Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Football for All in Vietnam (FFAV), a grassroots programme founded by the Football Association of Norway and the Vietnam Football Federation, previously covered by Scandasia, has announced the death of …
FFAV mourns Norwegian director Anders K.A. Krystad Read More
A dream vacation to a Thai island paradise quickly turned into a nightmare for a Swedish family, as a four-year-old Swedish boy was injured after walking into a closed glass …
Swedish boy, 4, receives 239 stitches after walking into glass door at Koh Lanta hotel Read More
A 59-year-old Swedish national died after drowning while swimming at Somprasong Beach in Chon Buri province, Thai police confirmed. The incident occurred on Sunday 4 January 2026 in the Na …
Swedish man drowns at popular beach in Thailand Read More
Vietnam welcomed its first international visitors of 2026 on New Year’s Day, as major destinations reported a busy start to the year following a record-breaking tourism performance in 2025. At …
Vietnam starts 2026 with strong tourism momentum Read More
Remarkable things can happen when creative energy meets reinvention. This is exactly what happened to my longtime friend Daniel. After more than a decade dedicated to producing a world-class cycling …
Voyage Mode – An interview with the vision behind the lens Read More
Finnish police have arrested two crew members of a cargo vessel suspected of damaging an undersea telecommunications cable between Finland and Estonia, according to Yle. Police have asked the court …
Finland arrests crew members over new cable damage on New Year’s Eve Read More
The Scandinavian Christmas Eve service returned to Christ Church in Bangkok in 2025, continuing a long-standing tradition that for years has brought together Nordic communities in the Thai capital on …
Scandinavian Christmas service draws full house at Christ Church in Bangkok Read More
Sweden and the Philippines highlighted shared ambitions on sustainability during a graduation ceremony held by Sustainability PH, a volunteer-led network promoting responsible leadership and governance in the Philippines. The initiative …
Sweden and the Philippines share focus on sustainable leadership Read More
Swedfund has invested in Vietnam’s EVF General Finance JSC through a loan of up to 20$ million. The funding is intended to expand access to capital for micro, small and …
Swedfund invests 20$ million loan in Vietnam’s EVF to expand MSME finance Read More
IKEA Thailand is bringing back its Swedish Christmas Buffet for the year-end season, running from 22 to 26 December 2025 at the Swedish restaurants in IKEA Bangna, IKEA Bang Yai …
IKEA hosts Swedish Christmas buffet in Thailand Read More