Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Indonesia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is calling for stronger economic cooperation with Sweden, highlighting opportunities for Swedish companies as Indonesia deepens its ties with the European Union and …
Indonesia business chamber seeks more Swedish investment Read More
A Thai delegation is visiting Sweden and Denmark this week to explore closer cooperation with Nordic innovation ecosystems as part of the Thai–Nordic Innovation Co-Creation Platform 2026. The initiative is …
Thailand and Nordics strengthen innovation cooperation Read More
Swedish engineering and design company AFRY has been selected as International Technical Advisor for the 1.5 GW Thai Binh LNG-to-Power project in Hung Yen, Vietnam. AFRY will provide technical advisory …
Swedish AFRY appointed technical adviser for Vietnam LNG project Read More
Swedish and Indonesian companies will continue holding sector-specific meetings in Jakarta despite the cancellation of the main Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership Business Forum. The Swedish Embassy in Jakarta and Business Sweden …
Swedish-Indonesian sector meetings continue after business forum cancellation Read More
Swedish solar company Midsummer has signed an agreement with Indonesian technology company PT Metalogika Rekayasa Sistem to develop a solar cell manufacturing facility in Indonesia. The planned factory will initially …
Swedish solar company Midsummer plans manufacturing hub in Indonesia Read More
Representatives from eight Swedish universities will meet prospective students at the Study in Sweden Open Day in Hong Kong on 13 October 2026. The participating institutions include Lund University and …
Eight Swedish universities to meet prospective students in Hong Kong Read More
Swedish cleantech companies showcased technologies and projects linked to the Philippines during the Indo-Pacific Energy Forum in Stockholm on September 4. The forum, organised by the Swedish Energy Agency, brought …
Swedish cleantech firms highlight Philippine opportunities at Stockholm energy forum Read More
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria has cancelled her remaining programme in Jakarta. Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau has caused major flight disruption across western Indonesia. Victoria had planned to meet Indonesian …
Crown Princess Victoria cancels Jakarta programme after volcanic disruption Read More
Updated September 8: Five Indonesian airports have reopened after the Anak Krakatau eruption. Authorities now say the disruption affected 2,961 flights and around 341,000 passengers. Jakarta’s two main airports resumed …
Jakarta airports reopen after Anak Krakatau disrupts nearly 3,000 flights Read More
Swedish literature will have a dedicated spot at this years Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) running from September 9-13 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The Embassy of …
Swedish literature takes the spotlight at Manila International Book Fair Read More
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visited Gili Meno in Indonesia on Sunday, September 6. During the visit, she highlighted efforts to protect coral reefs against climate change. The visit formed …
Crown Princess Victoria visits pioneering coral insurance project in Indonesia Read More
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria will meet a major Swedish business delegation in Jakarta on 8 September. She will also open the Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership Business Forum, ScandAsia has confirmed. The …
Crown Princess Victoria to open Swedish-Indonesian business forum in Jakarta Read More
European embassies and cultural institutes will come together in Bangkok for the European Languages Café on 1 October, offering visitors a chance to explore languages and cultures from across Europe. …
Nordic embassies join European languages café in Bangkok Read More
Swedish-born defender Eric Kahl has turned down an approach from the Thai national team ahead of the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup, according to Thai media. Kahl, 24, was born and …
Swedish-born AGF defender declines Thailand call-up Read More
Thailand will use Nordic Tech Week in Stockholm to promote the country as a gateway to the ASEAN innovation market. The event, “Beyond the Beach: Thailand as a Bridge to …
Thailand to showcase ASEAN opportunities at Nordic Tech Week in Stockholm Read More
Swedish chip and nanotechnology expert Henry Homayoun Radamson has died in Shanghai at the age of 63. Radamson moved to China in 2016 and was serving as chief scientist at …
Swedish scientist and China-based chip expert Henry Radamson dies at 63 Read More
Swedish tennis player Elias Ymer collapsed twice during his opening-round match at the Zhangjiagang Challenger in China on Tuesday, September 1. Ymer was playing Taiwan’s Hsu Yu-hsiou and was serving …
Swedish tennis player collapses twice during Challenger match in China Read More
Laos’ ambassador in Stockholm, Bounthavy Vilavong, has formally become the country’s non-resident ambassador to Latvia. Vilavong presented his credentials to Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs at Riga Castle on 24 August. …
Stockholm-based Lao ambassador takes up additional role in Latvia Read More
Sweden and Vietnam are looking to strengthen cooperation in technology, innovation and the green transition, as the two countries seek to build on their long-standing bilateral relationship. Swedish Ambassador to …
Sweden and Vietnam look to deepen cooperation in technology and green transition Read More
The Philippines and Sweden have begun discussing activities to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. Philippine Ambassador to Sweden Patrick A. Chuasoto met Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines …
Philippines and Sweden begin planning 80th anniversary celebrations Read More
Swedish engineering and consultancy company AFRY has been appointed as international technical adviser for the 1.5-gigawatt Thai Binh LNG-to-power project in northern Vietnam. AFRY will advise on the project’s offshore …
Swedish AFRY joins $2.7 billion Vietnam LNG project Read More
Thailand has moved closer to reducing visa-free stays for travellers from all five Nordic countries from 60 to 30 days. Four notices implementing the revised visa rules were signed on …
Signed rules bring Thailand’s 30-day visa limit closer Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has joined an initiative supporting prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration through a donation of books to Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok. The initiative brought …
Swedish Embassy joins book donation initiative for Bangkok prison Read More
The Thai action-fantasy film “4 Tigers” has been selected to open the 2026 edition of Lund Fantastic Film Festival in Sweden. Directed by Kongkiat Komesiri, the film will have its …
Thai action-fantasy “4 Tigers” to open Swedish film festival Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm provided mobile consular services to Thai nationals in Linköping and surrounding areas from 25 to 26 August 2026. During the two-day visit, embassy staff …
Thai Embassy brings consular services to Linköping community Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is joining several international business chambers for an AFL Asia networking event in Pattaya on Friday, 28 August. AFL Asia Sundowners will take place from …
Thai-Swedish Chamber joins AFL Asia networking event in Pattaya Read More
The Indonesian community in Sweden gathered for Indonesia Day 2026 in Stockholm on Saturday, 22 August. The Indonesian Embassy hosted the celebration at Wisma Duta, the ambassador’s official residence. The …
Indonesia Day brings food, music and dance to Stockholm Read More
Thai immigration police have arrested two Swedish men at a condominium in Bangkok. One of them is wanted in Sweden over several alleged violent crimes. Officers arrested the men at …
Swedish man wanted over alleged violent crimes arrested in Bangkok Read More
Taiwanese playwright Pen-ning Hsing’s interpretation of a classic Chinese fable will be presented at Sweden’s Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm in September. The staged reading, titled “Vargen och en man …
Taiwanese playwright brings contemporary fable to Sweden’s national stage Read More
Sweden’s Chargé d’affaires in Thailand, Per Linnér, met with the country’s Fiscal Policy Office on 21 August ahead of the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Linnér met Nadhavudh …
Swedish envoy discusses Thailand’s economy ahead of IMF–World Bank meetings Read More
Sweden has highlighted its continuing knowledge exchange with the Philippines following the Sustainability Expo 2026 in Taguig City. The expo, held on 5 August at the SMX Convention Center Aura, …
Swedish-Philippine knowledge exchange highlighted at sustainability expo Read More
Thailand’s embassy in Stockholm has highlighted the role of Thai teachers in supporting the Thai community in Sweden. Ambassador Arunrung Phothong Humphreys opened the annual meeting of the Association of …
Thai teachers in Sweden strengthen community network Read More
Vietnam Education Publishing House is exploring cooperation with Swedish partners in education, publishing and digital learning. The publisher discussed the opportunities during a meeting with Vietnam’s ambassador to Sweden, Tran …
Vietnamese publisher explores Swedish education and publishing technology Read More
Swedish investment firm EQT is considering selling two English-language education businesses in Vietnam in a deal that could be worth around US$500 million, according to Bloomberg. The businesses are ILA …
Swedish EQT considers sale of Vietnam education businesses Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has opened registration for its annual Midwinter Ball, which will mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Singapore. The gala will …
SwedCham Singapore opens registration for Midwinter Ball Read More
A Thai secondary school choir has won gold and silver medals at the World Choir Games in Helsingborg, Sweden. The Chulada Choir represents Chulalongkorn University Demonstration Secondary School in Bangkok. …
Thai school choir wins gold and silver at World Choir Games in Sweden Read More
Thirty students from Sweden and Norway have received Taiwanese government scholarships for studies in Taiwan in 2026. Taiwan’s representative to Sweden, Phoebe Yeh, hosted an award ceremony on 14 August. …
Thirty Swedish and Norwegian students receive Taiwan scholarships Read More
Nordic business leaders and diplomats will join the Green Industries Summit 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on 10 September. NordCham Vietnam will organise the full-day conference. It will focus …
Nordic business leaders to join Vietnam green industries summit Read More
The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm hosted a Thai cooking class and tasting lunch on 13 August 2026 to raise funds for underprivileged children in Thailand. Organised in collaboration with …
Cooking event in Stockholm supports children in Thailand Read More
Swedish Radio has examined Taiwan’s efforts to strengthen its military and civilian preparedness amid increasing pressure from China. In an episode of Radiokorrespondenterna Kina, Swedish Radio correspondent Hanna Sahlberg discussed …
Swedish expert discusses Taiwan’s expanding defence preparations Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, joined representatives from six garment and textile factories as they marked their participation in a 12-month initiative facilitated by the Swedish Workplace Programme. The …
Swedish programme promotes workplace dialogue at Vietnamese factories Read More
Swedish publisher Wahlström & Widstrand has released a translation of Taiwanese author Lee Chia-Ying’s acclaimed novel A Perfect Day to Put Your Head in the Oven. The Swedish edition carries …
Taiwanese author published in Swedish ahead of Stockholm visit Read More
SAS will expand its flight services to Thailand during the 2026–27 winter season, adding new routes to Phuket and Krabi while increasing capacity on its existing Copenhagen–Bangkok route. The Scandinavian …
SAS expands flights to Thailand for winter 2026 Read More
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Sweden, Trần Văn Tuấn, has paid tribute to the late President of Laos’ National Assembly, Xaysomphone Phomvihane. The ambassador and representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy visited the …
Vietnamese ambassador in Sweden honours late Lao parliamentary leader Read More
Vietnamese author Nguyễn Nhật Ánh will visit Stockholm later this month as his work is published in Swedish for the first time. The author will be the guest of honour …
Vietnamese author to make Swedish publishing debut Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is bringing back its Viking Party in Manila, offering the Nordic community and friends of the region an evening of food, music …
Nordic Chamber Brings Back Viking Party in Manila Read More
Two Thai students will represent Thailand at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2026 with a project designed to support watershed reforestation. Natchaya Donpraik and Rinthida Buncloy from Wang Klai Kang …
Thai students seek public vote in Stockholm water competition Read More
Nine Thai students have been awarded scholarships to pursue studies in science and technology at leading Swedish universities. The scholarships form part of the defence offset programme connected to Thailand’s …
Nine Thai scholarship recipients selected to study in Sweden Read More
For me, the summer of 2026 was truly unforgettable, not only because I had my mom’s ashes scattered at sea, but also because of all the lovely people I met. …
Sitting and reflecting over the summer that has been! Read More
A Swedish film exploring freedom of expression, public demonstrations and the role of police in protecting democratic rights has been screened in Hong Kong as part of this year’s film …
Swedish documentary screened at Hong Kong film festival Read More