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Finland may kick out foreign students who receive welfare support

May 7, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

International students in Finland could lose their residence permits after applying for welfare support just once under proposed new rules from the Finnish government. Under the proposal, foreign students who …

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Swedish giant raises billions as Asia

April 22, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish investment company EQT AB has raised $15.6 billion to invest in companies across Asia. The largest fund of its kind in the region right now, according to Channel News …

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New EU entry rule will affect travellers from Asia

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A new requirement is on the way for travellers heading to Europe, and for many in Asia, it will change how trips are planned. The European Union is preparing to …

Denmark / General news / Taiwan

Taiwan cuts privileges for Danish diplomats over “China” label

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

After a previous controversy over Taiwanese nationals being registered as “Chinese” on Danish residence permits, tensions have now escalated. Taiwan has revoked certain privileges granted to Danish diplomatic staff, marking …

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ScandAsia Magazine April 2026

April 7, 2026April 9, 2026 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The April 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …

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Nearly 3,000 flights disrupted across Asia

March 30, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Thousands of passengers are being impacted as a wave of flight disruptions is hitting major airports across Asia, Travel and Tour World reports. Nearly 2,800 flights are delayed and more …

Denmark / General news / Taiwan

Dispute escalates as Taiwan warns Denmark over ‘China’ label

March 29, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - 1 Comment

Taiwan has stepped up its response in an ongoing dispute with Denmark over how Taiwanese nationals are labelled on residence permits, warning of possible countermeasures if the issue is not …

Denmark / General news / Taiwan

Wang Yu-hsin hopes Denmark’s new government will recognise her actual nationality as Taiwanese

March 26, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

A Taiwanese resident in Denmark, Wang Yu-hsin, is hoping the country’s new government will address concerns over being labelled as “China” on residence permits, according to Focus Taiwan. Wang Yu-hsin …

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No majority in Danish election: ruling coalition weakened as parties prepare for coalition talks

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Denmark has just held a general election, deciding the composition of its 179-seat parliament. With all votes now counted, Nordic expatriates in Asia follow developments closely, as Denmark’s foreign policy …

Finland / International relations / Taiwan

Finnish parliamentary delegation visits Taiwan

March 25, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A cross-party delegation from Finland’s Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group has completed a visit to Taiwan, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation across several sectors. During the visit, the Finnish delegation met …