Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a 42 year old Norwegian national, at its main office in Manila on 29 October 2025 while he was applying for a visa extension. …
Norwegian wanted for child abuse arrested by Philippine immigration in Manila Read More
The Philippine and Swedish governments have agreed to strengthen cooperation on sustainable mining and the development of critical minerals for the global clean energy transition. The move marks a new …
Philippines and Sweden goes deep into mining negotiations Read More
The Philippines and Norway reviewed bilateral ties at the 7th Philippines–Norway Political Consultations hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on 24 October 2025 at the DFA Building in …
Philippines and Norway hold 7th political consultations in Manila Read More
Finland has joined the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South-East Asia (TAC), becoming the 58th High Contracting Party at a signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur witnessed by Asean Secretary-General …
Finland accedes to Asean Treaty of Amity and Cooperation Read More
Sweden has awarded a one million euro grant to fund a feasibility study for the Subic–Clark–Manila–Batangas (SCMB) railway, a flagship project under the Luzon Economic Corridor. The agreement was signed …
Sweden grants million euros for Luzon Economic Corridor railway study 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
Norwegian singer-songwriter Per Sørensen, the voice of Fra Lippo Lippi, will give a one-night concert titled The Voice of Fra Lippo Lippi: Per Sørensen at The Theatre at Solaire in …
Norwegian singer Per Sørensen to perform Fra Lippo Lippi set in Manila on 24 October Read More
Finland’s Embassy in the Philippines joined six other foreign missions in condemning the reported ramming and water-cannon use by Chinese Coast Guard and militia vessels against Philippine ships near Pag-asa …
Finland joins foreign missions condemning China’s actions near Pag-asa Island Read More
The Phillipine Star reports that, Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation has entered into a new partnership with Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA, hinting at an upcoming project “to bring something exciting …
Assembling success: Ayala and IKEA join forces in the Philippines Read More
Philippine Entertainment Portal reports that Filipino publicist and businessman Josh Yugen has been appointed as the new national director of Miss Universe Sweden, marking the country’s return to the global …
Filipino director Josh Yugen takes over Miss Universe Sweden franchise Read More