Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, Philippines, is causing significant travel disruptions as its eruption threat escalates. As alarms were raised by experts, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology …
Philippines evacuates tourists and locals as Kanlaon Volcano threat grows Read More
On September 10, 2024, Sweden made significant changes to its government. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced Maria Malmer Stenergard as the new Minister for Foreign Affairs and Benjamin Dousa as …
Sweden appoints new foreign affairs and trade ministers Read More
The Swedish and Danish embassies in Bangkok have announced the return of the European Languages Café 2024 on their Facebook page. The event will be held on September 26 at …
European Languages Café returns to Bangkok on September 26 Read More
China now grants Norwegian citizens visa-free entry for up to 15 days. Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, announced the new policy after his meeting with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, …
China boost tourism: Norway 15 days visa-free entry and 144-hours visa-free stays for other countries Read More
The Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish ambassadors in Vietnam stress the importance of a more including future for LGBTIQ+-people in Vietnam, during this years Hanoi Pride. “Let’s gather and celebrate …
Nordic ambassadors in support of Hanoi Pride Read More
Several Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are moving production to Europe. This is in response to the European Union’s increased import tariffs on EVs made in China. The EU’s new …
Chinese EV manufacturers shift production to Europe in response to EU tariffs Read More
The prices of blueberry and lingonberry jam may soon increase, as fewer berry pickers have been in the Swedish forests this year. Many berry pickers come from Thailand, but this …
Sweden: Fewer Thai berry pickers causes rise in jam prices Read More
On September 6, the Vietnam-Sweden Business Forum focused on digital transformation, energy transition, and innovation. The event underscored the strong economic ties between Vietnam and Sweden, celebrating 55 years of …
Vietnam-Sweden business forum highlights digital transformation and innovation Read More
The Swedish-rooted, Chinese-owned company Volvo has scaled back its electric vehicle ambitions, announcing Wednesday that it will no longer aim to produce only electric cars by 2030. The company also …
Volvo lowers electric vehicle targets and profit goals Read More
Five AstraZeneca employees have been detained by Chinese police, according to Bloomberg News. The arrests are part of an investigation into the illegal import of cancer medication into China. AstraZeneca …
Several AstraZeneca employees arrested in China Read More