Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong invites to its Danish Christmas Bazaar on 18 November 2023. On the Saturday between 10am and 4pm, Danish ‘hygge’ is guaranteed at the …
Come to the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Hong Kong Read More
The Thai Revenue Department has in a press release explained more about the taxation of income overseas which will affect both some foreigners and some Thai people. The basic idea …
More details on Thai taxation of overseas income Read More
The Chinese property mogul Evergrande’s shares are back on the stock exchange in Hong Kong as of Tuesday, October 3. This is after shares in the troubled Chinese real estate …
Evergrande stocks are back in trade after suspension Read More
Indonesia launched Southeast Asia’s first high-speed train on Monday, October 2. A multibillion-dollar project that has been backed by China. With a top speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the …
Indonesia has launched Southeast Asia’s first high-speed train Read More
Shipshave has won the SNIC Innovation Awards for its in-transit hull cleaning solution. A solution that removes biofouling to boost fuel efficiency and decarbonization. The prize was presented at the …
Norwegian Shipshave wins SNIC award in Singapore Read More
H&M has announced its latest designer collaboration with the French fashion house Rabanne. The brand was founded by Paco Rabanne in 1966, but has since 2013 been reinvigorated by creative …
H&M has announced latest design collaboration with French Rabanne Read More
Thailand’s 30th prime minister, Srettha Thavisin said last week that one of the main agendas for his government is to transform Thailand into a major foreign investment destination. In accordance …
Thailand aims to be major foreign investment destination, free trade agreement with EU not yet finalized Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) recently announced its first official partnership with the Thai major retail business, Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited, promoting the campaign of “Premium-Quality Salmon from …
Norwegian Seafood Council partners with Thai major retail “Big C” promoting premium-quality salmon Read More
Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, Jon Thorngaard, and his wife Camilla Haddad Thorgaard met Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn last week. The Diplomatic Participants’ Red Cross Committee officially …
Danish Ambassador meets Thai Princess Read More
Finland hopes that China will condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and help end the war. Finland’s Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonen, said in an interview with Nikkei Asia. She …
Finland’s Foreign Minister hopes China will help end Russia’s war Read More
IKEA Singapore is inviting families to celebrate Children’s Day with a meal on the house for the kids. The “Kids eat for free” promotion is only available for one day …
Kids will eat for free in IKEA Singapore on Children’s Day Read More
The head chef of Tokyo Sushi in Reykjavik, Ari Alexander Guðjónsson, told Thai Senator Porntip Rojanasunan to leave the restaurant. In a video posted on social media, Ari tells the …
Thailands Senator Porntip was asked to leave sushi place in Iceland Read More
Located at the heart of the 5-kilometer-long Bang Tao beach in Phuket, a serene and natural haven awaits. Angsana Laguna Phuket Resort is nestled amidst water and bordered by a …
Laguna Phuket’s Area GM, Anders Dimblad, invites to experience the integrated resort island offerings Read More
Danish cycling apparel powerhouse, Pas Normal Studios, has confirmed its intentions to expand to Singapore with a new flagship store. So far this year, they already expanded to San Francisco …
Danish Pas Normal Studios opens in Singapore Read More
Danish pop band Lukas Graham is coming to the Philippines on 22 October to perform for its Filipino fans. “Lukas Graham is finally back in Manila! Catch him at the …
Lukas Graham is coming back to Manila Read More
Norwegian singer and songwriter Anna Lotterud, also known as Anna of the North, performed for her first time in the Philippines on 29 September, 2023. Her music is often described …
‘Anna of the North’ performed in the Philippines Read More
Whilst speaking of reducing the risk of motorcycle accidents in Malaysia, Sweden and Finland was cited for their ‘efficient road safety systems.’ Alone in 2022, more than 500.000 accidents were …
Swedish and Finnish road systems inspire Malaysia Read More
During ‘The International Campaign for Tibet’ held in Berlin in late September 2023, one could perhaps predict that China wasn’t given the good spotlight. On behalf of the Finnish ‘Helsinki …
Scandinavia criticizes China for Tibet situation Read More
Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, has called on Sweden’s army forces to help defeat the current and severe gang violence happening in the country. “We’re going to hunt down …
Sweden calls in army to combat severe gang violence Read More
This is the follow-up to “The headache of a train journey – Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok by train.” The story is based on true events as they were experienced by …
Is Krabi just crap? Read More
“Brick-or-Treat” is the mantra for the upcoming Halloween celebration inside the Danish-established LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort this year. Kids dressed up in full costumes get to enter the theme park within …
Kids in costumes can enter LEGOLAND Malaysia for free Read More
The pop rock band ‘The 1975’ are now taking a break after finishing their world tour. A tour, with performances which caused very different reactions in Denmark and Malaysia to …
Musician’s stage kiss caused different reactions in Denmark and Malaysia Read More
Believer 2 has its premiere on 5 October. And viewers might get a grasp of both Southeast Asia and Scandinavia while watching the action thriller. For the filming for this …
Believer 2 was filmed in both Norway and Thailand Read More
The Swedish Paper Workers Union hosted a meeting mid September, which brought together international unionists. Including some from Indonesia. Since the pandemic, physical meetings have been difficult to hold, and …
Indonesian unionists in Stockholm Read More
Danish variety store chain Flying Tiger Copenhagen is ready to expand their brand to more Southeast Asian countries with 1000 new locations over the next five years. Just about a …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen coming to Indonesia and Singapore Read More
Skarv Shipping Solutions, a Norwegian joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg Edge, has placed an order at Huanghai Shipbuilding in China for up to eight “green” multipurpose vessels. The …
Skarv Shipping Solutions orders green MPPs from China Read More
Chinese battery-materials maker, Ningbo Shanshan Co. Ltd., has shared that the company is planning to invest up to 1.28 billion euros in a new plant in Finland. The project is …
Chinese battery-materials maker invests in Finnish factory Read More
A Singaporean company called Hydronav Services, was fined over $1.1 million for illegally exporting specialized equipment (an EM system) to Myanmar without the necessary permits. The company falsely stated that …
Singaporean company fined for deceiving Norwegian authorities Read More
Addictions are one of the most challenging conditions any person can face. They not only have an immense physical and psychological impact on those affected, but they also affect those …
A New Dawn: Hope and Healing in the Process of Overcoming Addictions through Rehabilitation Read More
Vietnam is drafting the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Resource Mobilization Plan (RMP) in order to prioritize renewable energy projects for implementation in 2024-2030. The JETP is the political declaration …
Vietnam continues drafting Just Energy Transition Partnership Resource Mobilization Plan Read More
Norwegian-Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van, also known as Veronica Ngo, made sure her character ‘Kami’ had some lines in Vietnamese in the new, upcoming film “The Creator.” She had many …
Norwegian-Vietnamese Veronica Ngo promotes her local language in new film Read More
The Philippine National Robotics student team won bronze medals at the World Robotics Olympiad Friendship Invitational (WRO) tournament held in Denmark from 21 to 24 September 2023. At the elementary …
Philippines wins bronze medals in Danish robotics tournament Read More
Sweden has replaced The United States and is now the world’s second most innovative economy in 2023, according to a ranking dominated by European countries. Meanwhile ‘middle-income economies’ like Indonesia, …
Scandinavia and Southeast Asian economies more innovative Read More Nordic expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days in a year must from 1 January 2024 include their foreign income in their tax calculation to the Thai Revenue …
Soon expats living in Thailand must include foreign income in tax calculation Read More
Scandinavians in Thailand who are thinking of where to enjoy this year’s Halloween party should put Pattaya into the list. Because October is the time to have fun, The Pattaya …
Planning ahead to enjoy Halloween party in Pattaya Read More
SwedCham in Hong Kong is arranging a career fair as a platform for their corporate members and young professionals/students to network, establish new connections and discover internships and job openings. …
Career Fair 2023 with SwedCham Hong Kong Read More
H&M returned to JD.com, one of China’s biggest e-commerce marketplaces, this month. This is after a prolonged absence due to criticism over its stance on alleged human rights abuses in …
H&M returns to Chinese JD.com Read More
H&M states that unusually hot weather in Europe has delayed the start of the A/W23 shopping season, which has inflicted in the Swedish retailers September sales. According to the Swedish …
H&M blames warm weather for poor September sales Read More
Finnish Yrjö Sotamaa has been granted the Frontier Design Prize at the annual World Design Cities Conference (WDCC) in Shanghai. The Finn is the former president of the Helsinki School …
Finnish designer wins top design prize in Shanghai Read More
Bank of Thailand (BOT) said on 26 September 2023 that they will relax foreign exchange rules for non-residents, to make it easier for foreigner to do business in the country. …
Doing business in Thailand will be easier for foreigners Read More
Vietnam will be the host country of P4G in 2025 – a global initiative by Denmark, which brings together businesses, governments, and organizations to accelerate solutions to both the Sustainable …
Vietnam to host the Danish initiated P4G in 2025 Read More
A new five-year collaboration between Norway and Indonesia has been signed, aiming to cut carbon emissions by protecting and restoring rainforest. Green groups hope that the deal will inspire other …
New funding pact between Norway and Indonesia Read More
Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Frans-Michael Mellbin, said Filipino water companies exchanged ideas with Danish counterparts in both Copenhagen and Aarhus on September 22, 2023. Officials from Metropolitan Waterworks and …
Philippines inspired by Danish water management Read More
Sathorn Unique Tower, also called the Ghost Tower, remains abandoned and unfinished. Since its inception in 1990, a lot and nothing has happened. Back then, 49 floors of luxurious apartments …
Thailand’s Ghost Tower still left in ruins Read More
An Indonesian energy transition project, supported by both Denmark and Norway, has been delayed. But perhaps that’s good? Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is project funded by the G7 …
Indonesian energy transition plan delayed. Perhaps for the better Read More
Rising demand for salmon in Southeast Asia is led by the region’s taste for sushi. This is according to the latest consumer trends report shared at the Seafood Asia expo …
Sushi craze is driving the demand for Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia Read More
SAS said on Tuesday, September 26, that the airline is evaluating final bids in an equity fundraising that closed on Monday. The fundraising is part of an ongoing bankruptcy protection …
SAS evaluates bids to be bailed-out from bankruptcy Read More
The Sweden Pavilion will participate in the SX Sustainability Expo 2023, ASEAN’s largest sustainability expo, which will take place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from …
Sweden to participate in SX Sustainability Expo 2023 held in Bangkok Read More
Cooperation between China and Norway on a more sustainable future is on the right track. The state secretary of Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, said on Tuesday, …
China and Norway will further green cooperation Read More
China has called for an impartial investigation into the explosions that destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines. The request from China came in connection with the first anniversary of the explosions …
China requests an impartial investigation into Nord Stream Read More