Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
For the upcoming Khmer New Year celebration traditional Chhay Yam dancers will perform for foreigners in international airport. This idea was suggested by Prime Minister Hun Manet. The Prime Minister …
Cambodia will have traditional dancers in airport Read More
The two Swedish professors, Johan Eriksson and Christer Fuglesang, say a new space race is emerging – now against China. Johan Eriksson is a professor of political science at Södertörn …
Swedish professors warn of space race with China Read More
The EU Commission opened an office in Nuuk on 15 March 2024, marking the EU’s presence in the arctic region. According to President of the European Commission, Ursula von der …
EU Commission opens office in Greenland, fears Chinese expansion Read More
The canteen of the Swedish store IKEA in Shanghai has become a regular meeting place for the elderly. According to the media South China Morning Post some even use it …
IKEA in Shanghai has become a meeting place Read More
The Swedish minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, travels to Singapore and South Korea from 17-22 March 2024. The minister will visit Singapore’s total defense authority and the country’s national …
Swedish minister visits Singapore and South Korea Read More
SATS (Singapore Airport Terminal Services) has set forth a proposal to acquire Sweden’s Terminal & Transporttjänst i Sugtuna (TT) and APH Logistics through its wholly-owned subsidiary, WFS Sweden. They wish …
SATS interested in Swedish cargo businesses Read More
Sweden is keen on collaboration with Malaysia given the potential for growth and cooperating on issues of sustainable practices and encouraging a green transition. This was said by the Swedish …
Sweden keen to collaborate with Malaysia Read More
The Swedish government has appointed Johan Ndisi to be the new Swedish ambassador to Vietnam. He will start in the new position in Hanoi in autumn 2024. Johan Ndisi is …
New Swedish ambassador to Vietnam Read More
The Swedish telecom company Ericsson denied that it is exiting the Chinese market. It has decided to stay even though the local rivals such as Huawei Technologies pose challenges when …
Ericsson will stay in China market Read More
The Swedish Chambers of Commerce (SweCham)’s Annual General Meeting 2024 will be held next Thursday, 21 March 2024, in Bangkok. The event will include an overview of SweCham’s achievements and …
SweCham hosts AGM next week Read More
Eleven Filipino seafarers arrive in the Philippines on Tuesday, almost a week after surviving a Houthi missile attack attack in the Red Sea. One of the seafarers, Mark Antony Dagohoy, …
Filipino seafarers who survived Houthi attack arrive home Read More
The Government in Manila, Philippines, has decided to extend a temporary ban on Swedish poultry. The decision has been made after an outbreak of bird flu in Sweden. The temporary …
Temporary ban on Swedish poultry in Philippines Read More
The Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang underlined on a a conference on 12 March 2024, that there is still amble room for cooperation between Vietnam and the Nordic countries. …
Deputy PM in Vietnam reach out to Nordic countries for cooperation Read More
Sweden’s Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, said to Politico on monday, that Europe should be less dependant on China in strategic sectors, in order to be aligned with the United States’ …
Sweden’s PM: Europe needs to be less dependant on China Read More
IKEA Philippines aims on becoming even more environmentally friendly with includes an increase of sustainable product sales in their stores, gender balance in the workplace and full accounting of their …
IKEA Philippines aims at becoming more sustainable Read More
A warning to all “farang” men, keep your zip closed and your credit card in your own safe. Meet the Norwegian man Steinar Naglestad, a savior in real life. And …
The Savior and The Saved Read More
The Swedish man identified as Mr. Sten, aged 57 years old, was arrested by the Karon Police and Phuket Immigration for working without a work permit in Karon. He was …
Swedish man arrested for working illegally in Phuket Read More
The Swedish born country singer Jonas Anderson had a heart attack on 4 March 2024, due to blocked arteries. Jonas Anderson was born in Sweden, but has been raised and …
Swedish singer based in Thailand has heart attack Read More
Sweden, Germany, New Zealand and Switzerland announced their commitment to supporting the second phase of the EmPower Programme “Women for Climate-Resilient Societies” on 6 March 2024, only two days prior …
Sweden invests in women for a climate-resilient future Read More
I have been a Facebook member for years and I have always enjoyed it and still do. It has brought me long lost friends back, it has reminded me about …
Playing with the scammers Read More
The Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy announces their Asia tour in 2024. Tour destinations include China, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea. The tour has the …
Swedish metal band Arch Enemy announces Asia tour Read More
China remains an important market for the member companies of the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Beijing (FinnCham). That is according to the chairman of FinnCham in Beijing, Juha Tuominen …
China remains important market according to FinnCham Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 March 2024 from 17-21. Between 17 and 18 the event will be open to members only. …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to general meeting Read More
Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School will host an open day event on 26 March 2024. The day will contain educational activities to get an idea of what Bangkok Prep …
Bangkok Prep hosts open day Read More
A new report by the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) concludes the Nordic governments have in recent times adopted a more cautious approach towards the One China policy in …
New report on the Nordics’ relation to Taiwan Read More
The Swedish Club, a maritime insurance company, extends their PEME health screening program for seafarers to three additional countries: Indonesia, Ukraine and India. The PEME, Pre-Employment Medical Examination, program helps …
The Swedish Club extends health screening to Indonesia Read More
A Swedish man was apprehended and accused of attempting to exchange counterfeit €200 banknotes to Thai baht in Patong on Phuket Island, Thailand. The Patong Police received a report through …
Swedish man arrested in Thailand for counterfeit currency scam Read More
Prosecutors have filed charges against Finnish Jukka Kristo, the former CEO of Polarcia Marjanhankinta which is one of the largest berry retailers in Finland, on Monday 26 February 2024. According …
Human trafficking charges filed against Finnish berry boss Read More
Three people of Swedish, Thai and British nationality were arrested Tuesday 27 February 2024 as police catch Costa del Sol-based gang, which has allegedly sent drugs to European countries through …
Swedish, Thai and British drug gang members arrested Read More
The Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry in China, Liu Jinsong met with Ambassador of Sweden to China, Per Augustsson on 26 February 2024 to …
Chinese Minister and Swedish Ambassador exchange views Read More
The Swedish vendor Ericsson will upgrade Malaysia’s 5G network to 5G Advanced. This will, according to the vendor, open new features and capabilities which will attract adoption from enterprises. David …
Swedish Ericsson updates network in Malaysia Read More
The Mandarin Oriental has invited Swedish chef Sayan Isaksson to showcase his food from 26 February 2024 to 3 March 2024. The theme of the eating experience is “Simply Scandinavian”. …
Swedish chef returns to Kuala Lumpur Read More
Two Gripen fighter jets from the Royal Thai Air Force participated in the Singapore Airshow this month, from 20 to 25 February 2024. The two Swedish built jet fighters were …
Thailand shows Swedish jet at Singapore Airshow 2024 Read More
The business manager, Marmelia Dewi, at PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy in Indonesia shared her experience participating in leadership programs hosted by Swedish Institute (SI) “I was inspired by the way …
Indonesian business manager praises Swedish leadership program Read More
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in Manila is looking at possible partnerships with investors and ICT companies from Finland and Sweden. They are exploring this to boost …
DICT in Philippines might partner with Finland and Sweden Read More
IKEA Philippines donated over 1,2 million Philippine peso to Better World Smokey Mountain (BWSM), a community center managed by the San Miguel Foundation in Tondo, Manila. The money will benefit …
IKEA Philippines donates money through teddy bear-funding Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force is planning on buying 12 new fighter jets, and their main choice is between US F-16 or the Swedish Gripen. They are acquiring new jets …
Thai Air Force choosing between Swedish and American jets Read More
Laos is making it mandatory for foreign investors to create a local bank account within 15 days of getting their business license. This new rule has applied since 10 February …
Foreign investors are now required to have Laos bank account Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is hosting an event about the impact of AI and Creative Tech together with Already Tomorrow, BluAI and CanCham. The event will …
Discussion on AI and Creative Tech at SwedCham Hong Kong Read More
Lieutenant General Thomas Nilsson, Head of the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service said yesterday, 19 February 2024, that the security risks for Sweden has increased lately. He points to …
Sweden fears security threat from China Read More
The Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines announced yesterday that it is finalizing an agreement with Sweden. The agreement is expected to be concluded and signed in the …
Agreement opens for Swedish jet fighters to the Philippines Read More
The medical insurance scheme for tourists visiting Thailand, which the Thai government announced last week, will not only cover tourists who have obtained a tourist visa before their arrival to …
More details available on medical insurance for tourists visiting Thailand Read More
The Singaporean government wants to move the flights departing from the city-state to use environmentally sustainable jet fuel. Therefore the price for a ticket to fly out of Singapore will …
Travelers have to pay more to leave Singapore from 2026 Read More
A sum of RM100 million is owed to the Malaysian government for unpaid medical bills by foreigners. The foreigners owing the money are spread across 38 countries. In Southeast Asia …
Foreigners owe Malaysia large sum of money Read More
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard has accepted a contract to build two additional ice-class tankers for Swedish shipowner Furetank. These two vessels will be additional in a series provided. The tankers …
China will provide Sweden with new ships Read More
Sweden plans to phase out its bilateral support in Cambodia. The Swedish government announcement raises concerns in the civil society in Cambodia. The development cooperation between Sweden and Cambodia primarily …
Sweden will stop support for Cambodia Read More
The scheme covers tourists in Thailand from 1 January 2024 and will run until 31 August 2024. Tourists can claim the compensation within 15 days of their accident and the …
Thailand offers medical coverage for tourists Read More
The popular yellow play device is now officially available in Norway, Sweden, Singapore and Malaysia as well as a number of other countries. Malaysia where the devises gets manufactured has …
Playdates now available in Malaysia Read More
Art festival in Vienna will for the first time include a Swedish-born artist of Hong Kong Cantonese descent. The Artist Lap-See Lam will contribute at the upcoming Venice Biennale with …
Swedish-Cantonese artist showcased at Venice Biennale Read More
Over USD 100,000 has already been collected, says leaders from Bali. The head of Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, told reporters from The Bali Sun the following: “We tested …
Tourism Tax in Bali has already earned $100,000 Read More