Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Eurovision goes asian. Bangkok will host the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia in November 2026, marking the competition’s first multinational expansion beyond its traditional format, according to an announcement from …
Bangkok to host massive new song contest as Eurovision invades Asia Read More
The Philippines is moving closer to Nordic partners as global tensions intensify and humanitarian concerns grow, The PhilBiz News reports. At a Nordic Day event in Manila, Philippine officials highlighted …
Shared values bring Philippines and Nordic countries closer in crisis Read More
The pressure is mounting on one of Sweden’s most iconic carmakers. Swedish Volvo Cars is tightening its ties with Chinese owner Geely Holding as global competition intensifies, according to new …
Volvo deepens China cooperation to navigate tougher market Read More
Northern Thailand and neighbouring countries are being hit by worsening haze, as fire activity increases across the Mekong region. More than 1,450 fire hotspots were detected in Thailand alone at …
Haze spreads across Mekong region as fires rise Read More
Passengers travelling to and from Thailand are being warned to take extra care of their belongings after a rise in credit card thefts during flights, according to Thai authorities. The …
Credit card theft tops 8 million baht: Immigration police now warn passengers Read More
Thailand is planning to introduce a 300 baht (around USD 9) entry fee for foreign tourists arriving by air in 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen tourism infrastructure and …
Entering Thailand could soon cost you extra: Visitors must pay on arrival Read More
On March 30, 2026, the United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched from Iran, the UAE Ministry of Defence reports. Since the beginning …
Indonesian and Swedish citizens injured in UAE missile and drone attacks Read More
Vietnam is among the countries where women travelling alone feel relatively safe, according to a recent overview by BBC. The assessment is based on global data, including the Women, Peace …
Vietnam praised as safe for solo women travellers Read More
Authorities in Laos are warning the public about thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and a risk of hail in some areas. According to Xinhua, citing the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, …
After hail chaos in Vientiane: More storms could be on the way Read More
Danish shipping company NORDEN has ordered two new ice-class multipurpose vessels from China’s Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group as part of a long-term contract with Swedish mining company LKAB. The contract …
NORDEN orders ice-class vessels in China for long LKAB contract Read More