Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On October 27, 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communication honored 10 dedicated Swedish journalists for their significant contributions to the development of Vietnamese journalism. This recognition is part …
Swedish journalists in Vietnam honored for contributions to media Read More
On October 21, 2024, the National Police Office arrested two Swedish nationals in Pattaya during a significant crackdown on transnational crime. This action aligns with the police’s renewed policy to …
Swedish nationals arrested in Pattaya for transnational crime Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila has raised concerns about the safety of environmental defenders in the Philippines. On their Facebook page, they shared a statement that coincides with a …
Norwegian Embassy is concerned for environmental defenders in the Philippines Read More
The Court of Appeal in Sweden has upheld a two and a half year prison sentence for two entrepreneurs guilty of severe human exploitation involving nine Thai berry pickers. The …
Court upholds two and a half year prison sentence in Swedish berry picker case Read More
The Swedish Consulate General in Hong Kong invites you to its annual Lucia Celebration. The celebration takes place December 7, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral …
Join the Swedish Lucia celebration in Hong Kong Read More
Filipino rock legend Ely Buendia surprised shoppers at IKEA Pasay City with a pajama-clad performance as part of the retailer’s Sleep Campaign. During the special event, Buendia serenaded attendees with …
Filipino Ely Buendia performs in pajamas for IKEA’s sleep campaign Read More
National Geographic has unveiled 25 travel destinations to explore in the coming year. Among this year’s featured locations are Malaysia, Stockholm, and Bangkok. After the long pandemic-induced pause, travelers can …
National Geographic: Visit Malaysia, Sweden and Thailand in 2025 Read More
Top Swedish companies like Ericsson, H&M, and Hitachi Energy are introducing eco-friendly solutions at the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition (GEFE) 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, The Investor reports. …
Swedish companies support Vietnam’s green future Read More
Bùi Thanh Sơn, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed Vietnam-EU trade relations with Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission, on October 21, 2024. The meeting …
Deputy PM of Vietnam Meets EU Vice-President and Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade Read More
Den Norske Bank (DNB) has announced its acquisition Carnegie Holding AB for about SEK 12 billion. This purchase will create DNB Carnegie, a new company combining both banks’ expertise in …
DNB acquires Carnegie, expands globally Read More