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In 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 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 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 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 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 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 MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to depart for Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday evening, to attend a climate change conference. “Several Indonesian delegations and I are about to leave for …
Indonesian President Yudhoyono leaves for Oslo to Attend Climate Change Forum Read MoreText and photos: Nicolai Wichmann / Plan Denmark Like many other primary schools in Indonesia, up until a year ago, Kalimaro Primary School on Central Java was rundown, dirty and …
Danish School-Building Teddy Bears in Indonesia Read MoreAround 80 people attended the May 17th celebrations at the Norwegian residence in Jakarta. The majority of the guests were Norwegians who live in Indonesia, but also their families and …
May 17 – Celebration in Jakarta Read MoreIt feels so painful to see my country so left behind from other nations,” said 44-year-old Burmese activist Khin Maung Win, expressing his frustration about the conditions in his homeland …
From the Freedom of Norway, a Voice for Burma Read MoreNorway is due for a noble cause in the form of protecting forests of Indonesia. Norway has planned to give Indonesia 1 billion dollar to help protect tropical forests as …
Norway Will Provide $1 Billion in Aid to Indonesia to Protect Forests Read MoreAll newly arrived immigrants should undergo courses in core societal values and be taught about how Swedish society works with municipalities obliged to offer 60 hours of teaching, a government …
Sweden Proposes Forced Immigrant Orientation Read MoreIn the first two months of the year, trade between oil-rich Norway and resource-rich Indonesia increased 326 percent from 2009, Royal Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Eivind S. Homme said to …
Norway’s Trade With Indonesia Tripled Read MoreAfter being subjected to a very intense campaign against Nestlé and its products, the company has announced that from today onwards it will no longer be using palm tree oil …
Nestlé Adapts Rainforest Friendly Company Policy Read MoreThe Royal Danish Embassy is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chaidir Kesuma as new Danish Honorary Consul for Medan in Indonesia. Mr. Chaidir Kesuma is well known in …
New Danish Honorary Consul in Medan Read MoreThe seminar Nora’s Sisters has been organized around the world by Norwegian Embassies in cooperation with local institutions since the Ibsen year 2006. The idea behind the seminars is to …
Norwegian Ibsen With a Twist in Aceh Read MoreAmbassador Ewa Polano, together with two Swedish chefs residing in Bali, Lotta and Johan Lassesson, is starring the popular weekly culinary program ”Menu and Venue” on MetroTV. The shooting took …
The Swedish Ambassador as a TV Chef in Indonesia Read MoreOn Sunday 28th of March one could see a huge crowd gathering at a gallery building in Cikini, Central Jakarta – women and men chattering happily and children running around …
Finland Support 25 Years of Striving for Gender Equality Read MorePrime Minister Matti Vanhanen met several representatives of the Indonesian state leadership in Jakarta on Tuesday 27 April. The programme of the official visit included a discussion with President of …
Finnish Prime Minister Vanhanen Met Indonesian State Leaders Read MoreIndonesia and Finland agreed on Monday to enhance bilateral cooperation in environmental issues to contribute to international efforts addressing global warming. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and visiting Finland President Tarja …
Indonesia, Finland Get Together on Global Warming Read MoreScientists have discovered a new species of monitor lizard, a close relative of the Komodo dragon. Sam Sweet, a professor in the department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology at …
Finnish Student Discover New Species of Monitor Lizard in Indonesia Read MorePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met Finland`s Prime Minister, Matti Vanhanen, at the presidential palace, here, Tuesday. President Yudhoyono`s spokesperson Dino Patti Djalal said the official visit by the Finnish prime …
Finland`s PM Meets Indonesian President YudhoyonoTuesday Read MoreFinnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen has offered the Indonesian government cooperation involving technology transfer and financial support in logistics system, a vice presidential spokesman said Tuesday. Yopie Hidayat, the spokesman, …
Finland Offers Indonesia Logistics Technology Transfer Read MoreFinnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen is expected to arrive in Jakarta on Monday night for a three-day visit from April 26-28, 2010, reports Antara News. According to a written statement from presidential …
Finnish Prime Minister to Indonesia Read MoreTravelers stranded in South East Asia due to the ashes from the volcanic eruption on Iceland may contact their nearest embassy for assistance with the services offered by the Consular …
Help to Stranded Travelers Read MoreThe Royal Danish Embassy in cooperation with the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources recently hosted the annual “Indonesian-Danish Sustainable Energy Seminar 2010”. The seminar was opened by Børge …
Great Interest for Danish Products at Energy Seminar Read MoreIndonesian Ambassador for Norway and Iceland Esti Andayani presented her credentials to the Norwegian King at the Royal Palace in Oslo, on Thursday, Third Secretary at the Indonesian Embassy in …
Indonesian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Norwegian King Read More“Swedish companies have a growing interest in Indonesia,” says Ambassador of Sweden, H. E. Ewa Polano. The visit of the Export Credits Guarantee Board shows the growing importance that is …
The Swedish Export Credit Guarantee Board visits Jakarta Read MorePrivate Banking with a Danish bank gives a kind of a “home field” advantage if you are Danish, says Alex Slot Hansen, Vice President for Private Banking.“When banking with us, …
Private Banking with “Home Field” Advantage Read MoreA Swedish tourist has died after falling 150 metres into the crater of an active volcano on the Indonesian island of Bali.The 25-year-old man slipped as he tried to peer …
Young Swede Dies in Bali Volcano Accident Read More