Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Denmark tops the 2024 World Energy Trilemma Index, ranking first in energy security, equity, and sustainability. Compiled by the World Energy Council, the index evaluates how well countries balance these …
Denmark tops global energy ranking Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for October 2024 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
ScandAsia Magazine October 2024 Read More
A new partnership between the International Maritime Organization’s TEST Biofouling Project and the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre of Asia aims to improve biofouling management in Asia and limit the spread …
New partnership to combat biofouling in Asia Read More
Nordic countries and multiple Asian countries have signed a letter of support for UN chief António Guterres after Israel’s persona non grata declaration, effectively barring him from acting as a …
Nordic and Asian countries defend UN chief after diplomatic ban Read More
Stricter family reunification rules in Finland are expected to hit foreign workers from several countries, including the Philippines and Vietnam. Critics argue for more flexible policies for workers in some …
Stricter family reunification rules hit foreign workers in Finland Read More
Nordic airlines are cutting flights to China, with SAS, the Scandinavian carrier, suspending its Copenhagen-Shanghai route from November 7 due to poor market conditions, BNN Bloomberg reports. This decision comes …
Nordic Airlines cut flights to China amid market challenges Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will submit a new report to Stortinget in 2025, outlining the assistance provided to Norwegian citizens abroad, including during crises. The ministry is now …
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks input for new report on citizen assistance abroad Read More
A Danish-Filipino art collaboration is taking over Philippine public spaces. The collaborative project invites public participation, merging art with the urban and natural landscapes of the Philippines. In Situ, Performance …
Danish-Filipino art collaboration takes over Philippine public spaces Read More
Filipino activist Joan Carling has received the Right Livelihood Award in recognition of her significant contributions to indigenous rights. Carling was honored alongside activists from Palestine and Mozambique, as well …
Filipino activist receives award in Sweden Read More
The University of Santo Tomas Singers have become the first Filipino and Asian group to win the Grand Prize at the prestigious Grieg International Choir Festival in Norway. Competing against …
Filipino singers make history at Grieg Choir Festival in Norway Read More