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Missing Dane found dead in Bangkok

1 week ago | scandasia.com | Gregers Møller

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 from volunteers including ScandAsia, launched a search when it became clear that he had been disappeared for 2 months since he was last seen on 21 March 2025. At the time, Jakob was believed to have travelled alone from Ranong to Bangkok after a period of erratic behaviour.
Sweden celebrates 80 years of Pippi Longstocking in Bangkok

1 week ago | scandasia.com | Gregers Møller

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 began on Saturday 18 May with the launch of the Thai-language edition of Pippi Longstocking by local publisher Barefoot Banana.
Anna Lin Yip steps down as Secretary General of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China

1 week ago | scandasia.com | Gregers Møller

Anna Lin Yip has concluded her tenure as Secretary General of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC), marking the end of a transformative chapter for the organisation. After 17 years abroad, she is relocating with her family back to Copenhagen. Under her leadership, DCCC unified its previously independent regional chapters into a single, coordinated organisation and launched a full-scale rebranding.
Volvo Cars expands partnership with Google AI integration

1 week ago | scandasia.com | Gregers Møller

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. The announcement was made at Google I/O 2025, where the advanced AI system was showcased in the all-electric Volvo EX90.
Scandinavians gather for Nordic service at Norwegian Church in Pattaya

1 week ago | scandasia.com | Gregers Møller

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 in Danish by Nicolaj Stubbe Hørlyck, the Danish pastor currently serving with the Danish Church in Thailand. Attendees sang familiar hymns in both Danish and Norwegian, accompanied by piano and saxophone/clarinet.
Royal Side Run gathers Danish community in Singapore

1 week ago | scandasia.com | Gregers Møller

The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore hosted the Royal Side Run on Sunday 25 May 2025, bringing together members of the Danish community for a day of exercise, togetherness and royal spirit. Held in scenic surroundings, the event featured a run followed by social time and refreshments. Participants of all ages took part, with smiles and Danish flags adding to the festive atmosphere. Photos from the successful event have been shared on the Facebook page of the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore.
Sweden supports open, fair, and rules-based trade practices

1 week ago | scandasia.com | Gregers Møller

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 article, Mr. Ahnlid highlights the shared 30-year anniversary of Thailand and Sweden’s membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO), emphasizing their mutual commitment to a rules-based international trading system.
Norwegian Embassy in Thailand to phase out confirmation of income letters

1 week ago | scandasia.com | Gregers Møller

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 it will stop issuing income confirmation letters, a service previously provided to support visa applications to Thai immigration authorities.
Vietnam and Sweden reaffirm commitment to deepen cooperation

1 week ago | scandasia.com | Gregers Møller

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang met with top Swedish officials during an official visit to Sweden from Tuesday 20 to Wednesday 21 May 2025, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to deepening their long-standing bilateral relationship.
Danish foreign minister visits Danfoss factory in Tianjin during China trip

2 weeks ago | scandasia.com | Gregers Møller

During his recent high-level visit to China, Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen visited Danfoss’ factory in Tianjin to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and China. The visit, which took place from 17 to 19 May 2025, highlighted Denmark’s long-standing economic engagement with China. Danfoss’ Tianjin facility, opened in 1996, was the company’s first in China and remains a core part of its manufacturing operations in the region.