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A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen

December 17, 2025December 19, 2025 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …

Business in Asia / Finland / Singapore

Nokia helps Bangladesh submarine cable plan on Singapore–Cox’s Bazar route

December 15, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Bangladesh Private Cable System (BPCS) Consortium has signed an agreement with Nokia to supply Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTE) for a new private submarine cable project. The signing took place …

China / General news / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

The Nobel Prize ceremonies

December 13, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The 2025 Nobel Prize ceremonies were held on Tuesday 10 December 2025 in two separate Nordic capitals, in line with long-standing tradition. The Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Literature and the …

Community news / Denmark / Singapore

Danish products in Singapore – are there more?

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

As Denmark and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, the Danish Embassy in Singapore is using the occasion to highlight the growing presence of Danish brands on …

Business in Asia / Malaysia / Singapore / Sweden

Scania introduces Smart and Safe coach in Malaysia

December 12, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Swedish manufacturer Scania has delivered Malaysia’s first Smart and Safe coach to Gopi Travel Tours Sdn Bhd, expanding the company’s connected-vehicle offering in Southeast Asia. Datuk Gopinathan, Managing Director of …

Business in Asia / Finland / Singapore

Singapore data centre firm DayOne secures up to 1 billion€ for Finland hub and Asia expansion

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Singapore-headquartered data centre developer DayOne has secured a mezzanine financing facility of 500 million€, expandable to 1 billion€. The funding comes from global investment firm Brookfield and a sovereign investor, …

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ScandAsia Magazine December 2025

December 4, 2025 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The December 2025 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 …

Community news / Singapore / Sweden

Karin leads a Swedish choir far from home

November 30, 2025November 26, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

For 51-year-old Karin Widell, music has always been part of life’s rhythm. Growing up in Stockholm, she sang in church choirs, school choirs and at home, where melodies were woven …

Carousel / Healthcare / Indonesia / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Top 5 Trauma Healing Retreats for PTSD and CPTSD in Asia in 2025

November 29, 2025November 30, 2025 - by Anis Msekni - Leave a Comment

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) can feel like carrying an invisible weight that colours every aspect of life. The hypervigilance, intrusive memories, emotional …

Community news / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Singapore

Marina Bay launches December programme for New Year celebrations

November 28, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Singapore will mark the end of the SG60 year with a series of public activities at Marina Bay throughout December. The programme culminates in a large New Year’s Eve fireworks …

Community news / Denmark / Singapore

This Weekend: Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Julebasar

November 27, 2025 - by Danish Seamen's Church in Singapore - Leave a Comment

The Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar this weekend, November 29 and 30, with festive activities running each day from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Highlights include: Free …

Finland / General news / Singapore

Singaporean man tied to crimes in Finland convicted of human trafficking in Hungary

November 24, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Singaporean fugitive Wilson Raj Perumal, linked to major match fixing in Finland, has been convicted of human trafficking. A Hungarian court sentenced him in May 2025 to 11 years’ jail, …

Cambodia / China / General news / Singapore / Thailand

Swedish diplomat Michaela Friberg Storey leads the UN’s work in Thailand

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 - by Agneta de Bekassy - Leave a Comment

It was on a bright November morning that I met Michaela Friberg Storey — the tall, warm and energetic Swede who today leads all United Nations work in Thailand. I …

Business in Asia / Carousel / Singapore / Trading & Logistics

Alkagesta Anchors in Singapore to Connect Europe and Asia Through Structured Trade

November 23, 2025 - by News Desk - 2 Comments.

Volatility defines modern trade. Yet Alkagesta Malta, founded in 2018, has grown steadily by turning discipline into strategy. Its new hub in Singapore is the logical next step, placing the …

Business in Asia / Singapore / Sweden

Singapore updates Swedish-style job security council for new era of work

November 22, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Singapore’s National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is updating its Job Security Council (JSC), which is directly inspired by Swedish job security councils. The model was adapted from Sweden to help …

Business in Asia / China / Denmark / Singapore

Maersk Tankers linked to new joint-venture orders in China

November 20, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Fresh details have emerged about Yangzijiang Maritime’s newbuilding programme as the Singapore-listed company prepares for its mainboard debut. New disclosures show that two separate joint ventures have ordered a series …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Innovation & Technology / Singapore / Sustainability

Denmark’s Novo Holdings invests in Singapore-based Blue Planet to scale circular waste solutions in Asia

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Novo Holdings has completed an investment in Blue Planet, an integrated waste management platform operating across India, Southeast Asia and New Zealand, according to a statement issued by the company …

Community news / Singapore / Sweden

Sweden brings “Cosy Friday Night” to Singapore

November 19, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore and Try Swedish are inviting families and friends to experience a Swedish-style “Cosy Friday Night” on Friday 21 November at Chijmes. The event highlights …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Business in Asia / Food & Beverage / Innovation & Technology / Norway / Singapore / Sustainability

Norway’s Katapult Ocean boosts US cultivated-seafood start-up in Singapore

November 18, 2025November 19, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Norwegian ocean impact fund manager Katapult Ocean has invested in Atlantic Fish Co., an American North Carolina start-up developing cell-cultivated seafood. The term refers to seafood produced by growing muscle …

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Carlsberg in talks to sell minority stake in Asia operations to Sapporo

November 18, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S is considering selling part of its Asian operations, with Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Ltd emerging as a possible buyer, according to reports by Bloomberg and AK&M. People …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Singapore tops global passport ranking as Nordic countries stay among world’s strongest

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Singapore has retained the world’s most powerful passport for 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations worldwide, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The new index groups …

Business in Asia / Norway / Singapore

Singapore and Norway’s DNV extend cooperation on remote-control vessel testing

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has extended its memorandum of understanding with the Norwegian classification society DNV, paving the way for new trials of remote-controlled vessel technologies. The renewed …

Denmark / General news / Singapore

Royal Danish Embassy contributes Danish-themed displays to Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show

November 13, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Gardens by the Bay in Singapore has announced its year-end festive programme, which includes several large-scale Christmas events and exhibitions, according to AsiaOne. The Royal Danish Embassy has collaborated with …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Norway pledges up to USD 3 billion to new global forest fund

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Norway has pledged up to USD 3 billion to a new Brazil-led initiative that aims to reward tropical countries for preserving their forests. The facility, known as the Tropical Forests …

Business in Asia / Finland / Singapore

Finnish Peikko highlights innovative construction at Singapore seminar

November 12, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Finnish construction technology company Peikko Group Corporation showcased its advanced precast connection solutions at the BCA-SCAL Seminar 2025 in Singapore on 4 November. The event, themed “Elevating Productivity through Innovative …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Singapore

Pandora opens Asia headquarters in Singapore to drive regional growth

November 12, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Danish jewellery brand Pandora has established a new regional headquarters in Singapore to accelerate expansion across Asia. The office will coordinate operations for markets including Japan, South Korea, India, and …

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ScandAsia Magazine November 2025

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The November 2025 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 …

Business in Asia / Finland / Singapore

Neste marks 15 years in Singapore, 60 years in Finland

November 4, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Nordic energy company Neste is marking two major milestones, celebrating 15 years of renewable refining in Singapore and 60 years of operations at its Porvoo oil refinery in Finland. The …

Business in Asia / Energy / Singapore / Sweden

Singapore and Sweden expand energy cooperation

November 4, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - 1 Comment

Singapore and Sweden have agreed to deepen cooperation on regional power grid development, clean energy and nuclear safety as part of ongoing efforts to support Southeast Asia’s green transition. The …

Business in Asia / Innovation & Technology / Singapore / Sweden

Sweden and Singapore strengthen partnership in quantum technology

October 31, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Sweden and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in the rapidly advancing field of quantum technology. The agreement, signed in Singapore by the National Quantum …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Norway / Singapore / Sweden

Singapore and Nordic countries rank among world’s most secure for investment

October 29, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - 1 Comment

Henley & Partners’ new Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, released on 27 October 2025, places Singapore alongside Denmark, Norway and Sweden among the world’s most secure destinations for investors, …

Cambodia / Finland / Indonesia / International relations / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Finland accedes to Asean Treaty of Amity and Cooperation

October 28, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Finland has joined the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South-East Asia (TAC), becoming the 58th High Contracting Party at a signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur witnessed by Asean Secretary-General …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Singapore / Transportation, maritime

Maersk Offshore Wind takes Seatrium to arbitration over $475 million vessel dispute

October 24, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Singapore’s Seatrium has confirmed it received a notice of arbitration from Denmark’s Maersk Offshore Wind following a disagreement over a $475 million contract for a nearly completed wind turbine installation …

Finland / Indonesia / International relations / Malaysia / Singapore

Finland to join ASEAN treaty during Southeast Asia visit

October 24, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will travel to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore from 24 to 28 October to mark Finland’s growing engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit will …

Community news / Denmark / Singapore

Christmas Bazaar 2025 in Singapore

October 23, 2025 - by Danish Seamen's Church in Singapore - Leave a Comment

The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is once again preparing for one of the year’s most cherished traditions – the annual Christmas Bazaar! 🇩🇰✨ The Bazaar will run on Saturday …

Business in Asia / Singapore / Sweden

Swedish imogo to showcase water-saving dyeing tech in Singapore

October 21, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Swedish textile technology company imogo is preparing to showcase its sustainable spray-dyeing innovation at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore from 28–31 October. The presentation follows major developments in …

Iceland / International relations / Singapore

Singapore minister attends Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - 1 Comment

Singapore’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang visited Reykjavík from 15–18 October 2025 for the Arctic Circle Assembly. In an opening-plenary speech …

Cambodia / China / Community news / Finland / Singapore / Thailand / Traveling around

Meet the villagers: Petra’s Haberdashery

October 17, 2025October 20, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Petra Maria Hellman is from Turku, Finland. She has travelled the world, and, in 2017, her journey brought her to Otres. Like many before her, she planned to stay for …

Cambodia / China / Community news / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Traveling around

Meet the villagers: Sammy does it right.

October 17, 2025October 20, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Samuel “Sammy” Salvadores is from Trollhättan, just north of Gothenburg. He first came to Otres in 2009. He is one of the original Nesat villagers and was one of the …

Cambodia / China / Community news / Denmark / Singapore / Thailand / Traveling around

Meet the villagers: Nic, Nelly and Ragnarok

October 17, 2025October 20, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Niclas “Nic” Schultz is from Frederikssund in Denmark. He and his wife Aneliya “Nelly” first came to Cambodia in 2017. It was only meant to be a short stop on …

Cambodia / China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Traveling around

Rebuilding Paradise: The Story of Nesat

October 17, 2025October 21, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Southeast Asia attracts tens of millions of backpackers and tourists every year, and new destinations come and go. For years, Otres Beach was a popular destination. That was until Chinese …

Business in Asia / Finland / Singapore

Singapore LTA to upgrade rail CCTV network with Finland’s Nokia solutions

October 15, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) will enhance video surveillance across more than 50 train stations using Nokia’s IP/MPLS and fiber Optical LAN, deployed in partnership with Hitachi Rail. The upgrade …

Business in Asia / Finland / Singapore

Finland to spotlight sustainable tourism at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore

October 14, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - 1 Comment

Finland will join more than 130 countries at ITB Asia 2025, Asia’s leading travel trade show, taking place at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from October 15–17. The event, officially …

Community news / Denmark / Singapore

Michael Learns To Rock at Singapore’s President’s Challenge Night 2025

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Iconic Danish pop-rock band Michael Learns To Rock will return to Singapore to headline President’s Challenge Night 2025 on November 2. The annual charity event, presented by Mediacorp, carries the …

Cambodia / China / Indonesia / ScandAsia magazines archive / Singapore / Thailand

ScandAsia Magazine October 2025

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The October 2025 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 …

General news / Singapore / Sweden

Swedish man takes wrong turn — onto Singapore F1 pit lane without a ticket

October 8, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A 22-year-old Swedish man has been charged in Singapore for entering the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix without a valid ticket and trespassing into restricted areas, including the pit lane …

General news / Indonesia / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand

Volvo Trucks strengthens road safety programs in Southeast Asia

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Volvo Trucks has expanded its road safety initiatives across Southeast Asia, aiming to reduce accidents and protect vulnerable road users such as children, pedestrians and motorcyclists. The region records …

Business in Asia / Estonia / Singapore / Sweden

Sweden’s Saab and Singapore’s ST Engineering to offer Littoral Mission Vessel to Estonia

October 1, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Swedish defence company Saab and Singapore’s ST Engineering have joined forces to offer a variant of the Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) to the Estonian Navy. The LMV, already in operation …

Community news / Norway / Philippines / Singapore

Norwegian-Filipino artist HILLARI to perform in Singapore

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Norwegian-Filipino artist HILLARI will perform at the Music Matters Live festival in Singapore on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. The performance is supported by Air Time, Music Norway, Music Matters and …

Business in Asia / Cambodia / China / Denmark / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City

September 27, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …