Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Singaporean poet, Theophilus Kwek, has won the Cikada Prize. An award conferred by the Swedish Institute to an East Asian poet whose work “defends the inviolability of life.” Kwek is …
Singaporean poet wins Swedish literary price Read More
The story of the well-renowned Swedish artist, Richard Winkler, seems almost predestined, as he found love with his Indonesian pen pal and embarked on a creative journey in the tropical …
Richard Winkler – a Swedish artist’s journey in plaster and paint in Bali Read More
Thai rapper and singer, MILLI, was invited to perform at the Swedish music streaming platform’s event, “Spotify House SXSW in Sydney 2023” recently held in Australia. MILLI had been selected …
Thai artist MILLI invited to perform at Spotify event Read More
Swedish security company Securitas recently celebrated the opening of its new combined Head Office and Operations Office in Thailand. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Country President of Securitas …
Swedish Securitas celebrates opening of new offices in Thailand Read More
Scandinavian film enthusiast residing in Vietnam are invited to attend the 23rd Vietnam Film Festival which will be held from 21-25 November 2023 in Da Lat City, the Central Highlands …
You are invited to Vietnam Film Festival Read More
Laos is planning to boost its wood businesses and wood exports to markets of the European Union (EU) countries. Following the attempt, a workshop addressing guides on high value-added wood …
Laos plans to boost wood export to EU markets Read More
Chef Nilas Corneliussen, Swedish/Danish (mother Danish/father Swedish). Came to Thailand to do Thai boxing, was forced to stop due to an injury. Studied economy at The University of Bangkok. Was …
Chef Nilas at Villa Franzén Read More
The Communist Party of Vietnam delegation led by Madam Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat, Head of the Central Organizing Committee, had a working visit to …
Vietnam – Sweden exchange experiences Read More
ScandAsia had the pleasure to welcome H.E. Anna Hammargren, the new Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, on 23. October 2023. A tall, distinguished woman with long hair and engaging eyes. Anna …
Meet the New Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Read More
Australian Magazine “Delicious” highlighted nine different types of coffee from all over the world – Scandinavia and Southeast Asia included. The featured Singaporean coffee is the ‘kopi.’ Also known as …
Ever tried putting cheese in your coffee? Read More
Politburo and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat, Truong Thị Mai, paid a working visit to Sweden from 28 October to 1 November 2023. During …
Vietnamese party official visits Sweden Read More
People on Reddit have revealed customs that can be considered extremely offensive in their countries that tourists might not know. For instance in Thailand and Sweden. In Thailand, people said …
What not to do in Thailand and Sweden as a tourist Read More
Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre and Sweden’s leader Ulf Kristersson recently held discussions about green transitions and the European Union (EU) affairs on Tuesday, 31 October 2023. Both …
Norwegian and Swedish PMs discuss green transitions and EU affairs Read More
The Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm held the event ‘Indonesian Culture Night 2023’ in Malmö, Sweden on 27 October – an annual event, promoting Indonesian culture to the Swedish community. 200 …
Indonesian Culture Night in Sweden 2023 Read More
Sarawak will become the first state in Malaysia to present an ‘Ombudsman Bill’ when the State Legislative Assembly sits from 20 November to 29 November, The Borneo Post writes. And …
Scandinavia inspires Malaysia to have its first ombudsman law Read More
28 October 2023 was a special day for NordCham Vietnam. Not only was it the date of the Nordic Business Awards 2023 – but it was also a date which …
The winners of the Nordic Business Awards 2023 Read More
The British-Swedish pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has strengthened its commitment to reduce deaths from lung cancer in the Philippines by investing in early lung cancer screening and providing swift …
AstraZeneca sets to reduce deaths from lung cancer in Philippines Read More
Last week, the Swedish Development Finance Institution Swedfund visited Hanoi to look for ways to optimize collaboration with Vietnamese counterparts, focusing on green transition. A highlight from the visit was …
Swedfund visited Hanoi Read More
Sweden’s Migration Agency has issued a deportation of Quran-burning protester Salwan Momika, Iraqi national, claiming he had provided false information in his application for asylum, but has put the order …
Sweden puts deportation of Quran-burning protester to Iran on hold Read More
Around 600 sporty Thai and Nordic people joined on Sunday 29 October 2023 the first Nordic Run, organized jointly by all the Nordic embassies in Thailand. The embassies had quickly …
First Nordic Run in Bangkok a success Read More
The Swedish home appliance company Electrolux recently announced that it will cut about 3,000 jobs due to its sales dropped in the third quarter. “Against the background of continued weak …
Electrolux announces to cut 3,000 jobs due to sales drop Read More
The Norwegian government announced that Norway and Sweden agreed to set up a joint police station against cross-border crimes on Friday, 27 October 2023. “We must have control at the …
Norway and Sweden agrees to set up joint police station against cross-border crimes Read More
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Thailand together with the Embassies and Cultural Institutes of the EU Member States and Ukraine will hold “The European Union Film Festival 2023: Bridging …
European films to be screened in Bangkok, Thailand in “European Union Film Festival 2023” Read More
The Swedish furniture retailer IKEA will open its new branch, “IKEA Sukhumvit” under the “City-Center Store” concept at Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand on the first of December 2023. The new store …
IKEA to open new branch at Sukhumvit of Bangkok in December Read More
After three years of postponement, ‘Forkbeard: A Viking Musical Odyssey’ is finally making its debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this weekend, from October 27 to 29, 2023, at KLPac. The …
This weekend: Viking Musical in Kuala Lumpur Read More
In the heart of the tranquil beach town of Sanur, Bali, is a charming café named Café Smörgås. Founded in 2006 by Swedish Johan and Lotta Lassesson, the Scandinavian sounded …
Café Smörgås in Sanur: From a Swedish dream to a Balinese reality Read More
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines signed a €60 million Green Economy Program, aiming to assist the Philippines in renewing its economy on Thursday, 26 October 2023 during the …
EU and Philippines sign €60 million Green Economy Program Read More
Last week, Ann Måwe, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, visited Son La & Dien Bien provinces on a field trip. The trip was with The International Council for Research in Agroforestry …
Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam on field trip in Dien Bien Phu Read More
The association for nordic people living in Phuket, Skandinaver på Phuket, has developed a ringbinder with all the papers elderly people (as well as other mortals) should prepare and fill …
Help for relatives in case of death in Thailand Read More
Richard Winkler, renowned Swedish artist living in Bali, will be showcasing some of his most recent work at the JIExpo Kemayoran exhibition in Jakarta from November 17 till November 19, …
Join Swedish artist Richard Winkler’s Jakarta expo in November Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SwedCham) together with Already Tomorrow will hold a panel discussion on the topic of Designing Web3 Policy during Fintech Hong Kong Week 2023, on 2 …
Sweden to discuss “Designing Web3 Policy” during Fintech Hong Kong Week 2023 Read More
The Swedish government is planning to cut social benefits for immigrants from countries outside the European Union, though the details of the changes are still in discussion. According to Info …
Sweden to cut social benefits for non-European immigrants Read More
In the heart of Bali, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, lies an oasis that defies the ordinary. Originally envisioned by Swedish Magnus Falk as a …
Unveil the mysteries of Bali in Swedish owned Nandini Jungle Resort and Spa Read More
The Chinese government has cautioned Finland and Estonia about the ongoing investigation into damage to an undersea pipeline in the Baltic Sea. It comes after Finnish police revealed that a …
China cautions Finland and Estonia over pipeline investigation Read MoreA Swedish diving instructor has been hospitalized at Siloam Hospital in Denpasar, Bali. Her hospitalization is due to a parasite, that has caused her internal bleedings. She is right now …
Swedish diving instructor hospitalized in Bali – needs help to get urgent blood transfusion Read More
Recently, Prince Christian of Denmark turned 18. Now, Scandinavia is about to celebrate another age milestone. Namely when Queen Silvia of Sweden turns 80 on 23 December, 2023. Just around …
Celebration of Swedish Queen Silvia to begin next month Read More
Workers are preparing to transform a former oil depot into a hot water ‘thermos,’ with the aim of heating a Swedish town, as noted by Malay Mail. The oil depot …
Scandinavian underground ‘thermos’ idea reaches Malaysia Read More
Singapore-based insurance technology (Insurtech) company, Bolttech announced its partnership with the Swedish telecommunications service provider based in Sweden, Three Sweden to assist customers with device protection solutions on Monday, 23 …
Singaporean insurtech partners with Swedish telecom firm to elevate device protection Read More
In the heart of Bali, where spirituality and tranquility merge, a group of Swedish women embarks on an annual transformative journey. Every year, they gather in the warm embrace of …
Healing in paradise: A group of Swedish women’s annual yoga retreat in Bali Read More
In a Swedish nursing home in Stockholm, residents wait for a bus that never arrives, as noted by Malay Mail. The staff created a fake bus stop four years ago …
Fake bus stop calms Swedish dementia patients Read More
The European Union (EU) delegation paid a visit to the southern border of Thailand which separates the country from Malaysia to gain insights about the current situations in the South. …
EU delegation visits Southern border of Thailand Read More
This is the final call for any student who is interested in exploring possibilities in going to study in Sweden as the Sweden Pavilion at the OCSC International Education Expo …
Shout out to students who want to study in Sweden: Sign up now Read More
Recent research conducted by a sleep researcher Tina Sundelin at Stockholm University showed that snoozing in the morning might not be as bad, though it has some positive effects on …
Snoozing in the morning might not be as bad, according to Swedish research Read More
A 25 year old Swedish woman, Felicia Cedergren, who was in coma after a motorcycle accident on Koh Samui on 8 October 2023, was last night, 19 October 2023 evacuated …
Swedish family raised 735.000 SEK to fly young woman home Read More
Chinese electric vehicle maker, Nio, is considering building a dealer network in Europe to speed up sales growth. Nio launched in Norway in 2021 and then entered Germany, the Netherlands, …
Chinese Nio is building a dealer network to boost EV sales in Europe Read More
Around 100 guests attended when Volvo Construction Equipment showcased their electric machines in Magelang, Indonesia in late September. PT Indotruck Utama (ITU) held the event which was themed ‘Sustainability for …
Volvo CE Indonesia gets first look at upcoming electric machines Read More
Denmark and Sweden are among the top five countries to live in for remote employees, out of 108 countries evaluated. Southeast Asia can be found further down the line. The …
The best countries to live in for remote working Read More
Yesterday the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand announced the registration opening for the Nordic Run 2023 in Bangkok on its Facebook page. Just an hour later, the event was fully …
Nordic Run 2023 fully booked in one hour Read More
IKEA reduced prices for 144 of its products in Singapore in September, and the Swedish furniture chain has plans to continue reducing prices for additional products. IKEA Singapore has announced, …
IKEA Singapore reduces prices Read More
The Swedish fashion house, Acne Studios, has teamed up with Asian brand distributor, Bluebell Group, to open its first store in Taiwan. The new Acne store is located at Shin …
Acne Studios is launching Taiwan boutique Read More