Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Indonesia and Norway have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on the energy transition, sustainable fisheries, forestry and climate action following a meeting between their foreign ministers on the sidelines of …
Indonesia, Norway expand cooperation on energy transition and forestry Read More
As part of our ongoing coverage of the topic of unequal access to pension supplements for Danish retirees living outside the EU, ScandAsia has on many occasions reached out to …
Political parties comment on Denmark’s pension discrimination Read More
Denmark and Indonesia have extended their government-to-government energy partnership for another five years, reinforcing cooperation on the green transition and renewable energy, Petromindo reports. The agreement was signed on 20 …
Denmark and Indonesia extend energy partnership for another five years Read More
Indonesia is looking to strengthen defence cooperation with Finland in cybersecurity, data protection and advanced defence technology. The plans were discussed during a meeting between Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin …
Indonesia seeks stronger cybersecurity cooperation with Finland Read More
Indonesia has imported live breeding pigs from Denmark for the first time as the country works to rebuild its swine population after years of losses caused by African Swine Fever …
These 546 Danish pigs went to Indonesia Read More
Future growth in demand for Norwegian seafood is expected to come increasingly from emerging markets in South and Southeast Asia, according to a new report from the Norwegian Seafood Council, …
New report highlights Asian opportunities for Norwegian seafood exports Read More
A Helsinki court has ordered the detention in absentia of an Indonesian man in his 50s, suspected of leaking classified security information connected to Finland’s nuclear infrastructure, Finnish media Yle …
Finnish authorities suspect Indonesian man of leaking security secrets Read More
A Danish tourist has died after falling ill shortly after returning from a snorkeling trip off Indonesia’s popular island of Nusa Penida, with local police believing he may have suffered …
Danish tourist dies after snorkeling trip off Bali Read More
The case centres on the 14th Meeting of the International Society on Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD-14), held in Copenhagen from 17 to 21 May. The allegations were first raised …
Indonesian authorities continue investigation of research fraud uncovered at Denmark conference Read More
Thirty former international students from Swedish universities will begin paid traineeships at Swedish companies abroad in 2026 through a programme launched by the Swedish Institute. The programme includes 21 Swedish …
Swedish companies in Asia offer paid traineeships to international graduates Read More
Indonesia expects its growing green economy to create around 3.88 million jobs in 2026, highlighting opportunities for deeper cooperation with Denmark on skills development and the green transition. The projection …
Indonesia eyes 3.9 million green jobs as cooperation with Denmark expands Read More
A climate partnership worth millions is tightening the bond between Norway and Indonesia as both countries push toward major emission cuts. During a visit to Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta, …
Norway helps Indonesia fight climate change with big support deal Read More
A joint Indonesian-Norwegian inspection has taken place deep in the forests of South Kalimantan, where newly restored land is being put under the microscope. Officials from Indonesia’s Environmental Fund Management …
Indonesia and Norway in major forest restoration project in South Kalimantan Read More
Sweden’s parliament has passed a controversial law requiring certain public sector employees to notify police if they encounter migrants who are not authorised to live in the country. The legislation …
Sweden adopts law requiring some public workers to report undocumented migrants Read More
Sweden has passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke residence permits from immigrants for conduct that does not necessarily constitute a criminal offence, Reuters reports. The legislation, approved by …
Sweden adopts ‘good behaviour’ law that could affect Southeast Asian immigrants Read More
A new proposed partnership between the University of Oslo’s Norwegian Centre for Human Rights and Hasanuddin University in Makassar aims to strengthen cooperation between Southeast Asia and the Nordic region …
Indonesia and Norway explore new partnership for peace and human rights Read More
Swedish engineering materials company Alleima has secured an order worth approximately SEK 995 million ($105 million) to supply advanced subsea tubing for one of Indonesia’s largest upcoming offshore gas developments. …
Swedish company lands $105 million deal for major Indonesia gas project Read More
A new partnership between SAS and Garuda Indonesia will make it easier to travel between Scandinavia and Indonesia on a single ticket. From the Winter 2026/2027 schedule, passengers flying with …
Flying between Scandinavia and Indonesia now gets easier with new airline deal Read More
Finnish telecom giant Nokia has entered a new partnership with Indonesian operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) to modernize the country’s mobile network with advanced 5G technology and artificial intelligence capabilities, …
Finnish Nokia to help build Indonesia’s AI-powered 5G future Read More
Global trade is under pressure from geopolitical tensions, but new openings are emerging for Nordic companies looking east, according to a webinar hosted by Swedish Trade, Interior Daily reports. Despite …
Sweden looks to Indonesia as trade uncertainty reshapes global markets Read More
A new regional partnership between Norway and ASEAN aims to reshape how Southeast Asia uses its oceans, with a focus on fishing, food production and long-term sustainability, Antara News reports. …
Norway launches major ocean partnership with ASEAN in Jakarta Read More
Indonesian authorities in Bali have intensified enforcement against foreign influencers and content creators using tourist visas for commercial activities, leading to dozens of detentions and deportations. The crackdown follows growing …
Paradise island cracks down on foreign influencers working on tourist visa Read More
Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, has described ASEAN as an important pillar of stability in an increasingly uncertain world marked by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and economic challenges. In …
Norwegian ambassador highlights ASEAN’s role in regional stability Read More Indonesia is looking to Denmark for inspiration on how to create more green jobs as the country accelerates its transition to a greener economy. During a meeting in Jakarta on …
Indonesia looks to Denmark for inspiration on green jobs Read More
A suspected research fraud case linked to a scientific conference in Denmark has triggered an official investigation in Indonesia, Voi reports. Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has …
Researchers accused of faking studies to attend conference in Denmark Read More
A growing waste crisis in Jakarta has prompted city leaders to turn to Denmark for inspiration, JakartaGlobe reports. The issue recently came back into focus after large amounts of garbage …
Jakarta looks to Denmark for solutions to mounting waste problem Read More
The last tropical glaciers in Southeast Asia are melting away fast, and a Danish explorer has now documented what may be their final years. An expedition led by Danish explorer …
Danish explorer documents the final days of Indonesia’s “eternal glaciers” Read More
Officials from Jakarta have visited Copenhagen to study how the Danish capital turns waste into energy while also creating public recreational spaces. Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno visited the Copenhill …
Jakarta looks to Copenhagen for waste-to-energy inspiration Read More
A single welfare claim could now cost a foreign student their right to stay in Finland. That is the direction of a new bill that would sharply tighten the rules …
Asian students in Finland face stricter residency rules under new bill Read More
Sten Frimodt Nielsen joined Indonesian officials in Jakarta on 7 May to support efforts to tackle rising obesity rates in Indonesia. Speaking at a World Obesity Day 2026 talk show, …
Danish ambassador supports Indonesia’s anti-obesity campaign Read More
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 …
Finland may kick out foreign students who receive welfare support Read More
A 34-year-old Norwegian tourist has died after being hit by a snorkelling boat while spearfishing off the coast of Nusa Lembongan, according to Dive Magazine citing local police reports. According …
Norwegian tourist killed during Bali holiday: Hit by snorkelling boat Read More
Copenhagen is set to turn into a showcase of Indonesian culture this spring as the Indonesian Embassy invites the public to a free cultural celebration, The Indonesian Embassy in Copenhagen …
Free Indonesian cultural festival coming to Copenhagen Read More
Indonesia is strengthening its presence in the Nordic market through coffee promotion events in Finland. Indonesia’s embassy in Helsinki took part in the Helsinki Coffee Festival 2026 from 17–19 April, …
Indonesia promotes coffee culture and trade links in Finland Read More
Thai AirAsia is cutting its flight capacity by around 30 percent in May and June, while also suspending multiple routes through to October, as soaring fuel prices continue to hit …
Thai AirAsia cuts 30 percent of flights and suspends routes until October Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta reports a 17 percent increase in Indonesians studying in Sweden during 2024–2025. The figures point to growing interest among Indonesian youth in education and …
Indonesian students in Sweden rise 17 percent, embassy reports Read More
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 …
Swedish giant raises billions as Asia Read More
Indonesia’s way of calculating corruption losses – meaning how much money the state has lost due to corruption – is falling behind countries like Denmark and Finland, and it could …
Expert warns: Indonesia struggles to match Denmark and Finland on corruption cases Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia has joined both the EUIndonesia Business Network (EIBN) and the International Business Chamber (IBC), marking a step up in its role within the …
SwedCham strengthens European business presence in Indonesia Read More
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing at least one person and triggering tsunami fears across the region, Al Jazeera reports. The quake, measured at magnitude 7.4, hit …
Strong earthquake hits Indonesia: One person dead 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
Finnish lifestyle brand Marimekko is taking its bold, colorful designs to new corners of Southeast Asia, Fashion Network reports. The company plans to open its first stores in Indonesia and …
Finnish design giant expands in Southeast Asia Read More
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 …
Nearly 3,000 flights disrupted across Asia Read More
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 …
No majority in Danish election: ruling coalition weakened as parties prepare for coalition talks Read More
Nordic embassies across Southeast Asia marked Nordic Day on 23 March, highlighting cooperation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. The day …
Nordic embassies mark Nordic Day across Southeast Asia Read More
In January 2025, it was estimated that 47,000 Danish retirees were living outside Denmark. Most of them were living within Europe, but many were living outside the EU, in countries …
Danes Worldwide speaks out on pension supplements: “It is a matter of discrimination” Read More
The 2025 World Happiness Report is out, and the Nordic model reigns supreme. Finland tops the 2025 World Happiness Report once more, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The …
World Happiness Report: Nordic happiness tops the World, Asia trails behind Read More
Air ticket prices between Asia and Europe have risen sharply after the war involving Iran disrupted air traffic across the Middle East. Bloomberg reported that more than 46,000 flights were …
Middle East conflict sends Asia-Europe airfares soaring Read More
Finnish sustainable aviation fuel producer Neste has been named among European companies that received shipments from Indonesian firms under investigation in a palm oil fraud case, according to an AFP …
Finnish palm oil fraud; Neste under investigation Read More
Indonesia is reviewing a possible scheme under which Norway would buy carbon credits from planned floating solar power projects in the country. Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New and …
Norway eyes carbon credits from Indonesia floating solar projects Read More