Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The government’s effort to double its fishery production, which includes fish, shrimp and seaweed, by 2015 has led to an unlikely partnership with Norway. The Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry …
Norway, Indonesia team up for 22.39m tons of fish by 2015 Read MoreMobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson on Friday said it broke even in the third quarter due to a declining sales environment in Europe. The Japanese-Swedish group, now the sixth-biggest player …
Sony Ericsson breaks even in Asia Read MoreImmigrant from Asia among among other parts of the world and Danish women volunteers achieving milestones through mentorship. KVINFO’s mentor network has inspired new mentorship programmes in Scandinavia and north Africa. …
Sisters doin’ it for themselves Read MoreThe Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 27.8 billion for development in poor countries in 2012. This is a record high aid budget. Efforts on climate change, renewable energy and agriculture …
Norwegian record high aid budget for 2012 Read MoreThe Royal Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Innovation Norway co-organized the seminar “Maximizing the value of Indonesian Gas in Co-operation with Norway” at …
Maximizing the Value of Indonesian Gas with Norway Read MoreIn a push to enhance its smartphone business, Japan’s Sony is nearing a deal to buy out Swedish telecom firm Ericsson’s stake in their mobile phone joint venture, according to …
Ericsson to sell stake in Sony Ericsson: report Read MoreQatar Airways has ventured further into Northern Europe with the launch of scheduled flights to Norway yesterday. Qatar Airways’ maiden flight from Doha to Oslo, QR953, arrives at the Norwegian …
New Oslo Route Boosts Access to Asia Pacific Read MoreNorway has committed up to US$1 billion to help Indonesia meet its emissions reduction target. Norwegian Environment and International Development Minister Erik Solheim said Norway is proud of the partnership …
Norway Donates to Help Indonesia Environment Read MoreBeginning this October, travellers from Indonesia looking to visit Europe for business or pleasure, have the option of flying Finnair to their favourite European destinations. This was made possible with …
Finnair Opens Sales Office in Indonesia Read MoreIf you’re a diplomat or have tax-free status at an international organization, a special scheme from Volvo means that you can buy a premium car at favourable prices – and …
Volvo gives Diplomats special treatment Read MoreClothing giant Hennes & Mauritz (H & M) reports a profit before tax of 4.85 billion Swedish kronor for the period June-August, the third quarter in the company’s broken business …
Year to Date Better Than Expected for H & M Read MoreFor the full financial year 2011, H&M will add 265 new stores to its business and both Indonesia and Thailand are scheduled to become new H&M franchise markets next year.Swedish …
Indonesia and Thailand new H&M franchise markets Read MoreIndonesia has signed a Letter of Intent to seal US$1 billion fund assistance from Norway to conserve its rain forests under REDD+ projects. In spite of many delays, the government …
Indonesia May Use Norwegian Funds for Oil Palm Plantation Read MoreThe AP Møller Maersk group is to work with Indonesian port operator Pelindo II on infrastructure investments in the country. Nils Andersen, CEO of the Danish shipping giant that owns …
Maersk eyes expansion in Indonesia Read MoreFamilies torn apart by family reunification rules are hoping for another chance from the new government. The case of an eight-year-old girl who is being threatened with deportation has turned …
8-year-old facing deportation Read MoreChief Executive Officer of the A.P. Moller Maersk Group, Nils S. Andersen, signed a memorandum of understanding with the top Indonesian port operator Pelindo II on Wednesday, 21 September 2011. …
Maersk CEO signs memorandum of understanding with Pelindo II Read MoreThe number of people without the right vote has tripled since 1990 – politicians blame immigration tests The demands placed on foreigners hoping to obtain a Danish passport are far …
Citizenship Requirements Way too Demanding: Opposition Read MoreMaersk has unveiled a new revolutionary service, Daily Maersk, on the Asia–North Europe trade lane which will dramatically change the way shipping is done. The service offers a daily departure, at …
Daily Maersk: Container on time – or get compensation Read MoreNorske Skog, the Norway-based global producer of paper for newspapers, has sponsored a competition among newspapers world wide who have done something outstanding in attracting young newspaper readers. Top winners …
Norske Skog Award for Newspapers Attracting Young Readers Read MoreXpress Money – a money transfer service similar to Western Union – has now moved into Denmark through an arrangement with its first agents in the country, Quick International Money …
Xpress Money Expands to Denmark Read MoreThe family of the founder of one of Norway’s most international companies, paint and coatings producer Jotun Group, is resisting a takeover bid by Norwegian industrial concern Orkla. The grandson …
Family Resists Selling Off Jotun Read More22-year-old Narawadee Phothijam from Thailand, and 38-year-old Orjan Robert Elevsson from Sweden were on Saturday arrested at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia in posession of 6.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, worth …
Swedish Thai Couple Caught With Drugs in Indonesia Read MoreDarunida Kristin Madsen is less than 150 cm tall, has long, black hair and narrow eyes. She looks like most Asians. Sitting in the hotels chair where she works as …
Tragedy Made Her a Stronger Person Read MoreBy Shada Islam *).As the Arab spring turns into summer and autumn, European and Asian policymakers can share experiences with their Arab counterparts on the democratic transformation of former communist …
Asian and European Lessons for the Middle East? Read MoreDr Sven-Thore Holm, Swedish Expert on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, was on Wednesday 10 August 2011 Key Note Speaker on “How to Successfully Combine Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship” at the celebration …
Swedish Innovation Expert Speaks at Indonesia’s Technology Day Read MoreSince 8 August 2011, Danida’s B2B Environment Programme has been replaced by a new programme called Danida Business Partnerships (DBP), reflecting the new focus of Danish development assistance on Growth …
From B2B to DBP Read MoreFrom New Delhi to Shanghai to Johannesburg, a flood of cheap handsets from the likes of China’s ZTE Corp and India’s Micromax Informatics Ltd is destroying Nokia Corp’s top position …
‘No-brands’ Nobble Nokia in New Markets Read MoreSanta Fe has now completed the acquisition of Interdean, Europe’s Leading Relocation Company following the due diligence since the agreement was announced on 27 April 2011. Headquartered in London, Interdean offers …
Santa Fe’s Expansion in Europe Completed Read MoreAP Moeller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world’s biggest container shipping line, and 14 other carriers will seek a peak-season surcharge two months later than previously scheduled amid weaker-than-expected demand. The …
Maersk, Others seek Asia-US Peak-season Surcharge Read MoreAirline company Emirates launched its first passenger service to Scandinavia on Monday by establishing direct flights between Copenhagen, capital of Denmark, and its home hub in Dubai. According to Emirates, …
Emirates Launches Direct Dubai-Copenhagen Route Read MoreThe Swedish Embassies in Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur will not be closed. According to the announcement, Sweden’s Government and Social Democratic Party have agreed upon the appropriation to the government offices, which …
The Closure of Swedish Embassies in KL and Hanoi Cancelled Read MoreStrong demand for oil in countries like China and India will keep prices high, Sweden’s Lundin Petroleum said on Wednesday as it reported a doubling in second-quarter core profit. The …
Lundin Raises oil Output Forecast After Strong Q2 Read MoreThe deadly attacks in Norway have drawn strong condemnation from around the world. The twin attacks hit the northern European country on Friday. A bomb exploded in downtown Oslo near …
Deadly Attacks in Norway Arouse Global Condemnation Read MoreEricsson AB, the world’s largest maker of wireless networks, reported a 66 percent increase in second-quarter profit, missing analysts’ estimates, on costs related to job cuts and slower services growth. …
Ericsson Second-Quarter Net Misses Estimates on Job-Cut Costs Read MoreSlumping into the red, Nokia on Thursday posted a loss of 492 million euros for the three months ended June, as decline in sales continued to hurt the Finnish mobile …
Nokia Slips Into Red; Records Quarterly Loss of 492 mn Euros Read MoreNorway has committed billions in funding to help preserve the world’s rainforests but much of the money remains sitting in bank accounts, reports Oslo-based Development Today. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg’s …
Funds to Save Rainforests Pile Up Read MoreSwedish household appliance-maker Electrolux on Tuesday reported a profit slump because of high materials prices and weak demand, and warned of difficult trading conditions for the rest of the year. …
Electrolux Reports Steep Earnings Drop Read MoreSwedish-Japanese mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson posted a net loss of €50 million ($70 million) for the second quarter on Friday, saying that its supply chain had been hit by …
Sony Ericsson Figures Hit by Japan Disaster Fall Out Read MoreAirAsia X, the Malaysian based long haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia has announced that beginning 24 October, 2011, AirAsia X will commence flights from Kuala Lumpur Low Cost Carrier …
AirAsia X Change to Gatwick Airport Read MoreThe Danish Ministry of Justice has decided to change the date for implementation of fingerprints and other biometric data in Danish passports. The initial date of 1 October 2011 for …
Deadline for Biometric Danish Passports Postponed Read MoreDanish A.P.Møller-Mærsk pays its bills on time, and suppliers and cooperation partners may be fully confident that the company will pay what it owes to them. This is the conclusion …
Economic Top Marks to A.P.Møller-Mærsk Read MoreCitizens from most OECD countries are now exempt from tougher Danish immigration test, but others must pay more.New immigration rules came into effect on July 1 that make it both easier …
Immigrants Rushed to Apply Before Stricter Rules Took Effect Read MoreAs part of the gradual closing of the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur, the embassy stopped on 15 June serving Swedish nationals in Malaysia regarding:– application of passports, national …
Gradual Closing of the Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreIn 2006, when he was only 18 years old, Jonas Thomassen was a finalist in the Norwegian finals of Pop Idol. Shortly thereafter, he released his debut album “Bold Street” …
Norwegian Idol Records Musical Video in Bali Read MoreDenmark has ratified a new UN Convention ensuring seafarers globally proper working conditions. The Convention is the so-called Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), and it is an important step forward for …
Denmark Ratifies UN Convention Ensuring Proper Working Conditions Read MoreThe development on the container marked must improve more than what is expected at the moment if Maersk Line is to change its mind and exercise the option for ordering …
Maersk Line: No Need for More Than 10 Ships Read MoreNorway backed Indonesia’s drive to slow deforestation on Thursday under a $1 billion deal with Oslo even though Jakarta said it faced a “maze” of reforms and lacks maps to …
Oslo Backs Jakarta’s Forest Plan, Despite Hurdles Read MoreThe N9, a touchscreen handset running on the MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan operating system, will be launched later this year, according to Nokia, which declined to disclose the specific date or …
Nokia Unveils First MeeGo Phone Read MoreThe Aquila Explorer has been awarded two LOI’s for surveys of combined 4,600 line km in Indonesia for approximately two months work prior to her previously announced contract on 6th …
SBX – Awarded Contract in Indonesia Read MoreIndonesia’s Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa will visit Norway and Kazakhstan for discussions on conflicts and human rights, an official said here on Friday. Michael Tene, spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, …
Indonesia’s FM to Visit Norway Read More