Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegians in Thailand and Singapore have gathered at local Norwegian Seamen’s Churches to mourn the death of King Harald. In Pattaya, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church held a memorial service attended …
Norwegian Seamen’s Churches in Southeast Asia remember King Harald Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore will host a morning session about Singapore’s government agencies and innovation sector. The event is called “Navigating the Singapore Ecosystem.” It takes place at Saxo …
Danish diplomats to guide businesses through Singapore’s ecosystem Read More
The best personal training studio in the Singapore CBD is the one that measures before it sells. Catalyst Performance, at Manulife Tower above Telok Ayer MRT, tests body composition, cardiorespiratory …
Best Personal Training Studio in the Singapore CBD: What to Measure Before You Commit Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has opened registration for its annual Midwinter Ball, which will mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Singapore. The gala will …
SwedCham Singapore opens registration for Midwinter Ball Read More
Karine Erikstein has joined the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore as its new Deputy Head of Mission. Erikstein is a career diplomat with 12 years of experience in Norway’s Foreign …
Karine Erikstein joins Norwegian Embassy in Singapore Read More
Former EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is visiting Singapore this week as the first Danish recipient of the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship. Vestager is in Singapore from 17 to 22 …
Margrethe Vestager becomes first Dane selected for Singapore fellowship Read More
Finnish material-handling company Konecranes has celebrated 50 years of operations in the Asia-Pacific region at an event in Jakarta. Konecranes began operating in the region in Singapore in 1976 …
Finnish Konecranes marks 50 years in Asia-Pacific Read More
Denmark and ASEAN have held their first Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting, formally establishing the framework for closer cooperation between the two sides. The meeting took place at the ASEAN …
Denmark and ASEAN establish framework for five-year partnership Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church has confirmed that it intends to remain in Singapore while seeking a buyer for its property at Pasir Panjang Road. ScandAsia previously reported that the historic …
Norwegian Seamen’s Church confirms plans to remain in Singapore Read More
Finnish officials call for deeper security cooperation with Singapore Finland should deepen cooperation with Singapore on maritime technology, artificial intelligence, green shipping and supply chains. That is the view of …
Finnish officials call for deeper security cooperation with Singapore Read More
Norwegians who have recently moved to Singapore will have an opportunity to learn more about everyday life in the city-state when the Norwegian Seamen’s Church hosts its “New to Singapore” …
Norwegian organizations welcome newcomers to Singapore Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore will open the doors to its historic Golden Bell Mansion for a special guided tour on Saturday, 15 August 2026. Organised together with the …
Historic home of Danish church in Singapore opens for guided tour Read More
The Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association will host an open market briefing on Southeast Asia on 20 August 2026 at the Finland Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki. The event is organised …
Finnish ambassadors to present Southeast Asia market outlook in Helsinki Read More
Business Sweden is inviting Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to join its fourth Focus Asia SME Study Trip to Singapore and Indonesia, offering companies an opportunity to explore two …
Swedish SMEs on study trip to Singapore and Indonesia Read More
Iben Bernstorf Schrøder has been appointed as the new seamen’s chaplain at the Danish Church in Singapore. She will take up the position on 1 September 2026 and move to …
New Danish Seamen’s Pastor appointed in Singapore Read More
Swedish television producers Christer Björkman and Peter Settman are moving closer to bringing the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia to Bangkok, with Sweden’s public broadcaster SVT now considering broadcasting the …
Eurovision Asia gathers momentum ahead of Bangkok debut Read More
One of the most recognisable landmarks of the Scandinavian community in Singapore has been put on the market, as the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission (Sjømannskirken) seeks a buyer for its hilltop …
Historic Norwegian Seamen’s Mission property in Singapore put up for sale Read More
Sweden has formally acceded to the ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC), marking a new milestone in its engagement with Southeast Asia. The accession was signed in Manila on …
Sweden joins ASEAN friendship treaty during Manila visit Read More
As part of our ongoing coverage of the topic of unequal access to pension supplements for Danish retirees living outside the EU, ScandAsia has on many occasions reached out to …
Political parties comment on Denmark’s pension discrimination Read More
The July – August 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! This issue features compelling stories from across Asia—from life above unexploded bombs in Laos and responsible tourism in …
ScandAsia Magazine July – August 2026 Read More
Swedish defence company Saab has delivered the composite superstructure – the upper section that houses the bridge, radar and other key systems – for Singapore’s new next-generation warship, Asian Military …
Swedish defence company delivers first superstructure for Singapore’s new warship Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg and Japan’s Sapporo Breweries are expanding their partnership by forming a new joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, the Carlsberg Group announced on July 6. …
Japanese brewer invests US$643 million in Carlsberg-led joint venture Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) has introduced its board for 2026, headed by newly elected President Sarah Katz, following the association’s Annual General Meeting held on 24 March. Katz, …
Sarah Katz takes over as President of DABS Singapore Read More
The Danish church community in Singapore has received a major financial boost with donations totalling DKK 1.125 million from the Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond and Jens og Margrethe Withs Fond …
Danish Church in Singapore secures DKK 1.125 million for parsonage renovation Read More
Singapore-based Penguin Shipyard International has delivered the first composite superstructure for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s new Multi Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), using Saab’s composite technology, Naval News reports. The …
Swedish Saab technology powers Singapore’s new naval vessels Read More
Finland and Singapore are strengthening cooperation in digitalisation, artificial intelligence and sustainable construction following a high-level industry meeting in Singapore, In Diplomacy reports. The event, hosted by the Embassy of …
Finland and Singapore deepen cooperation on sustainable construction Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has donated a collection of Danish books to the National Library Board (NLB), strengthening cultural exchange between Denmark and Singapore, In Diplomacy reports. The …
Denmark donates Danish book collection to Singapore libraries Read More
Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen has opened its first Culture Store in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new flagship boutique at Scotts Square in Singapore. The …
Bang & Olufsen opens Southeast Asia’s first Culture Store in Singapore Read More
Norwegian women’s choir Cantus, internationally recognised for its vocals on Disney’s Frozen soundtrack, will headline this year’s Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF), bringing one of Norway’s best-known vocal ensembles to …
Cantus will headline Singapore choral festival Read More
Danish shipping and logistics giant Maersk has appointed Scott Elliott as Regional President for Asia Pacific, making permanent a role he has held on an interim basis since January. Based …
Maersk appoints Singapore-based Scott Elliott as Asia Pacific president Read More
A tailor shop in Singapore’s Chinatown has been carrying a Scandinavian connection for nearly half a century. ABBA’s Department Store, a 47-year-old tailor shop, was named after the Swedish pop …
Swedish pop icons ABBA are still attracting customers to a Singapore tailor shop Read More
The Finnish biotech company developing a new treatment for blindness, StemSight, has secured patent in Singapore, the company announced in a press release. StemSight, based in Tampere, is working on …
Finnish biotech company granted Singapore patent in fight against blindness Read More
Finland and Sweden will take part in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, one of the largest multinational air force exercises in the Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Australia from July 20 to …
Finland and Sweden join major Asia-Pacific military exercise Read More
Sweden’s parliament has passed a controversial law requiring certain public sector employees to notify police if they encounter migrants who are not authorised to live in the country. The legislation …
Sweden adopts law requiring some public workers to report undocumented migrants Read More
The 2026 Global Peace Index shows that global peace continues to be concentrated in a relatively small group of stable countries, with Northern Europe and parts of the Asia-Pacific region …
World’s most peaceful countries 2026: Iceland and Singapore in top 10 Read More
Sweden has passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke residence permits from immigrants for conduct that does not necessarily constitute a criminal offence, Reuters reports. The legislation, approved by …
Sweden adopts ‘good behaviour’ law that could affect Southeast Asian immigrants Read More
Denmark has been ranked the world’s leading country for cross-border payment interoperability in the 2026 Thunes Cross-Border Payments Interoperability Index. Singapore placed second, while Norway ranked third, Fintech News reports. …
Denmark and Singapore top global ranking for cross‑border payment Read More
A researcher from the National University of Singapore has been awarded the first Global Climate Research Prize for work that could reshape how the world responds to floods and droughts. …
Singapore scientist wins Finland-founded award for flood and drought innovation Read More
Since April 2026, Singapore has started implementing its brand new ‘Return Right’ scheme, in a bid to improve domestic recycling, expecting to recover no less than 16,000+ tonnes of material …
Scandinavian know-how and solutions support Singapore’s new consumer recycling initiative Read More
The June 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
ScandAsia Magazine June 2026 Read More
A new regional partnership between Norway and ASEAN aims to reshape how Southeast Asia uses its oceans, with a focus on fishing, food production and long-term sustainability, Antara News reports. …
Norway launches major ocean partnership with ASEAN in Jakarta Read More
Multiple countries have launched a new international defence cooperation initiative aimed at protecting critical underwater infrastructure. The “Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges” (GUIDE) was launched in Singapore on …
Nordic and Southeast Asian countries join new underwater infrastructure defence initiative Read More
Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, has described ASEAN as an important pillar of stability in an increasingly uncertain world marked by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and economic challenges. In …
Norwegian ambassador highlights ASEAN’s role in regional stability Read More
A restructuring by Swedish fashion giant H&M has triggered a debate in Singapore over whether companies are presenting layoffs as new job opportunities. The discussion follows H&M’s decision to move …
H&M restructuring in Singapore triggers debate over hidden layoffs Read More
Singapore’s leading orchestra is entering a decisive turning point, and it comes with a new name at the podium. From the 2026-27 season, Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu will take over …
Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu to lead Singapore Symphony Orchestra Read More
Swedish legaltech company Legora is opening new offices in Singapore and Tokyo as part of its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. The move follows the opening of the company’s Sydney …
Swedish legaltech firm Legora expands into Singapore and Tokyo Read More
Finnish deputy minister Mika Nykänen visited Singapore during Ecosperity Week 2026 to strengthen cooperation on sustainability, green transition and resilient supply chains. The visit was hosted by the Embassy of …
Finland highlights green cooperation with Singapore during Ecosperity Week Read More
A Copenhagen biotech startup is betting big on Asia’s drinking culture. Now, Singapore will be the first test market. Alcolase has raised €1.5 million to develop its enzyme-based solution for …
Singapore first as Danish biotech tackles alcohol intolerance in Asia Read More
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has laid off staff in Singapore as the company relocates its South-east Asian headquarters from the city-state to Kuala Lumpur, The Straits Times reports. According to …
Swedish H&M lays off staff in Singapore amid regional restructuring Read More
Singapore audiences will this week get a chance to watch the acclaimed Norwegian psychological drama Armand as part of the European Film Festival. The film will be screened on 15 …
Norwegian award-winning thriller to screen at European Film Festival in Singapore Read More