H&M Supports UNICEF
As the world is gradually changing with regained interest on saving the environment and helping less fortunate communities, fashion has taken its toll on this driving force. Along with developing …
H&M Supports UNICEF Read MoreDeadly Salmon Lice Grow ‘Dramatically’
A report by the Norwegiaan state food authority reveals that lice levels have increased “dramatically” over the last year, especially among salmon, trout and young trout in key fishing areas …
Deadly Salmon Lice Grow ‘Dramatically’ Read MoreSweden’s Ericsson Buys U.S. Firm Telcordia
Sweden’s Ericsson, the world’s biggest mobile network equipment maker, said Wednesday it would pay $1.15 billion (796 million euros) in cash for US communications software developer Telcordia. Ericsson described Telcordia …
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Maersk Expanding Fleet Amid Tough Economic Waves
AP Moeller-Maersk A/S may be the only shipping line to profit from growing trade between Asia and Europe even as rates reach a two-year low. While Maersk is ordering the …
Maersk Expanding Fleet Amid Tough Economic Waves Read MoreSweden and Indonesia to Sign Sustainable Construction Agreement
Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia HE Mrs Ewa Polano will tomorrow, Tuesday 14 June 2011, sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Construction Development Agency of the Indonesian Ministry of Public …
Sweden and Indonesia to Sign Sustainable Construction Agreement Read MoreMOU to Enhance Cooperation on Sustainable Construction
Sweden has a long and very succcessful record of environmentally sustainable planning and construction, and is looking to share experiences and cooperate with Indonesia in this field. Tomorrow 14 June …
MOU to Enhance Cooperation on Sustainable Construction Read MoreNew Danish Passports Biometric from New Year 2012
From 1 January 2012, new Danish passports must contain digital photos, fingerprints and signatures. In this way the security against forgery and misuse of passports is strengthened considerably. Present passports …
New Danish Passports Biometric from New Year 2012 Read MoreTo Learn the Indonesia Language is the First Step
So prominent in the activities of gathering participants and alumni of Indonesian courses to citizens of Norway, Oslo Embassy held in the auditorium of the Embassy building, Fritzners gate 12, …
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Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation
Stephen Elop, Nokia’s chief executive, has silenced rumours that the mobile phone maker’s partnership with Microsoft could lead to a takeover. Elop’s announcement comes one month after he revealed that …
Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation Read MoreThe Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta to be Accredited to Malaysia
The Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur will close during 2011. The Embassy’s activities will be phased out gradually. When the Embassy has closed, the intention is for the Embassy …
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta to be Accredited to Malaysia Read More1 Year Anniversary Celebrated in Jakarta
The climate and forest partnership between Norway and Indonesia celebrated its first anniversary on Thursday, 26th May. The President’s Climate Change envoy and former minister of Environment, Mr. Rachmat Witoelar …
1 Year Anniversary Celebrated in Jakarta Read MoreFirst B2B Environment Joint Venture
The first JV partnership in the B2B Environment Programme in Indonesia has been signed. The Indonesian companies Gikoko Kogyo Indonesia and Panca Bhakti Utama signed a JV agreement together with …
First B2B Environment Joint Venture Read MoreEnergy and Environment Partnership Between Finland and Indonesia
The Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) between Finland and Indonesia was receltly launched in the National Bio Energy Summit held in Jakarta. Deputy Head of Mission, Ms. Päivi Alatalo was invited …
Energy and Environment Partnership Between Finland and Indonesia Read MoreMaersk Announces New and Upgraded Services
Maersk Line will launch a new fortnightly liner service to Papua New Guinea on May 30th. The PNG Express service will deploy two vessels: the 874 TEU Reecon Wolf and …
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Maersk Wins Raft of Environment Awards
From the United States to Singapore and Hong Kong, Maersk has won praise and awards for its focus on the environment.The awards reflect the increased visibility of Maersk Line’s and …
Maersk Wins Raft of Environment Awards Read MoreDecree Leaves Secondary Forests ‘Ripe for the Picking’
The director of the Oslo-based Rainforest Foundation Norway, Lars Løvold, said he was concerned about the lack of protection for secondary forests extended by the moratorium. He said secondary forests …
Decree Leaves Secondary Forests ‘Ripe for the Picking’ Read MoreThe Swedish Speaker of the Parlament Visits Indonesia
The Speaker paid an official visit to Indonesia on the invitation of the Chairman of the Peoples Consultative Assembly MPR H.E. Mr Taufiq Kiemas on 25-27 May 2011. Mr Westerberg …
The Swedish Speaker of the Parlament Visits Indonesia Read MoreNorway to Donate Billions for Clean Energy
Norway wants to channel billions of dollars to renewable energies in developing nations, building on a scheme to protect tropical forests to which Oslo has been the biggest donor, officials …
Norway to Donate Billions for Clean Energy Read MoreStatoil to Aquire Stakes in Indonesian Oil Licenses
Norwegian oil and gas firm Statoil said on Tuesday it would aquire stakes in three offshore exploration licenses in Indonesia. The firm said it would acquire a 40 percent equity …
Statoil to Aquire Stakes in Indonesian Oil Licenses Read MoreDanes Behind Software Based Emmission Monitoring System
The Danish company Weel and Sandvig introduced a more effective way of emission monitoring with robust mathematical software models in a newly held workshop. On a workshop at the Peninsula Hotel …
Danes Behind Software Based Emmission Monitoring System Read MoreFavourable Review of Indonesian Delivery on Forest Emission
An independent review shows that the Letter of Intent between Indonesia and Norway on climate and forest issues has had a very beneficial impact on REDD+ developments in Indonesia. Three …
Favourable Review of Indonesian Delivery on Forest Emission Read MoreIndonesia Agrees on Forest Cutting Ban
Indonesia has imposed a two-year ban on cutting down peatland and primary forests as part of a US$1 billion deal with Norway. Presidential adviser Pungki Agus Purnomo said Friday the …
Indonesia Agrees on Forest Cutting Ban Read MoreOECD: Finland’s Development Aid Increasing
International development aid has increased 6,5% between 2009 and 2010, according to a report released by the OECD in the beginning of April. Finnish development aid increased 8,8% between 2009 …
OECD: Finland’s Development Aid Increasing Read MoreOECD Slams Sweden for Using Aid for Embassies
The OECD has criticised Sweden for using money from the development aid budget to finance embassy operations, in contravention of international regulations. The OECD is critical that the foreign ministry …
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Danish Immigration Minister to Cherry Pick Immigrants
Immigrants from developed countries should get preferential treatment, says The Danish immigration minister Søren Pind. Exempting immigrants from developed countries from some of the toughest immigration requirements is ‘just the …
Danish Immigration Minister to Cherry Pick Immigrants Read MoreEU Watchdogs Raid Maersk and Other Liner Shippers
European Union regulators raided several liner shipping companies on Tuesday, including Danish group A.P. Moller-Maersk, on suspicion of price fixing, the European Commission and Maersk said. “The commission has reason …
EU Watchdogs Raid Maersk and Other Liner Shippers Read MoreISS Posts Impressive Operating Profit, Reduces Net Loss
Danish service sector giant ISS reported a net loss of DKK 25 million in the first quarter of 2011. However this figure compares favorably with a Q1 2010 loss of …
ISS Posts Impressive Operating Profit, Reduces Net Loss Read MoreMaersk: Business Benefits from Focus on Environment
Various of the Group’s business units operating in Singapore can look forward to benefits under the new Maritime Singapore Green Initiative.One of Maersk Line’s strategic focus areas is leadership on …
Maersk: Business Benefits from Focus on Environment Read MoreThe Norwegian Embassy in Indonesia Participates in B4E
The Norwegian Embassy led by Ambassador Eivind S. Homme took part in the Business for Environment (B4E) Conference in Jakarta April 28- 29th. The B4E is the world’s most important …
The Norwegian Embassy in Indonesia Participates in B4E Read MoreIndonesian Website Launched with Norwegian Support
The idea behind the website is to communicate what REDD+ or Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation is and to inform national stakeholders through as many channels as possible. …
Indonesian Website Launched with Norwegian Support Read MoreShip Management Open for Business
The Norwegian-Indonesian joint venture PT Timur Ship Management officially opened its offices for business in Jakarta on April 27th 2011. The opening took place in the presence of the Thome …
Ship Management Open for Business Read MoreEAC Moving Business Grows with EU Acqusition
EAC Moving & Relocation Services, operating under the brands Santa Fe and WridgWays, has entered into an agreement to acquire Europe’s leading moving and relocation services company, Interdean International Relocation …
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Sweden’s Ericsson Posts Massive Profits Hike
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson reported a whopping 224 percent rise in profits on Wednesday, surprising analysts and sending its stock up almost 7 percent in early trading. From January to …
Sweden’s Ericsson Posts Massive Profits Hike Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Danish Pop Band Marks 20 Years of Fame in Asia
The Danish pop band Michael Learns To Rock has sold more than 10 million albums, performed in packed stadiums and spawned a string of soaring ballads that echo every night …
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Maersk on a Prosperous Voyage: CEO
Recently the Vietnamese magazine Vietnam Investment Review published an interview with the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group’s CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen. In the interview Mr. Smedegaard talks about Mærsk’s strong commitment to …
Maersk on a Prosperous Voyage: CEO Read MoreStormy Viking Cup Finale
It was an unexpected end for the Viking Cup match yesterday as the KL Vikings played against their opponents the Hong Kong Vikings. The KL Vikings were leading with 1-0 as the score …
Stormy Viking Cup Finale Read MoreViking Cup Beer Galore
As it is a Viking Cup tradition, every year after the long string of matches with various opponents, the one affair all the players practically wait for is the Beer …
Viking Cup Beer Galore Read MoreNorwegian Emerson Changes Management in Asia
Emerson Process Management, Stavanger, Norway, has reported it has made two senior announcements within its Roxar Software Solutions (RSS) division – Morten Tønnesen is to become vice president, business development …
Norwegian Emerson Changes Management in Asia Read MoreSwedish Domsjö Sold to Aditya Birla Group
Thai Rayon Public Company (Thailand) and Indo Bharat Rayon (Indonesia) has acquired Sweden-based speciality pulp and bio-refinery company Domsjo Fabriker for about Rs 1,500 crore ($340 million). The two companies …
Swedish Domsjö Sold to Aditya Birla Group Read MoreViking Cup 2011
The much anticipated annual Viking Cup 2011 kicked off yesterday,Thursday 21 April, with a welcome party with buffet dinner and drinks at the Pullman King Power Hotel. After a time …
Viking Cup 2011 Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Jørgen Ørstrøm Møller Book Launch at CBS
Jørgen Ørstrøm Møller is launching his new book, “How Asia Can Shape the World” 10th of May 2011 at Copenhagen Business School.The book describes and explains how and why Asia …
Jørgen Ørstrøm Møller Book Launch at CBS Read MoreAditya Birla Group Buys Swedish Domsjo Fiber
The Indian Aditya Birla group on Monday announced the acquisition of Sweden-based Domsjo Fiber, a leading Swedish speciality pulp and bio-refinery company for $ 340 million from a Swedish consortium. …
Aditya Birla Group Buys Swedish Domsjo Fiber Read MoreMaersk Seen Exercising Option for 10 More Huge Ships
Maersk said it would most likely exercise its option in June to order 10 more huge container ships to be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering at a cost …
Maersk Seen Exercising Option for 10 More Huge Ships Read MoreH&M Releases Conscious Actions Sustainability Report
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has published its Conscious Actions SustainabilityReport for 2010. “I want our customers always to feel that we doour best to ensure that the …
H&M Releases Conscious Actions Sustainability Report Read MoreNorwegian Ambassador Meets Indonesian Minister
In the meeting that recently took place, the Ambassador of Norway, H.E. Eivind S. Homme, complimented H.E. Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Linda Amalia Sari Gumelar for her Ministry’s …
Norwegian Ambassador Meets Indonesian Minister Read MoreThe Indonesian Parliament’s 4th Commission Visits Norway
The visit took place recently in Oslo with the intent to promote further dialogue with regard to the Letter of Intent entered into by the two countries to reduce greenhouse gas …
The Indonesian Parliament’s 4th Commission Visits Norway Read MoreCarlsberg’s Vice-president Admits Using Bribes
Carlsberg admits they are making shortcuts by using bribes. It’s against the cooperation’s own ethical rules, but it’s also against Danish and International laws. But the reality is that one …
Carlsberg’s Vice-president Admits Using Bribes Read MoreSparking Consolidation Through Buying Bigger Box Ships
Maersk Line , the world’s top container shipping firm, expects the largest shipping companies to acquire larger and larger vessels to drive costs down, forcing smaller rivals out of the …
Sparking Consolidation Through Buying Bigger Box Ships Read MoreIndonesian Politician Watch Norwegian Porn Star
Norwegian porn star Vicky Vette cited Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) legislator Arifanto on her Twitter site.Arifanto was caught on camera watching a pornographic clip during a House of Representatives plenary …
Indonesian Politician Watch Norwegian Porn Star Read MoreForeign Spouses Granted More Residency Rights
Amid cheers, elation and applause, the Indonesian House of Representatives passed a new immigration law on Thursday that introduced sweeping changes for foreign spouses and children of mixed marriages. Fahri Hamzah, …
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