Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
IKEA has recalled its Åskstorm 40W USB charger, model number ICPSW5-40-1. The Swedish furniture company has recalled the product due to potential safety concerns. On its website, IKEA Malaysia urge …
IKEA Malaysia recalls Åskstorm USB charger due to safety concerns Read More
Today, January 11, 2024, is the exact day of the 55th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Sweden (January 11th 1969 – January 11th 2024). On this …
55th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Sweden Read More
In a warning to its citizens, Swedish officials have urged the nation to prepare for a potential conflict with Russia. Speaking at the Folk och Forsvar National Conference, Foreign Minister, …
Sweden prepares for possible confrontation with Russia while facing increased terrorism threat Read More
Hong Kong’s Red Sugar, a cocktail bar at the Kerry Hotel, and Sweden’s Tjoget cocktail bar, have teamed up to revolutionize the city’s cocktail scene. The exclusive collaboration blends Tjoget’s …
Nordic-infused cocktail revolution hits Hong Kong Read More
Swedish Ericsson named Anders Rian the new Head of Ericsson Thailand on January 8, 2024. Formerly VP of Sales at Ericsson in Indonesia, Rian brings over 23 years of telecom …
Ericsson appoints Anders Rian as head of Thailand operations to drive 5G advancement Read More
Volvo Cars announced a stellar performance in 2023 with a total of 708,716 cars sold during the year. The Swedish automaker attributed the success to a 15 percent overall sales …
Volvo Cars celebrates sales surge in 2023 fueled by growth in China Read More
’Pioneering the possible’ is what Business Sweden (BS) is doing in Malaysia, under the new leadership (since 2022) of Trade Commissioner Emma Broms. Post covid-19 she is very optimistic about …
Emma Broms, Business Sweden Malaysia: Great optimism, towards green transition Read More
If you wish to pursue a Master’s Degree in Sweden, you now have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship – without financial worries, as the scholarship is fully-funded. The …
Apply for fully-funded scholarship at The Swedish Insititute Read More
On 19 and 20 January 2024, you can come along for The Nordic Film Festival hosted by the Nordic Embassies of both Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland! The event takes …
Nordic Film Festival in Bangkok Read More
Swedish publisher and writer Gui Minhai lost his freedom in 2015, taken by Chinese intelligence agents, as per Reporters Without Borders. On January 3, 2024, marked the 3000th day since …
3000 days since detention: Where is Gui Minhai? Read More
Swedish IKEA has unveiled a blend of furniture and speakers – the SYMFONISK series – to be launched in Thailand on 5 January 2024. The speakers ultimately look like any …
IKEA furniture-speakers series launches in Thailand Read More
Record-breaking cold struck Finland and Sweden on Tuesday, January 2, with temperatures plummeting to minus 40 degrees Celsius. Nikkaluokta in Sweden hit a bone-chilling minus 41.6 degrees, causing rail disruptions …
Arctic chill sweeps Scandinavia Read More
NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, has expressed confidence that Sweden will officially join the military alliance by July at the latest. This was reported by the German news agency DPA this …
Stoltenberg confidant that Sweden will join NATO by July Read More
Sweden has taken over the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, affecting January 1, 2024. The nations’ goal is to make the Nordic region the world’s most integrated and …
Sweden takes over Presidency of Nordic Council Read More
Geely Automobile Holdings and BYD Co reported notable increases in their 2023 vehicle sales. The two China-based companies are now setting ambitious targets for 2024, according to Reuters. Geely’s global …
Chinese automakers surge in 2023 sales with growing focus on Scandinavia Read More
Singapore is implementing a sales tax hike to 9 percent on January 1, 2024. This is the first phase of a two-stage increase. The initiative is to address financial needs …
Singapore implements sales tax hike Read More
Swedish H&M and other major brands are turning to AI-generated virtual influencers to promote their products on social media. Faced with escalating fees from human influencers, companies like H&M have …
H&M in forefront of content revolution with AI virtual influencers Read More
Registration for the spring semester 2024 at the Swedish School in Singapore is now open for new students, according to the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore. “We have had a …
Swedish School in Singapore open for admissions Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is inviting everyone to participate in its Dala Horse Design Challenge. Redesign the iconic Swedish Dala horse in your own unique style – and …
Swedish Dala Horse Design Challenge Read More
20-year-old Linnea Pakermo has been traveling around Thailand for two months with her friend. For Christmas, they would spent the holiday with her friend’s family, who came to Thailand to …
Swedes in Thailand: Holiday Nightmare Read More
The Christ Service in Bangkok took place on 23rd of December in Christ Church on Convent Road in Bangkok. The Danish, Swedish and Norwegian Churches in Thailand read together the …
Scandinavian Christ Service in Bangkok Read More
Penang island and state (Malaysia) is already a very established travel destination and business centre – for all the good reasons with its very successful manufacturing hub and FDI, as …
World class medical services in Penang ready to welcome more expats, Asians and westerners Read More
It’s the 24 December and that means Christmas Eve! Therefore, the Scandinavian embassies are wishing everybody Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Here are a few examples to look at whilst …
Embassies wishing you all Merry Christmas Read More
The European Union (EU) together with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Swedish Government have launched ten new Recovery and Development Offices for post-war restoration in Ukraine. The …
EU, UNDP, and Sweden launch new Recovery and Development Offices in Ukraine Read More
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) was selected to be the Official Carrier for a leading airline route development and airport services conference and exhibition, “Routes Europe 2024.” The event will be held …
SAS selected as Official Carrier for aviation industry conference in Aarhus in 2024 Read More
At an auction house in Stockholm, vintage furnishings from Ikea were sold for a total of 37.000 euros, which Bangkok Post remarked. And that might seem a bit counterintuitive, as …
Budget-IKEA becomes high-end at vintage auction Read More
American soldiers will soon be able to base soldiers and equipment in Denmark and have bases in Finland, after the two countries have signed a defence cooperation with the United …
Denmark and Finland follow Scandinavian suit and signs US defence deal Read More
Both Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in the top 10 of strongest passports in the world of 2023. The scores are calculated by VisaGuide World Passport Index, which …
Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world Read More
The Nordic countries and the Philippines stand firm in their commitment to long-term political, financial and military support to Ukraine. In an article published by Phil Star today, Nordic Ambassadors …
Nordic Ambassadors to PH in opinion piece: “We stand together in support of Ukraine” Read More
In the past, Dusan Stojanovic, Director and Founder of True Global Ventures (TGV), has guided the ScandAsia readers within the world of financial technology (fintech). The Singapore-based Swede now returns, …
True Global Ventures’ insights on megatrends, and the significance of AI Read More
Representatives of Sweden and Thailand recently had discussions on promoting human rights, gender equality, and legislation and initiatives to solve violence against women according to the Embassy of Sweden in …
Sweden and Thailand aim to promote human rights and gender equality Read More
Sweden wins gold in Women’s World Floorball Championships 2023 – for the 9th time in a row. The Swedish nation won the championship after a match against Finland, the scores being …
Sweden wins the Women’s World Floorball Championships – again Read More
Data from International Energy Agency (IEA) showed that more and more countries are adopting electric vehicles (EV.) However, some countries have accelerated the adoption faster than others. The leader is …
China and Scandinavia fastest to adopt electric vehicles Read More
Sweden is organizing a one year International Training Programme on sustainable forestry, and the programme is still open for applicants from Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The deadline for applying is …
Swedish Training Programme on Sustainable Forestry still open for applicants from Thailand, Laos & Vietnam Read More
PH and Sweden held a joint workshop on 13 December in order to explore further opportunities for cooperation. Specifically regarding finance and development projects in the Philippines. The Filipino government …
Sweden and PH strengthening ties Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA shared that after the first week of opening its new branch in Thailand, IKEA Sukhumvit, it received positive feedback from both Thai and international shoppers, making …
IKEA new branch in Thailand receives positive feedback after first week opening Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok had an ‘unexpected’ encounter yesterday – a snake. “An unexpected drop-in customer at the Embassy today. Since he didn’t have an appointment we had …
An ‘unexpected’ visitor at the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok Read More
Princess Sofia of Sweden wore her special tiara at the 2023 Nobel Prize Banquet in Stockholm. A tiara, said to be made from a necklace gifted by a Thai prince. …
The Famous Tiara of Princess Sofia: Made in Thailand? Read More
Sweden and Vietnam are counting down to the celebration of their 55th Anniversary of their diplomatic relations, which will be on 11 January 2024. According to the Embassy of Sweden …
Sweden and Vietnam to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Five people have passed away due to an elevator accident at a construction site in Sundbyberg on 11 December 2023. Around 10am, a construction elevator collapsed during the construction of …
Five people die in elevator accident in Sweden Read More
The World Branding Awards is on its 17th edition this year, honoring the success and achievements of the world’s best brands. Both national, regional and global ones. Over 1500 brands …
Scandinavia and Southeast Asia among Winners of World Branding Awards Read More
13 December is not just the shortest day of the year according to the Julian calendar. It is also the day of Santa Lucia. A Scandinavian yule-holiday to celebrate the …
Scandinavian Lucia Day celebrated in Thailand Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia, Daniel Blockert, has expressed a desire to boost bilateral trade between the two nations. While Indonesia primarily exports palm oil and leather footwear to Sweden, …
Sweden wants to import more from Indonesia Read More
In a strategic move to boost tourism and foster global connections, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, is actively advocating for an expansion of the country’s visa-free …
Indonesia to review visa-free list – excluding Scandinavians Read More
Thai-Swedish model and activist Maria Lynn Ehren along with a writer Aparna Sharma gathered up her friends to have climate conversations at Monsoon Tea Asok in Bangkok, Thailand. The conversations …
Maria Ehren gathers up friends to have climate conversations Read More
Chinese electric vehicle brand Nio will launch a new ultra-luxury flagship model at the “Nio Day 2023” event. Nio Day will be held on 23 December 2023 at the Olympic …
Chinese EV brand Nio to launch new ultra-luxury flagship model Read More
Ambassador of Sweden, Anna Hammargren made a visit to the Northern province of Thailand, Chiang Mai last week. She visited the Swedish Honorary Consulate in the area, Earth Rights International …
Ambassador of Sweden visits Chiang Mai Read More
At Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, you can experience a ‘Nordic Christmas Adventure’ when Poinsettia Wishes 2023 takes you back to a Winter Wonderland – inspired by Vikings. In …
Experience a Viking-inspired Winter Wonderland in Singapore Read More
Icelandic-Chinese jazz artist Laufey put out many Christmas singles in which she sang solo and collaborated with fellow artists like dodie and Norah Jones, so her fans could listen to …
Laufey and friends delivers Christmas singles for fans to enjoy during festive season Read More
European Union (EU) members and lawmakers completed the deal on how to draft laws on AI usage, the “AI Act” on Friday 8 December 2023. The act aims to set …
EU closes deal to set laws on AI usage Read More