Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok took part in the launch of Monsoon Tea’s new AI Biodiversity Traceability Project at The Forestias on 2 September 2025. The initiative applies artificial …
Sweden supports launch of Monsoon Tea’s AI biodiversity project in Bangkok Read More
Indonesia has introduced a new unified digital portal, the “All Indonesia” Arrival Card, which consolidates immigration, customs, and health declarations into a single online form. The system is now mandatory …
Indonesia launches new All Indonesia Arrival Card for travelers Read More
IKEA Singapore will host its annual Family Festival from Thursday 4 to Sunday 14 September 2025, offering activities, promotions and food deals for members of the IKEA Family programme. According …
IKEA Singapore hosts family festival in September Read More
Chargé d’affaires Per Linnér represented Sweden at the Thailand Security Dialogue 2025, held in Bangkok under the theme “Peace and Security in a Global Disruption.” Now in its second edition, …
Sweden takes part in Thailand Security Dialogue 2025 Read More
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has appealed to Sweden to reconsider its planned sale of Gripen fighter jets to Thailand, citing concerns over potential human rights violations and regional …
Cambodian Human Rights Committee urges Sweden to halt Gripen sale to Thailand Read More
The Hong Kong Immigration Department has announced that several fees for visas, entry permits and travel documents will increase from 8 September 2025. The changes are part of a cost …
Hong Kong will raise visa and passport fees from September Read More
During 18–22 August 2025, a Thai delegation visited Sweden and Finland to review the welfare of Thai seasonal workers in this year’s berry-picking season, according to the Department of Consular …
Thai delegation discusses berry picker welfare in Sweden and Finland Read More
At an international conference in Cox’s Bazar this week, Bangladesh’s interim government leader Muhammad Yunus presented a seven-point proposal aimed at ensuring the safe repatriation of 1.3 million Rohingya refugees …
Nordic countries issue call for action on Rohingya crisis Read More
Thai News Network (TNN) can report that, Thailand has signed a contract to purchase new Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden, marking a significant step in the Royal Thai Air …
Thailand finalizes Gripen jet deal with Sweden Read More
Thai-Nordic Association hosted its Social Explorer 3 on Friday 22 August 2025. It’s a Friday night on 22 August 2025 and Chang beer is flowing free. The buzzing from chitchat …
“Have fun, get drunk, wear flowers” Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) has welcomed Swedish MiL Institute as a new member. MiL Institute specialises in leadership and organisational development based on Scandinavian values. Its methodology, Action …
MiL Institute joins SweCham Read More
Thai Foreign Minister Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa visited Sweden on 24 August to witness the signing of a new Royal Thai Air Force contract for Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets. The …
Thai minister in Sweden to oversee signing of new Gripen jet deal Read More
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Oslo, and Singapore have all been recognised on Tripadvisor’s new Best of the Best SustainableNorway tourism Destinations 2024 list, launched in collaboration with the Global Destination Sustainability …
Nordic cities and Singapore are among world’s top sustainable tourism destinations Read More
A Swedish tourist was among two foreign men injured after being struck by a motorcycle on Pattaya Beach Road on 23 August. The accident happened when a motorcycle collided with …
Swedish tourist injured in Pattaya traffic accident Read More
Sweden is moving closer to becoming one of the first smoke-free countries in the EU, and lessons from this transition are now reaching Southeast Asia. Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is …
Swedish experience drives smoke-free future in Asia Read More
A 68-year-old Swedish man died after collapsing on the shoreline at Kata Beach in Phuket on Tuesday afternoon, August 20. According to lifeguard Ledet Sandod, who was on duty at …
Swedish tourist dies after collapsing at Kata Beach Read More
The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 has placed Scandinavian and East Asian economies among the world’s most competitive, highlighting their strengths in governance, innovation, and resilience. In Scandinavia, Denmark secured …
Scandinavia and Southeast Asia top the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking Read More
On 21 August 2025, Representative of the Taipei mission in Sweden, Gu Ruisheng, accompanied a delegation led by Dr. Cai Hongying, President of the National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs), to …
Taiwan delegation visits Swedish labratories Read More
I usually return to Bangkok from summer breaks in Scandinavia with a bit of a cold, rather pale, and with memories of rain, wind and chilly breezes-but not this year. …
Once again, back from a summer holiday in the beautiful Sweden Read More
Thai Airways is among suggest airlines in the proposal for the free domestic flight initiative Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has proposed offering 200,000 free domestic flight tickets to …
Thailand plans free domestic flights for international visitors Read More
Taiwan has so far focused its renewable energy strategy on solar and offshore wind. Now, for the first time, the country is opening its ports to wave energy testing. Swedish …
Swedish firm to launch Taiwan’s first wave-to-energy pilot Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi has announced the release of the Vietnamese edition of Ronia – Daughter of the Robber Chief, a classic children’s book by celebrated Swedish author …
“The Robber’s daughter” is coming to Vietnam Read More
Swedish aid-organisation Erikshjälpen has launched an emergency response to support children and families displaced by the conflict along the Thai–Cambodian border. The organisation has allocated SEK 600,000 from its disaster …
Erikshjälpen sends emergency aid to Cambodian families fleeing Thai-Cambodia conflict Read More
The Cambodian media outlet, Kampuchea Thmey Daily, has cautioned that Sweden’s international reputation as a promoter of peace could be at risk if it proceeds with selling additional Gripen fighter …
Cambodian media criticises Sweden’s image in new Gripen sale to Thailand Read More
Representatives from Norway, Finland and Sweden joined other foreign envoys on a Thai-organised field trip to the Cambodian border on 16 August 2025. The trip was aimed at highlighting the …
Nordic countries represented in international inspection of landmine-affected Thai-Cambodian border Read More
Sweden’s Chargé d’Affaires Per Linnér has met with Phrae Governor Somchai Lertprasitthiphan to discuss ways the two countries can work together to preserve natural resources. This comes ahead of the …
Thailand–Sweden forum in Phrae focuses on sustainable forestry Read More
A 35-year-old Thai–Swedish man has been arrested in central Pattaya on 14 August 2025 following a late-night anti-drugs operation that ended in a foot chase. The operation, led by Bang …
Thai–Swedish man arrested in Pattaya on drug charges Read More
Swedish clean energy-tech company Aira has raised €150 million (USD 175 million) in equity financing to accelerate the electrification of residential heating in Europe, with Singapore’s Temasek among the participating …
Singapore’s Temasek joins funding for Swedish clean energy-tech firm Aira Read More
Swedish truck manufacturer Scania will open its new 2,3 billion USD production facility in Rugao, eastern Jiangsu province, in October 2025. At least half of the trucks produced at the …
Scania to open new 2,3 billion USD truck plant in China in October Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, together with Business Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, will present the results of the 2025 Singapore Business Climate Survey at …
Swedish Chamber to launch 2025 Singapore Business Climate Survey Read More
Royal Thai Air Force Commander-in-Chief Air Chief Marshal Panpakdee Pattanakul will travel to Sweden on Sunday 25 August to sign a contract for the purchase of four Saab Gripen E/F …
Thailand’s Gripen E/F deal with Sweden includes 100-billion-baht offset package Read More
Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA has opened an official flagship store on Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com, marking a new step in its strategy to expand digital and omnichannel operations in …
IKEA launches flagship store on JD to boost growth in China Read More
Thailand has topped a recently released global ranking of marital infidelity, with 51% of married individuals admitting to having been unfaithful. The data, compiled from sources such as World Population …
Thailand and Nordic couples tops global infidelity ranking Read More
Swedish fiddler Mats Edén and Vietnamese đàn bầu artist Ngô Trà My came together on Monday 5 August in Hanoi for a unique concert titled Between the Strings, blending folk …
Vietnamese and Swedish folk traditions in Hanoi concert Read More
The Thai government has approved the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) proposal to acquire four new Gripen E fighter jets from Sweden, according to an official announcement on Tuesday 5 …
Thailand approves purchase of four new Swedish Gripen fighter jets Read More
Swedish rock-band Smash Into Pieces, known for their artistic cinematic concerts, is set to bring their ArmaHeaven Prophecy tour to Bangkok on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, before heading to Australia. …
Swedish rock-band Smash Into Pieces will perform live in Bangkok 20 August Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) visited platinum partner Dynapac on 1 August 2025, with the goal of strengthening collaboration with the Swedish industrial brand in the Asia Pacific region. …
SweCham visits platinum partner Dynapac in Bangkok Read More
Indonesia is looking to Sweden and Norway as models for a new student health initiative launched on Monday 4 August 2025. The Cek Kesehatan Gratis Sekolah (CKGS) program introduces health …
Indonesian students get Nordic style health check-ups Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) joined cultural and industry leaders at the opening of EM DISTRICT Sense of Thai 2025, held at Emsphere on 29 July 2025. Executive Director …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce shows support for Thai textile heritage Read More
A 37-year-old Swedish man was arrested on drug trafficking charges on 4 August 2025, when Thai authorities raided a luxury residence in the Pattaya area in Chonburi Province . The arrest followed an …
Swedish man arrested in Pattaya on high-profile drug charges Read More
Pattaya Special Affairs officers detained a Swedish tourist for flying a drone along the beach without permission. The tourist claimed he was unaware of the flight ban currently in effect …
Swedish Tourist Detained for Unauthorized Drone Flight on Pattaya Beach Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will be hosting The Social: Explorer 3, after the succes of The Social Explorer 1 & 2. This after-work networking event will take place on …
Thai-Nordic Association to host The Social: Explorer 3 in Bangkok Read More
A national certification initiative launched by ThaiWISE, a Swedish NGO supporting Thai women, has successfully led to the reinstatement of Thai massage services on wellness platforms across Sweden — but …
Thai massage therapists claw back legitimacy in Sweden with new certification system Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), in collaboration with the Swedish Institute and the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand’s Digital Economy/ICT group, will host the “Innovation Unleashed Forum …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce to host innovation forum in Bangkok Read More
Nordic citizens continue to hold some of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest update of the Passport Index by Global Residence Index. The ranking evaluates more than …
Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable Read More
On Tuesday 29 July, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce hosted Khun Mathias Bjorkvall, Developer at Netler AB. Netler is a Swedish IT consultancy that helps companies modernise their systems, build …
Netler explores collaboration with SweCham Thailand Read More
A Swedish military attaché was among representatives from 23 nations who joined a Thai‑organised visit to conflict‑affected areas in Si Sa Ket province on Friday. The delegation, which also included …
Swedish military attaché joins Thai‑led delegation to inspect border conflict damage Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has deployed its Swedish‑built JAS 39C/D Gripen fighter jets in combat for the first time, marking a historic moment for the aircraft and for …
Thailand’s Swedish Gripen fighter jets involved in real combat for the first time Read More
Some European airports are starting to phase out the long‑standing 100‑milliliter limit on liquids in carry‑on luggage. The change follows the European Civil Aviation Conference’s (ECAC) approval of new computed‑tomography …
EU airports begin phasing out 100‑milliliter liquid rule Read More
Five Vietnamese participants have taken part in this year’s LoCoFoRest programme in Sweden, alongside peers from Laos, Thailand, Nepal and Ethiopia, according to the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi. The …
Five Vietnamese fellows join LoCoFoRest 2025 in Sweden Read More