Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Nordic Film Festival will take place again next week in Thailand, according to the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. The festival has been held in previous years and …
Nordic Film Festival in Bangkok returns Read More
As questions linger over the situation along the Thailand-Cambodia border, Thai authorities have moved to reassure European partners – including Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway – about safety conditions in …
Border concerns lead to review of Nordic travel advisories Read More
Two IKEA Malaysia co-workers, Fatin Badrul Hisham and Nurul Fatihah Binti Rosli, won the global IKEA Talents food contest on 4 February. They took the title with a stuffed fried …
IKEA Malaysia duo wins global IKEA Talents food contest in Sweden Read More
Sweden is using the Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) to highlight the legacy of Pippi Longstocking and promote Swedish children’s literature to Taiwanese readers. The Swedish booth previously marked Pippi …
Pippi Longstocking in Taipei Read More
Alcohol sales were banned nationwide in Thailand last weekend in connection with the parliamentary election. This weekend, the same restrictions will once again be in force, according to the Royal …
Alcohol ban returns this weekend ahead of Thailand election Read More
Taiwan will step up technology cooperation with Sweden in semiconductors, quantum technology, AI, drones and robotics. The plan was outlined at a bilateral research workshop in Yilan on 30 January. …
Taiwan and Sweden expand joint research in chips, AI and drones Read More
The Vietnam–Sweden Health Partnership Forum was held in Stockholm in late January, co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and Karolinska Institutet. The event brought together government, research and healthcare representatives to …
Vietnam and Sweden mark 50 years of health research ties at Stockholm forum Read More
The Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden hosted a large cultural gathering in Malmö on February 1st, using the event to strengthen ties between Sweden and Vietnam and to highlight the role …
Vietnam uses culture to strengthen ties with Sweden Read More
Pasig City inaugurated its Innovation for Circular Economy hub on 26 January 2026. The hub targets waste recovery, recycling, and green jobs. Mayor Vico Sotto led the opening with local …
Nordic envoys join launch of Pasig City circular economy hub in the Philippines Read More
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has selected the Swedish-made Saab Giraffe 1X radar to replace its existing Portable Search and Target Acquisition Radar (PSTAR). RSAF chief Maj. Gen. Kelvin …
Singapore selects Sweden’s Saab Giraffe 1X radar for low-level air defence Read More