Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norway has funded the renovation of a peace operations center in Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Philippine peace authorities and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila officially handed over the …
Norway steps in to strengthen peace in the southern Philippines Read More
Australian Shipbuilder Austal has started building a new high-speed ferry for Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget at its shipyard in Cebu, Philippines. The vessel is called Horizon X. It is planned to operate …
Swedish ferry project starts in the Philippines Read More
Sweden and the Philippines have signed a grant agreement to help develop national standards for buses used in public transport in the Philippines, according to Manila Bulletin. The agreement involves …
Sweden and the Philippines sign grant agreement on bus standards Read More
Sweden will introduce stricter requirements for people applying for Swedish citizenship, including a longer residency period, income thresholds, and language and culture tests, according to Reuters. The changes will be …
Sweden tightens citizenship requirements Read More
The Swedish Institute has opened applications for its SI Scholarship for Global Professionals for master’s studies in Sweden. The application window runs until 25 February 2026. The scholarship covers one- …
Swedish Institute opens master’s scholarship for applicants from international students Read More
Ambassadors from Finland and Sweden were among diplomats from more than 20 countries who recently visited Catanduanes, an island province in the eastern Philippines, as part of an effort to …
Nordic ambassadors discover hidden Philippine island in rare diplomatic visit Read More
The Philippines and Sweden signed a grant agreement on 5 February to develop national bus standards. Swedfund will fund technical and performance standards for public utility buses, including minibuses. The …
Philippines and Sweden sign grant to raise national bus standards Read More
A new book has been published in Iceland that aims at helping foreigners in the country better integrate into Icelandic society. Titled “Handan dalanna” (Beyond the Valleys), the book focuses …
New Icelandic book offers cultural guide for foreigners Read More
Pasig City inaugurated its Innovation for Circular Economy hub on 26 January 2026. The hub targets waste recovery, recycling, and green jobs. Mayor Vico Sotto led the opening with local …
Nordic envoys join launch of Pasig City circular economy hub in the Philippines Read More
Finland is considering restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recently introduced ban, as concerns grow over the impact of digital platforms on young people. …
Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media Read More