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Johnson and Johnson to be offered for a fee to foreign seafarers and Danes abroad

August 30, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

From 1 September, Johnson & Johnson’s covid-19 vaccine will be released for private directing in Denmark and offered for a fee amongst other things as an offer for foreign seafarers …

Denmark / Indonesia / International relations

Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia highlights the partnership for sustainable development

August 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Last year, Denmark and Indonesia celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations but unfortunately, the pandemic prevented the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia from carrying out a great celebration. So in a video, …

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SEA of Solutions 2021 will reignite action to #BeatPlasticPollution

August 27, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

SEA of Solutions 2021 is going virtual from 16 November to 18 November, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi announces. SEA of Solutions is an annually occurring partnership event towards solving plastic pollution …

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All you need to know about VPN

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

A virtual private network provides you online anonymity and privacy, simply by creating a secured network from an internet connection. With VPN, it is possible to mask your IP address, …

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The Global School accepts fall semester applications for Norwegian children abroad

August 25, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Global School (Globalskolen) is an online teaching platform offering Norwegian, social studies, and KRLE for primary school-age students living abroad. The offer is adapted to families who want to …

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Denmark and Indonesia connect businesses between the two nations

August 25, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Last week the Embassy of Indonesia in Copenhagen hosted an event for Danish companies which are interested in bringing their world-leading technologies, knowledge, and products to Indonesia, according to an …

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Swedish Institute launches the “Young Voices Initiative” in several Asian countries

August 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Institute Svenska institutet is launching the “Young Voices Initiative” in more than 30 countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. According to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, at …

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Norwegian Cruise Line appoints new Senior Director Sales of Asia

August 20, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has appointed Braydon Holland as Senior Director Sales for Asia as the company is positioning for continued success in the region, Hotelier India reports. The company’s history began …

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Danish National Gymnastics Performance Team plans to visit East Asia

August 18, 2021January 15, 2022 - by Lasse Sandholdt - 1 Comment

The National Danish Performance Team is a Danish team of top skilled gymnasts who go around the world to spread the message of healthy living and community building through gymnastics. …

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China and Norway tops in overall Olympic medal totals of Asian and Nordic countries

August 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Olympics are in the books and with 38 gold medals, 32 silver medals, and 18 bronze medals, China is the second most successful nation at the Tokyo Olympics this …

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Nordic and Asian countries discuss covid-19 booster shots

August 10, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Several countries are currently discussing the need for a third covid-19 booster shot predominantly due to the delta variant, including countries across the Nordic Region and Asia. According to WKZO news, European …

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Dane scented to two years in prison in Bali for kicking a sacred temple

August 3, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

A 55-year-old Danish man has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bali. He is convicted of kicking a sacred temple after an altercation with the ex-girlfriend who filmed …

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Asian countries give million bonuses for Olympic gold – but not the Nordic

July 29, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Several countries around the world pay their Olympic gold medal winners million bonuses and among the nations participating in the Olympics, Singapore and Indonesia reportedly pay the most for winning …

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Swedish professor on why Vietnam is experiencing its first wave now

July 27, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Most countries are somewhere in their third, fourth, or even fifth wave of the pandemic but Vietnam is only experiencing rapid infection rates now. On Friday, 7,307 cases of infection …

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Finnish Metso Outotec received a € 360 million giant order from Indonesia

July 22, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Finnish mining company Metso Outotec has entered into an agreement with PT Freeport Indonesia for the design and technology delivery of a new copper smelter to Gresik in Indonesia, …

Denmark / Indonesia / International relations

Denmark and Indonesia key partners in tomorrow’s food and agriculture solutions

July 17, 2021July 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

In a recent update, The Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia writes that Denmark and Indonesia are key partners in tomorrow’s food and agriculture solutions. Indonesia aims for self-sufficiency in food …

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Singapore’s President urges international students to interact with different communities

July 15, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

These days students from 26 schools around the world, including students from countries such as China, Finland, and Indonesia gather for the 2021 Hwa Chong Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit in …

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Embassy of Finland in Jakarta invites to AIPR’s Discussion Series

July 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) is pleased to bring back the Discussion Series, the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta announced in a recent update. Organized by the ASEAN Institute …

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Seaweed packaging? How Norway and Indonesia are replacing plastic with Seaweed

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 2 Comments.

Is seaweed packaging the solution to the plastic problem in the world? Potentially yes. In a video, the unbiased german-based media organization, DW Made by Minds shows how packaging made …

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Denmark and Indonesia to upscale energy partnership over the next five years

July 11, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Denmark and Indonesia share the same ambitions to create a clean energy transition and the Government of Denmark and the government of Indonesia have committed to upscale the two …

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Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes abroad

July 8, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Along with sharing the news that Thailand will allow some foreigners to pre-register for the covid vaccine, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok notes that Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes …

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Norway set up climate fund targeting Asian countries in their green energy transitions

July 8, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian government is setting up a climate investment fund of NOK 10 billion that will invest in renewable energy, such as solar and wind, in developing and emerging economies …

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Innovators join ASEAN-wide call to combat marine plastic pollution

July 7, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Over 140 innovators joined the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) innovation challenge to combat plastic pollution in the Asia-Pacific region according to this Press release. From the group of innovators, …

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Nordic embassies update on COVID-19 situation in Indonesia

July 7, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to the Embassy of Finland and the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia, the Indonesian authorities have from 6 July imposed additional restrictions on entry into Indonesia as well as …

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Denmark and Indonesia – a mutually beneficial relationship for the environment

July 7, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Denmark has more than forty years of experience in the development and implementation of environmental policy in a partnership between the public and private sector and civil society. This cooperation …

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Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta only accept pre-booked appointments until further notice

July 4, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

On 2 July, The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta announced that if you need to visit the embassy, you will have to make an appointment. The announcement comes after a …

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Danish Lukas Graham collaborates with Vietnamese artist on bilingual song

July 3, 2021July 4, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Danish band Lukas Graham has recently collaborated with the talented Vietnamese artist Vũ and released a new bilingual version of the song “Happy For You”. In a recent interview, …

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Infographic – COVID-19: travel from third countries into the EU

June 27, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The summer is fast approaching and many Scandinavians residing in Asia have not been back to their native country for a very long time. As the pandemic seems to ease …

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Four Danish universities added to the Indonesian government scholarship list

June 24, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Four Danish universities have recently been added to LPDP Kementerian Keuangan RI’s official list which allows Indonesian students to apply for government scholarships, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia shares. The Indonesian …

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Finland faces acute workforce shortage, eyeing experts from Southeast Asia

June 23, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Finland is facing an acute workforce shortage with the country’s working-age population decreasing. The Finnish government has warned that the nation needs to raise immigration levels to 20.000 to 30.000 …

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Spotify Accelerates Podcast Discovery With Acquisition of Podz

June 20, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Spotify – the Swedish music company with global fans – announced on 17 June 2021 that the company has acquired Podz, a small, talented team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers, …

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MDBC celebrates virtual Flag Day

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 15 June 2021, the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) celebrated Flag Day online. A memo describing the event reads: According to the legend, the Danish flag, Dannebrog, on this …

Community news / Indonesia / Norway / Singapore

Norwegian Mette Hartman promotes batik through modern fashion in Singapore

June 14, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

In a newly published article for CNA Lifestyle, Aun Koh speaks to the founder of Martha Who’s trendy and modern batik collections, Norwegian Mette Hartman who has been living in …

Business in Asia / Healthcare / Indonesia / Innovation & Technology / Sweden

NIH-SG welcomes new Swedish health tech member

June 13, 2021June 13, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

On 10 June 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore introduced the latest member. Johan Möller, Co-Director of Southeast Asia and head of Brighter – A human innovation company‘s operations in …

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Virtual Finland village open for Finnish expats abroad

June 11, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Virtual Finland village is a week-long event organized by Finland-Seura ry. and the Suomi-village is a meeting place for all Finnish expats abroad. The village aims to create cross-border …

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Norwegian embassy in Vietnam updated travel regulations for travelers from all countries outside EEA/Schengen/UK

June 6, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

25 May 2021 Norway had updated travel regulations for visitors, that said: Main rules for entry quarantine and stays at a quarantine hotel Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Norway has …

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Indonesian Amartha raises $7.5 million in funding from Norway’s Norfund

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Indonesian Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending startup, Amartha has raised $7.5 million from the Norwegian government-owned investment fund, Norfund, media Dealstreetasia reports. Amartha is a financial technology company that connects micro and SME …

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ASEAN and Norway deepens cooperation

June 3, 2021June 4, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The partnership between ASEAN and Norway was recently reviewed at the 6th ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting and notes were placed on the progress made between the cooperation between …

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Malaysia appeals EU ban on palm oil biofuels

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has granted Malaysia’s second request for a Malaysia-EU palm oil dispute panel and Thailand, Norway, Singapore and Indonesia may influence the result. The countries are …

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Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit aims at #reset

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

Sweden is open for business with Southeast Asia, one of the most dynamic regions in the world, with robust growth figures and increasing wealth for many people, the Embassy of …

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Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia

June 2, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

The Finnish Chambers of Commerce in Asia invites you to its next virtual conference, titled ‘Circular Economy in Emerging Markets: Unlocking the Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia.’ The …

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Lars Bo Larsen – Denmark’s ambassador to Indonesia – and Malaysia!

May 30, 2021August 11, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

When Lars Bo Larsen was appointed as Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia, little did he know that he would become the Ambassador also to Malaysia! However, a Danish government decision meant …

Business in Asia / Indonesia / Retail & Wholesale / Services / Sweden

IKEA to take over five of Giant Supermarket’s locations in Indonesia

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 1 Comment

The Swedish furniture company IKEA is expected to open five new stores in Indonesia that used to house the major supermarket chain Giant Supermarket, Coconuts Jakarta reports. Both IKEA and …

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Norway extends travel restrictions until 1 July

May 27, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 24 May 2021, the Norwegian government released an update on travel restrictions. It reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends the travel advice that discourages all travels that are …

Business in Asia / Construction, infrastructure / Finland / Indonesia / Sweden

SSAB shared how fake products can impact your business

May 24, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Swedish steel production company SSAB, the world’s leading producer of high strength steel, will put renewed focus on the impact of counterfeit steel following counterfeit sales of its extreme hardness …

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Denmark opens for Covid-19 vaccine for Danes abroad

May 19, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

After fighting for months for Danes abroad to be included in the Danish corona vaccination program, Danes Worldwide has succeeded in its case, Danes Worldwide reports in a recently …

Community news / Denmark / Indonesia

Embassy Dialogue for Danes in Indonesia

May 19, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 10 May 2021 the embassy of Denmark in Indonesia invited all Danish residence to a Dialogue meeting with the Embassy about the situation of the covid on Monday 24 …

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UN Women Care Accelerator extends registration date to 19 May

May 16, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - 1 Comment

Are you a woman, struggling to grow that winner business idea? You need a mentor! Buckle down and join the UN Women Care Accelerator to build your care business plan …

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Ericsson settled $97mil to Nokia for bribery case

May 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Ericsson has agreed to pay Nokia EUR 80 million (roughly $97 million) for a damages claim related to bribery and corruption investigations previously settled with U.S. authorities. In 2019 Ericsson …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Indonesia / Oil and Gas, Mining / Singapore

North Sea Tyra redevelopment on track

May 14, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

Sembcorp Marine in Singapore is fabricating the wellhead/riser platforms for the Tyra field redevelopment in the Danish North Sea, partner Noreco revealed in its 1Q report. Meanwhile, the accommodation module …