Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on Thursday 28 March 2025, the Danish, Finnish, and Swedish embassies in Bangkok have issued advisories urging their citizens in Thailand to …
Nordic embassies urge citizens in Thailand to stay alert after Myanmar earthquake Read More
NATO will open a new center in the United Kingdom dedicated to protecting undersea infrastructure against sabotage, including gas pipelines and telecommunication cables—an issue that has raised concern across the …
NATO to open center focused on undersea cable sabotage Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) is inviting all members to attend its 106th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held at The Royal Bangkok Sports Club (rbsc.org) on Wednesday 23 …
Thai-Nordic Association invites members to its 106th Annual General Meeting Read More
Thai–Swedish forward Patrik Gustavsson continued his strong form for the Thai national football team by scoring the only goal in Thailand’s 1–0 victory over Sri Lanka on Tuesday 25 March …
Thai–Swedish striker scores all of Thailand’s goals in March FIFA window Read More
Swedish ambassador to Malaysia, Niklas Wiberg, has urged ASEAN to make progress on free trade agreements with the European Union in 2025. The ambassador highlighted the importance of regional projects, …
Swedish envoy: ASEAN must push EU trade agreements in 2025 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
EuroCham Vietnam announced yesterday, 24 March 2025, its new 17-member executive board for the 2025 term. The Board included two representatives from the Nordic region: Ms. Rita Mokbel, president & …
Two Nordic representatives on the board of Eurocham Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently hosted a Business Breakfast gathering members of the Swedish business community in Thailand to discuss climate change and opportunities for bilateral cooperation. According …
Swedish business breakfast in Bangkok focuses on climate collaboration Read More
In a significant display of unity, the Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, and Sweden—joined 25 other European nations in a joint statement at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, …
Nordic nations support UN Declaration on Human Rights in China Read More
Ambassadors from Sweden, Norway and Denmark were among a group of foreign diplomats who visited the refugee camp Bhasan Char island in southern Bangladesh, where more than 23,000 Rohingya refugees …
Nordic ambassadors visit Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh Read More
Thai fighter pilots flying Sweden’s JAS 39 Gripen delivered a decisive performance against Chinese J-11 jets during the “Falcon Strike” joint exercise, according to military analyst Dr. Brent M. Eastwood. …
Thai fighter pilots flying Swedish Gripen jets outperform Chinese jets in air combat drills Read More
The Swedish diplomatic mission in Laos hosted a reception in Vientiane on Monday 17 March 2025 to welcome and introduce Per Gradin as the new Honorary Consul of Sweden. The …
Sweden appoints new Honorary Consul in Laos Read More
Ambassadors from four Nordic countries and experts participated in the annual dialogue between Vietnam and the Nordic nations, themed “Effective Leadership and Public Governance, Promoting Innovation and Digital Transformation: Nordic …
Nordic Countries share experience with Vietnam on innovation and digital transformation in public governance 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
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
I keep coming back to my fascination with the vast variety of restaurants in and around Bangkok. Lately, I’ve been on the lookout for a great Chinese restaurant, not fine …
Another Culinary Adventure in Bangkok Read More
Bangkok has been ranked the tenth-best city in the world for rooftop views, according to a recent study by Heepsy. The study assessed cities based on skyscraper density, social media …
Bangkok ranks tenth globally for rooftop views Read More
The Philippines is seeking to establish a labor agreement with Sweden to enhance the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the country, according to the Department of Migrant Workers …
Philippines exploring labor agreement with Sweden Read More
March and April are not among my favorite months in Thailand. You barely step out of the shower before you’re already feeling sweaty and sticky again. Trying to get your …
Agneta’s world – March / April 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
NordCham Vietnam has announced its Board of Directors for 2025 following the first board meeting, held simultaneously in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The Leadership Team for 2025 is …
Nordcham Vietnam announces new Leadership Team 2025 Read More
The prestigious Nordic-Philippine Business Awards are fast approaching, and the window for nominations is closing soon. This annual event celebrates outstanding achievements in business excellence between Nordic countries and the …
Nordic-Philippine Business Awards: Last Call for Nominations! Read More
NordCham Indonesia will host its monthly NordCham Roundtable on Wednesday 19 March 2025, bringing together Nordic multinationals, SMEs, and professionals from embassies and trade promotion organizations in Indonesia. The event …
NordCham Indonesia invites for Roundtable in Jakarta Read More
EuroCham Myanmar, in collaboration with the European Union Delegation to Myanmar, will host an exclusive Breakfast Session for European Heads of Mission and Trade Attachés on Friday 21 March 2025. …
EuroCham Myanmar to host breakfast session for EU Heads of Mission Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Beijing is looking to hire a full-time communications officer fluent in Chinese and English for a key long-term position. The role focuses on managing the …
Swedish Embassy in Beijing hiring full-time communications officer Read More
Nordics in Thailand are invited to celebrate the start of summer time with an evening of Nordic vibes and Thai hospitality at the Finnish-owned Paradise Beach Bar on Sukhumvit Soi …
Nordic summer time celebration at Paradise Beach Bar Read More
A 46-year-old Swedish tourist was found deceased in his room at Mr. Chan Guesthouse in Pai, Mae Hong Son province, on March 7, 2025. The individual was on a 60-day …
Swedish man found dead in Pai Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargen, on Wednesday 6 March 2024 met with the Commission on Children, Youth, Women, the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities, Ethnic Groups, and LGBTQ+ Individuals of …
Swedish ambassador meets Thai commission to promote gender equality 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
Plans for a SEK 13 billion large battery anode factory in Timrå, north of Sundsvall, have been entirely scrapped, according to Dagens Industri. The China-owned company Shanghai Putailai (PTL) was …
Huge Chinese battery investment in Sweden cancelled Read More
Volvo Cars’ new sedan model, the ES90, is manufactured in Chengdu, China, placing it at the center of the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China. The launch …
Volvo Cars’ new ES90 model impacted by US-China trade conflict Read More
Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel Romualdez, has expressed confidence in the enduring strength of the defense alliance between the Philippines and the U.S.. His statements came a …
Philippines believe US is still committed to current security agreements Read More
A delegation from the Swedish Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Aron Emilsson, is currently visiting Vietnam to reinforce political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. The …
Swedish parliamentary delegation strengthens ties with Vietnam Read More
Sweden recently reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and development cooperation with the Philippines during a visit by State Secretary for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Diana Janse, and …
Sweden strengthens ties with the Philippines through high-level visit Read More
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University hosted a welcome party last Friday to mark the beginning of the new semester, bringing together students from various backgrounds for an evening of …
Nordic Centre at Fudan University hosts welcome party for new semester Read More
EuroCham Vietnam engaged in high-level discussions with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday 2 March 2025, addressing key trade and investment topics between Vietnam and the European Union. The …
Eurocham discusses trade and investment with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Read More
The Finnish and Swedish Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong are teaming up to present a lively Nordic-themed event on Thursday 20 March 2025—the Nordic Tram Party 2025. Combining networking …
Finnish and Swedish Chambers in Hong Kong host Nordic Tram Party 2025 Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Jakarta has invited Swedish residents on Bali to a networking event on Friday 21 March 2025 at Segara Village Hotel in Sanur. The gathering, hosted by …
Swedish Embassy in Jakarta invites Swedes on Bali to networking event Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) has announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025, set to take place on Thursday 20 March 2025, at Chatrium Grand Bangkok. The event, which runs …
SweCham invites members to Annual General Meeting 2025 Read More
Thai massage is no longer eligible for reimbursement under Sweden’s tax-deductible wellness benefit (friskvårdsbidrag), following a decision by Epassi, one of the country’s major wellness allowance providers. The move means …
Thai massage removed from Swedish wellness benefits system 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
A tragic incident occurred in Pattaya, Thailand, where a 26-year-old Thai woman, Sureethip, was found dead in her condominium. The woman was discovered by her Swedish boyfriend, who was seen …
Swedish man finds Thai girfriend after suicide Read More
Thailand’s tourism industry is facing a crucial challenge due to new European Union (EU) sustainability regulations set to take effect in 2026. According to Nation Thailand, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability …
Thai hotels face EU sustainability challenge to remain on OTA’s 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
Sweden has expressed strong support for the swift establishment of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Malaysia. This endorsement aligns with Sweden’s active participation in …
Sweden supports swift EU-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement Read More
Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has reaffirmed Sweden’s support for Ukraine, emphasizing the broader implications of Russia’s aggression for the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as the rest of …
Sweden, EU backup Ukraine after meeting with Trump Read More
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral relations with Sweden. During a meeting at Malacañang Palace, Swedish Ambassador-designate Anna Ferry conveyed that Sweden considers the Philippines …
Philippines President Marcos Jr. wants to strengthen relations with Sweden Read More
China Daily, a media outlet widely regarded as a mouthpiece of the Chinese government, published on 28 February 2025 an editorial urging Europe to adopt an independent foreign policy and …
China urges Europe to distance itself from US and strengthen ties with China Read More