Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Thai Airways International is increasing ticket prices by 10-15 percent as jet fuel prices surge due to the conflict in the Middle East, Bangkok Post reports. The airline says the …
Thai Airways lifts ticket prices amid soaring fuel costs Read More
Nordic embassies across Southeast Asia marked Nordic Day on 23 March, highlighting cooperation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. The day …
Nordic embassies mark Nordic Day across Southeast Asia Read More
A Vietnam–Sweden research project shows that cultural beliefs play a big role in when babies are born in Vietnam, according to research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The goal is …
Why fewer babies are born on ‘unlucky days’ in Vietnam Read More
A small step can change a life – 52 times over. In Da Nang, a new wave of support is giving disadvantaged students a chance to dream bigger, the Embassy …
Sweden supports scholarships for disadvantaged students in Vietnam Read More
Thailand has joined a growing Indo-Pacific defense cooperation initiative as its 15th member, alongside countries including Norway and Sweden, The Dallas Express reports. The United Kingdom was also added as …
Thailand teams up with Nordic countries in defense cooperation in Asia Read More
Swedish transport and outdoor brand Thule has spotlighted changing mobility habits in the Philippines during an event at its concept store in Manila’s Mall of Asia, Daily Tribune reports. “Filipinos …
Thule opened in Manila: Bringing mobility-driven lifestyle to the Philippines Read More
Malaysia may step in to help tourism businesses as rising diesel prices make it more expensive to run tour buses, coaches, and shuttle services. The issue comes just as the …
Malaysia looks at help for tourism firms as diesel prices rise Read More
A 59-year-old Swedish man, identified as Mr. Magnus, was injured in an assault in Jomtien, Pattaya, in the early hours of March 22. Rescue services responded to a call around …
Swede in Pattaya refused transgender woman’s invitation – then he was attacked Read More
The 2025 World Happiness Report is out, and the Nordic model reigns supreme. Finland tops the 2025 World Happiness Report once more, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The …
World Happiness Report: Nordic happiness tops the World, Asia trails behind Read More
The Philippines ranks among the world’s most polite countries – but Filipinos themselves are not convinced, PhilStar reports. A new global study shows that while the world sees Filipinos as …
Philippines ranks ahead of Nordics in politeness study, but Filipinos disagree Read More