Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
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 Sikh tradition of langar—serving free vegetarian meals to anyone regardless of religion or background—has caught the attention of Swedish social anthropologist Dr. Annika Winell. Based at Universiti Malaya in …
Swedish researcher highlights Sikh tradition of free meals in multicultural Malaysia Read More
Denmark is moving ahead with plans to host American troops on its soil under a new 10-year defense cooperation agreement with the United States. The agreement, currently under parliamentary review, …
Denmark moves to host U.S. troops under new defense pact Read More
Finnair’s summer 2025 schedule includes expanded service on several Asian routes, including daily flights to Tokyo and increased frequencies to Osaka, Nagoya, and Shanghai. The airline has announced plans for …
Finnair’s summer expansion to Asia clouded by pilot shortage Read More
Nordic countries have changed their travel advisories regarding traveling to the United States primarily because of concerns related to LGBTQ+ rights of transgender and non-binary travelers. These advisories have been …
LGBTQ – don’t travel to the USA 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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Singaporean media Rice recently published a long and beautifully written feature about Joelle Yeo, a Singaporean who now calls Copenhagen home. The article is part of their Singaporeans Abroad series, …
Singaporean Joelle Yeo found her home in Copenhagen Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi hosted a regional promotion meeting on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 April 2025, bringing together 50 Swedish diplomats and colleagues from Stockholm and across …
Swedish embassies across Asia-Pacific meet in Hanoi to strengthen regional collaboration 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
More than 50 members of the Singapore Press Club gathered at the Danish ambassador’s residence on Wednesday 19 March 2025 for a “hyggelig” evening of discussion, Danish pastries, and diplomacy. …
Singapore Press Club gets a taste of Denmark at Danish ambassador’s residence Read More
The Danish Business Association of Singapore (DABS) invites members and friends to a thought-provoking Coffee Morning on Tuesday 22 April 2025, where participants will explore what shaped modern Singapore. Under …
Explore the roots of Singapore culture over coffee with DABS 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
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
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
Japanese food giant Ajinomoto has introduced a new line of ice cream in Singapore made with Solein, a protein created from carbon dioxide and electricity by Finnish startup Solar Foods. …
Ice cream launched in Singapore based on Finnish solar-powered protein 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
A Norwegian delegation took part in the buildingSMART International Summit held in Singapore from 18 to 21 March 2025, marking the first time the event was hosted in Southeast Asia. …
Norwegian delegation joins global buildingSMART summit in Singapore Read More
Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers is strengthening its fleet with the addition of two energy-efficient product tankers—one of which has a direct link to Singapore. The 2008-built Selandia Swan, formerly known …
Denmark’s Uni-Tankers acquires energy-efficient vessel from Singapore company 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
The Singapore-Norway Maritime Business Forum took place on March 24, 2025, at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre as part of the Singapore Maritime Week. Organized by Team Norway, …
Senior Minister of State for Transport, Dr Amy Khor opened the Singapore Norway Maritime Business Forum Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is hosting a special farewell brunch on Sunday 13 April 2025 at 10:00 to say goodbye to Seamen’s Pastor Carl Bjarkam and assistant Maria-Louize …
Danish Church in Singapore invites community to farewell brunch Read More
Ofiniti, a digital maritime solutions company spun out from Norwegian classification society DNV, has appointed Dane Oliver Brix Sparsø as its new Global Director of Sales and promoted fellow Dane …
Ofiniti links Copenhagen and Singapore in digital bunkering drive Read More
Singaporean a cappella group OFFKEYS will represent their country at the European Choir Games in Aarhus, Denmark, from 28 June to 6 July 2025. OFFKEYS, known for its inclusive mix …
Singapore’s OFFKEYS choir to perform at European Choir Games in Denmark 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
Norwegian maritime tech company Shipnet has announced the launch of Helix AI, the latest enhancement to its Helix platform, just ahead of the 10th Sea Asia conference in Singapore taking …
Norwegian Shipnet unveils Helix AI ahead of Sea Asia in Singapore Read More
Singapore is the only Asian country to rank among the Nordics in the latest resilience index published by FM, a commercial property insurance and risk management company. The index evaluates …
Singapore only Asian country among Nordics in new resilience index Read More
A Danish consortium Danske Flådeskibe K/S is set to design and construct new Arctic patrol ships and future frigates for the Royal Danish Navy, with production centered in Esbjerg, Denmark. …
New Danish consortium with strong Singaporean ties will build new Artic patrol ships Read More
Denmark and Singapore have been identified as potential users of advanced commercial spyware in a new report by Citizen Lab, a research group based at the University of Toronto. The …
Denmark and Singapore named as likely users of Israeli spyware Graphite Read More
Swedish fintech company Vilja has expanded its operations into Vietnam with a new development hub in Ho Chi Minh City, marking its latest move in Southeast Asia following earlier expansions …
Swedish fintech Vilja expands into Vietnam following growth in Malaysia and Thailand Read More
DABS Spring Party 2025 took place this Saturday, 15 March 2025 at Panamericana on Sentosa Island. “The DABS Spring Party 2025 was truly unforgettable!” writes DABS on its Facebook page. …
DABS Spring Party 2025 – a night to remember 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
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 ScandAsia magazine for March 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 …
ScandAsia Magazine March 2025 Read More
Danish footwear and leather brand ECCO has named Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna as the face of its Icons That Last campaign in Malaysia and Singapore for its Spring/Summer 2025 collection. The …
Danish ECCO partners with Malaysian music icon Yuna for campaign in Malaysia and Singapore 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
Former Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde states that Europe cannot fully count on the United States for military backing and must take greater responsibility for its own security. Her concern …
Former Swedish Foreign Minister says Europe can not rely in USA Read More
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore invites all Danes in Singapore for a special church service on Sunday 16. March 2025, at 11:00, followed by a farewell reception for the Chairman …
Goodbye to Danish Church Chairman John Iversen Read More
Pioneering a new standard of inclusive education in Bangkok, The Dove Centre offers personalized learning experiences tailored for special needs children ELC International Schools is pleased to announce the opening …
ELC International Schools launches The Dove Centre @The City School Read More
Jacqueline Poh, the Managing Director of Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB), has been awarded the prestigious NBAS Award by the Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS). The award recognizes individuals or …
NBAS honors Jacqueline Poh for strengthening Norway-Singapore business ties Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) is gearing up for its highly anticipated Spring Party 2025, set to take place in just a few days. With an ocean-view venue, gourmet …
Danish Business Association Singapore hosts annual spring party Read More
Fastelavn is a very Danish thing. Danes are by nature very childish and fastelavn is a great childish event where parents dress up their children and themselves as pirates, fairies, …
Fastelavn in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore Read More
El Salvador is pioneering a new era in luxury travel, where ancient Mayan wisdom intersects with the efficiency of digital currency innovation, embracing everything from Bitcoin to community-driven tokens like …
Sacred Mayan Sites to Crypto Suites: El Salvador’s Premium Travel Renaissance Read More
A 22-year-old Swedish expatriate in Singapore has expressed surprise at the number of locals considering emigration, despite the city-state’s high standard of living. His comments have sparked discussion online about …
Swedish expatriate in Singapore puzzled why locals want to leave the country Read More
Denmark will be the President of the United Nations Security Council for one month starting from 1. March 2025. This presidency comes as part of Denmark’s two-year term as a …
Denmark becomees President of UN Security Council for one month Read More
Sweden has introduced significant reforms to its EU Blue Card system, aiming to attract highly skilled professionals from outside the EU. The EU Blue Card is a work and residence …
Sweden wants to attract highly skilled people from non-EU countries Read More
Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, was on 28 February 2025 granted marketing authorization in the EU for their chikungunya vaccine, VIMKUNYA®. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne …
Bavarian Nordic secures EU approval for first chikungunya vaccine Read More
Denmark and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2025. Surprisingly short time but nevertheless a milestone that underscores the strong and evolving relationship between the two nations. Since …
New Ambassador reflects on Singapore-Denmark anniversary Read More