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The Swedish Institute has opened applications for its SI Scholarship for Global Professionals for master’s studies in Sweden. The application window runs until 25 February 2026. The scholarship covers one- …
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A Dutch design studio has launched a programme offering owners of a classic Volvo model the possibility to have the car comprehensively redesigned and modernised, while retaining its original character. …
Concept idea: Old cars redesigned and modernised Read More
Norway has launched a year-long review of its international development policy, called “Project Turning Point”. Norwegian Minister of Foreign development, Asmund Aukrust, said Norway will keep its aid target at …
Norway starts “Turning Point” review of aid policy, signals stronger Asia dialogue Read More
Finland is considering restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recently introduced ban, as concerns grow over the impact of digital platforms on young people. …
Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media Read More
Norway and Indonesia have signed a joint declaration on a “Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future,” dated 26 January 2026. The declaration was agreed by Indonesia’s foreign minister and …
Norway and Indonesia sign new partnership declaration Read More
Indonesia and Vietnam have confirmed that they will accept an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join his newly established Board of Peace, a move that has sparked …
Indonesia, Vietnam accepts invitation to Trump’s Board of Peace – Nordic countries decline Read More
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration deported a 34-year-old Swedish national back in November 2025. The man was suspected of serious violent crimes in Sweden, according to Indonesian authorities. Acting Director …
Indonesia deported Swedish man wanted for violent crimes Read More
Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …
Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport Read More
A Norwegian defence company will supply advanced minesweeping technology to the Indonesian Navy as part of a new international contract. Norwegian company H. Henriksen has announced that it will deliver …
Norwegian company to supply minesweeping system to Indonesian Navy Read More
A Danish-Indonesian research group says Indonesia needs updated grid code standards to integrate higher shares of renewable energy and support its solar expansion, according to a report published 7 January …
Danish-Indonesian study highlights need for upgrade in Indonesia’s solar energy Read More
Sweden and Indonesia marked 75 years of diplomatic relations with an official visit to a factory in Karawang, West Java. The Swedish Embassy and the Sweden–Indonesia Sustainability Partnership (SISP) delegation …
Sweden and Indonesia mark 75 years of ties with sustainability partnership visit Read More
DayOne Data Centers, a Singapore-based data centre company, says it has raised over 2.0bn$ in new funding. The company called it a Series C equity round. The round was led …
DayOne Data Centers raises 2.0bn$ and plans Finland expansion Read More
SwedCham Indonesia announced the election of a new Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting on 12 December 2025. The chamber said the new board will focus on advocacy, …
SwedCham Indonesia elects new board at annual meeting Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, presented her letter of credence on 16 December 2025. The ceremony took place at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta. ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim …
Norway’s new ambassador to ASEAN presents credentials in Jakarta Read More
He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …
A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen Read More
Finland’s Kuva Space has partnered with WWF-Indonesia to monitor and quantify Indonesia’s blue carbon assets using satellite-based climate data. The collaboration, announced on Thursday 11 December 2025, aims to support …
Finnish Kuva Space partners with WWF-Indonesia on blue carbon monitoring Read More
Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) and the Roayl Embassy of Denmark say they are strengthening cooperation to improve standards and education around halal logistics and halal packaging materials. …
Danish Halal and logistics for Indonesia Read More
The December 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has opened his first solo exhibition in Indonesia at Museum MACAN in Jakarta. The show, titled “Your curious journey,” spans more than three decades of his …
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson brings art Jakarta’s Museum MACAN Read More
HEI Schools Indonesia has opened its second campus, HEI Schools SPM Menteng, in central Jakarta. The preschool is a collaboration with Sekolah Perkumpulan Mandiri, following the first HEI campus in …
Finnish-inspired HEI Schools opens second Jakarta campus in Menteng Read More
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) can feel like carrying an invisible weight that colours every aspect of life. The hypervigilance, intrusive memories, emotional …
Top 5 Trauma Healing Retreats for PTSD and CPTSD in Asia in 2025 Read More
Denmark’s ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and ASEAN, Sten Frimodt Nielsen, has highlighted the progress of the EU-funded EU-STREIT PNG Programme during a field visit to the Sepik …
Danish ambassador reviews progress of EU-funded agriculture programme in Papua New Guinea Read More
Indonesia and Finland have agreed to deepen their cooperation on sustainable lake management, forest rehabilitation and climate finance during a bilateral meeting at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on Tuesday 18 …
Indonesia and Finland strengthen climate cooperation at COP30 Read More
Danish design brand Fritz Hansen has relaunched its Fritz Hansen Place in Jakarta, introducing an expanded concept that blends Scandinavian craftsmanship with Indonesian cultural elements. The newly renovated venue now …
Fritz Hansen reopens Jakarta showroom with Indonesian design collaborations Read More
Finnish technology company Nokia has signed a multi-year partnership with Indonesian digital solutions provider Surge to roll out a nationwide 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network aimed at improving affordable …
Nokia partners with Surge to expand affordable 5G internet across Indonesia Read More
Indonesia’s state-owned electricity firm PLN and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have signed a Mutual Expression of Interest to advance a bilateral carbon trading initiative with Norway under Article …
Indonesia and Norway advance Article 6.2 carbon trade framework at COP30 Read More
Norway has pledged up to USD 3 billion to a new Brazil-led initiative that aims to reward tropical countries for preserving their forests. The facility, known as the Tropical Forests …
Norway pledges up to USD 3 billion to new global forest fund Read More
ANTARA reports that Indonesia has invited Sweden to join a carbon economy partnership aimed at cutting global greenhouse gas emissions, Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said during the UN Climate …
Indonesia invites Sweden to join carbon economy partnership at COP30 Read More
The November 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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Indonesian minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono met Finnish foreign minister Elina Valtonen in Jakarta on 27 October 2025 to explore cooperation in renewable energy, water and waste management, and sustainable smart-city …
Finnish foreign minister meets with ministers during Indonesia visit Read More
Indonesia and Norway held the 1st Indonesia–Norway Ocean Dialogue in Oslo on 22–23 October 2025, building on their June 2025 Joint Declaration on a Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable …
Blue economy and climate cooperation, Indonesia and Norway floats through Ocean Dialogue Read More
Finland has joined the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South-East Asia (TAC), becoming the 58th High Contracting Party at a signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur witnessed by Asean Secretary-General …
Finland accedes to Asean Treaty of Amity and Cooperation Read More
When I step inside Hovi Club Teuku Umar in Denpasar, cheerful music fills the room. About twenty seniors are stretching and moving in rhythm, following simple dance steps shown on …
Where Nordic care meets Balinese warmth Read More
Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will travel to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore from 24 to 28 October to mark Finland’s growing engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit will …
Finland to join ASEAN treaty during Southeast Asia visit Read More
It’s early morning in Ubud. The scent of freshly baked sourdough, buttery croissants, and slow-dripped coffee drifts through the open-air space at Rüsters Bakery. The low hum of conversation mixes …
From Michelin kitchens to Bali: Danish baker finds creative freedom in Ubud Read More
This is a story about how a Danish woman turned a time of crisis into a thriving school where Balinese children learn to grow and cook their own food — …
A bag of onions, a garden, and a dream Read More
Indonesia has called for firm political will to advance World Trade Organization (WTO) reform, with Trade Minister Budi Santoso urging members to restore trust in the rules-based trading system during …
Indonesia urges WTO reform, backs Norway’s Petter Ølberg as facilitator Read More
It’s tournament day at Jungle Padel Pererenan. Women arrive with rackets slung over their shoulders, greeting each other with hugs, tying their shoelaces, chatting and laughing before the matches begin. …
Padel and purpose: Robin Ekman’s journey from Sweden to Bali’s booming courts Read More
When Bjarne Honoré first arrived on Bali in 1999, it was only meant to be a holiday. But the visit became a turning point. One day, while having coffee at …
Deported, divided, determined: A cross-cultural success story Read More
The October 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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Finland and Indonesia have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation to strengthen collaboration in clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable technologies. The agreement also …
Finland and Indonesia deepen energy cooperation through new MoU Read More
Volvo Trucks has expanded its road safety initiatives across Southeast Asia, aiming to reduce accidents and protect vulnerable road users such as children, pedestrians and motorcyclists. The region records …
Volvo Trucks strengthens road safety programs in Southeast Asia Read More
Forty children have gathered in the yard of a small village school in Bali, waiting for something special. Some rush forward with hugs, handshakes and high fives as the international …
Beyond tourism – Danes create new opportunities for Bali’s children Read More
On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …
Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Six out of ten young Norwegians take a year or more off after finishing high school, and many use the time to travel the world. But not all are covered …
Young travelers without proper insurance run an expensive risk Read More
Danish students graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) will in from now on have their results compared more fairly with the Danish studentereksamen. Until recently, the conversion of IB grades …
Danes Worldwide helps secure yearly review of IB grade conversion Read More
A UK-based health media company, Fixing US, is seeking two to three Nordic individuals who have experienced Japanese encephalitis to participate in a disease-awareness project for the Nordic region. The …
Do you know Nordic people who ever had Japanese encephalitis Read More
We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …
Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand Read More
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has excluded French mining company Eramet from its investment portfolio due to environmental and human rights concerns linked to a nickel project in …
Norway’s wealth fund excludes French miner over Indonesian nickel project Read More
The September 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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