Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who created her own, very special place in the postwar revival of Thailand’s monarchy, passed away on 24 October 2025, the Thai Royal Household bureau announced. …
Nordic Nations Remember Thailand’s Queen Sirikit Read More
Mrs Keoamphone Souvannaphoum (right) and Dr Saykham Souksanith display the signed MoUs. Photo: Vientiane Times. CARE Denmark is supporting a new initiative to strengthen livestock systems and improve rural livelihoods …
Denmark-backed livestock project launched in northern Laos Read More
IKEA China will present a series of new products and sustainability collaborations under the theme “Home is more than you think” at the upcoming 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) …
IKEA China unveils local innovation strategy at 8th China International Import Expo Read More
Swedish truck maker Scania has inaugurated its new €2 billion factory in Rugao, China — the company’s largest overseas investment. In an interview with China Daily, Christian Levin, president and …
Scania CEO sees China as key to solving global production bottlenecks Read More
Alexander Nanta Linggi, Malaysia’s Minister of Works and MP for Kapit, recently welcomed Norwegian architect and urban planner Hans-Jacob Roald from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. The visit …
Norwegian architect contributes to sustainable city planning in Sarawak Read More
Following the recent elevation of Vietnam–Finland relations to a strategic partnership, a Vietnamese delegation has explored opportunities for cooperation in innovation and space technology during an official visit to Finland. …
Vietnam explores innovation and space cooperation with Finland Read More
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has opened its second branch in the Philippines, introducing a new “Plan & Order” shop at Trinoma Mall in Quezon City. At just 400 square …
IKEA opens second store in the Philippines with new ‘Plan & Order’ concept Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has launched its first direct flight between Stockholm and Bangkok, marking the airline’s debut connection between Sweden and Thailand. The inaugural service departed from Stockholm Arlanda Airport …
Norse Atlantic opens Stockholm–Bangkok route Read More
Singapore’s Seatrium has confirmed it received a notice of arbitration from Denmark’s Maersk Offshore Wind following a disagreement over a $475 million contract for a nearly completed wind turbine installation …
Maersk Offshore Wind takes Seatrium to arbitration over $475 million vessel dispute Read More
Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will travel to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore from 24 to 28 October to mark Finland’s growing engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit will …
Finland to join ASEAN treaty during Southeast Asia visit Read More