Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a snap general election for 24 March, sending Danes across Southeast Asia to the ballot box. She announced the election from the podium …
Snap election called: Danes in Southeast Asia must prepare to vote Read More
Swiss-Swedish ABB’s Motion business in Indonesia has partnered with Happy Hearts Indonesia on the “Water for All” programme. The project aims to provide clean water for schools in East Nusa …
Swedish ABB partners brings Happy Hearts and clean water to East Nusa Tenggara Read More
Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PT PAL Indonesia, the country’s largest state-owned shipyard. The agreement was signed at PT PAL’s headquarters in Surabaya on 24 …
Kongsberg Maritime signs MoU with Indonesia’s PT PAL Read More
Indonesia’s nationwide ban on elephant riding is being rolled out across conservation and tourism facilities in Bali, Sumatra and Borneo following a government directive issued in December 2025. The policy …
Indonesia’s elephant ride ban now taking effect across Bali and beyond Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Indonesia and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) are looking to strengthen cooperation in education and research, according to Ecobiz Asia. During a visit to the university, …
Sweden and Indonesian University plan closer cooperation Read More
A strengthening Norwegian krone could make trips to Norway more expensive for foreign visitors – including travellers from Asia. The currency has gained significant ground in early 2026. According to …
Rising Norwegian Krone could raise costs for Asian visitors Read More
Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented on 18 February the Statement of Foreign Policy for 2026. Maria Malmer Stenergard said Asia-Pacific security and Europe’s security are becoming …
Sweden sets sharper China and ASEAN focus in 2026 foreign policy statement Read More
Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture has worked with Denmark to strengthen national quality and safety systems for animal feed, ANTARA reports. The cooperation included a capacity-building visit to Copenhagen from 2–6 …
Indonesia turns to Denmark to make cattle feed safer Read More
Norway’s Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust visited Indonesia on February 11-13 following his Vietnam trip on February 9-10, holding high-level meetings in Jakarta on climate, development financing and …
Norway and Indonesia advance climate and development cooperation during ministerial meetings Read More
Indonesia and Norway have launched talks on the fifth phase of their results-based carbon emission reduction initiative, known as RBC-5. Indonesia’s forestry minister Raja Juli Antoni said the talks began …
Indonesia and Norway start 5th phase talks carbon reduction Read More