Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Norwegian contractor, ABL, has been granted a subcontract from China Offshore Oil Company (COOEC). The work that ABL will be doing will be at the Safani oil field offshore …
Norwegian contractor awarded large contract Read More
The Philippines is short of around 190,000 health workers as many decide to work overseas. This was announced by Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa at a press briefing at the …
Philippines in dire need of nurses as many go abroad Read More
Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf sent a congratulatory message to President To Lam, who was elected as the President of Vietnam at the 15th National Assembly. Leaders of Indonesia, Canada, …
King of Sweden congratulates Vietnam on new president Read More
The Danish jewelry brand Pandora is losing its foothold in China as sales have declined more than 23 percent from 2022 to 2023. Five years ago, China made out 9 …
Danish Pandora losing popularity in China Read More
The Philippines and Sweden have signed an agreement for the planned sale of Swedish multi-role fighter (MRF) Gripen to the Philippine Air Force (PAF). Joakim Wallin the Swedish defense materiel …
PH, Sweden sign pact on fighter yet purchase Read More
The financial markets have long held an air of mystique, a realm seemingly reserved for suited figures barking orders on Wall Street. But the rise of online trading platforms has …
A beginner’s guide to online trading with MTrading Broker Read More
The Danish high-end furniture brand Fritz Hansen showcases designs in the “Beyond Walls” exhibition in Bangkok until 30 June 2024. The exhibition will feature Fritz Hansen’s last collection with works …
Danish furniture exhibition in Bangkok Read More
A lawyer and the Norwegian authorities disagree on the legality of auctioning off land on the geopolitical important archipelago of Svalbard, as the lawyer announced interest from potential Chinese buyers. …
A lawyer argues with Norway over sale of land to China Read More
Tore O. Sandvik the state secretary of Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries said, that Norway hopes to strengthen collaborations in areas of shipbuilding, fisheries and green transition. He …
Norwegian official hopes to strengthen ties with China Read More
The 32-year-old Thai woman, who had mysteriously disappeared in Switzerland almost a month ago, has now been found safe and well, according to the Thai Embassy in Bern. The Embassy …
Missing Thai-Swedish woman found safe in Switzerland Read More
The EU, Norway the United States and other countries have jointly voiced alarm at the worsening conflict in Myanmar and the increasing harm to civilians. They called for all armed …
Norway, EU sign statement voicing concern for Myanmar Read More
The Malaysian artist Erin Lin did a City Tour Concert with hits from the Swedish music scene at the Swedish Music Moments event in Malaysia. Lin played songs by iconic …
Malaysian singer performs Swedish songs with Embassy Deputy Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen commented on Norway’s recent recognition of Palestine as an independent state at the Nordic Day 2024 event in Kuala Lumpur. Paulsen highlighted the history …
Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia comments on recognition of Palestine Read More
Christa Lund Herum moved to Bangkok in November 2017 and became the very first pastor at the Danish Church in Thailand. Now, almost seven years later she is ready to …
Christa was the first Danish pastor in Thailand – now she says goodbye Read More
Cambodian rice producer Amru Rice ramps up export of its premium an sustainably produced rice to the European market in light of success in the Scandinavia. The brand has been …
Cambodian rice gains ground in Nordic market Read More
A local man in Denmark has organized for part of cans to support among others prosthesis work in Thailand. In the Danish city of Billund there is a REMA 1000 store. …
Trash in Denmark supports organizations in Thailand Read More
The Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Le Tan Dung and the Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto met in Hanoi on 23 May 2024 to discuss how to …
Vietnam & Finland discuss labour cooperation Read More
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has decided to sue Norway for their plans to initiate deep sea mining in the Arctic Ocean. Norway has explained their plans stating that it …
WWF sue Norway for deep-sea mining Read More
An Instagram post of Swedish-based travel influencer Karim Bukhadurov sparked outrage as she made a video about Sweden’s Disgusting Foods Museum, where the durian fruit is ranked as the 17th …
Durian on display in Sweden’s Disgusting Food Museum Read More
A 33-year-old Swedish national identified as Mr. Francesco was arrested for overstaying his visa for 972 days in Phuket, Thailand on 22 May 2024. The police became aware of him, …
Swedish man arrested for 972 days overstay in Thailand Read More
The Danish book “Det Er Bare Blod” or “It’s Just Blood” in English has now been translated to Thai and will be launched in Bangkok on 1 June at Hardcover: …
Danish book about menstruation translated to Thai Read More
There are many remote areas in Southeast Asia. Some are so remote that getting there might be more of an adventure than actually being there. When travelling you often don’t …
An authentic experience of traveling with locals Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Manilla calls for applicants for the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF). Applicants are expected to be Danish CSO’s working with local partners to address drought …
Funding opportunity from DERF for drought in PH Read More
Indonesia and Finland has enjoyed bilateral relations for the last 70 years. Now Finland has suggested to take the cooperation even further. They have three fields in which they desire …
Finland and Indonesia extend collaborations Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan announced yesterday, 22 May 2024, that Taiwan would contribute with 17 millet species samples to the so-called “Doomsday Vault” in Svalbard, Norway. The …
Taiwan contributes to Norwegian seed vault Read More The Thai family of a missing 32-year-old Thai-Swedish woman has filed a missing persons report in Switzerland as no one has heard from the woman since 27 April 2024. Nantiwa …
Thai-Swedish woman missing in Switzerland Read More
A delegation from the Indonesian House of Representatives just wrapped up a visit to Stockholm in Sweden. The delegation was led by Chairman Budhy Setiawan and Vice Chairman Budisatrio Djiwandono, …
Delegation from Indonesia visits Sweden Read More
A Thai woman was found dead in the massage clinic in Denmark where she worked last year. She had been strangled and was left for hours before an acquaintance found …
Trial starts for Danish man accused of murdering Thai woman Read More
Sweden launches a new digital passport check for Swedish work or student permits for 23 countries in a pilot project. This means that the applicants can scan their passport on …
Sweden launches digital passport check for work permits Read More
Swedish Bluewater showcased its advanced purification refill stations at the 10th World Water Forum 2024 in Bali. The Bluewater refill station will provide purified mineral-enriched water to the forum’s guests …
Bluewater showcases water refill station at World Water Forum Read More
Many young people decide to do a semester abroad when they are in their studies. It is a known fact that it might be more the country itself that draws …
An Exchange in the Greenest city in Asia Read More
It The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical concert AstraZeneca plans to build a $1.5 billion manufacturing facility in Singapore. It will produce a promising category of drugs against cancer called antibody-drug conjugates or …
AstraZeneca builds 1.5 billion cancer drug factory in Singapore Read More
A 20-year old Swedish man from Stockholm crashed on a motorbike on 12 May 2024 and is currently in hospital, being treated for his multiple injuries. He rented a motorbike …
Young Swedish man injured in motorbike accident Read More
More than 3000 local and international cyclists set off from the starting line at the first West Coast Expressway race in Malaysia. The international riders were from many different countries …
Nordic cyclists in Malaysian race Read More
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio attends the World Water Forum in Indonesia from 19 to 22 May 2024. The forum aims to strengthen progress in international …
Finnish Minister attends World Water Forum in Indonesia Read More
Leung Chuen-yan son of the former Hong Kong leader CY Leung married his Finnish girlfriend Mimmi Mononen in a home ceremony. The couple met each other while they working at Karolinska …
Son of former Hong Kong leader marries Finnish girlfriend Read More
To kick off the National Heritage Month the Philippine Embassy in Denmark launched a Gangsa Exhibition. The exhibition focuses on the musical instrument from the Cordilleras, and is presented in …
The Embassy of the Philippines in Denmark hosts exhibition Read More
Professor of Global Development Studies, Anja Nygren, from Helsinki has just published a project, which focuses on the aftermath of energy plants in the south, and where the responsibility lies. …
New Finnish studies criticize Northern energy sector Read More
A piece of property in the arctic region of Svalbard Norway has come on the market for sale. The owners wish to have the opportunity to sell to Chinese buyers, …
Arctic property for sale in Norway Read More
The stadium was packed with people. “Smilla – the Hurricane – Sundell”, the announcer yelled in the microphone and his enthusiastic voice filled the stadium. In the second round of …
Swedish Smilla “the Hurricane” Sundell is taking Muay Thai by storm Read More
Finnish Marimekko’s net sales increased 7 percent to €37,7 million in the first quarter of 2024. The major growth is thanks to wholesale sales in the company’s home country Finland …
Marimekko’s net sales increase in Asia Pacific Read More
Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issues had a phone call with the Norwegian Special Representative to the Middle East Peace Process Hilde Haraldstad …
China and Norway talked on the phone about Gaza Read More
A China-linked hacking and espionage group called Mustang Panda have allegedly introduced malware in the last five months, which aims at targeting commercial shipping companies based in Norway, Greece and …
China-linked hackers target Norwegian commercial vessel Read More
The case against Jesper Jensen, the 47 year old Danish man accused of stealing a ladies bag in Bangkok’s international airport in November last year started this morning 16 May …
Danish prisoner soon to be deported to Denmark Read More
Queen Silvia of Sweden and Queen Suthida of Thailand today took part in the Child Protection Summit Bangkok 2024, where politicians, experts and the royals themselves gave speeches on committing …
Queens of Sweden and Thailand participate in Child Protection Summit Read More
The price of the Chinese Electric SUV Voyah Free has been significantly adjusted, due to bad sales in Denmark. So far there have only been sold 40 cars. The Electric …
Price adjustment on Chinese cars in Denmark Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for May 2024 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia May 2024 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine May 2024 Read More
The Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with the Swedish Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, on 15 May 2024 in Hanoi. At the meeting both countries …
Vietnamese Deputy PM meets Swedish Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Read More
The Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson are hesitant to follow the US.’s example and add European Tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles: Sweden does not stand alone in its hesitation. The …
Sweden uncertain on Tariffs on Chinese cars Read More
The Ambassadors from Denmark, Sweden, the EU, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and the US Embassies in Thailand have all expressed condolences for the family, friends and loved ones of the …
Nordic embassies express condolences to deceased activist Read More