Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The new Cambodia’s government led by Prime Minister Hun Manet was predicted to prioritize the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its foreign policy. According to The Khmer Times, …
Cambodia to prioritize ASEAN in foreign policy Read More
Vietnam’s Central Bank signed an agreement to establish a cross-border payments mechanism between five Southeast Asian (ASEAN) countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines on Friday, 25 August …
Vietnam agrees to establish cross-border payments between other five ASEAN countries Read More
To celebrate the 78th Indonesian Independence Day, the Tampere Finland-Indonesia Association held an event on 20 August, at Laikunlava Cultural Centre in Tampere, Finland. Indonesian Ambassador in Helsinki, H.E, Mrs …
Indonesia Day celebrated in Finland Read More
Not far from the Helsinki City centre, a grand opening of the Bali Restaurant, established by the Indonesian diaspora in Finland, Mrs. Christie Chassiam and her husband Prof. Markku Känninen, …
Bali Restaurant in Helsinki is finally open Read More
The Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) is cooperating with Swedish Swedfund International AB in applying technology that convert waste into renewable energy. The agreement was inked …
Indonesia and Sweden in waste-conversion cooperation Read More
While tigers remain an endangered species on a global level, the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in the western mountains of central Thailand holds the largest population of protected tigers …
How Thailand rescues tigers and saves the ecosystem at the same time Read More
In the complex and dynamic landscape of diplomacy, some individuals possess a strong ability to build bridges between nations. One such diplomat is Ambassador Joachim Bergström. His journey has been …
Ambassador Bergström – Building bridges between Sweden and Malaysia Read More
The support for abortion is highest in Europe, with Sweden in the front, and lowest in Asia, where Indonesia is taking the opposite stance, according to a report by Ispos …
Abortion opinion: Sweden and Indonesia are opposites Read More
Indonesian Telkomsel has renewed its contract with Swedish Ericsson to expand the 4G/5G networks in Indonesia. Ericsson has already deployed its energy-efficient 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products and solutions …
Telkomsel and Ericsson to expand 4G/5G partnership in Indonesia Read More
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Helsinki, Finland held the 56th ASEAN Day celebration to strengthen regional collaboration, on Tuesday August 8. The event was joined by the …
The Embassy of Indonesia in Helsinki hosted the 56th ASEAN anniversary celebration Read More
Indonesia, the largest archipelago in the world, is a tropical paradise that stretches across thousands of islands. From the stunning beaches of Bali to the ancient temples of Borobudur, this …
Indonesia Cruise Guide: What to Expect on an Indonesia Luxury Cruise Read More
Vietjet has launched a direct route connecting HCMC to Jakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday, August 5. This is the airlines third direct service between Indonesia and Viẹtnam. With seven flights per …
Vietjet launches direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta Read More
Singapore-based food delivery apps Grab and Foodpanda are expanding into the dine-in space. This is as consumers look to eat out more post-pandemic. Grab has started testing its dine-in feature …
Food delivery apps Grab and Foodpanda expand into dine-in services Read More
Three Bali immigration officers have been arrested for their alleged role in an illegal organ ring. The trafficking syndicate ferried victims from Indonesia to Cambodia to sell their kidneys, Indonesian …
Bali immigration officers arrested over Cambodian organ ring Read More
The Danish government condemns the burning of the Quran. Burning of holy texts and other religious symbols is a shameful act that disrespects the religion of others. The statement from …
The Danish government condemns burning of the Quran Read More
The first autonomous train, LRT Jabodebek in Jakarta, Indonesia has recently begun its operation this month. Even if it is a driverless train, the train will still have train attendants …
First autonomous train in Indonesia begins its operation Read More
Indonesia’s officials announced that its island, Bali, will impose a 150,000-rupiah ($10) tax on tourists entering the “Island of Gods” starting next year, giving reasons related to preserving its …
Indonesian Bali to impose tax on tourists entering its historical place from next year Read More
Indonesia burned more coal in 2022 than any other year, a preliminary analysis shows. This puts the country on track to become one of the largest carbon emitters from fossil …
Indonesia’s coal burning hits record high Read More
Indonesia is the number one country in terms of reducing deforestation rates. This is according to the World Resources Institute’s most recent data on global deforestation. The data shows that …
Indonesia is the leading country for reducing deforestation Read More
Indonesia needs funding of about 1.5 billion USD from the International Partnership Group (IPG), to terminate coal mining and production under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)’s program. Executive director …
Indonesia needs 1.5 billion USD from international partners to terminate coal in production Read More
The Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) invites Finland to participate in building the Nusantara National Capital. Nusantara is the future capital of Indonesia. That is determined and regulated by Law …
Finland invited to participate in building Nusantara National Capital Read More
Indonesian police have this month arrested nearly 500 suspects involved in the trafficking of more than 1,500 victims. This is according to officials on Tuesday, June 20. Indonesia is one …
Indonesia arrests nearly 500 for human trafficking Read More
Indonesia announced late last week that they are ending visa-free entry from 159 nationals effective immediately, including all Scandinavian nationals. The Visa-free entry is in place for nationals of 10 …
Indonesia officially ends visa-free entry from 159 countries Read More
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has encouraged Norway to invest in the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry as a part of building a national EV ecosystem. On the sidelines of …
Indonesia encourages Norway to invest in EV battery industry Read More
A Danish start-up has entered a $4 billion agreement to build a nuclear-powered ammonia plant in Indonesia. Copenhagen Atomics is leading a four-party group from Denmark that has signed a …
Copenhagen Atomics to test nuclear ammonia plant in Indonesia Read More
The weather phenomenon El Niño, which risks triggering tropical cyclones in the Pacific Ocean, heavy rainfall in South America and drought in Australia, is on its way. In particular, the …
El Niño can be costly for coffee lovers Read More
Bali officials are distributing a new “dos and don’ts” list for tourists, following the holiday hotspot’s crackdown on international visitors. The list comes just days after footage of a Danish …
Bali starts distributing list of “dos and don’ts” only days after Dane was arrested Read More
Authorities in Indonesia’s Bali island have banned all tourists’ activities on its twenty-two sacred mountains with immediate effect. The ban was made following numerous incidents whereby foreign tourists have violated …
Indonesia island Bali bans all tourist activities on holy mountains Read More
The KAMAY jacket by Aleksander Revas is crafted from premium faux suede developed from recycled PET bottles. The jacket is made to raise awareness about the urgent issue of plastic …
Sustainable fashion out of recycled bottles Read More
Indonesia and Malaysia will delay trade talks with EU while they seek reasonable treatment for small palm oil producers. This is according to Financial Times on Wednesday. Malaysia’s Deputy Prime …
Indonesia and Malaysia freeze trade talks with EU Read More
China will send warships to a multilateral naval exercise hosted by Indonesia this month. Among other countries invited are North Korea, Russia, South Korea and the United States. The drill …
China joins Indonesia’s multilateral naval drills despite tension Read More
A Danish national has been arrested in Bali for featuring in a pornographic video uploaded to social media. Local police informed the media on Monday, May 29, as authorities continue …
Danish woman arrested for pornography in Bali Read More
The Danish Trade Council’s Missions from Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Myanmar successfully wrapped up the regional meeting held in Vietnam last week. According to the Embassy of Denmark …
Danish Trade Council Missions wrap up successful regional meeting in Vietnam Read More
Norway’s wealth fund has placed Semen Indonesia, an Indonesian state-controlled cement maker, under observation for three years for the “risk of damage” to prehistoric cave paintings on Sulawesi Island by …
Norway’s wealth fund puts Indonesian firm under observation Read More
IKEA has found inspiration from traditional Indonesian handicraft to protect rattan outdoor furniture against humidity and temperature changes. Swedish Product Designer and Engineer at IKEA, Linn Grahl, is behind the …
IKEA is using traditional Indonesian technique on outdoor furniture’s Read More
Nuclear power developed in Denmark will help Indonesia produce low-emission ammonia. The production will go toward fertilizer and food production that is set to feed 45 million Indonesian people. The …
Danish Companies to supply nuclear energy in Indonesia that will feed 45 million people Read More
Nokia and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) have completed a network consolidation program. The new network will boost experience for IOH’s growing subscriber base. The program covers major cities in Java …
Nokia and IOH consolidate Indonesian network Read More
Sales of electric cars in Indonesia jumped in April after the government launched tax incentives. Effective from April 2023, Indonesia cut the value-added tax (VAT) on electric cars from 11% …
Indonesian tax cut drives electric car sales Read More
The crisis in Myanmar is the key issue during the May 9-11 ASEAN summit in Indonesia. This summit is the first of two to be held in Indonesia this year. …
Myanmar crisis dominates ASEAN leaders’ summit Read More
Philippine authorities have rescued over 1,000 people who were held captive and forced to commit fraud. More than a thousand people from several Asian countries have been held captive and …
Philippine authorities rescue 1000 people from fraud camps Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently announced it will resume sailing in Asia after more than three years when the newly revitalized Norwegian Jewel makes her grand return to Tokyo on …
Norwegian Cruise Line to resume sailing in Asia after three years Read More
The general trade between Cambodia and Indonesia increased by 43.2 per cent to $304 million in the first quarter of 2023. Cambodia is a net exporter to Indonesia when it …
Cambodia’s textile exports to Indonesia in consistent growth Read More
Finnish-based Virta who is a provider of charging services for electric vehicles, has raised 85 million euros to expand its operations in Southeast Asia. The capital have been donated by …
Finnish EV firm raises 85 million euros for Asian expansion Read More
The European Parliament has approved a law that makes it illegal to import products into Europe that can be linked to the destruction of the world’s rainforests. The law was …
EU forbids the import of products linked to deforestation Read More
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics has invited European investors to the 2023 HUB.ID Summit. The event will be held on September 15 and 16, 2023, in Bali. The summit …
Indonesia invites European investors to HUB.ID Summit Read More
The Chinese-Icelandic artist, Laufey, announced the sold out of her concert tickets in Asia and Australia tour. She will start her tour in May 2023 in the Philippines and Taiwan …
Asia & Australia concert tickets of Chinese-Icelandic artist “Laufey” sold out Read More
Indonesia is considering imposing a tax for tourists after a series of incidents where foreigners have violated laws or customs. Sandiaga Uno, tourism and creative economy minister, told reporters this …
Indonesia considers tourist tax to limit bad behavior in Bali Read More
Finnish Nokia announced Monday, April 17, that Nokia and PT. Lintas Teknologi Indonesia have successfully conducted a trial of Nokia’s next-generation PSE-V super coherent optic solution. When deployed, Nokia’s PSE-V …
Nokia to assist Indonesian Telin’s subsea network upgrade Read More
Indonesia is expected to conclude negotiations with China on an additional $560 million loan for a high-speed rail project. The cost of the line linking Jakarta with the textile hub …
Indonesia to finalize an additional $560 million Chinese loan for high-speed train Read More
The Indonesian government is targeting an annual production of shrimps of up to 2 million tons starting in 2024. Director General of Aquaculture of the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry, …
Indonesia aims to produce two million tons of shrimps Read More