Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A recent study found that the Philippines is one of the most challenging country to begin a startup business. This is mainly due to procedure costs and business tax rates. …
Philippines dubbed one of the worst countries to launch startup business Read More
As Malaysia is gradually coming back to its normal self, post-Covid, ScandAsia talks to the Director of MASBA (the Malaysian-Swedish Business Association), and also a long-time resident in Kuala Lumpur: …
Masba director Jenny Westin shares post Covid-19 benefits and challenges in Malaysia Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh signed an agreement with Transparency International Cambodia (TIC) for support in 2023 last week. According to the embassy’s Facebook page, the …
Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh signs agreement to support Transparency International Cambodia Read More
The first joint celebration of Nordic Day was held at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence in Thailand on 23 March 2023. Joining the event were the Ambassadors from Norway, Denmark, Finland …
Nordic Day celebrated in Thailand Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Vietnam of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden recently organized a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City this week to share with Vietnam their experiences in green …
Nordic countries share experiences in green solutions to Vietnam Read More
The Swedish court has agreed to hear a class action climate lawsuit brought against the state. The lawsuit accuses the Swedish state of inaction towards climate change. Six hundred people …
Climate lawsuit against the Swedish state Read More
Neal Imperial, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs of the Philippines recently met with Richard Tibbles, European Union Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific to …
Philippines discusses with EU about South China Sea and West Philippines Sea Read More
The Swedish fashion giant H&M made its debut on cricket-related marketing during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) this month. This is the first association with the game for the Swedish …
H&M Move is using cricket to promote new collection Read More
Swedish fast-fashion retailer H&M say they strongly support the EU proposed ban on polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). H&M is among more than 100 consumer brands that supports the ban, according to …
H&M backs EU ban on PFAS Read More
Princess Sofie Louise Johansson, 36, and the Malaysian Crown Prince Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra, 49, are expecting their first child. According to Sofie Louise’s Instagram account, the baby is set …
Swedish princess Louise is pregnant Read More