Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Philippines has taken the top spot worldwide for outsourcing talent. A new report from Ataraxis ranks the country as number one out of 193 nations in its Global Outsourcing …
Philippines leads global race for outsourcing talent Read More
Young Filipino-Swede Mr Axel Fries has taken over as NordCham Philippines’ new Executive Director, keen on leading the chamber to new heights, while not going ahead of himself. And while …
From tech start-ups to NordCham Philippines: Axel Fries is its new Executive Director Read More
Bangkok is gearing up for one of its most unique Songkran celebrations yet. This year, all water-splashing festivities across the city will be strictly alcohol-free, and activities will wrap up …
Bangkok declares alcohol-free Songkran to ensure safety Read More
A naval warship in Subic Bay became the setting for a symbolic milestone as Denmark and the Philippines marked 80 years of diplomatic relations, Daily Tribune reports. The commemorative logo …
Warship ceremony marks 80 years of Denmark-Philippines ties Read More
The April 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
ScandAsia Magazine April 2026 Read More
At the residence of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, officials from Norway and the Philippines met to push a clear point: peace lasts longer when women are part of it. The …
Women key to lasting peace, Norway and Philippines agree Read More
Sophia Lanawan sits in her office in Copenhagen. Her voice, warm and reflective, carries easily over the phone. There is a calmness to her words, but underneath, you can hear …
With Filipino roots and a Danish upbringing, Sophia found her path in New York’s green fashion Read More
Eurovision goes asian. Bangkok will host the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia in November 2026, marking the competition’s first multinational expansion beyond its traditional format, according to an announcement from …
Bangkok to host massive new song contest as Eurovision invades Asia Read More
The Philippines is moving closer to Nordic partners as global tensions intensify and humanitarian concerns grow, The PhilBiz News reports. At a Nordic Day event in Manila, Philippine officials highlighted …
Shared values bring Philippines and Nordic countries closer in crisis Read More
Finnish lifestyle brand Marimekko is taking its bold, colorful designs to new corners of Southeast Asia, Fashion Network reports. The company plans to open its first stores in Indonesia and …
Finnish design giant expands in Southeast Asia Read More