Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Patrick Johansson will lead Ericsson’s new Asia-Pacific market area from 1 January 2027, bringing the Swedish telecom company’s Southeast Asian operations into a wider regional organisation. Ericsson announced the appointment …
Patrick Johansson to lead Ericsson’s merged Asia-Pacific operations Read More
Nordic and Vietnamese business leaders will meet in Ho Chi Minh City on 29 October for a summit on trade, investment and business cooperation. NordCham Vietnam will host the Nordic–Vietnam …
Four Nordic embassies to co-host Vietnam business summit Read More
Nordic business leaders and companies in Vietnam will gather for the Nordic Business Awards 2026 on 13 November at Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City. Organised by NordCham …
Nordic Business Awards returns to Ho Chi Minh City in November Read More
Swedish honorary consuls and consular assistants from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar met in Bangkok on 8–9 October 2026 to discuss support for Swedish citizens abroad. The Swedish embassy hosted …
Swedish consuls from four countries meet in Bangkok Read More
Swedes in southern Vietnam must contact Sweden’s embassy in Hanoi for emergency passports from 14 October to 4 November 2026. During this period, Sweden’s Honorary Consulate General in Ho Chi …
Swedish consulate in Ho Chi Minh City pauses emergency passport service Read More
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson gave a Singaporean dancer an unforgettable moment when she invited him onstage during her performance at the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, 10 October 2026. …
Zara Larsson invites Singaporean dancer onstage at F1 concert Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA has opened an official flagship store on Douyin, China’s popular short-video and e-commerce platform, as part of its efforts to reach consumers through new digital shopping …
IKEA turns to Douyin as it reshapes retail strategy in China Read More
Business Sweden has strengthened its presence in China with additional staff, expanded local expertise and newly renovated offices in Shanghai. The investment is intended to help Swedish companies develop business …
Business Sweden expands operations in Shanghai Read More
Queen Suthida of Thailand has completed her first solo flight in a Swedish-built Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet, marking a remarkable milestone in her aviation career and highlighting the …
Thai Queen makes history with solo flight in Swedish Gripen fighter jet Read More
Swedish medical technology company Elekta has signed a five-year cooperation agreement with Thailand’s King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), aiming to strengthen collaboration in medical technology, research and education. …
Swedish medical technology company Elekta signs five-year deal in Thailand Read More
Nordic companies explored business opportunities linked to Penang’s transport, water and urban development plans at the Nordic Smart City Roadshow in Malaysia on 8 October. Denmark’s ambassador to Malaysia, Kirstine …
Nordic companies explore Penang’s transport and water plans Read More
More than 30 Swedish delegates will travel to Bangkok for the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings from 12 to 18 October, according to an announcement by Sweden’s embassy on 6 October. …
Sweden sends over 30 delegates to Bangkok Read More
Thailand called for shared regional standards, green skills and better access to finance at the Denmark-backed ASEAN circular economy forum in Bangkok. Chatvadee Chindawongse, Deputy Director-General of Thailand’s Department of …
Denmark backs ASEAN circular economy forum in Bangkok Read More
A delegation of 20 Vietnamese government officials is studying Swedish approaches to green transition, the circular economy and smart-city governance during a short-term programme at Uppsala University. The delegation, led …
Vietnamese officials study Sweden’s green transition and smart-city models Read More
When Somsong “Noon” Saraban talks about her life in Sweden, it does not sound like the result of a carefully laid-out plan. Her path from northeastern Thailand to Sweden has …
Noon found her own way in Sweden Read More
Vietnamese-Swedish artist Maj Trang Olson’s new exhibition opens at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on 2 October and runs until 7 October. Titled Maj Trang Olson: Continuing …
Vietnamese-Swedish artist Maj Trang Olson opens exhibition in Hanoi Read More
The Nordic embassies in Bangkok will host the Nordic Walk & Run 2026 on 14 November at Wachirabenchathat Park, also known as State Railway Park. This was announced with a …
Nordic embassies in Bangkok announce Nordic Walk & Run for November 2026 Read More
Sweden is highlighting new opportunities for European businesses in the Philippines as negotiations on an EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement make progress. Anna Ferry, Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines, joined members …
Swedish ambassador highlights new EU-Philippines trade opportunities Read More
Sweden and the Philippines discussed closer cooperation on defence technology, logistics and research at a joint committee meeting on 30 September. The two countries held their third Joint Committee Meeting …
Sweden and Philippines discuss closer defence industry cooperation Read More
Sweden has highlighted the potential for closer cooperation with ASEAN, particularly on green transition, climate action and sustainable development, according to a Facebook post from the Vietnamese Embassy in Stockholm. …
Daniel Westlén highlights closer ASEAN cooperation at Stockholm event Read More
Swedes in Thailand have until today, 30 September, to apply for an income certificate from the Swedish embassy or honorary consulates. The service ends on 1 October 2026. The certificates …
Last day to apply for Swedish income certificates in Thailand Read More
Hundreds of people from Bangkok’s Nordic community gathered for the annual Thai-Nordic Crayfish Party despite heavy rain and flooding in the city. The Thai-Nordic Association held on Saturday last week, …
Thai-Nordic community gathers for annual crayfish party despite flooding Read More
Swedish truck manufacturer Scania has established a new unit in China to develop and test technologies and business models for heavy transport. Scania announced Venture & New Business China on …
Scania turns China into testing ground for new truck technology Read More
Thai Nordic Folk Festival will bring musicians from Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Thailand to Speakerbox Livehouse in Bangkok on 24 October. The event poster lists Danish songwriter Constantine Noble, Finnish …
Thai Nordic Folk Festival brings Nordic and Thai acts to Bangkok Read More
Swedish industrialist Marcus Wallenberg has toured the AstraZeneca Health Innovation Hub at De La Salle University’s KIST Park in Laguna, according to the Swedish Embassy in Manila. Wallenberg, who sits …
Marcus Wallenberg visits AstraZeneca hub in the Philippines Read More
Thailand and Sweden are looking to deepen industrial cooperation in clean energy, aviation and digital technology, following talks between the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and Sweden’s ambassador to Thailand, …
FTI and Swedish Ambassador discuss closer cooperation in cleantech Read More
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is expanding its presence in Thailand with a new store in Khon Kaen, its first location in the country’s northeastern region. The store will officially open …
IKEA to open first northeastern Thailand store in Khon Kaen Read More
Swedish telecom company Ericsson and Indonesia’s Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) won the Customer Experience Award at FutureNet Asia in Singapore on 22 September. The award recognises an AI-enabled platform that …
Ericsson and Indosat win AI customer experience award in Singapore Read More
Thailand was the most searched holiday destination among Swedish Google users, according to a new analysis by Swedish AI and search company Castro AI. The study found an average of …
Thailand is Sweden’s top google search for travel destinations Read More
Swedish MEP Jörgen Warborn says a planned EU–Philippines trade deal could remove tariffs on goods where Swedish exporters are strong. He will also help guide the agreement through the European …
Jörgen Warborn sees Swedish export gains in EU–Philippines trade deal Read More
Travellers from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden can now use automated passport-control gates when arriving at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The four Nordic countries are among 33 nationalities displayed on new …
Nordic travellers gain access to Suvarnabhumi arrival e-gates Read More
A Swedish museum has unveiled a new Taiwanese artwork inspired by a 17th-century connection between Sweden and Taiwan. The Sun of Zeelandia, created by Taiwanese artist Kao Jun-Honn and a …
Taiwanese artist brings colonial history into new chapter at Stockholm museum Read More
A 63-year-old Swedish man has died in Phuket after being found with unexplained bruising and injuries at a hotel in Bang Tao, with Thai police investigating the circumstances surrounding his …
Swedish man dies after unexplained injuries at Phuket hotel Read More
Taiwan has made its first appearance at Sweden Water Expo in Stockholm, bringing six Taiwanese water technology companies together in a pavilion aimed at expanding into the Swedish and Nordic …
Taiwan brings water technology companies to Sweden Water Expo Read More
Children’s rights issues including mental health, discrimination and online abuse were raised during a briefing on 16 September in Bangkok ahead of Thailand’s upcoming review by the United Nations, according …
Children’s rights in focus ahead of Thailand’s UN review Read More
Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will bring representatives from the country’s government and business sector on a state visit to Sweden from 19 to 21 October 2026. Sweden’s King Carl XVI …
Tharman Shanmugaratnam to bring Singapore business delegation to Sweden Read More
Swedish documentary filmmaker Gunilla Bresky is visiting Hanoi this week to present her film Sara with All Her Being at the 16th European–Vietnam Documentary Film Festival. The film tells the …
Swedish filmmaker Gunilla Bresky presents Vietnam War documentary in Hanoi Read More
Swedish companies and organisations joined Vietnamese business leaders and policymakers at the Green Industries Summit 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on 10 September, as the country looks to turn …
Carlsberg, H&M and Ericsson joins Vietnam green industries summit Read More
Stockholm Environment Institute Asia will present a regional adaptation investment facility at a climate-finance forum in Bangkok on 8 October 2026. The Swedish Embassy-supported event will examine how vulnerable communities …
SEI Asia to present regional climate investment facility in Bangkok Read More
The family of a 15-year-old Thai-French boy who died following a road accident in Chon Buri is continuing to seek answers nearly seven months after the crash, according to Thai …
Chinese driver still on the run seven months after hit-and-run that killed Thai-French boy Read More
King Carl XVI Gustaf has honoured Thailand’s outgoing ambassador to Sweden, Arunrung Phothong Humphreys. The King gave her the Royal Order of the Polar Star during a farewell audience on …
Arunrung Phothong Humphreys receives Swedish royal order Read More
Anna Hammargren, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand met with Werapong Prapha, Thai Trade Representative on 11 September at Government House in Bangkok to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties and support …
Anna Hammargren meets with Werapong Prapha to discuss trading and investment Read More
A new Swedish-Chinese research study has found that a small number of ageing battery cells can significantly reduce the performance and lifespan of electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. The study …
Swedish-Chinese study finds ‘weakest cell’ can shorten EV battery life Read More
Thailand’s new 30-day visa-free limit took effect on 15 September 2026, reducing the permitted stay from the previous 60 days. The revised scheme applies to holders of ordinary passports travelling …
Thailand’s 30-day visa-free limit takes effect for Nordic travellers Read More
Swedish and Philippine business representatives have met in Manila to explore new opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation between the two countries. The networking event was organised by the Philippine …
Sweden and Philippines explore closer business cooperation Read More
Taiwanese industrial technology company Advantech has opened a new Nordic office in Stockholm, strengthening its presence in the Nordic market as demand for edge computing and artificial intelligence technologies grows. …
Taiwanese tech company Advantech opens Nordic office in Sweden Read More
Sweden is stepping up its engagement with the Philippines’ infrastructure ambitions, as Swedish institutions and business leaders joined the Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum and Expo. The Swedish delegation, known …
Sweden backs infrastructure ambitions in Philippines’ Luzon corridor Read More
Emelie Rennerfelt has taken up her new position as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, beginning a new chapter in her diplomatic career in Vietnam. …
Sweden’s new Deputy Head of Mission arrives in Hanoi Read More
Nordic cinema will take centre stage in Singapore later this month as Filmhouse hosts the 2026 Nordic Film Festival from 17 to 26 September. Presented in partnership with the embassies …
Nordic Film Festival brings five Nordic films to Singapore Read More
Sweden and Thailand are expanding cooperation on sustainable forestry and wood-based solutions, with Swedish expertise in forest management and wood industries being shared with Thai partners. Chargé d’affaires Per Linnér …
Sweden and Thailand deepen cooperation on sustainable forestry Read More