Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedfund, the Swedish government’s development finance institution, has invested 15$ million in a new fund that supports growing businesses in Vietnam. The fund, called Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II, focuses …
Sweden invests 15$ million in Vietnamese business growth fund Read More
A 22-year-old Swedish man has been charged in Singapore for entering the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix without a valid ticket and trespassing into restricted areas, including the pit lane …
Swedish man takes wrong turn — onto Singapore F1 pit lane without a ticket Read More
The Embassy of Vietnam in Sweden welcomed a delegation from the Ethnic Council of Vietnam’s National Assembly during its working visit to Stockholm from 1 to 5 October 2025. Led …
Vietnamese National Assembly delegation explores Sweden’s approach to ethnic minority inclusion Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila joined Librada Avelino Elementary School in inaugurating the Philippines’ first Nobel Prize Science Hub — an initiative inspired by the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit …
Sweden celebrates launch of the Philippines’ first Nobel Prize Science Hub Read More
A recent workshop in Stockholm brought together researchers and policy experts to discuss the challenges and trade-offs of working with China on global energy transitions. Organized by the Raoul Wallenberg …
Swedish workshop explores balancing cooperation and caution in working with China on green energy Read More
A 46-year-old woman holding a Swedish passport was escorted out of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament after causing a scene during a match on 1 October, according to Chinese media …
Game, set, match — and exit: drunk Swedish woman kicked out of tennis tournament Read More
IKEA Thailand has announced that it will not sell real Christmas trees this year, citing quality concerns with the products received. In a statement released on its official Facebook page, …
IKEA Thailand cancels sale of real Christmas trees Read More
Have you ever thought about how often we humans need a restroom? On average, an adult goes to the toilet about 4 to 7 times per day to relieve oneself, …
Flush with style — toilets in Bangkok like you’ve never seen Read More
A newly identified Chinese state-linked hacking group has been accused of targeting government institutions and embassies, including those in Sweden and several Southeast Asian countries. According to cybersecurity firm Palo …
China-linked hackers accused of targeting Swedish and Asian embassies Read More
Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has secured an order for ten electric hydrofoil ferries from Thai operator Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation Co., Ltd., which will operate routes between the mainland …
Swedish electric ferries to operate between mainland and Koh Kood Read More