in Davao City. The consulate will oversee consular services and deepen partnerships in key sectors, including agriculture, maritime, and renewable …
Norway opens new consulate in Davao to boost cooperation in Mindanao Read More
Eight Danish apprentices from Skive College, Industriens Uddannelser, and CELF will team up with local students at Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) in the Philippines. Together, they will tackle technical projects …
Danish apprentices join green transition initiative in the Philippines Read More
Swedish company Saab, whose Gripen Fighter jets recently were chosen to modernize the Royal Thai Air Force, is turning its attention to the Philippines. The Philippines is seeking to strengthen …
Swedish Saab aims for new order of gripen fighters from Philippines Read More
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, many investors are withdrawing from China. However, Norway’s $78 billion pension fund, KLP, is pursuing a different strategy. Instead of pulling out, KLP has increased its …
Norwegian KLP boosts efforts with Chinese mining firms Read More
Robert Lindén, the chairman of Region Blekinge and a member of the Sweden Democrats (SD), has chosen to receive medical care at a luxury hospital in Thailand rather than using …
Blekinge Chairman chooses Thai luxury hospital amid implementing a cost-saving plan for Region Blekinge Read More
The trial of Vernu Vasunta, CEO of the Finnish berry company Kiantama, and his Thai business partner, Kalyakorn “Durian” Phongpit, commenced in Lapland District Court on Tuesday. The pair stands …
Finnish berry execs on trial for human trafficking, court expects 6-month proceedings Read More
Denmark-based IMS (International Media Support) spoke at the first-ever Maki Fiesta in the Philippines. The media festival provided a platform for celebrating free expression, democracy, and the creative economy. Senior …
Supporting free expression: Danish IMS at Maki Fiesta in the Philippines Read More
Electric vehicle sales in Denmark are soaring. In August alone, 55% of all new car registrations were fully electric. This marks a significant milestone for the Danish market. However, Chinese …
Chinese brands struggle amid surge in Danish electric vehicle sales Read More
A Finnish tourist, Simo Taneli Tynys, 44, from Jyväskylä, Finland, tragically drowned on August 31 after jumping off a rented boat near Romulo Island, part of the Hundred Islands National …
Finnish man drowns in the Philippines after jumping off a boat Read More
The Norwegian tourism industry is pleased with the increasing number of Chinese tourists exploring the country independently. This trend was emphasized during the “Chengdu, More Than Pandas” promotion event in …
Norwegian tourism welcomes surge in independent Chinese travelers Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines has expressed support for the European Union’s condemnation of recent aggressive actions by Chinese Coast Guard vessels in the South China Sea. The incident …
Danish Embassy supports EU condemnation of South China Sea aggression Read More
Bangchak Corporation Plc, a leading Thai energy conglomerate, is committing 120 billion baht to expand its business operations, with a significant focus on the upstream petroleum sector. Central to this …
Bangchak’s expansion fueled by investments in Norway’s Okea ASA Read More
Finland is not attracting foreign workers like other competitive countries, according to the Finnish media Yle News, who has interviewed multiple immigration researchers. With an unemployment rate at over 8 …
Finland falling behind in attracting foreign workers from Asia Read More
Anne Vasara has officially taken up her role as the Ambassador of Finland to Malaysia, starting her four-year term on 1 September 2024. Ambassador Vasara brings with her extensive experience …
New Finnish Ambassador to Malaysia Read More
China’s growing “luxury shame” among the middle class is leading to a significant drop in sales for global luxury brands, as reported by Frédéric Cho, a Swedish expert on China …
Swedish expert links China’s ‘luxury shame’ to declining sales and cultural parallels Read More
IKEA Philippines has launched their biggest price drop ever. Starting on September 1st, IKEA has lowered prices on essential items for Filipino homes. About 20 percent of the Swedish furniture …
IKEA Philippines with big price drop Read More
A pregnant woman in Denmark has lost her unborn child after contracting the Zika virus during a trip to Thailand early in her pregnancy. The case, confirmed by the Statens …
Pregnant woman in Denmark lost unborn child after Zika infection in Thailand Read More
Researchers in Sweden have developed a promising blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease with high accuracy. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Jama) on July …
Singaporean study explores Swedish Alzheimer’s blood test Read More
Norwegian crime fiction author Jørn Lier Horst will take the stage at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) on September 13, 2024, to explore the intricacies of writing Nordic Noir. …
Norwegian Author Jørn Lier Horst to takes the stage at Manila International Book Fair Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Manila marked the end of an era on August 30, with Ambassador Juha Pyykkö concluding his tenure. Ambassador Pyykkö served as the first head of mission …
Ambassador Juha Pyykkö ends tenure at Finnish Embassy in Manila Read More
Scandinavian Embassies in Vietnam will be closed on September 2 and 3 in observance of Vietnam’s National Day. The embassies of Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have announced the closure …
Scandinavian Embassies close during Vietnam’s National Day Read More
The Danish Embassy in Manila has joined in the celebration of Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month) by introducing a Danish translation of a beloved Filipino children’s story. Titled “Aben …
Danish Embassy in Manila marks Buwan ng Wika with Filipino story translation Read More
The Indonesian government has ordered 1,600 additional doses of mpox vaccines from Denmark, aiming to curb the spread of the viral infection. This second shipment is expected to arrive next …
Indonesia orders more mpox vaccines from Danish Bavarian Nordic Read More
HMD Global, the Finnish company behind Nokia’s recent smartphones, has officially launched its own brand in Malaysia. The company, which has been producing Nokia-branded phones since 2016, is now introducing …
Finnish HMD enters Malaysia with new smartphone lineup Read More
The Norwegian Police Security Service states that China has an increasing interest in Svalbard, Svalbardposten writes. In its national threat assessment for 2024, the Norwegian Police Security Service writes that …
Norwegian Police Security Service: China’s interest in Svalbard grows Read More
A man in his 30s, accused of espionage on behalf of China, has resigned from all his positions within the Norwegian Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet). The man was arrested by the …
Spy Suspect resigns from positions in Norwegian Labour Party Read More
A controversial incident on a Chinese domestic flight from Guiyang to Shanghai has made headlines after two female passengers took the drastic measure of locking a crying child in the …
Passengers lock crying child in airplane toilet on domestic flight in China Read More
A new strategic partnership has been made between Generator and Freehand Hotels, an award-winning developer and operator of experiential hostels and boutique hotels in Europe and the USA, and Dusit …
Dusit Hotels and Resorts and Generatorand Freehand Hotels in partnership to boost global expansion in new markets Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong shares a statement from the European External Action Service, calling the latest conviction of to former chief editors “another sign of the …
Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong shares statement about former chief editors at Stand News Read More
The city of Turku is set to host the Karaoke World Championships from October 7-12, attracting participants from over 30 countries. The event, which has been held annually since 2003, …
Karaoke World Championships draws global attention to Turku Read More
Helsinki’s tourism income surged by 25% last year, totaling around 1.5 billion euros. This growth is impressive, especially given the loss of Russian tourists and a decline in visitors from …
Helsinki’s tourism income soars 25% despite fewer Asian visitors Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore is excited to welcome Jakob Brix Tange as the new Ambassador-designate. In a recent video introduction, Tange expressed enthusiasm about his new role and highlighted …
New Danish Ambassador-designate to Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila has issued a warning to the public about the increasing number of online scams involving fraudulent job offers. On their Facebook site the embassy …
Swedish Embassy in Manila warns against online job scams Read More
Mette Ekeroth, a representative of the Danish Embassy in Vietnam, emphasized the importance of eco-innovation for Vietnamese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at a recent economic forum. Ekeroth noted that …
Limited resources and policy gaps challenges eco-Innovation in Vietnam Read More
In a press release Mekong River Commission Secretariat warns about high water levels. Persistent and heavy rainfall in northern Thailand and Lao PDR has significantly raised water levels along the …
Intensified rainfall puts key monitoring stations on alert Read More
Chiang Mai Immigration authorities have detained over 30 foreigners in a recent crackdown on visa overstayers, with the majority facing legal action and deportation. Among those apprehended is a 36-year-old …
Chiang Mai immigration detains over 30 foreigners, including Norwegian tourist Read More
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved the JYNNEOS vaccine, developed by Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic, for individuals aged 18 and older at high risk for smallpox or mpox. …
Singapore approves mpox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic for high-risk adults Read More
Kasetsart University and Åbo Akademi University in Finland have signed a historic agreement to jointly offer a Double Degree program in Animal Health Technology. The signing ceremony took place on …
Kasetsart University and Åbo Akademi University Collaborate on Double Degree in Animal Health Technology Read More
The Philippines has found its champion for the Karaoke World Championships (KWC). Jan Francis Alinsonorin emerged victorious at the KWC Philippines Grand Finals, held on August 16, 2024, at SM …
Philippines’ Karaoke Champion going to KWC Grand Finals in Finland Read More