Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Following last year’s visit to Bangkok, the Danish Pig Strategic Business Alliance has continued its Southeast Asia outreach with a visit to the Philippines from 20 to 25 March 2025. …
Danish pig industry explores opportunities in Mindanao Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE) in Manila, in partnership with Sulong Peace Inc. (SPI), conducted a field visit to Negros Island, reaffirming Norway’s commitment to peacebuilding, security cooperation, and participatory …
Norway and Sulong Peace Inc. strengthen peace and security efforts in Negros Read More
Nord Anglia Education, which operates premium international schools across China and Southeast Asia (see below), is now majority owned by a Swedish-led consortium. The acquisition, valued at $14.5 billion, was …
Nord Anglia Education becomes majority Swedish-owned after $14.5 billion acquisition Read More
Kristín Guðmundsdóttir has published her latest book, Leitin að orðum / Search for Words, designed for people of foreign origin in Iceland who have a basic knowledge of Icelandic or …
New Book Released for foreigners in Iceland Read More
A number of Filipinos in Finland, predominantly healthcare workers, rallied on 15 March 2025 in Helsinki to express their support for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The demonstrators marched from …
Supporters rally in Helsinki for former Philippine President Duterte Read More
The Philippines is seeking to establish a labor agreement with Sweden to enhance the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the country, according to the Department of Migrant Workers …
Philippines exploring labor agreement with Sweden Read More
Iceland is the best country to move to in 2025, followed by Switzerland, Luxembourg, Norway, and UAE. This ranking is according to the US-based financial services firm Remitly. Other countries …
Iceland, Norway, Denmark among best countries to move to Read More
The prestigious Nordic-Philippine Business Awards are fast approaching, and the window for nominations is closing soon. This annual event celebrates outstanding achievements in business excellence between Nordic countries and the …
Nordic-Philippine Business Awards: Last Call for Nominations! Read More
A new Danish welfare law that took effect on 1 January 2025 requires as of 1 July 2025 individuals who do not meet strict residency or employment criteria to take …
Immigrants to Denmark must work for social benefits – but Danes returning from abroad are hurt Read More
A.P. Moller Capital has agreed to acquire 40% of the Philippine logistics company AC Logistics (ACL) from Ayala Corporation. AP Moller Capital is a subsidiary of the Danish shipping and …
Ayala Corp. to sell 40 percent stake in logistics arm to Danish logistics giant Read More