Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights between Stockholm and Shanghai on 22 June. The new route will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays between Stockholm …
China Eastern flies from Stockholm to Shanghai in 2 weeks Read More
Air passengers in Thailand will face stricter rules when travelling with power banks following a series of battery-related fire incidents on commercial flights, Bangkok Post reports. The Civil Aviation Authority …
Thailand introduces stricter rules for power banks on flights Read More
Indonesia is looking to Denmark for inspiration on how to create more green jobs as the country accelerates its transition to a greener economy. During a meeting in Jakarta on …
Indonesia looks to Denmark for inspiration on green jobs Read More
Children in displacement camps in Myanmar are receiving new support through child-friendly spaces opened by the Myanmar Red Cross Society in Rakhine State, The Global New Light of Myanmar reports. …
Danish Red Cross supports new child-friendly spaces for displaced children in Myanmar Read More
A suspected research fraud case linked to a scientific conference in Denmark has triggered an official investigation in Indonesia, Voi reports. Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has …
Researchers accused of faking studies to attend conference in Denmark Read More
A growing waste crisis in Jakarta has prompted city leaders to turn to Denmark for inspiration, JakartaGlobe reports. The issue recently came back into focus after large amounts of garbage …
Jakarta looks to Denmark for solutions to mounting waste problem Read More
A restructuring by Swedish fashion giant H&M has triggered a debate in Singapore over whether companies are presenting layoffs as new job opportunities. The discussion follows H&M’s decision to move …
H&M restructuring in Singapore triggers debate over hidden layoffs Read More
Singapore’s leading orchestra is entering a decisive turning point, and it comes with a new name at the podium. From the 2026-27 season, Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu will take over …
Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu to lead Singapore Symphony Orchestra Read More
Archaeologists have discovered an 18th-century shipwreck carrying a large cargo of Chinese porcelain in Norwegian waters. The wreck was found about 600 metres below the surface in the Skagerrak Strait. …
Chinese porcelain cargo discovered in 18th-century shipwreck off Norway Read More
Malaysia is pushing Norway to speed up a refund of more than US$250 million tied to a cancelled missile system deal for its navy, arguing that Oslo’s decision to revoke …
Malaysia increases pressure on Norway in US$250 million missile refund dispute Read More
An Icelandic man has been reported missing in Pattaya, with family members asking for public help to find him. According to a post shared by his sister in the Facebook …
Icelander reported missing in Pattaya Read More
Danish diplomat Peter Taksøe-Jensen has been appointed as one of the conciliators in a United Nations-backed process aimed at helping resolve the long-running maritime dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, Reuters …
Danish diplomat appointed to help solve Cambodia-Thailand maritime dispute Read More
Bangkok – May 2026 – Thai Airways organized the event “Colors of Endless Smiles” to express gratitude and reinforce relationships with business partners in the Nordic countries who have continuously supported the …
Thai Airways Hosts “Colors of Endless Smiles” to Thank Nordic Partners and Strengthen Routes to Northern Europe – Norway Read More
“Why Sweden?” That was the question posed by H.E. Mrs. Arunrung Phothong Humphreys, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden, as she opened The Wood Solution Thailand Forum 2026 in Bangkok on …
Thailand and Sweden deepen cooperation on sustainable timber industry at Bangkok forum Read More
Chiang Mai has been named among the world’s top destinations for digital nomads and creators in a new Forbes ranking for 2026. The city was placed alongside global destinations including …
Chiang Mai named top digital nomad destination Read More
Rescuers in Laos are continuing a high-risk search for two men trapped inside a flooded cave system for almost two weeks, with operations now also expanding into surrounding jungle in …
Rescuers hear possible knocking sound in Laos cave search for two missing men Read More
Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik has apologised to Malaysia over Norway’s decision to revoke an export licence for Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy. The …
Norway apologises to Malaysia over cancelled missile deal Read More
A Hong Kong couple involved in a long-running custody battle with Swedish authorities are facing a new challenge involving their newborn son. The couple, identified by the surnames Tsang and …
Hong Kong couple’s newborn faces document dispute as daughter remains in Swedish foster care Read More
Finland has allocated 2.3 million USD in additional funding to support Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR. The funding comes as humanitarian …
Finland allocates 2.3 million to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh Read More
A Thai woman accused of defrauding more than 20 people with promises of seasonal work in Sweden has been arrested in Udon Thani after evading authorities for more than four …
Thai woman arrested over alleged Sweden jobs scam after four years on the run Read More
What began as a gold-hunting expedition deep inside a remote mountain cave in Laos turned into a desperate fight for survival that has gripped rescue teams from across Asia. Five …
Five rescued from flooded Laos cave as search continues for two missing men Read More
Outside, tourists and electric scooters squeeze through the narrow hutong alleyways of Beijing’s old Dashilar neighbourhood. Inside a small hidden shop packed with old maps, archive photos and dusty newspapers, …
“Everything is so big”: Danish Lars became obsessed with Beijing locals’ stories Read More
The 6th Sweden–Thailand Sustainable Development Forum brought together government officials, business leaders, academics and sustainability experts in Bangkok on 29 May 2026 to discuss how international cooperation can help Thailand …
Sweden and Thailand strengthen climate cooperation at sustainability forum Read More
Finland’s forests may soon be overflowing with berries that nobody can pick. Delays in visa processing for thousands of Thai seasonal workers are now threatening this year’s berry harvest in …
Thai workers face visa delays ahead of Finland berry season Read More
Chinese renewable energy company Ming Yang Europe has joined Norwegian Offshore Wind, strengthening cooperation between Chinese and Norwegian players in the offshore wind sector. The membership reflects Ming Yang Europe’s …
Chinese wind energy company joins Norwegian Offshore Wind network Read More
A delegation from the Vietnam Women’s Academy, under the Vietnam Women’s Union, recently visited Norway as part of a wider Northern Europe working trip focused on strengthening international cooperation and …
Vietnam Women’s Union reaches out to women living in Norway Read More
From June 1 to 5, the Vietnam-Sweden Children’s Film Week will take place at Ngọc Khánh Cinema on Kim Mã Street in Hanoi. The event is organised by the Vietnam …
Vietnam and Sweden bring children’s cinema together in Hanoi festival Read More
Five villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week have been found alive by rescue divers, while the search continues for two others still missing, …
Five trapped villagers found alive in Laos cave Read More
Filipino workers have become an important part of Greenland’s growing tourism industry as hotels, restaurants and fisheries struggle to find enough staff locally, Malay Mail reports. According to an AFP …
Filipinos help fill labour gap in Greenland tourism industry Read More
The last tropical glaciers in Southeast Asia are melting away fast, and a Danish explorer has now documented what may be their final years. An expedition led by Danish explorer …
Danish explorer documents the final days of Indonesia’s “eternal glaciers” Read More
The Sino-Danish Center (SDC) in Beijing is searching for a new director after current director Morten Laugesen announced he will step down later this year following more than 17 years …
Director of Sino-Danish Center in Beijing steps down after 17 years Read More
Vietnam has introduced new health quarantine rules for people entering, leaving or transiting through the country, with the measures taking effect from 1 July. Under the new decree, travellers may …
Vietnam introduces new health quarantine rules for travellers Read More
A new Danish Chamber of Commerce in South Korea was officially launched on 27 May, reflecting growing business cooperation between Denmark and South Korea. The chamber begins with 34 member …
Danish Chamber of Commerce launches in South Korea Read More
Norway’s national day was celebrated in style in the Philippines as maritime leaders, diplomats and business executives gathered at Museo del Galeon in Pasay City for a festive Constitution Day …
Norway celebrates Constitution Day as Philippines marks 78 years of diplomatic ties with Norway Read More
Children sit around a long table in a covered outdoor classroom surrounded by cherry trees on the outskirts of Beijing – trees that will be ready for harvest in just …
He quit full-time architecture for farm life in China: “It’s the most fun when I don’t know what I’m doing” Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Shanghai on 29 May, bringing together members to discuss the chamber’s activities and elect its …
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China to hold annual general meeting in Shanghai Read More
Swedish legaltech company Legora is opening new offices in Singapore and Tokyo as part of its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. The move follows the opening of the company’s Sydney …
Swedish legaltech firm Legora expands into Singapore and Tokyo Read More
Sabah is looking to strengthen cooperation with Norway in areas including renewable energy, green economy, tourism and technology development following a meeting between Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and Norway’s Ambassador …
Sabah seeks stronger cooperation with Norway Read More
A young man’s death after a tragic traffic accident in Vietnam has given seven other patients a second chance at life. Doctors at Vietnam-Sweden Uong Bi Hospital carried out a …
Tragic loss gives seven patients new hope at Vietnam-Sweden hospital Read More
A 63-year-old Swedish man was found dead inside a condominium in Nonthaburi after neighbours reported disturbing noises and a strong odour coming from the unit, Thai media reports. Police from …
Swedish man found dead in Nonthaburi condominium Read More
A room in Bangkok filled with business leaders, diplomats and academics recently turned into a testing ground for a single idea: trust as a driver of growth, Khasosod English reports. …
Norway and Thailand Strengthen Anti-Corruption Cooperation at Bangkok Forum Read More
When world leaders meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, almost everything is planned down to the smallest detail. “There should be no surprises,” Finnish ambassador to China Mikko Kinnunen told ScandAsia …
“Big country, big rooms”: What a meeting with Xi Jinping actually looks like Read More
Former Finnish Formula 1 driver Mika Salo has said his recent injury in Bangkok was an accident and not a random knife attack, following widespread international media coverage of the …
Mika Salo says Bangkok injury was an accident, not an attack Read More
It started with a Facebook listing in Moalboal. Johan Blixt came across a post about Backyard Inn, a small hostel in the area that was up for discussion. He contacted …
Tired of the hamster wheel, two Swedes opened a Hostel in the Philippines Read More
Finnish cave-diving expert Mikko Paasi has joined a rescue mission in Laos to help save seven workers trapped inside a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province. Paasi, who took part in …
Finnish cave diver joins Laos rescue mission for trapped workers Read More
A concert by popular Thai folk music group Ponglang Sa-on was temporarily halted in Stockholm after Swedish authorities intervened over safety concerns caused by overcrowding. The performance marked the group’s …
Thai concert in Stockholm halted after overcrowding Read More
A Danish tourist was seriously injured after a large pine branch fell and pierced his leg while he was jogging along Phala Beach in Rayong on 23 May, local media …
Danish tourist injured by falling tree branch on Rayong beach Read More
Sweden Days Taipei returned on 23 May for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing Swedish brands, culture and sustainability initiatives back to Taiwan. The two-day event at Songshan …
Sweden Days returns to Taipei after pandemic break Read More
More than 100 cyclists from China and the Nordic countries took part in a sustainability-themed cycling event along Shanghai’s Huangpu River on 25 May. The event brought together participants from …
Nordic cyclists join climate-focused ride in Shanghai Read More
A growing obesity crisis in the Philippines is now raising concerns far beyond public health. The problem is increasingly seen as a threat to the country’s economy and workforce productivity, …
Danish pharma giant steps up obesity campaign in the Philippines Read More