Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A night of celebration and goodbyes marked Norway’s Constitution Day in Manila, as diplomats gathered in Pasay City to honour both history and a long-standing partnership. The Royal Norwegian Embassy …
Norway marks Constitution Day in Manila with diplomatic reception and farewell to ambassador Read More
Multiple countries have launched a new international defence cooperation initiative aimed at protecting critical underwater infrastructure. The “Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges” (GUIDE) was launched in Singapore on …
Nordic and Southeast Asian countries join new underwater infrastructure defence initiative Read More
Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, has described ASEAN as an important pillar of stability in an increasingly uncertain world marked by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and economic challenges. In …
Norwegian ambassador highlights ASEAN’s role in regional stability Read More
Filipino workers have become an important part of Greenland’s growing tourism industry as hotels, restaurants and fisheries struggle to find enough staff locally, Malay Mail reports. According to an AFP …
Filipinos help fill labour gap in Greenland tourism industry Read More
Norway’s national day was celebrated in style in the Philippines as maritime leaders, diplomats and business executives gathered at Museo del Galeon in Pasay City for a festive Constitution Day …
Norway celebrates Constitution Day as Philippines marks 78 years of diplomatic ties with Norway Read More
It started with a Facebook listing in Moalboal. Johan Blixt came across a post about Backyard Inn, a small hostel in the area that was up for discussion. He contacted …
Tired of the hamster wheel, two Swedes opened a Hostel in the Philippines Read More
A growing obesity crisis in the Philippines is now raising concerns far beyond public health. The problem is increasingly seen as a threat to the country’s economy and workforce productivity, …
Danish pharma giant steps up obesity campaign in the Philippines Read More
As coral reefs decline and fish populations shrink along the Philippine coastline, Søren and Magnus are working with local fishing communities to protect the ocean they still depend on for …
Coral reefs are dying along the Philippine coastline: A Danish organisation is trying to rebuild life beneath the sea Read More
IKEA Pasay City in the Philippines has been named IKEA Store of the Year 2025, making it one of the few stores globally to receive the recognition. According to IKEA …
IKEA Pasay named world’s best IKEA store Read More
Swedish fashion giant H&M has asked employees in Singapore and other East Asian markets to reapply for jobs as part of a wider regional restructuring. The development follows earlier reports, …
H&M staff in Singapore asked to reapply for jobs after regional restructuring Read More
Philippine energy company ACEN has partnered with Norwegian floating solar company Ocean Sun AS to expand floating solar projects across Asia, Manila Bulletin reports. The agreement was signed through ACEN-Silverwolf, …
Norwegian firm joins ACEN floating solar push in Asia Read More
The Philippines has officially inaugurated its reopened embassy in Helsinki, marking a new step in relations between the Philippines and Finland. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro led the …
Philippines officially inaugurates reopened embassy in Finland Read More
Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski has launched his inaugural season as music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra following a widely praised debut performance in Guangzhou. The 26-year-old conductor from …
Young Finnish-Filipino conductor launches Hong Kong Philharmonic season Read More
Along the windswept shores of northern Philippines, a green energy boom is unfolding fast. But for many who live by the sea, the future arriving on the horizon feels less …
Danish wind project sparks fear on Philippine fishing coast: “We’ll lose everything” Read More
A 50-year-old Danish man was arrested in Pasay City, Philippines, after a dispute with hotel management over unpaid charges and alleged damage to hotel property, Manila Bulletin reports. According to …
Danish man arrested in the Philippines over unpaid hotel charges and property damage Read More
Sweden is stepping deeper into the Philippines with new investments, grants and infrastructure cooperation tied to the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). The Nordic country this week joined the expanded LEC …
Sweden joins major Philippine infrastructure push Read More
The May 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 …
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The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) will host the Nordic-Philippine Business Awards 2026 in Manila on June 2. The event, which will take place at Dusit …
Nordic business leaders invited to major awards night in Manila Read More
A single welfare claim could now cost a foreign student their right to stay in Finland. That is the direction of a new bill that would sharply tighten the rules …
Asian students in Finland face stricter residency rules under new bill Read More
International students in Finland could lose their residence permits after applying for welfare support just once under proposed new rules from the Finnish government. Under the proposal, foreign students who …
Finland may kick out foreign students who receive welfare support Read More
A potential new education link between Finland and the Philippines is taking shape after a meeting between Finnish officials and Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) on April 16, 2026. …
Finnish embassy eyes academic cooperation with Philippine college Read More
Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in the Philippines has signed a partnership with Danish-based Bixter Academy to launch a paid international internship programme. The agreement was formalised on 27 April …
Eastern Samar university partners with Danish firm on paid global internships Read More
Sweden is backing a new push to unlock billions for climate action in Southeast Asia, as governments across ASEAN meet this week. The talks, led by UNDP and hosted by …
Climate fight needs cash: Sweden backs talks in Southeast Asia Read More
Sweden is stepping up its engagement in Southeast Asia, with Karolina Zurek taking on a new role at the Embassy of Sweden in Manila, . Zurek has been appointed regional …
Sweden strengthens Southeast Asia strategy with new Manila posting Read More
Would you live in a house made from plastic waste? In Pasig, that is now becoming a real option. The city has received a housing prototype built from recycled plastic, …
Plastic waste turned into homes in Philippines: Would you live here? Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila hosted a three-day visit by the Norwegian National Police Directorate to strengthen cooperation with the Philippine National Police, the embassy states in a press …
Norway and Philippines strengthen police cooperation Read More
The Philippines shooting team brought home six medals from the WRABF World Cup held at the Ruutikangas Range in Oulu, including one gold and five bronze. Junior shooter Miguel Archangel …
Philippine team wins six medals in Finland Read More
The Swedish investment company EQT AB has raised $15.6 billion to invest in companies across Asia. The largest fund of its kind in the region right now, according to Channel News …
Swedish giant raises billions as Asia Read More
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 …
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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
Filipinos in the Nordic country are among the best integrated foreign communities, according to Norwegian Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster. He highlighted their contribution during a recent meeting in the Philippines. …
Filipinos praised for strong integration in Norway Read More
A 23-year-old Finnish national was taken into custody in Davao City after allegedly hitting a traffic enforcer while attempting to flee, ABS CBN reports. The man, identified as “Erik,” had …
Finnish man arrested after hitting traffic enforcer in the Philippines Read More
In the Philippines, Danish technology is now helping reshape an industry long challenged by delays and inefficiencies, Phil Star reports. Construction firm Magis X has introduced robotic building systems powered …
Philippine builder adopts Danish robotics to transform home construction Read More
Airlines in Asia are raising fares and reducing flight operations as jet fuel prices surge following the conflict in the Middle East. Jet fuel prices have surged sharply, with some …
Rising oil prices hit tourism in Asia as flight and transport costs surge Read More
Thousands of passengers are being impacted as a wave of flight disruptions is hitting major airports across Asia, Travel and Tour World reports. Nearly 2,800 flights are delayed and more …
Nearly 3,000 flights disrupted across Asia Read More
Swedish electronic music project Galantis, led by producer Christian Karlsson, is set to headline the &FRIENDS Festival in Manila this June, Philstar reports. Known for global hits such as “Runaway …
Sweden’s Galantis joins festival lineup in Manila Read More
As global energy markets grow unstable and traditional trade routes falter, the Philippines is looking north for reliable partners, The Philbiznews reports. At the first Nordic Day celebration in Manila, …
Nordic ties bring trust and opportunity to Manila Read More
A dramatic rescue unfolded in the Norwegian Sea on March 24 when the bulk carrier LMZ Pluto, carrying a cargo of artificial fertilizer from Murmansk to Santa Marta, lost propulsion …
Filipino crew rescued in Norway after storm hits bulk carrier Read More
A Filipino-Norwegian entrepreneur, Anne Virginia Låte, has launched a new travel company aimed at promoting the Philippines as a destination, Philippine Embassy in Norway said in a Facebook post. Anne …
Filipino-Norwegian entrepreneur launches Philippines-focused travel company Read More
Denmark has just held a general election, deciding the composition of its 179-seat parliament. With all votes now counted, Nordic expatriates in Asia follow developments closely, as Denmark’s foreign policy …
No majority in Danish election: ruling coalition weakened as parties prepare for coalition talks Read More
A new generation of typhoon-resistant wind turbines is taking root in the Philippines, marking both a technological leap and a structural shift in the country’s energy future, Gulf News reports. …
Philippines builds typhoon-proof wind farms with Danish investment Read More
Authorities in the Philippines are stepping up investigations into criminal activity facilitated through online gaming apps, with Roblox singled out as a platform increasingly used to target children, I Gaming …
Philippines investigates Roblox crimes amid Danish gambling concerns Read More