Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines, Christian Halaas Lyster, took part in Quezon City’s observance of the 2025 World Day Against Child Labor, held at the QC M.I.C.E. Center on Tuesday …
Norwegian Ambassador joins Quezon City campaign against child labor Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for June 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 …
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A delegation from the Danish Fish Tech Cluster has returned to the Philippines to continue work on a collaborative midwater trawl fishing project, aiming to improve the country’s food security …
Danish Fish Tech Cluster to help Philippines develop sustainable fishing Read More
Following the Philippines’ recent appointment of a non-resident defense attaché to Stockholm, Sweden has named Lieutenant Colonel Anders Nikanorsson as its new non-resident defense attaché to the Philippines, marking a …
Sweden and the Philippines step up defense cooperation Read More
The Danes Worldwide golf tournament is back! In collaboration with Fredensborg Golf Club and Fredensborghusene, Danes Worldwide is reviving its prestigious golf event for current and former Danes living abroad. …
Danes Worldwide golf tournament returns to Denmark this August Read More
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Fund II, has signed an agreement with ACEN, the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, to sell a 25% minority stake …
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and ACEN join forces on offshore wind project in the Philippines Read More
NordCham Philippines has welcomed Axel Fries as its new Executive Director. A Swedish-Filipino with a professional background spanning Sweden, the United States, and now the Philippines, Fries brings a dynamic …
New Executive Director at NordCham Philippines Read More
Volvo Cars announced on 21 May 2025 an expanded partnership with Google to accelerate the rollout of Android Automotive OS innovations, including the integration of Google’s new conversational AI, Gemini. …
Volvo Cars expands partnership with Google AI integration Read More
Work-based immigration to Finland fell by 23% in 2024, according to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), amid economic downturn and rising interest rates. Yet Southeast Asian nationals continued to play …
Southeast Asians remain key contributors to work-based immigrants to Finland Read More
Freezers are essential in many households—including those in tropical regions like Southeast Asia. However, the consistently high humidity in these areas can pose a significant problem. In countries such as …
How High Humidity Affects the Lifespan of Freezers Read More
A delegation of Philippine national and local government officials has completed a week-long study visit to Sweden and Denmark, aiming to advance the country’s circular economy agenda. The visit was …
Philippine delegation explores Nordic circular economy innovations in Sweden and Denmark Read More
The Philippines are about to offer a new digital nomad visa that will open the door for foreign remote workers to legally live and work in the country for up …
Philippines Launches Digital Nomad Visa: New Opportunities for Remote Workers Seeking Long-Term Tropical Living Read More
Denmark reaffirmed its support for the Philippines’ ambition to become a global leader in shipbuilding during a virtual seminar co-hosted with the Philippine government on revitalizing the country’s maritime industry. …
Denmark supports Philippines in revitalizing shipbuilding industry Read More
Ambassador Anna Ferry of Sweden has paid a courtesy visit to Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga in Manila, where they discussed expanding collaboration …
Sweden and Philippines explore deeper cooperation on sustainable mining and forestry Read More
The trend, transforming the photos of regular and famous people alike into realistic dolls and action figures, started a couple of years ago but gained more attention in early 2025 …
21,600 posts on TikTok with AI generated images has used energy equivalent to 19 years Netflix streaming Read More
Finland’s Arctic Blue Beverages has once again made a splash on the global stage, taking home a Double Gold and four Silver medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits …
Arctic Blue Beverages wins Double Gold in San Francisco for fourth time Read More
Vietnam has formally protested recent territorial claims made by both China and the Philippines over Second Thomas Shoal, part of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, according …
Vietnam protests Chinese and Philippine claims in disputed South China Sea reef Read More
Finnair has announced the appointment of Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Board. She will begin working with the company on 15 …
Finnair appoints Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as new CFO Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Transportation and the Anti-Red Tape Authority, is set to co-host a virtual seminar titled “Revitalizing Philippine …
Denmark to co-host virtual seminar on revitalizing Philippine shipbuilding industry Read More
The Norwegian Training Center (NTC) marked its 35th anniversary on Thursday 24 April 2025 with a conference and celebration at the Peninsula Manila Hotel, highlighting three and a half decades …
Norwegian Training Center celebrates 35 years of maritime excellence in the Philippines Read More
A coalition of Swedish business chambers across the Asia-Pacific region is hosting a webinar to examine the consequences of recent US tariffs on global supply chains, with a special focus …
Swedish chambers to assess US tariff impact on Asia supply chains Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Anna Ferry, recently visited Transcom Asia, the largest Swedish company in the country, marking her first official visit to the firm’s Philippine operations. Accompanied by …
Swedish ambassador visits largest Swedish employer in the Philippines Read More
A Swedish academic has quietly become one of the world’s most prolific contributors to Wikipedia — not in his native language, but in Cebuano, a regional language in the Philippines. …
Swedish man boosts Cebuano Wikipedia with millions of AI-generated articles Read More
A local choir from the coastal town of Ebeltoft, Denmark, called ‘Female Singers’, has launched an ambitious global initiative to bring choirs together in a shared message of unity and …
Danish choir calls on choirs worldwide to sing for peace Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for April 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 …
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Norwegian singer-songwriter Peder Elias is set to perform live in Manila on Saturday 12 April 2025 at Teatrino Promenade, promising fans an unforgettable evening of music and connection. In the …
Norwegian pop star Peder Elias to perform in Manila on 12 April Read More
Norway will host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 from 23 to 27 June, marking the 20th anniversary of the global platform for discussions on public policy issues related …
Norway to host Internet Governance Forum 2025 in June Read More
Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines, Saija Nurminen, was recently featured on ANC Headstart’s SHE SHARES segment, part of a series highlighting women in diplomacy and international relations. In the interview …
Finnish Ambassador in Manila highlights gender equality and diplomacy Read More
Over 80 key stakeholders from across the maritime sector participated in a workshop in Manila on Tuesday 2 April 2025 to advance the development of Green Corridors in the Philippines. …
Denmark supports maritime decarbonisation in the Philippines Read More
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 …
How AI Companies Benefit from Data Annotation Services Read More
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