Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is enhancing its security presence in Asia with a new position as Regional Security Advisor, based at the Danish Embassy in Beijing. The role …
Denmark strengthens security efforts in Asia Read More
Six prominent Swedish women have been nominated for SWEA International’s prestigious award, Swedish Woman of the Year 2025. The title is given to a Swedish woman who, through her professional …
Nominees announced for Swedish Woman of the Year 2025 Read More
BoConcept Thailand opened on Thursday 27 March 2025 its new flagship showroom in Bangkok, marking the largest BoConcept store in Southeast Asia. The launch coincides with the 10th anniversary of …
BoConcept opens its largest flagship store in Bangkok’s Thonglor district Read More
How AI Companies Benefit from Data Annotation Services AI models require well-labeled data to achieve high accuracy. Without structured datasets, they struggle with precision, bias, and real-world reliability. Data annotation …
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As tremors from the earthquake on Saturday rippled through Bangkok, the Danish Church in Thailand remained a place of calm and reflection, filled with guests from across Asia. According to …
While the ground shook in Bangkok, Danmission seminar brought faith and sustainability into focus Read More
The week-long visit of the Danish Pig Alliance to the Philippines concluded on Saturday 29 March 2025 with a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines, Franz-Michael …
Danish pig industry visit to Philippines ends with toast to future collaboration Read More
Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines, Anna Ferry, recently hosted a meeting with board members of the Sweden Alumni Network Philippines (SAN PH) to explore potential areas of collaboration. The discussions …
Sweden alumni network in the Philippines explores collaboration with embassy Read More
Swedish fashion giant H&M is progressing faster than expected on its 2025 sustainability goals, according to a recent update from the company. The group has already achieved 85% usage of …
H&M ahead of schedule on 2025 sustainability targets Read More
Jotun, a global leader in paints and coatings, has been awarded the prestigious Norwegian Export Award 2025. This accolade recognizes Norwegian companies that have successfully created value in Norway through …
Jotun Honored with Norwegian Export Award 2025 Read More
Three European nations have asked the Trump administration for their unspent USAID contributions to be refunded. Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands had been partnering with USAID on a project called …
Sweden, Norway ask USAID to pay back their money Read More
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today had a meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to ASEAN, H.E. Kjell Tormod Pettersen, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. …
Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Ambassador of Norway to ASEAN Read More
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
Former Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde states that Europe cannot fully count on the United States for military backing and must take greater responsibility for its own security. Her concern …
Former Swedish Foreign Minister says Europe can not rely in USA Read More
Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel Romualdez, has expressed confidence in the enduring strength of the defense alliance between the Philippines and the U.S.. His statements came a …
Philippines believe US is still committed to current security agreements Read More
Sweden recently reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and development cooperation with the Philippines during a visit by State Secretary for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Diana Janse, and …
Sweden strengthens ties with the Philippines through high-level visit Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines recently hosted Andreas Nordseth, the Outgoing Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority, to strengthen maritime cooperation between Denmark and the Philippines. Andreas …
High-level visit strengthens maritime cooperation between Denmark and the Philippines Read More
Fastelavn is a very Danish thing. Danes are by nature very childish and fastelavn is a great childish event where parents dress up their children and themselves as pirates, fairies, …
Fastelavn in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore Read More
International Media Support (IMS) conducted in February a training program for dozens of journalists from across Southeast Asia, focusing on the application of constructive journalism in their coverage of climate and environmental …
Southeast Asian journalists trained with support from Denmark and Norway Read More
Sweden has introduced significant reforms to its EU Blue Card system, aiming to attract highly skilled professionals from outside the EU. The EU Blue Card is a work and residence …
Sweden wants to attract highly skilled people from non-EU countries Read More
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral relations with Sweden. During a meeting at Malacañang Palace, Swedish Ambassador-designate Anna Ferry conveyed that Sweden considers the Philippines …
Philippines President Marcos Jr. wants to strengthen relations with Sweden Read More
Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, was on 28 February 2025 granted marketing authorization in the EU for their chikungunya vaccine, VIMKUNYA®. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne …
Bavarian Nordic secures EU approval for first chikungunya vaccine Read More
Lars Lund Rasmussen, who served as Denmark’s Consul General in Chongqing, China, from February 2017 to August 2019, has taken on a new role as General Manager of Famobra GmbH’s …
Former Danish Consul General in Chongqing in new job in Asia Read More
Trading is a world of numbers, screens and sharp suits – or so it looks from the outside. For the newbies, it’s like walking into a foreign country with a …
What Every Beginner Needs to Know About Trading Read More
Norwegian pop duo M2M, known for hits like Don’t Say You Love Me and Mirror Mirror, are reuniting for The Better Endings Tour in 2025, with multiple stops across Asia. …
M2M to perform across Asia in 2025 as part of ‘The Better Endings Tour’ Read More
Asian women living in Denmark face significant challenges in the labour market, particularly in gaining access to employment opportunities and overcoming stereotypes. A recent report by researcher Isha Thapa, titled “An …
Asian women face challenges in Denmark’s labour market Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for February 2025 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 February 2025 Read More
Members of SWEA International in Southeast Asia will gather for their Regional Annual Meeting on March 10, 2025, at 18:00 via Google Meet. The meeting is expected to bring together …
SWEA chapters in Southeast Asia to hold regional annual meeting in March Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, in collaboration with Seafood from Norway, recently hosted the first-ever seafood roundtable in the Philippines, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss opportunities for expanding …
Norway and the Philippines strengthen seafood trade ties at inaugural roundtable Read More
Swedish national Pernilla Sjoö has been drawn into the alleged breakup between Filipino actress Andi Eigenmann and professional surfer Philmar Alipayo. Pernilla Sjöö is a photographer and drone pilot based …
Swedish national caught in celebrity gossip in the Philippines Read More
The Nordic embassies in Manila, in collaboration with the Nordic Liaison Office (NLO) Manila, are intensifying efforts to combat Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), a crime that …
Nordic embassies in Manila strengthen efforts against online child abuse Read More
A poetic gesture by Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Mellbin, has gained attention after he shared a haiku about the West Philippine Sea, which resonated with Philippine Defense Secretary …
Danish envoy’s haiku on West Philippine Sea gains attention Read More
In the latest World Happiness Report, Nordic countries continue to lead the global happiness rankings, with Finland securing the top position for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Denmark, Iceland, …
Singapore is the happiest country in Asia – Nordic still tops worldwide Read More
Finnish citizens residing abroad will have the opportunity to vote early in Finland’s 2025 regional and municipal elections this spring. Advance voting will take place from April 2 to 5, …
Finnish expats can vote early in 2025 regional elections Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines plans to host an online seminar focused on the shipbuilding industry. This initiative, therefore, aims to strengthen the sector in collaboration with the Anti-Red …
Danish Embassy plans online seminar for Philippine shipbuilding industry Read More
Finland Minister of Employment, Arto Satonen, together with Business Finland and a delegation of other stakeholders visited Manila from January 16-18 to further strengthen the ties between the two countries …
Finland targets Philippines for talent attraction Read More
A1, the British-Norwegian boy band, has officially announced a second concert in Manila after the immediate sell-out of their first show, scheduled for February 15, 2025, at the New Frontier …
A1 adds second concert in Manila due to high Demand Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for January 2025 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 January 2025 Read More
The Danish royal couple welcomed ambassadors and diplomats from around the world to a New Year’s reception at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen. Among the attendees were ambassadors from Vietnam, Norway, …
Royal couple hosts first new year’s reception for diplomats Read More
Finland has set a new minimum income limit for residence permits granted to foreign employees, effective January 1, 2025. This updated legislation mandates that individuals arriving in Finland with a …
Finland sets new income requirement for work permits Read More
The Philippines and Denmark are preparing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to elevate the education, training, and welfare of Filipino healthcare professionals aspiring to work in Denmark. …
Philippines and Denmark to Strengthen Training of Filipino Healthcare Workers Read More
Sweden is among four countries recently granted accreditation by the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) to export meat products to the Philippines, signaling a potential boost in trade relations between …
Sweden Gains Accreditation to Export Meat to the Philippines Read More