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Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, on 7 October 2020 called out to all Innovators to join the PUB Global Innovation Challenge. COVID-19 has drastically affected how businesses operate and collaborate. …
Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) launched Global Innovation Challenge Read More
On 7 October 2020, the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta introduced Teemu Leppälä, a professional sea captain and icebreaker operator. After a tough night shift on an icebreaker in icy …
Finnish ‘Pemecah Es Snow’ children book series now available in Bahasa Indonesia Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Marina Berg shared her view on the pancdemeic with Jakarta Now. “This pandemic is far from over, and we continue to see new local outbreaks …
Ambassador Marina Berg shared her thoughts on the pandemic Read More
Study in Sweden team has announced that the Swedish Institute is organising a series of virtual fairs over the coming weeks for students interested in studying in Sweden. The virtual …
Study in Sweden organizing the largest virtual education fair for global students Read More
Palm Oil Monitor, a pro-palm oil organisation, has published an article questioning: Why Is Norway Secretly Funding Attacks Against President Jokowi’s Omnibus Law? The biggest international story around Indonesia over …
Palm Oil Monitor questions Norwegian intentions in Indonesia Read More
This year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme (WFP). The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian …
Nobel Prize winners for 2020 Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has warned of a humanitarian and trade crisis if the roughly 800,000 seafarers stranded around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic are not offered …
Norwegian Prime Minister reminds of seafarers conditions during Covid-19 Read More
On 1 October 2020, RECOFTC launched an initiative to build the research capacity of universities in Southeast Asia to foster good forest governance. Funded by Sweden, the project will develop …
RECOFTC, CIFOR and Sweden launch the Forest Landscape Governance Research Network Read More
Studying abroad could be pricey, are you looking for some financial support to study in Sweden? This website may help you to find a suitable scholarship for your study. Now …
Study in Sweden offers scholarships opportunities to international students Read More
According to the report launched on 5 October 2020, the export value of Norwegian seafood remains above last year’s record highs. So far for 2020, seafood exports have totalled NOK …
The Norwegian Seafood exports remain ahead of last year Read More
Rovaniemi is an urban capital of Lapland on the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is also Santa Claus’s hometown in Finland. This autumn Visit Rovaniemi and virtual reality studio Zoan have created …
Travel Finland invites to visit Rovaniemi … virtually Read More
The EU Delegations in Indonesia published a trade report on 24 September 2020. EU-Indonesia trade in goods amounted to €26.2bio in 2019, with EU exports worth €10.2bio & Indonesia exports …
EU remains top non-Asian investor in Indonesia Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced on 29 September that it has set science-based targets for significant reductions in its greenhouse gas …
Carbon neutral by 2030: KONE sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target Read More
Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …
Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign Read More
At last, a new start-up that delivers 360-degree solutions and solves the pain points of freelancers and the self-employed – a group of people that Doerscircle call Independent Doers. Danish …
Doerscircle: new platform and solutions for self-employed – entrepreneurs, freelancers Read More
The Norwegian Nova Systems and the International Society of Automation (ISA) are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity training and certification in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand …
Norwegian Nova establishes itself in Singapore and South East Asia Read More
Oslo Innovation Week is Norway’s largest gathering of innovative minds, where we showcase, share, and discuss sustainable solutions and business development. This year we invite you to explore these issues …
Oslo Innovation Week will be on an online platform this year Read More
With the COVID-19 cases increasing the world over as well as in Indonesia, the concern for the safety of the health workers has come to the forefront. The availability of …
Grundfos Foundation donates funds to Aksi Cepat Tanggap to keep Indonesian health workers safe Read More
The European Union in Indonesia invites to join the EU Ambassador Vincent Piket in a public discussion on the importance of building capacity for #GreenGrowth in EU-Indonesia relations, on 17 …
European Union in Indonesia invites to a webinar on Green Growth Corporation Read More
Together with Business Sweden and the Swedish Trade and Invest Council, YouBed is now making a global introduction, taking its one-bed-fits-all innovation to hotel chains worldwide. The Swedish company YouBed …
Swedish innovation revolutionizes the global hotel industry Read More
On 17 September 2020, The European Deligations in Indonesia held a virtual launch of “EU-Indonesia Cooperation Publication 2020” by Indonesian’s Minister for National Development Planning (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa & EU …
EU-Indonesia Cooperation 2020 publication launched Read More
The Thai Immigration Bureau has urged foreigners to renew their visas before the 26 September 2020 which is where the current exemption expires. Thailand earlier announced an exemption for foreigners …
Thailand’s Immigration bureau: All visas need to be renew by 27 September Read More
The Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund have announced that they are funding NOK 25 million (USD 2.8 million) for projects to improve the management of plastics globally. This includes both reducing …
The Norwegian Retailer’s Environmental Fund opens for applications to improve plastic management projects Read More
On 4 September 2020, the Sweden embassy in Jakarta published a notice regarding Lund University’s programme: Innovation for Change in Public Transport focuses on strengthening the capacity for innovation and …
Lund University offers scholarships to Malaysian, Indonesian civil workers Read More
The European Union in Vietnam published their achievement on agricultural projects across Asia on 3 September 2020. Their statement said: With the new National Action Plan on SCP (2021-2030) and …
EU in Vietnam published reports on agricultural projects in Asia Read More
The Royal embassy of Denmark in Bangkok announces on 25 August 2020, a reminder that the 5-year period for filing a declaration to reacquire Danish nationality expires on Monday 31 …
To file a declaration to reacquire Danish nationality ends on 31 August 2020 Read More
The European Union Indonesia has launched a new initiative in Indonesia to accelerate the shift to Green/ Sustainable Public Procurement and enhance SCP. The focus of the action will be …
The European Union launched new initiative to accelerate sustainable development in Indonesia Read More
Wärtsilä published an opinion article on how technology may improve efficiency in shipping industry during Covid-19 pandemic recovery Find out more about how the industry is adapting here.
Wärtsilä published experts advice on how Covid-19 may improve shipping industry Read More
The European Union in Indonesia published an article to help internet consumers recognize and avoid online scam during the pandemic on 14 August 2020. Have you experienced misleading ads or …
The EU in Indonesia published how to avoid Covid-19 related scam online Read More
Singapore’s Immigration Authority has confirmed the introduction of Electrical Monitoring Device to all incoming people to the country to carry during Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) 14 days period. The statement said: As …
Singapore confirms everyone entering must wear electronic monitoring device Read More
The European Union invites all to join their virtual event for education and scholarship opportunities, on 10 August 2020. The statement said: Join our virtual ASEAN-EU Cooperation & Scholarships Day …
The European Union in Philippines host a webminar for cooperation and scholarship on 13-14 August 2020 Read More
Ikea has released a series called “SAMMANKOPPLA”, which is the work of collaboration with Grayhound Original Bangkok, available to to the public from 7 August 2020. Bhanu Inkawat, the Founder …
Ikea releases new collection collaborated with Grayhound Original Bangkok Read More
The Government of Denmark has launched ‘Creative Denmark’ as a new not-for-profit organisation working to promote international awareness of Danish creative strongholds. Creative Denmark is expected to have the capability …
Denmark launches organization to lift creative industries to global levels Read More
The European Union in Indonesia announced a live session talkshow by the ASEAN ambassador, broadcasting via Youtube live on 10 August 2020. The EU Ambassador to ASEAN Igor Driesmans will …
The EU Ambassador to ASEAN broadcasting live talk show via Youtube channel on 10 August at 2pm Jakarta time Read More
Ericsson announced on 30 July 2020, that the Indonesian mobile telecommunications services operator XL Axiata has selected Ericsson to deploy 5G-ready cloud core technology solutions in East Indonesia. This includes …
Indonesian XL Axiata chose Ericsson to provide 5G Cloud core technology Read More
Finland embassy in Bangkok announced online course for early childhood education available to teachers starting from 22 August to 12 September 2020. Finland is well known for early education methods …
Finnish Early Childhood education courses online available to Asian teachers Read More
Ericsson announced on 3 August 2020 on the appointment of David Hägerbro as Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh and Global Customer Unit Axiata. Prior to taking on …
Ericsson appoints the new executive to Malaysia, Sri lanka and Bangladesh markets Read More
Even before the coronavirus crisis, uncertain conditions threatened numerous mid- to late-career executives. Transformative technology is rendering many formerly respected and highly paid jobs obsolete. Globalization and the rationalization of …
Could networking be the post COVID-19 career lifesaver? Read More
The number of available spots at Swedish universities has been increased due to the coronavirus pandemic – and despite a record intake of students, thousands of places remain open to …
Academies in Sweden still open for late applications Read More
The Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has opened a temporary visa extension center at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. From Monday, 13 July 2020, the new Immigration office started operating …
The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions Read More
The technology group Wärtsilä announced on 9 July 2020 that PT MultiIntegra (Wärtsilä’s local representative in Indonesia) have successfully supplied the marine simulator complex to the Marine Police Education and …
Wärtsilä simulator complex delivered to enhance Indonesian National Marine Police operation training Read More
The Indonesian Immigration Directorate General announced 12 July 2020 on the official Twitter account @ditjen_imigrasi, that foreigners holding temporary stay permits, visas on arrival and free visas who have been …
Indonesian Immigration announced that visa holders need to re-apply their visas Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced on 13 July 2020 progress regarding Denmark’s partnership with governments worldwide to reduce carbon emission. The statement said: “The Danish Energy Agency cooperates …
Denmark progressing in partnership project for green house gas reduction Read More
A new ranking by the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore and the Scandinavian countries have some of the most powerful passports in the world. The Henley Passport Index releases …
Singapore, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland amongst most powerful passports Read More
The Norwegian government published an official announcement regarding the latest achievement on emission reduction and deforestation with Indonesia on 3 July 2020. It is the first time Norway supporting funds …
Norway funds 530 million NOK for Indonesia in result base carbon reduction and deforestation project Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Jakarta has during July gradually expanded its customer service. Now it is on Tuesdays only from 9am to 12am. Appointmen tonly. During this time, the …
Embassy of Finland in Jakarta gradually opening Read More
Universities in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan take several top spots in the newly published list of the best universities in the world. Only two Scandinavian universities made …
Asia dominates top 100 list of best universities worldwide Read More
The Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore during the World War II, from the time of the first landings in Northern Malaya on 8 December 1941, was swift and brutal. …
S. S. REDANG – Sunk by Japanese destroyers, on 13 February 1942 Read More
The Royal Embassy of Norway in Kuala lumpur, along with other Norwegian embassies in ASEAN countries published various thank you notes to all UN members for elected Norway as a …
Norway to join UN Security Council in 2021-22 Read More