Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A 61-year-old Norwegian was arrested Thursday in Olongapo City after two teenagers and their parents accused him of sexually abusing them earlier this year and of engaging in child pornography. …
Norwegian arrested in Philippine child porn bust Read More
MANILA, Philippines—The “impressive growth” the Philippines has achieved in recent years convinced Denmark to reopen its embassy in Manila after 12 years of managing its affairs here through Kuala Lumpur, …
Philippines gains convince Denmark to reopen embassy Read More
A broad majority of parliament today approved dual citizenship in Denmark on June 4. The new law will permit Danes to apply for citizenship of another country without losing their …
Dual citizenship approved by Danish parliament Read More
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to conduct an outbound business mission in Europe next month with the hope to increase European business interests in the Philippines, …
Philippines seeks more trade, investment from Nordic countries Read More
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs today, May 29, publishes its annual human rights reports. The 2014 reports look at 41 countries in Asia and the Pacific Region. Overall, much …
Sweden maps the situation for Human Rights In SE Asia Read MoreSilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, today launched its inaugural flight to Kalibo, Philippines, the gateway to Boracay. MI599 departed Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 at 1000 hours and …
SilkAir Sets Course for Kalibo, the Gateway to Boracay – SilkAir Read More
The Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation on May 15 launched the Danish government’s new strategy for export promotion and economic diplomacy: “More Trade. New Jobs”. With the new export …
New embassies to help Denmark reach 300 million consumers Read More
Do you miss following your favorite home team live? Watching the Norwegian live knitting show? The Swedish Hollywood Wives? A quick search on the web shows there is a huge …
TV from your home country Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador in the Philippines, Knut Solem, has left office on April 30. He will be replaced by Erik Førner although a precise date on when he takes office …
Change of guard at Norwegian Embassy in Manila Read More
The Philippine government on May 7 questioned the sincerity of leftist rebels in resuming peace negotiations which have been stalled since 2011. Philippine government chief peace negotiator Alexander Padilla said …
Norway-brokered Philippine peace talks in doubt Read More