Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Denmark is preparing to expand its maritime cooperation with the Philippines following a recent visit to Manila by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), which focused on finalising a new Strategic …
Denmark prepares new maritime cooperation programme with the Philippines Read More
Norway sees opportunities to expand cooperation with the Philippines in offshore wind energy, floating solar and electric ferries, Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland told Philippine newspaper BusinessMirror in an interview published …
Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland sees potential for offshore wind and electric ferries in the Philippines Read More
The Study in Sweden online fair will give students in Asia an opportunity to meet Swedish universities on 28 November. The free event offers information about degree programmes, applications and …
Study in Sweden: Universities invite students in Asia to online fair Read More
Norwegian literature and folklore took centre stage at the Manila International Book Fair, where illustrator and author Malin Falch presented her fantasy graphic novel series Nordlys. The event also marked …
Norway brings its folklore to Manila book fair Read More
Tax specialists Aira Veronica Gomez and John Brian Z. Malbas will explain Philippine e-invoicing requirements at a NordCham Philippines briefing on 28 October. The event in Makati will focus on …
NordCham to brief businesses on Philippine e-invoicing rules Read More
Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland called for recycling solutions suited to Philippine conditions at a conference that brought together 180 participants in Makati on 22 October. The Norwegian Embassy organised the …
Norwegian ambassador urges local solutions to Philippine waste challenges Read More
Filipino engineer Ryvin Oliveros Mercado is developing a Swedish-supported toolkit to help neighbourhood leaders in Naga City turn rainfall readings into practical emergency action. Mercado, an assistant professor at Ateneo …
Filipino engineer applies Swedish lessons to flood preparedness in Naga Read More
Norway’s Norfund and Impact Fund Denmark have agreed to acquire a combined 49 percent stake in a 500-megawatt solar power project in the Philippines. The investment will support one of …
Norwegian and Danish funds invest in major Philippine solar project Read More
Norwegian business leader Carl Martin Faannessen will discuss offshore wind in the Philippines at a meeting on 29 October. He serves as president of the Philippines Norway Business Council. Eight …
Norwegian business leader to discuss offshore wind in the Philippines Read More
Members of the Nordic and Philippine business communities can swap meeting rooms for golf simulators when NordCham Philippines hosts an evening of indoor golf and networking on 22 October. The …
Nordic business community invited to golf networking night in Manila Read More
The ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will discuss security, cybersecurity and crisis preparedness at the Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum in Makati on 4 November. Organised by NordCham Philippines, the …
Nordic ambassadors to discuss security and preparedness in Makati Read More
A Philippine delegation visited Norway from 4 to 9 October 2026 to study Norwegian recycling systems and explore opportunities for cooperation on waste management and the circular economy. The study …
Philippine delegation visits Norwegian recycling companies Read More
Danish investment manager A.P. Moller Capital has agreed to buy Singapore-based port operator Portek International from Japan’s Mitsui & Co., adding terminal interests in Indonesia and Vietnam to its logistics …
A.P. Moller Capital agrees to acquire Singapore’s Portek Read More
More than 1,000 visitors explored Southeast Asian food, games and traditions at Asia House in Copenhagen on 9 October, according to an estimate published by the Thai embassy on 14 …
Over 1,000 visit ASEAN culture night in Copenhagen Read More
Foreign residents applying for Finnish citizenship will face a new citizenship test from March 2027 as Finland introduces stricter requirements for becoming a citizen. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) announced …
Finland to introduce citizenship test for foreign applicants in 2027 Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is preparing its stores in Denmark to help people during major emergencies, including power outages, flooding and other crises, as European countries strengthen their civil preparedness. …
IKEA stores in Denmark prepare to serve as emergency shelters Read More
A.P. Møller Holding, the Danish investment company that owns A.P. Moller – Maersk, is expanding its presence in Asia as it looks to invest in promising startups across the region. …
A.P. Møller Holding expands Asian investment push Read More
Southeast Asia port bottlenecks are limiting trade growth, says Elaine Low, the Danish shipping group Maersk’s Area Managing Director for Southeast Asia. In a Freight Buyers’ Club interview published on …
Maersk’s Elaine Low warns of Southeast Asia port bottlenecks Read More
A Filipino Christmas tradition has found a new home in Billund, where LEGO senior model designer Lee Magpili has recreated the iconic Filipino parol entirely from LEGO bricks. The creation …
Filipino designer turns a Christmas tradition into LEGO art Read More
Danish shipping company Maersk will introduce a peak season surcharge on dry-container shipments from Southeast Asia to Oceania from 1 November 2026. For shipments to Australia, Papua New Guinea and …
Maersk introduces surcharge on Southeast Asia–Oceania shipments Read More
Michael Vindfeldt, the mayor of Frederiksberg, has discussed opportunities for Filipino workers in Denmark’s elder-care sector during a meeting with the Philippine ambassador to Denmark. Pablito A. Mendoza, Philippine Ambassador, …
Frederiksberg and Philippines discuss Filipino recruitment for Danish elder care Read More
Sweden is highlighting new opportunities for European businesses in the Philippines as negotiations on an EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement make progress. Anna Ferry, Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines, joined members …
Swedish ambassador highlights new EU-Philippines trade opportunities Read More
Sweden and the Philippines discussed closer cooperation on defence technology, logistics and research at a joint committee meeting on 30 September. The two countries held their third Joint Committee Meeting …
Sweden and Philippines discuss closer defence industry cooperation Read More
Swedish industrialist Marcus Wallenberg has toured the AstraZeneca Health Innovation Hub at De La Salle University’s KIST Park in Laguna, according to the Swedish Embassy in Manila. Wallenberg, who sits …
Marcus Wallenberg visits AstraZeneca hub in the Philippines Read More
Swedish MEP Jörgen Warborn says a planned EU–Philippines trade deal could remove tariffs on goods where Swedish exporters are strong. He will also help guide the agreement through the European …
Jörgen Warborn sees Swedish export gains in EU–Philippines trade deal Read More
Danish EU official Ditte Juul Jørgensen led the European side of trade talks with ASEAN in Manila on Tuesday, 22 September. Jørgensen, Director-General for Trade and Economic Security at the …
Ditte Juul Jørgensen leads EU side in ASEAN trade talks Read More
Norway and Iceland have joined ASEAN countries in adopting a new economic cooperation plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030. Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN Mariann Ruud Hagen and Ragnar …
Mariann Ruud Hagen and Ragnar Thorvardarson adopt new ASEAN–EFTA work plan Read More
Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has praised the Filipino community for its contribution to Greenlandic society. Nielsen made the remarks during a meeting with Philippine Ambassador Pablito A. Mendoza in …
Jens-Frederik Nielsen praises Filipino community’s role in Greenland Read More
Finnish cargo-handling company Kalmar has secured an order for 12 hybrid straddle carriers in the Philippines. Philippine terminal operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) ordered the machines for its …
Kalmar lands hybrid equipment order for new Philippine terminal Read More
Denmark is working with Philippine authorities on efforts to strengthen the country’s shipbuilding and ship-repair industry, with a focus on reducing regulatory barriers and exploring digital solutions, according to a …
Denmark supports Philippine efforts to strengthen shipbuilding industry Read More
Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland has placed Filipino seafarers and maritime cooperation high on his agenda in the Philippines. More than 25,000 Filipino seafarers work aboard Norwegian or Norwegian-controlled vessels, Netland …
Kristian Netland puts 25,000 Filipino seafarers high on Norway’s agenda Read More
Finnish companies and business organisations will explore opportunities in Southeast Asia’s emerging markets at an event in Kuopio on 22 September 2026. The fully booked event will cover business prospects …
Finnish business event targets growth opportunities in Southeast Asia Read More
Swedish and Philippine business representatives have met in Manila to explore new opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation between the two countries. The networking event was organised by the Philippine …
Sweden and Philippines explore closer business cooperation Read More
Sweden is stepping up its engagement with the Philippines’ infrastructure ambitions, as Swedish institutions and business leaders joined the Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum and Expo. The Swedish delegation, known …
Sweden backs infrastructure ambitions in Philippines’ Luzon corridor Read More
Eight Danish healthtech companies are showcasing their products at Medical Fair Asia in Singapore. The trade fair opened at Marina Bay Sands on Wednesday, 9 September. The companies have joined …
Eight Danish healthtech companies showcase solutions in Singapore Read More
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed hopes for stronger relations between the Philippines and Norway following the arrival of Norway’s new ambassador, Kristian Netland. Marcos received Netland’s credentials during …
Philippines welcomes new Norwegian ambassador as Marcos seeks closer ties Read More
The Philippines needs better ports, more information about its seabed and more skilled workers if it wants to develop its offshore wind industry, a Norwegian maritime expert has said. Carl …
Norwegian maritime expert calls for action on Philippines offshore wind Read More
Swedish cleantech companies showcased technologies and projects linked to the Philippines during the Indo-Pacific Energy Forum in Stockholm on September 4. The forum, organised by the Swedish Energy Agency, brought …
Swedish cleantech firms highlight Philippine opportunities at Stockholm energy forum Read More
The Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen has brought together more than 20 Filipino scientists, researchers and students for what it described as the first gathering of its kind in Denmark. The …
First gathering connects Filipino scientists in Denmark Read More
Swedish literature will have a dedicated spot at this years Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) running from September 9-13 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The Embassy of …
Swedish literature takes the spotlight at Manila International Book Fair Read More
The September 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! This issue features compelling stories from across Asia—from Norway honouring Axel Blom for his long-standing contribution to Thailand and a …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2026 Read More
Danish maritime companies have been presented with opportunities to invest and expand in the Philippine shipbuilding and ship repair industry. The Royal Danish Embassy in Manila organised a seminar at …
Philippines presents shipbuilding opportunities to Danish maritime companies Read More
The Philippines and Sweden have begun discussing activities to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. Philippine Ambassador to Sweden Patrick A. Chuasoto met Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines …
Philippines and Sweden begin planning 80th anniversary celebrations Read More
Veera Kaarela is leaving her position as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Finland in Manila after three years in the Philippines. The embassy announced her departure in …
Finnish deputy head of mission leaves Manila for EU academy Read More
Filipino alternative rock band Mayonnaise headlined the first Himig Musikahan Pinoy Music Festival in Bergen, Norway, on Saturday, 22 August. The band performed several of its best-known songs, including “Jopay” …
Filipino rock band Mayonnaise headlines inaugural Bergen music festival Read More
Four Danish friends are setting out to explore one of the more challenging routes through the Philippines as they officially launch their new travel channel, The Nomadic 4. Lars, Henrik, …
Four friends, a big world to explore and no interest in the easy route Read More
Sweden has highlighted its continuing knowledge exchange with the Philippines following the Sustainability Expo 2026 in Taguig City. The expo, held on 5 August at the SMX Convention Center Aura, …
Swedish-Philippine knowledge exchange highlighted at sustainability expo Read More
A Danish delegation focused on food and agriculture has visited the Philippines to explore opportunities for cooperation with local companies. During the visit, the delegation met with major Philippine food …
Danish food delegation explores opportunities in Philippines Read More
In her work for Mission Alliance (Misjonsalliansen) as Country Director, the Philippines, Karin Riska has experienced both challenges and rewarding results from efforts to help vulnerable children and people. Here, …
Norwegian Mission Alliance marks 50 years in the Philippines Read More
A Norwegian-linked developer has withdrawn a proposal to build a 50MW artificial intelligence data centre in Oton, Iloilo, in the Philippines, following a contentious public consultation. The proposed project, known …
Norwegian developer withdraws proposed AI data centre project in Philippines Read More