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As part of $1 billion deal with Norway to fight carbon emissions through a partial deforestation ban, Indonesia plans to initially protect less than half its remaining forest cover. The …
Deforestation Ban To Begin Small, Grow Later Read MoreIn January 2011, Indonesia is supposed to impose a two-year moratorium on deforestation. Norwegian officials said, accoring to AFP, they were satisfied that Indonesia is currently making progress towards its …
Norway Spends 30 Million Dollars to Save Indonesian Forests Read MoreThe Indonesian government will likely appoint a local financial institution to manage the US$1 billion forestry fund to be provided by Norway as part of the environmental deal signed in …
Indonesia May Name Local Firm as Fund Manager Read MoreSeadrill has secured drilling contracts with Premier Oil and PT PAN (P.T. Pertalahan Arnebatara Natuna)in Indonesia for the newbuild jack-up rigs, West Callisto and West Leda. The program in the …
Seadrill Secures New Important Contracts for Jack-Ups Read MoreIt is two years since Carlsberg sealed its place in the brewing big league when it teamed up with Heineken to buy Scottish & Newcastle, gaining assets in Russia, France, …
The Carlsberg Path to Asia Read MoreWhile the global fashion world this week assembles in Denmark during Copenhagen Fashion Week, textile workers from two other capitals have joined together in creating their own brand – and …
Thai Clothing Slaves Break free From Chains Read MoreAs from 20 August, the Embassy prolongs processing time for visa handling The Embassy’s visa section is being over burdened by visa applications, and the service goal of 15 days’ …
Temporary Change in Visa Processing Time Read MoreThe Association of Norwegian Students Abroad (ANSA) invites student from Singapore and elsewhere to visit their ScanArt 2010 Exhibition from September 29 to October 4th at the 1000 Pound Bend, …
Scandinavian Art Students Exhibition Read MoreFor the first time in history a Sumatran tiger cub has been born in a Swedish zoo in Eskilstuna, a few hours south of Stockholm. The Sumatran tiger is one …
Sumatran Tiger Cub Born in Sweden Read MoreConservationists from around the world have concluded their meeting in Bali with a declaration of support for Indonesia’s limited logging moratorium, which they said must be implemented immediately. The 2010 …
Some Industries Are Not Happy Read MoreThe Royal Danish Embassy in Jakarta announce the appointment of Mrs Ida Ayu R. Sutamaya as new Danish Honorary Consul for Bali. Mrs. Ida Sutamaya is well known in the hotel …
New Danish Honorary Consul in Bali Read MoreThe government insists that new permits awarded to industrial forest concessions (HTI) to fell 10 million cubic meters of trees in Riau this year did not run counter to the …
New licenses ‘consistent with Norway deal’ Read MoreLucky for Indonesia, his deep interest in the country has prompted him to organize activities that promote Indonesian culture to the Danish or help Indonesia conserve its cultural artifacts. The …
Promoting Indonesia to the Danes Read MoreSuspected terrorists had planned to explode Royal Danish Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, using a car-bomb, National Police chief Gen. Bambang Hendarso Danuri said on Thursday. Bambang said the embassy …
Terrorists Planned to Car-bomb Danish Embassy Read MoreIn the middle of nowhere Swedish John Lundin and his Indonesian wife Lizza is designing and producing high speed boats for patrolling and to ambush pirates with the help of …
The Lundin’s on a Positive Wave in Indonesia Read MoreThe National Police’s counterterrorism unit arrested two more suspects following successful raids in Central Java in which it netted three terror suspects, one of whom topped the authorities’ most-wanted list, …
Danish Embassy Plot: More Suspects Arrested in Terror Raids Read MoreThe terror suspects arrested during a raid in Central Java, Indonesia not only planned to bomb the the Danish Embassy, but also to bomb the Indonesian Police Anniversary Day Celebrations …
Terror Plan to Bomb Danish Embassy in Indonesia Stopped Read MoreDenmark will increase security at its embassy in Jakarta in the wake of a raid by Indonesian police that foiled a terrorist plot, the Danish foreign minister said Thursday. …
Denmark to Boost Jakarta Embassy Security After Alleged Plot Read MoreAmbassador Homme and Counsellor Ragnhildstveit recently visited Indonesia’s easternmost province Papua. This is the first Norwegian ambassadorial visit to the province of Papua, situated two time zones and five hours …
The Norwegian Ambassador Visits Papua Read MoreThe terror suspects arrested during a raid in Klaten, Central Java not only planned to bomb the Police Anniversary Day celebration, or Hari Bhayangkara, but also to bomb the Danish …
Terror Suspect Planned to Bomb Danish Embassy in Jakarta Read MoreHappy travels: With a new Swedish probiotic product and general caution, you will never find yourself stuck in the bathroom when you should be out on the sandy white beach working …
Bye, Bye Skitters! Read MoreIn commemorating World Environment Day at the State Palace here Tuesday, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono asked talented young singer Sandy Sandoro to sing one of his compositions. The president`s song …
Sandy Sandoro Sings President`s Composition “To Oslo for Our Earth”. Read MoreLate last year Indonesia made global headlines with a bold pledge to reduce deforestation, which claimed nearly 28 million hectares (108,000 square miles) of forest between 1990 and 2005 and …
How Norwegian Money Will Save Indonesian Rainforest Read MoreBP’s elusive Swedish chairman Henric Svanberg faced public wrath Thursday as he finally abandoned his yachting vacation off the southern coast of Thailand in favor of the oil-soaked shores of …
Swedish BP Chairman Finally Abandoned his Asia Vacation Read MoreIn a world full of green buzz words these days such as ‘organic’, ‘carbon footprint’ and ‘green tech’, and where the threat of global warming has moved into the common …
Bamboo Living – An Awakening on Bali Read MoreThe Indonesian cell phone operator Indosat has launched a new mobile commercial channel with the help of 24 Mobile Advertising Solutions’ applications. New phones with 24 MAS installed programs are …
Swedish 24MAS Gains 39 Million Subscribers Read MoreThe Indonesian-Danish Water Days 2010 will focus on the actual challenges and opportunities that the current situation presents. The Danish side will present Danish high-technology solutions in areas such as …
The Indonesian-Danish Water Days Focus on Major Challenges Read MoreTen young researchers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand will be participating at the 60th Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany this year, according to the Jakarta-based ASEAN …
Ten Young ASEAN Researchers to Attend Nobel Laureate Meeting Read MoreThe government’s plan to impose a moratorium on the development of peatland and primary forest areas as a follow-up to a conservation agreement with Norway has prompted the palm oil …
Palm Oil Industry Seeks Clarity After Agreement With Norway Read MoreLast year, Joachim ‘DiskJokke’ Dyrdahl travelled to the Indonesian city of Bandung, a cultural centre on West-Java, to join forces with musicians from the gamelan orchestra Samasunda, lead by Ismet …
Indonesian-Norwegian Project at Music Festival in Oslo Read MoreA Finnish elementary school teacher Mika Vanhanen established the ENO (environment online) internet school in 2000 in the Eno municipality of Eastern Finland. Recently, the global school celebrated its international …
Indonesia World Leader in Finnish Environment Online Read MoreMany of the Scandinavian Ambassadors in Southeast Asia hope that Denmark, as the only Scandinavian team in the tournament, will win the gold trophy in the FIFA World Cup 2010. …
Ambassadors Predict World Cup Winner Read MoreWho would not want to study abroad and for example on a tropical destination like Bali and study in your own native language just as if the studies would be …
Norwegian Students Flock to Bali Read MoreOn June 1, The Swedish Embassy, in cooperation with Volvo Trucks, Ericsson and Oriflame, organized the Swedish National Day celebration at hotel Shangri-La, Jakarta. Among the guests were the Minister …
Swedish National Day Celebration in Jakarta Read MoreHasan di Tiro is dead. The Indonesian freedomfigther and Swedish citizen, died due to complications surrounding a respiratory infection at the emergency ward of the Zainal Abidin General Hospital in Banda Aceh, capital …
Hasan di Tiro: The End of an Era in Aceh Read MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono led Thursday a plenary Cabinet meeting which discussed follow-up actions of a newly agreed forestry partnership between Indonesia and Norway. The President said that while 2010 …
Forestry Partnership Between Indonesia and Norway Turns Into Hard Work Read MoreAs Sweden and Indonesia celebrate their 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year with buoyant economic ties, Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia Ewa Polano is eyeing success in other mission: improving …
Sweden Eyes More Contacts With Indonesian People Read MoreToday, the 10 ASEAN countries are the third largest trade partner to the EU after the USA and China. It is important for Denmark and other EU countries to put …
Danish Foreign Minister Sees New Opportunities in South East Asia Read MoreA popular SAS Manager is leaving Copenhagen behind and sets out for Thailand. Niels Henrik Hansen has with a varied background and career been appointed Regional Manager of SAS in …
New Regional Manager of SAS Asia Read MoreBetween the 1st and 6th of June, the Swedish Embassy in Jakarta has organized a Culinary Festival. Swedish food lovers will be able to indulge in delicacies such as salmon, …
Swedish Culinary Festival in Jakarta Read MoreBut when trying to comprehend the essence of this legendary brand, who could be more appropriate as our concierge than Liv Gussing who has been with the company since 1996? …
Looking into the World of Aman Resorts Read MoreThe billion dollar deal signed by Indonesia and Norway will only be used for preserving forests and peatlands and will not finance tree-planting in deforested areas, says a presidential aide. …
Norway Won’t Fund Indonesia Tree Planting Program Read MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he would personally monitor implementation of the Indonesia’s new forestry partnership with Norway. “I will be active in at least two things: Monitoring implementation in …
SBY Vows Direct Oversight of Norway-financed Projects Read MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s journey to the Norwegian capital for a two-day Climate and Forest Conference has inspired him to write a song, which he titled “Oslo.” The composition, which …
Indonesia President Write Song About Saving the Rainforest Titled “Oslo” Read MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slated to meet the Prince of Wales, better known as Prince Charles of the United Kingdom in the Norwegian capital. Presidential spokesman Julian A Pasha …
Indonesian President Yudhoyono, Prince Charles to Meet in Oslo Read MoreHenrik Friis is a busy man. As the Managing Director of Dantherm Filtration Ltd in Bangkok, he is responsible for the production and sales of filters produced by almost 100 …
Making Asia a Better Place to Breathe Read MoreCash-strapped Indonesia remains committed to protection of its rainforests as part of the global initiative to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) Plus scheme, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono …
Indonesia Committed to Rainforests Protection Despite Financial Constraints Read MoreIndonesia will honor palm oil companies’ existing contract despite its pledge to suspend new concessions to clear the nation’s natural forests and peat lands for two years, President Susilo Bambang …
Indonesia: We Will Honor Palm Oil Contracts Despite Huge Donations Read MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and first lady Ani Yudhoyono arrived in Oslo, Norway on Wednesday morning local time, noon Jakarta time, for a three-day visit to attend climate change and …
Indonesian President Arrived in Oslo Read MoreIndonesia and Norway signed a letter of intent to reduce deforestation and degradation in Oslo on Wednesday, in which Norway will provide up to US$1 billion in grant for Indonesia …
Indonesia and Norway Agree to Reduce Deforestation Read More