Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Crude oil from Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield is heading to Asia once again, following a several months long break, because of a closed arbitrage window and a strong demand from …
Norwegian oil sold in Asia again Read More
A Swedish sustainable agriculture startup by the name Our Ecolution will open its very first factory in Indonesia 1 July 2024. The startup turns agricultural waste from rice and wheat …
Swedish sustainable startup opens first factory in Indonesia Read More
AstraZeneca Indonesia -the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company – has been chosen as the Best Place to Work in Indonesia for the second year in a row. According to an internal survey, …
AstraZeneca Indonesia voted as best workplace once again Read More
All foreigners will have to pay a tourism tax of 150.000 rupiah ($12.80), when they visit Bali in Indonesia from the 14 February 2024 and onwards. This includes both mainland …
New tourism tax in Bali Read More
Nordcham Indonesia and Mandala Consulting host a joint event in Jakarta where the business implications of the Indonesian elections in 2024 will be discussed. High-level executives in Nordic companies and …
Nordcham invites to discuss business implications after Indonesian election Read More
Several employee unions in Finland have announced a political strike against the Finnish Government, taking place on 1 – 2 February 2024. The strike will include among several others air …
Strike in Finland to cancel 550 flights on 1 – 2 February 2024 Read More
Indonesia’s Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono is interested in the services of the Norwegian company Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT). In a news released by the official Indonesian …
Indonesia interested in Norwegian satellite services Read More
Canada and Türkiye have agreed to resume Canadian drone part shipments in return for greater transparency over their intended use, according to two sources who spoke with Reuters. The agreement …
Canada to resume drone part export to Turkey following Swedish NATO acceptance Read More
In a recent interview, Finland’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Pekka Kaihilahti, shared multifaceted insights into Finland’s role in Indonesia and the country’s new capital project. From Nordic collaboration to the imperative …
Finland’s role in the new Indonesian capital: A conversation with Finnish Ambassador Pekka Kaihilahti Read More
Research from Norwegian Rystad Energy shows that Southeast Asia will account for 10% of the region’s total solar capacity by 2030. Countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand are …
Norwegian research sets goal for solar energy in Asia Read More