A bag of onions, a garden, and a dream
This is a story about how a Danish woman turned a time of crisis into a thriving school where Balinese children learn to grow and cook their own food — …
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Indonesia urges WTO reform, backs Norway’s Petter Ølberg as facilitator
Indonesia has called for firm political will to advance World Trade Organization (WTO) reform, with Trade Minister Budi Santoso urging members to restore trust in the rules-based trading system during …
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Padel and purpose: Robin Ekman’s journey from Sweden to Bali’s booming courts
It’s tournament day at Jungle Padel Pererenan. Women arrive with rackets slung over their shoulders, greeting each other with hugs, tying their shoelaces, chatting and laughing before the matches begin. …
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Deported, divided, determined: A cross-cultural success story
When Bjarne Honoré first arrived on Bali in 1999, it was only meant to be a holiday. But the visit became a turning point. One day, while having coffee at …
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ScandAsia Magazine October 2025
The October 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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Finland and Indonesia deepen energy cooperation through new MoU
Finland and Indonesia have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation to strengthen collaboration in clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable technologies. The agreement also …
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Volvo Trucks strengthens road safety programs in Southeast Asia
Volvo Trucks has expanded its road safety initiatives across Southeast Asia, aiming to reduce accidents and protect vulnerable road users such as children, pedestrians and motorcyclists. The region records …
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Beyond tourism – Danes create new opportunities for Bali’s children
Forty children have gathered in the yard of a small village school in Bali, waiting for something special. Some rush forward with hugs, handshakes and high fives as the international …
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Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City
On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …
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Young travelers without proper insurance run an expensive risk
Six out of ten young Norwegians take a year or more off after finishing high school, and many use the time to travel the world. But not all are covered …
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Danes Worldwide helps secure yearly review of IB grade conversion
Danish students graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) will in from now on have their results compared more fairly with the Danish studentereksamen. Until recently, the conversion of IB grades …
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Do you know Nordic people who ever had Japanese encephalitis
A UK-based health media company, Fixing US, is seeking two to three Nordic individuals who have experienced Japanese encephalitis to participate in a disease-awareness project for the Nordic region. The …
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Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand
We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …
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Norway’s wealth fund excludes French miner over Indonesian nickel project
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has excluded French mining company Eramet from its investment portfolio due to environmental and human rights concerns linked to a nickel project in …
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ScandAsia Magazine September 2025
The September 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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Indonesia and Denmark strengthen cooperation on offshore wind planning
Indonesia and Denmark are deepening their cooperation on marine spatial planning (MSP) to support renewable energy development, with a particular focus on offshore wind. During a knowledge exchange programme in …
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Indonesia launches new All Indonesia Arrival Card for travelers
Indonesia has introduced a new unified digital portal, the “All Indonesia” Arrival Card, which consolidates immigration, customs, and health declarations into a single online form. The system is now mandatory …
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Nordic embassies issue safety advisories as protests continue in Indonesia
As demonstrations continue across Indonesia, the Danish and Finnish embassies in Jakarta have issued security advisories to their citizens. Large-scale protests, including in the capital Jakarta, have raised concerns about …
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Indonesia introduces pre-border fish quarantine with Norway as top supplier
The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) has launched a new pre-border quarantine system for imported fishery products to strengthen national food security and improve logistics efficiency. The policy requires fish and …
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Norwegian company TGS awarded major seismic survey contract in Indonesia
Norwegian energy data and intelligence company TGS has been awarded a large offshore streamer contract in Indonesia, covering an area of approximately 10,000 square kilometers. The survey is set to …
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Danish foreign minister meets ASEAN ambassadors in Copenhagen
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met on 13 August 2025 with ambassadors from four ASEAN member states. The purpose was to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and support …
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Indonesia and Norway advance forest conservation partnership
For many years, Indonesia has partnered with Norway under a results-based contribution (RBC) funding arrangement. The arrangements have been that Indonesia receives payments for reducing CO2 emissions from the Norwegian …
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Kongsberg Maritime opens new offices in Jakarta and Batam
Norwegian marine technology provider Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its presence in Indonesia with new offices in Jakarta and Batam – an island just off the coast of Singapore – to …
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Indonesia becomes first ASEAN country granted 5-year Schengen visa privilege
Indonesian travellers can now apply for a five-year multi-entry Schengen visa under a new EU Visa Cascade scheme — and other ASEAN countries may soon follow. Indonesia has become the …
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Danish brand Perspirex withdraws from Indonesia citing unfair play
Danish antiperspirant brand Perspirex has announced its decision to exit the Indonesian market, citing what it describes as unfair competition and coordinated smear campaigns. The company shared the announcement on …
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Indonesian students get Nordic style health check-ups
Indonesia is looking to Sweden and Norway as models for a new student health initiative launched on Monday 4 August 2025. The Cek Kesehatan Gratis Sekolah (CKGS) program introduces health …
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Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable
Nordic citizens continue to hold some of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest update of the Passport Index by Global Residence Index. The ranking evaluates more than …
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Norwegians in Southeast Asia can vote early in the 2025 elections
The election day for Norway’s 2025 Parliamentary (Storting) and Sámi Parliament elections is Monday 8 September 2025. In many Norwegian municipalities, polling stations will also open on Sunday 7 September. …
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ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia
Since 2009, ScandAsia has published 364 ScandAsia publications on Issuu, plus 13 editions of Thailand Expat Guide and 49 issues of Thai-Danish Trade News publishhed for the Danish Thai Cham …
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Indonesia and EU edge closer to trade pact under pressure from US tariffs
Indonesia and the European Union have reached a political agreement to finalise their long-awaited free trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), by September 2025. The breakthrough was announced …
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Finnair: No strikes – flights as usual
Finnair will operate its flights according to the normal schedule as strikes announced for 16, 18, 21, 23, and 25 July have been cancelled. The settlement of a dispute between …
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Nordic leaders slam Trump’s new 30 percent EU tariff threat
US President Donald Trump issued on Saturday 12 July 2025 letters — posted on Truth Social and other channels — informing the European Union that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed on their …
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Denmark promoted livestock innovation at IndoLivestock 2025 in Surabaya
Denmark showcased its agri-food technology and livestock expertise at IndoLivestock 2025, held from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Surabaya, Indonesia. The Danish pavilion featured seven leading companies in …
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Singapore loan levels still sustainable – not like in Norway
The average Singaporean maintains a healthier debt levels with households owing less than their annual earnings, when compared to many other countries, claims a survey by Quick Loan Pte Ltd. …
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New survey reveals why internationals leave or stay in Denmark
A newly published survey by Copenhagen Capacity sheds light on why some internationals choose to stay longer in Denmark than planned — while others leave earlier. The *Expat Survey 2025*, …
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Europe rolls out new entry rules for Asian travellers
Starting October 2025, the EU will roll out a new Entry/Exit System (EES) at all entry points to the EU which will replace the current manual passport stamping when travellers …
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Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson opens first major exhibition in Taiwan
Olafur Eliasson, the acclaimed Icelandic-Danish artist known for his immersive and nature-inspired installations, has opened his first major solo exhibition in Taiwan at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, reports TaiwanNews.com.tw …
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Indonesia turns to Norway for hydropower know-how
Indonesia is seeking closer collaboration with Norway to accelerate the development of hydroelectric power and meet the country’s clean energy targets under its 2025–2030 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL). On …
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Danes Worldwide golf tournament returns to Denmark this August
The Danes Worldwide golf tournament is back! In collaboration with Fredensborg Golf Club and Fredensborghusene, Danes Worldwide is reviving its prestigious golf event for current and former Danes living abroad. …
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Volvo Cars expands partnership with Google AI integration
Volvo Cars announced on 21 May 2025 an expanded partnership with Google to accelerate the rollout of Android Automotive OS innovations, including the integration of Google’s new conversational AI, Gemini. …
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Destination management specialist Peter Stenberg thrives and expands within the world of travel
At ITB Asia (travel trade show) in Singapore Peter Stenberg represents his Kota Kinabalu-based Rustic Travel. As a buyer, he there meets with various hospitality groups and local tour operators, …
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Indonesia and Denmark explore offshore wind cooperation for blue economy goals
Indonesia and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in offshore wind development, aiming to support Indonesia’s transition to renewable energy and advance marine spatial planning efforts. The discussions …
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Normet announces bond redemption as operations continue across Southeast Asia
Finnish underground technology specialist Normet Group has announced that it will redeem a 30-million-euro hybrid bond originally issued on 19 May 2023. The redemption will take place on 19 June …
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ScandAsia Magazine May 2025
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21,600 posts on TikTok with AI generated images has used energy equivalent to 19 years Netflix streaming
The trend, transforming the photos of regular and famous people alike into realistic dolls and action figures, started a couple of years ago but gained more attention in early 2025 …
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Norway urges Indonesia to defend global trade system amid tariff tensions
Norway has called on Indonesia to take a firm stand in support of the global rules-based trade system, as concerns grow over rising protectionism sparked by the United States’ renewed …
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Arctic Blue Beverages wins Double Gold in San Francisco for fourth time
Finland’s Arctic Blue Beverages has once again made a splash on the global stage, taking home a Double Gold and four Silver medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits …
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Vietnam protests Chinese and Philippine claims in disputed South China Sea reef
Vietnam has formally protested recent territorial claims made by both China and the Philippines over Second Thomas Shoal, part of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, according …
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Finnair appoints Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as new CFO
Finnair has announced the appointment of Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Board. She will begin working with the company on 15 …
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Swedish chambers to assess US tariff impact on Asia supply chains
A coalition of Swedish business chambers across the Asia-Pacific region is hosting a webinar to examine the consequences of recent US tariffs on global supply chains, with a special focus …
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