Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Yubico AB, a Swedish tech company that makes the YubiKey, has opened a new global headquarters in Singapore. A YubiKey is a small physical security “key” you plug in or …
Swedish cybersecurity firm Yubico opens Singapore as third global headquarters Read More
Denmark will hold a general election on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Danish citizens staying abroad can cast their vote in advance at Danish embassies and consulates across Asia. Voters are …
How to vote in the Danish general election from Southeast Asia Read More
A military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran has prompted several Middle Eastern countries to close or severely restrict their airspace, including the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu …
Airspace shutdown: What travellers between Southeast Asia and the Nordics need to know Read More
The EFTA–Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (ESDEA) entered into force for Singapore and Norway today, Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry announced in a press release. The agreement sets rules to …
Norway and Singapore enters into trade deal Read More
Danish shipping company Maersk has decided to pause some of its ships sailing through the Red Sea because of the growing military conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. In …
Maersk stops Red Sea shipping due to Middle East conflict Read More
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a snap general election for 24 March, sending Danes across Southeast Asia to the ballot box. She announced the election from the podium …
Snap election called: Danes in Southeast Asia must prepare to vote Read More
Milestone Systems, a Copenhagen-headquartered video technology company, has opened a new Experience Centre in Singapore, expanding its regional footprint in Asia. The centre is intended to act as a hub …
Danish video tech firm Milestone Systems opens new experience centre in Singapore Read More
Artists from Denmark, Sweden and Norway are among the 30 finalists selected for the 2026 Loewe Craft Prize, with the winner set to be announced in Singapore this May. The …
Nordic artists shortlisted for Loewe Craft Prize in Singapore Read More
Big money is moving across the oceans. Two giant oil tankers have just secured contracts worth up to USD 94,000 per day – and operations in both Norway and Singapore …
Oil tanker company with operations in Norway and Singapore secures million-dollar deals Read More
A tiny macaque named Punch-kun has turned a local Japanese zoo into a global feel-good story. Born on July 26, 2025, at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, he was rejected …
IKEA sees sales boost after baby monkey’s viral love for plush “mother” Read More
A strengthening Norwegian krone could make trips to Norway more expensive for foreign visitors – including travellers from Asia. The currency has gained significant ground in early 2026. According to …
Rising Norwegian Krone could raise costs for Asian visitors Read More
Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented on 18 February the Statement of Foreign Policy for 2026. Maria Malmer Stenergard said Asia-Pacific security and Europe’s security are becoming …
Sweden sets sharper China and ASEAN focus in 2026 foreign policy statement Read More
New data and investigations show Russian oil being shipped via placeholder destinations and vessels sailing under false flags, affecting both Singapore and Finland. According to Reuters, tankers carrying around 1.4 …
Russian oil tankers draw concern in Singapore and Finland Read More
A major new global report from the Pew Research Center has now been released, mapping religious diversity across 201 countries worldwide. Six years after the data was collected, the global …
Singapore and Norway far apart on the Religious Diversity Scale Read More
Sweden’s White Pearl Technology Group AB (WPTG) said on 16 February it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Saltycustoms, a corporate merchandise, design and digital fulfilment company with …
White Pearls signs LOI in Malaysia and Singapore Read More
The EU Delegation in Singapore issued a joint statement on 13 February after the execution of Malaysian citizen Lingkesvaran Rajendaren. The statement was also backed by the diplomatic missions of …
Norway joins EU statement criticising Singapore execution Read More
Thailand has dropped nine places to 116th in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), with its score declining slightly from 34 in 2024 to 33 out of 100 in 2025, …
Thailand slips further behind Nordic countries in corruption ranking 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
Danish violinist Michael Germer won second prize at the Singapore International Violin Competition (SIVC) 2026. The grand final took place at Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore on 7 February. First …
Danish violinist takes second prize at Singapore International Violin Competition 2026 Read More
Danish supplements brand Denps has launched in Singapore and says it will use the market as a regional hub. The company entered Singapore on 1 January 2026. Denps Global CEO …
Danish supplements brand Denps uses Singapore launch to push expansion across Southeast Asia Read More
Finnish Sisu Auto and Singaporean ST Engineering signed an expression of interest at the Singapore Airshow on 3 February 2026. The companies said it sets a framework for closer technology …
Finnish Sisu Auto and Singapore’s ST Engineering deepen Arctic vehicle partnership Read More
A Dutch design studio has launched a programme offering owners of a classic Volvo model the possibility to have the car comprehensively redesigned and modernised, while retaining its original character. …
Concept idea: Old cars redesigned and modernised Read More
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has selected the Swedish-made Saab Giraffe 1X radar to replace its existing Portable Search and Target Acquisition Radar (PSTAR). RSAF chief Maj. Gen. Kelvin …
Singapore selects Sweden’s Saab Giraffe 1X radar for low-level air defence Read More
The February 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 …
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Norwegian and Swedish recycling technology companies will play a central role in Singapore’s new nationwide Beverage Container Return Scheme, which launches on 1 April and is expected to handle more …
Nordic recycling technology powers Singapore’s bottle return system Read More
Indonesia and Vietnam have confirmed that they will accept an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join his newly established Board of Peace, a move that has sparked …
Indonesia, Vietnam accepts invitation to Trump’s Board of Peace – Nordic countries decline Read More
Singapore-based offshore engineering group Seatrium and Norwegian contractor Aibel have both filed arbitration proceedings over disputes related to their consortium agreement for the DolWin 5 offshore converter platform in the …
Seatrium and Aibel enter arbitration over North Sea offshore wind platform Read More
In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, speed and quality are equally critical. Development teams face constant pressure to release updates quickly, yet rushing releases without thorough testing can lead to …
Reducing Regression Testing Time Without Sacrificing Quality Read More
Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) will host a breakfast event in Singapore next month focusing on geopolitical and market risks expected to shape 2026. The event will feature Charu …
Saxo strategist to discuss geopolitical risks at Singapore event Read More
Swedish defence group Saab will exhibit at Singapore Airshow 2026 at Changi Exhibition Centre from 3 to 8 February. In a press release, the company said it will be at …
Saab plans to showcase Gripen E and C-UAS at Singapore Airshow Read More
Practical scam rules for all staff: Never believe it’s me (or any manager) if I ask for passwords, codes, or urgent payments. I do not ask for passwords, MFA codes, …
Security reminder: urgent requests are the biggest scam Read More
Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …
Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport Read More
Finnish marine technology company Wärtsilä has signed a 10-year lifecycle service agreement for 12 LNG carriers managed by Singapore-based MOL Global Ship Management, a unit linked to Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. …
Wärtsilä wins 10-year service contract for MOL LNG carriers Read More
Volvo has told 143 owners of the EX30 Ultra in Singapore not to charge beyond 70% for now. The advice is linked to a potential battery defect and fire risk. …
Volvo warns Singapore EX30 Ultra owners over battery fire risk Read More
Rex International with headquater in Singapore said its Norwegian subsidiary Lime Petroleum Holding is seeking a deferment on 2027 and 2028 bond interest payments. A deferment is a temporary delay …
Rex International’s Norwegian unit seeks bond payment delay Read More
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …
ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership Read More
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has introduced a Nordic Weekend Afternoon Tea at One-Ninety Bar. The set is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 5pm. The afternoon tea runs …
Four Seasons Singapore launches Nordic Weekend Afternoon Tea Read More
Norwegians who are new to Singapore are invited to a social and informational gathering at Sjømannskirken on Saturday 31 January 2026. The event, titled New in Singapore, is organised in …
Sjømannskirken invites Norwegians to welcome event Read More
The January 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 …
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Söderberg & Partners has announced that ANE Services AS is being fully integrated into the group’s Global Mobility unit, according to a press release issued on 6 January 2026. Söderberg …
Söderberg & Partners integrates ANE Services AS into Global Mobility unit Read More
Danish dry bulk shipping and freight trading company Union Bulk has appointed Jens R. Boesen as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. The company confirmed that former CEO Michael …
Danish shipping company Union Bulk appoints new CEO Read More
DayOne Data Centers, a Singapore-based data centre company, says it has raised over 2.0bn$ in new funding. The company called it a Series C equity round. The round was led …
DayOne Data Centers raises 2.0bn$ and plans Finland expansion Read More
Novo Nordisk said China’s Supreme People’s Court has upheld the validity of its semaglutide compound patent, according to a company statement issued on Saturday. China’s Supreme People’s Court thereby confirmed …
Novo Nordisk says China court upholds its semaglutide patent Read More
Governments in both the Nordic region and Asia reacted strongly after the United States in the early hours of 3 January 2026 carried out military strikes in Venezuela and announced …
Nordic and Asian governments urge restraint after US strikes on Venezuela Read More
Singapore-based battery developer Flint has started pilot production of its paper-based battery technology, moving from laboratory development to manufactured cells suitable for customer testing and pilot installations. The company said …
Singapore company starts production of batteries – made of paper Read More
Denmark’s prime minister has rejected renewed talk from the United States about acquiring Greenland, stressing that Denmark will stand firm on the status of the autonomous territory. In her New …
Denmark’s prime minister rejects renewed US talk of acquiring Greenland Read More
Finnish police have arrested two crew members of a cargo vessel suspected of damaging an undersea telecommunications cable between Finland and Estonia, according to Yle. Police have asked the court …
Finland arrests crew members over new cable damage on New Year’s Eve Read More
“What the fuck was that?” Norwegian Espen Jacobsen thought when a loud bang awoke him and his girlfriend Friday night at 4 a.m. on 19 December. The couple lives in …
Norwegian witness fleeing the war in Cambodia Read More
The electricity consumed annually by ChatGPT to answer user prompts alone is now roughly equivalent to the total yearly electricity consumption of Iceland, or about half of Denmark’s annual electricity …
ChatGPT uses energy similar to half of Denmark’s annual electricity consumption Read More
Sun Sun Lim received an honorary doctorate from the University of Copenhagen. The ceremony was held at Vor Frue Plads in Copenhagen. Lim is Professor of Communication and Technology at …
Singaporean professor Sun Sun Lim receives honorary doctorate from University of Copenhagen Read More