Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Authorities in Sweden and Latvia are investigating potential sabotage after an undersea fiber-optic cable between the two countries was damaged in late January 2025. The incident is the latest in …
New suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea cable under investigation Read More
A group of tourists, including Swedes, experienced a terrifying moment when their speedboat lost control and crashed into a mangrove forest in Thailand. According to reports, the boat was traveling …
Swedish tourists caught in speedboat crash in Thailand Read More
Swedish actor Kjell Bergqvist, who has lived in Thailand for many years, recently revealed that he is struggling with trauma after a serious accident earlier this year. Speaking to Swedish …
Kjell Bergqvist opens up about traumatic accident in thailand Read More
The shift towards sustainable consumption in the Nordic countries is creating new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in the agricultural sector. Nordic consumers are increasingly demanding organic and eco-friendly products, …
Nordic green transition opens doors for vietnamese exporters Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force has defended its decision to procure Saab Gripen fighter jets following criticism over the choice, reports Bangkok Post. The decision to acquire the Swedish-made aircraft …
Thai Air Force defends selection of Gripen fighter jets Read More
This time I will tell you a little about food and restaurants in Bangkok. I have a feeling; I haven’t done anything else than eating lately. Don’t misunderstand me, I’m …
Agneta’s world: Great places to eat in Bangkok Read More
Renowned Swedish glove manufacturer Hestra officially opened its state-of-the-art facility in Phnom Penh on January 22, 2025. This new factory, situated within the Royal Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, represents …
Hestra opens facility in Phnom Penh Read More
Auto giant Volvo launched a new facility in Singapore on January 22 to support its goal of becoming a fully electric carmaker and a leader in technology. Specifically, the Volvo …
Volvo opens tech hub in Singapore Read More
It was an exciting moment on Thursday evening in the garden of the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, as the Ambassadors from Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden personally introduced the …
Nordic Film Festival opens in Bangkok Read More
On January 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, President of the Thai National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, warmly welcomed H.E. Mrs. Anna …
Thai Parliament President meets with Swedish Ambassador Read More
Sweden is actively promoting the transformation of Phrae province, Thailand, into a comprehensive sustainable timber city. This initiative leverages the region’s rich natural resources and artisanship in wood production, aiming …
Sweden supports development of Phrae as Thailand’s sustainable wood city Read More
AstraZeneca (NASDAQ: AZN), the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant, has experienced a significant decline in stock value, plummeting 15 percent over the past six months. This downturn follows alarming reports of a …
AstraZeneca faces challenges amid investigation and lawsuit Read More
Fashion giant Zara has teamed up with Swedish video commerce pioneer Bambuser to introduce a livestream shopping platform in China, marking a significant expansion of its digital strategy in one …
Zara Launches Livestream Shopping for Chinese New Year with Bambuser’s Tech Read More
H.E. Anna Hammargren, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, recently visited Tiffany’s Show Pattaya, celebrating its cultural significance and historical ties between Thailand and Sweden. Dr. Darin Phanthusak, Vice President of PTS …
Swedish Ambassador celebrates cultural ties at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya Read More
The Nordic Film Festival returns to Bangkok on January 24-25, 2025, offering a curated selection of films from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Hosted in the garden of the Danish …
Join Nordic Film Festival 2025 in Bangkok! Read More
One Friday afternoon, when the weather had a very pleasant temperature, I decided to go and have a closer look at the latest shopping mall, One Bangkok. I always wonder …
One Friday afternoon Read More
The Thai Defence Ministry has endorsed the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) decision to purchase Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets over US-made F-16s, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced. The 19-billion-baht …
Thai Defence Ministry backs Gripen jets over F-16s Read More
On January 6, 2025, the High Representative of the European Union, alongside the governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and …
EU and Allies address Human Rights Crisis in Myanmar Read More
Bilateral trade between Sweden and Vietnam grows by 11.8% in the first 11 months of 2024, reflecting a robust recovery and strengthening economic partnership. This growth marks a significant milestone …
Sweden-Vietnam trade grows by 11.8% amid increased collaboration Read More
The Swedish government has announced a significant contribution of SEK 258 million (approximately USD 25.06 million) to the Asian Development Fund (ADF). This funding aims to support long-term economic development …
Sweden commits SEK 258 million to Asian Development Fund Read More
As of January 1, 2025, Laos has officially reverted to its standard visa regulations, ending the temporary visa exemptions introduced during Visit Laos Year 2024. Tourists from Denmark, Norway, Finland, …
Laos ends special visa policy for Nordic travelers Read More
Tetra Pak has announced the introduction of its Direct Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) technology, designed to revolutionize the processing and packaging of coconut products. This technology aims to preserve the natural …
Tetra Pak unveils UHT technology to transform coconut product processing Read More
The Consulate in Hua Hin will become vacant starting January 15, 2025, following the tragic passing of Honorary Consul Vajaravudh Sukseree. Consequently, the consulate cannot provide consular services until a …
Embassy of Sweden announces temporary closure of consulate in Hua Hin Read More
A tourist boat heading to the island of Koh Talu in Thailand sank on Sunday morning, leaving passengers in shock. Among the 30 onboard were several Swedes, including Marcus, his …
Tourist boat carrying Swedes sinks in Thailand Read More
A Korean national with Swedish citizenship was arrested on January 2, 2025, following a dramatic 100-kilometer police chase that ended with the theft of a pickup truck. The incident unfolded …
Swedish citizen arrested in Chonburi after car theft Read More
A Swedish tourist visiting the famous Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lop Buri was bitten on the neck by a macaque on Monday evening, according to Bangkok Post. The …
Swedish tourist bitten by monkey in Lop Buri, Thailand Read More
As the holiday season approaches, many feel the urgency to reconnect with cherished traditions that celebrate love, joy, and togetherness. This year, my boyfriend and I embraced that spirit, ready …
Celebrating Christmas together: A Nordic festivity in Bangkok Read More
Sweden is among four countries recently granted accreditation by the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) to export meat products to the Philippines, signaling a potential boost in trade relations between …
Sweden Gains Accreditation to Export Meat to the Philippines Read More
The Macall family has returned to Sweden after spending five months in China seeking treatment for their two-year-old daughter, Alma, who suffers from metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). Although the disease could …
Family returns to Sweden after going to China for treatment of daughter’s rare disease Read More
In light of recent reports of methanol poisoning among tourists in Asia, including a tragic incident in November where six people died in Laos after consuming methanol-contaminated alcohol, Swedish influencer …
Swedish influencer shares safety backpacker tips for traveling in South East Asia Read More
First of all, I would like to take the opportunity to say a good continuation. I hope you all have had a merry Christmas and are now getting ready to …
Busy Year End Read More
Finnish authorities are investigating whether a foreign ship played a role in damaging the undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia, which suffered an outage on December 25, Reuters reports. …
Finnish police investigate foreign ship in power cable outage Read More
Okada Manila is taking a significant step towards sustainability by eliminating single-use plastic bottles from its operations. The five-star integrated resort in Parañaque, Philippines, has announced a partnership with the …
Okada Manila partners with Swedish firm to eliminate single-use plastic bottles Read More
With effect from January 1, 2024, Thailand’s Revenue Department revised its interpretation of the Revenue Code, significantly impacting personal income tax liability for Thai residents with foreign-sourced income. These changes …
Tax payers in Thailand must include all transferred income in their tax report in 2025 Read More
The Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3, anchored in the Kattegat for weeks due to suspicions of undersea cable damage, has now begun its voyage away from the area. The …
Chinese Yi Peng 3 departs from Kattegat after weeks Read More
The low-cost platform Temu has pushed back against Swedish climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari’s (L) recent call to prohibit the company’s operations in Sweden. Contrary to the minister’s claims, Temu asserts …
Temu responds to Swedish Minister: “We are more eco-friendly than other retailers” Read More
A Swedish study led by Cambodian researcher Putheary Ngin of the Royal University of Phnom Penh has found that excessive use of pesticides is endangering Cambodia’s crops, waterways and public …
Swedish study warns of pesticide overuse in Cambodia Read More
A Chinese businessman, suspected of involvement in two murders in Gothenburg in 2003, has been detained in China. The case revolves around the deaths of a woman and her neighbor …
Chinese businessman linked to Gothenburg murders detained in China Read More
Swedish police officially boarded the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 on Thursday as part of an investigation into its potential involvement in recent cable breaks in the Baltic Sea. This …
Swedish police boards: New developments in the Yi Peng 3 investigation Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi has announced an exciting new partnership between the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) and the International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR). The two organizations officially …
Sweden and Vietnam partner to promote sustainable energy development Read More
Swedish oat milk producer Oatly announced that it will close its manufacturing facility in Singapore, the company’s first in Asia, to streamline its supply chain. This decision, revealed on December …
Oatly closes Singapore facility to streamline production in Europe Read More
Sweden’s Climate and Environment Minister, Romina Pourmokhtari, has proposed a ban on low-cost Chinese goods from platforms like Shein and Temu. This initiative seeks to promote sustainable consumption and reduce …
Swedish Climate and Environment Minister calls to ban Shein and Temu Read More
A Scandinavian Christmas service will take place at Christ Church in Bangkok on Tuesday, December 24th, at 1:00 PM. The event invites Danes, Swedes, Norwegians, and Finns to gather and …
Scandinavian Christmas service and juleskål in Bangkok December 24 Read More
Swedish fintech firm Vilja will establish a development center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by 2025, investing RM50 million over the first five years. The move aligns with Vilja’s plans to …
Swedish Fintech Vilja to open development center in Kuala Lumpur Read More
China has accused the European Union (EU) of engaging in smear tactics against Chinese businesses following the EU’s recent sanctions imposed on several firms for their support of Russia’s war …
China accuses EU of smear tactics against Chinese companies Read More
Experts have raised suspicions of sabotage attempts related to underwater cables near Læsø, following new underwater footage obtained by TV 2. The underwater footage reveals drag marks on the seabed …
New underwater footage raise sabotage suspicions against Yi Peng 3 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden took part in the Bangkok Children’s Picture Book Festival this year, focusing on promoting children’s rights through literature. With support from IKEA Thailand, the embassy introduced …
Swedish Embassy highlights children’s rights at Bangkok Book Festival Read More
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is actively seeking to strengthen its market presence in the Philippines through innovative initiatives, including discussions around potential in-mall pop-ups to enhance customer engagement and brand …
IKEA plans pop-ups to expand in the Philippines Read More After four weeks of surveillance, Danish naval ships have left the Kattegat area, where the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 remains anchored, BT reports. The departure was confirmed through vessel …
Danish Navy leaves area as Chinese ship remains under scrutiny Read More
In Skåne, approximately two out of three women diagnosed with invasive placenta have lost their uterus after undergoing surgery between 2018 and 2022. Only one in three women affected left …
Swedish woman gives birth in China as two-thirds of Skåne women lose uterus due to invasive placenta Read More