Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Novo Nordisk Thailand has signed an MoU with HSRI – and the Health Systems Research Institute – to strengthen Thailand’s clinical research infrastructure and foster healthcare innovation. The agreement, witnessed …
Novo Nordisk and HSRI partner to raise Thailand’s clinical research standards Read More
Thailand and Sweden reaffirmed their long-standing bilateral relations during a meeting between Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa on …
Thailand and Sweden reaffirm ties, eye Strategic Partnership and FTA support Read More
Thailand will purchase four Swedish-made Gripen E/F fighter jets as part of a US$595 million deal to replace its aging fleet of F-16 aircraft, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) …
Thailand confirms Gripen fighter jet deal with Sweden Read More
The official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Sweden from June 11–13, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the bilateral relationship, opening avenues for enhanced collaboration in …
Elevating Vietnam-Sweden Relations in the Era of Innovation Read More
The 59 year old Dane, Brian Dilling Pedersen, who was feared a victim of a crime after he lost contact with his family and his Facebook page was deleted, was …
Missing Dane found – happy as can be Read More
A Danish man, 59-year-old Brian Dilling Pedersen, has gone missing in southern Thailand under increasingly worrying circumstances. His son, Steven Risager Madsen, fears that his father may have become the …
Danish man feared victim of extortion gang in southern Thailand Read More
Thammasat University Hospital and Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. have launched a new collaboration titled “Partnership Project for the Transition into the Fourth Decade of Thammasat University Hospital: Beat Obesity, …
Thammasat University Hospital and Novo Nordisk Thailand join forces to fight obesity and diabetes Read More
Today, the Swedish School Association in Bangkok (SSFBKK) had its end-of-year celebration at St. Andrews School, Bearing. Now, we’re looking forward to what will hopefully be a wonderful summer holiday. …
Swedish School Association in Bangkok holds end-of-year celebration Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in cooperation with the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), will host an upcoming networking event titled “Automate or Be Automated – …
Thai-Norwegian Chamber co-hosts AI networking event for entrepreneurs Read More
Tom moved from Prachinburi in Thailand to Denmark when he was 12 years old. His mother had married a Danish man and, after two years of living in Denmark, she …
Fast Lane to Old Furniture Read More
Jakob Jensen, the 41-year-old Danish citizen who has been missing in Thailand since March 2025, has been confirmed dead. The confirmation follows weeks of investigation after Jakob’s family, with support …
Missing Dane found dead in Bangkok Read More
Sweden is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking—the world’s strongest girl—with a series of events in Bangkok that highlight children’s rights, gender equality, literature, and family empowerment. The celebrations …
Sweden celebrates 80 years of Pippi Longstocking in Bangkok Read More
Volvo Cars announced on 21 May 2025 an expanded partnership with Google to accelerate the rollout of Android Automotive OS innovations, including the integration of Google’s new conversational AI, Gemini. …
Volvo Cars expands partnership with Google AI integration Read More
On Sunday 25 May 2025, Scandinavian residents and visitors in Pattaya came together for a special worship service at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Jomtien. The service featured a sermon …
Scandinavians gather for Nordic service at Norwegian Church in Pattaya Read More
The Bangkok Post recently published an insightful opinion piece by Mr. Anders Ahnlid, Director General of the National Board of Trade, Sweden, titled “Work together for rule-based trade.” In this …
Sweden supports open, fair, and rules-based trade practices Read More
Norwegian citizens in Thailand will soon need to find alternative ways to prove their financial means when applying for or renewing retirement visas. The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok has announced …
Norwegian Embassy in Thailand to phase out confirmation of income letters Read More
At ITB Asia (travel trade show) in Singapore Peter Stenberg represents his Kota Kinabalu-based Rustic Travel. As a buyer, he there meets with various hospitality groups and local tour operators, …
Destination management specialist Peter Stenberg thrives and expands within the world of travel Read More
Work-based immigration to Finland fell by 23% in 2024, according to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), amid economic downturn and rising interest rates. Yet Southeast Asian nationals continued to play …
Southeast Asians remain key contributors to work-based immigrants to Finland Read More
Thailand’s Electricity Generating Authority (EGAT) and Sweden are joining forces to accelerate the green energy transition through the “Pioneer the Possible Thailand 2025” initiative, launched on Monday 20 May 2025 …
Sweden and EGAT deepen partnership for green energy transition in Thailand Read More
An average Swede eats about 15 kilograms of candy per year and Sweden has the highest candy consumption in the world, largely due to the tradition of “lördagsgodis” (Saturday candy …
When the craving for something sweet hits! Read More
Norway’s National Day celebration in Bangkok this year took on special significance as it coincided with the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Norway and Thailand. The milestone was marked …
Norway and Thailand celebrate 120 years of diplomatic ties Read More
Freezers are essential in many households—including those in tropical regions like Southeast Asia. However, the consistently high humidity in these areas can pose a significant problem. In countries such as …
How High Humidity Affects the Lifespan of Freezers Read More
The Philippines are about to offer a new digital nomad visa that will open the door for foreign remote workers to legally live and work in the country for up …
Philippines Launches Digital Nomad Visa: New Opportunities for Remote Workers Seeking Long-Term Tropical Living Read More
Swedish doctor Elly Reinolds has been named Swedish Woman of the Year 2025 by SWEA International, the global network for Swedish-speaking women abroad. The announcement was made during an online …
Swedish doctor Elly Reinolds named Swedish Woman of the Year 2025 Read More
A patient’s testimonial video featuring his experience after undergoing surgery at the Bangkok Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine Center (BASEM). “Restore my motion. Bring back my active life.” When …
Restore my motion. Bring back my active life. Read More
Danish citizens in Thailand will have an opportunity to meet Ambassador Danny Annan in person during a series of community outreach events hosted by the Embassy of Denmark in June. …
Danish Embassy brings outreach events to Khon Kaen, Hua Hin and Pattaya in June Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok has published an informational video in Thai aimed at individuals interested in traveling to Finland for seasonal work, including wild berry picking. The video …
Finland shares video guide for Thai seasonal berry pickers and workers Read More
A single woman, no longer in my youth, and with no family here – what am I still doing here? Well, sometimes I ask myself the same question. The answer …
What keeps me here? Read More
A 43-year-old Swedish man has been accused of sexually molesting his 16-year-old daughter in Udon Thani, according to Thai media reports. See sources below. The girl’s mother, a 29-year-old Thai …
Swedish man accused of molesting his daughter in Udon Thani Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) is inviting members of the Thai-Swedish community to celebrate Swedish National Day and Midsummer Lunch on Saturday 7 June 2025, at The Westin Grande …
SweCham to host Swedish National Day and Midsummer Lunch in Bangkok Read More
Aiming to strengthen bilateral trade relations and navigate rising global protectionism, the Embassy of Sweden and the Thai Ministry of Commerce will co-host the Sweden–Thailand Trade Dialogue: Freer, Cleaner & …
Sweden and Thailand to hold high-level dialogue on freer and greener trade Read More
Thailand is intensifying its promotion of digital economy opportunities to Nordic investors with a new webinar organised by the Thailand Board of Investment’s (BOI) Nordic office. The online event, titled …
Thailand showcases digital economy opportunities in Nordic-focused webinar Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for May 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
ScandAsia Magazine May 2025 Read More
Swedish Alumni Network Thailand are inviting members to apply for an upcoming leadership training workshop titled “Building Trust and Embracing Diversity.” This exclusive program will select just 25 participants to …
Leadership workshop for Sweden alumni in Thailand Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy and Novo Nordisk co-hosted the first Danish-Thai Obesity Policy Forum to address Thailand’s rising obesity crisis, which affects over 40% of the population and could cost …
Novo Nordisk and Danish Embassy lead obesity forum in Thailand Read More
Thai energy group BANPU has partnered with Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to launch a joint venture focused on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in the United States, starting …
BANPU and Denmark’s CIP launch $500 million carbon capture venture in the U.S. Read More
A 41-year-old Danish citizen, Jakob Jensen, has been missing in Thailand since early March 2025, according to a Facebook post made by Kulnida Natnicha S. Srita, who is assisting the …
Danish man missing in Thailand for over two months Read More
The trend, transforming the photos of regular and famous people alike into realistic dolls and action figures, started a couple of years ago but gained more attention in early 2025 …
21,600 posts on TikTok with AI generated images has used energy equivalent to 19 years Netflix streaming Read More
In a unique collaboration to raise awareness of haemophilia in Thailand, Danish healthcare company Novo Nordisk and Thai footwear brand Nanyang have partnered to deliver specially designed shoes to members …
Novo Nordisk and Nanyang raise haemophilia awareness in Thailand Read More
Finland’s Arctic Blue Beverages has once again made a splash on the global stage, taking home a Double Gold and four Silver medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits …
Arctic Blue Beverages wins Double Gold in San Francisco for fourth time Read More
The Danish community in Bangkok is invited to gather for the annual Sankt Hans celebration on Saturday 24 May 2025, hosted in the beautiful garden of the Danish Embassy. Organized …
Celebrate Sankt Hans 2025 in the garden of the Danish Embassy Read More
The Danish founded Saxo Bank’s Singapore operations have seen a major boost in 2024, with the firm reporting that assets managed through its External Asset Manager (EAM) segment have doubled …
Saxo Singapore reports strong 2024 growth as EAM assets surge Read More
Finnair has announced the appointment of Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Board. She will begin working with the company on 15 …
Finnair appoints Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as new CFO Read More
Norwegians and friends of Norway in Thailand are invited to mark this year’s Constitution Day with a special 17 May Dinner, hosted by the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC). The …
TNCC to host 17 May Dinner celebrating 120 years of Thailand–Norway relations Read More
Norwegians in Thailand are invited to celebrate 17 May, Norway’s Constitution Day, at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya. The celebration will take place on Friday 17 May 2025, beginning …
Celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day at the Seamen’s Church in Pattaya Read More
On May 1, 2025, at Lan Khon Mueang in front of the Bangkok City Hall, representatives from the Thai Migrant Workers’ Union, led by Mr. Phaisanti Jumangwa and Ms. Maliwan …
Berry Pickers submit petition to Labor Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn Read More
Throughout May 2025, IKEA Thailand is celebrating the return of its popular Salmon Festival, highlighting sustainable Norwegian seafood through a fusion of Thai and Scandinavian culinary traditions. In collaboration with …
Norwegian salmon festival returns to IKEA Thailand this May Read More
On April 30, a Multi-chambers Networking evening was celebrated at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok in the cozy Stock room. Interestingly, the event was called a Walpurgis/Valborg celebration. Non-Swedish or Non-Finnish guests …
Business networking in Walpurgis style Read More
For Nordic residents in Thailand, May is a month filled with holidays, commemorations, and unique Thai cultural events. While only two official Thai public holidays fall in May (not counting …
Busy May for Nordic people in Thailand Read More
Volvo Cars reported an operating income of SEK 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2025, down sharply from SEK 4.7 billion in the same quarter last year. The result …
Volvo Cars announces SEK 1.9 billion profit in Q1 and launches cost-saving plan Read More