ScandAsia Magazine March 2025
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NordCham Indonesia invites for Roundtable in Jakarta
NordCham Indonesia will host its monthly NordCham Roundtable on Wednesday 19 March 2025, bringing together Nordic multinationals, SMEs, and professionals from embassies and trade promotion organizations in Indonesia. The event …
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Immigrants to Denmark must work for social benefits – but Danes returning from abroad are hurt
A new Danish welfare law that took effect on 1 January 2025 requires as of 1 July 2025 individuals who do not meet strict residency or employment criteria to take …
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Swedish Embassy in Jakarta invites Swedes on Bali to networking event
The Swedish Embassy in Jakarta has invited Swedish residents on Bali to a networking event on Friday 21 March 2025 at Segara Village Hotel in Sanur. The gathering, hosted by …
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Sacred Mayan Sites to Crypto Suites: El Salvador’s Premium Travel Renaissance
El Salvador is pioneering a new era in luxury travel, where ancient Mayan wisdom intersects with the efficiency of digital currency innovation, embracing everything from Bitcoin to community-driven tokens like …
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Denmark becomees President of UN Security Council for one month
Denmark will be the President of the United Nations Security Council for one month starting from 1. March 2025. This presidency comes as part of Denmark’s two-year term as a …
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Southeast Asian journalists trained with support from Denmark and Norway
International Media Support (IMS) conducted in February a training program for dozens of journalists from across Southeast Asia, focusing on the application of constructive journalism in their coverage of climate and environmental …
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Sweden wants to attract highly skilled people from non-EU countries
Sweden has introduced significant reforms to its EU Blue Card system, aiming to attract highly skilled professionals from outside the EU. The EU Blue Card is a work and residence …
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Bavarian Nordic secures EU approval for first chikungunya vaccine
Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, was on 28 February 2025 granted marketing authorization in the EU for their chikungunya vaccine, VIMKUNYA®. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne …
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Former Danish Consul General in Chongqing in new job in Asia
Lars Lund Rasmussen, who served as Denmark’s Consul General in Chongqing, China, from February 2017 to August 2019, has taken on a new role as General Manager of Famobra GmbH’s …
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Norwegian tourist deported from Bali for violating Mount Agung hiking rules
A Norwegian tourist has been deported from Bali after attempting to climb Mount Agung without a guide, violating local regulations, Jakarta Globe reports. The 41-year-old, identified as BG, was apprehended …
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What Every Beginner Needs to Know About Trading
Trading is a world of numbers, screens and sharp suits – or so it looks from the outside. For the newbies, it’s like walking into a foreign country with a …
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Indonesia seeks funding for Danish and Norwegian waste management technology
Indonesia is exploring opportunities to procure waste management technology from Denmark and Norway, according to the country’s Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment. The ministry’s deputy for environmental and …
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Nordic embassies may get land for free in Nusantara, the new capital of Indonesia
The Indonesian government is considering offering free land to foreign embassies in Nusantara, the country’s future capital in East Kalimantan, to encourage their relocation from Jakarta. Basuki Hadimuljono, Head of …
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Indonesia, Norway extend climate and forestry cooperation
Indonesia and Norway have agreed to extend their climate and forestry cooperation through 2030, focusing on reducing deforestation and promoting sustainable forest management. This decision was announced during a meeting …
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M2M to perform across Asia in 2025 as part of ‘The Better Endings Tour’
Norwegian pop duo M2M, known for hits like Don’t Say You Love Me and Mirror Mirror, are reuniting for The Better Endings Tour in 2025, with multiple stops across Asia. …
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Asian women face challenges in Denmark’s labour market
Asian women living in Denmark face significant challenges in the labour market, particularly in gaining access to employment opportunities and overcoming stereotypes. A recent report by researcher Isha Thapa, titled “An …
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Danish divers lead cave exploration expedition in Indonesia
Two Danish diving instructors have played a key role in the Buteng 2025 Expedition, an international effort to explore and document the underwater cave systems of Buteng Regency in Southeast …
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Carlsberg strengthens position in China’s premium beer market
Carlsberg Group, the Danish brewing company, reported a 1.9 percent increase in revenue in 2024, totaling DKK 75.01 billion ($10.37 billion), and a 2.8 percent rise in operating profit, reaching DKK …
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SWEA chapters in Southeast Asia to hold regional annual meeting in March
Members of SWEA International in Southeast Asia will gather for their Regional Annual Meeting on March 10, 2025, at 18:00 via Google Meet. The meeting is expected to bring together …
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Danish webinar on reducing food waste in Vietnam
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam invites on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 14:00 to 16:30 (ICT), interested Vietnamese participants to join an online webinar on food loss and waste …
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Danish hearing technology gains global traction, eyes Asian markets
Denmark’s hearing technology sector continues to make strides globally, with its latest innovations gaining attention for their impact on hearing health. Danish companies, known for their cutting-edge advancements in hearing …
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First Indonesian Restaurant in Oslo opened by Ambassador
Oslo welcomed on 30 January 2025 its first Indonesian restaurant, Boboko, located in the Vika Nationaltheatret area at Via Village. The grand opening was graced by the presence of Indonesian …
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Finnish expats can vote early in 2025 regional elections
Finnish citizens residing abroad will have the opportunity to vote early in Finland’s 2025 regional and municipal elections this spring. Advance voting will take place from April 2 to 5, …
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Ministers and Nordic representatives unite for Bali beach cleanup
On January 19, 2025, three Indonesian ministers and several ambassadors including Norway’s participated in a beach cleanup at Kedonganan Beach in Badung District, Bali. This effort aimed to remove plastic …
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Danish Embassy leads global Youth Conference on Sustainable Development
The Danish Embassy in Indonesia, in collaboration with UNA Indonesia and the UN, hosted a Global Youth Conference on January 12, 2025, focused on youth-led actions for sustainable development. Over …
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Danish man arrested for overstay in Indonesia
Immigration authorities in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, have detained a Danish citizen for overstaying their visa by 56 days. The man, only known by his initials VRP, was arrested at a …
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Sweden becomes first country to seek trademark for its name
What do a small town in Arkansas, a coastal village in Indonesia, and a Scandinavian country with the Northern Lights have in common? They’re all named Sweden. . Now, Sweden …
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Indonesia and Norway launch new phase of climate funding
Indonesia and Norway have launched the fourth phase of their result-based contribution (RBC) funding cooperation, with Norway pledging $60 million for Indonesia’s success in reducing deforestation from 2019-2020. At Tuesday’s launch …
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ScandAsia Magazine December 2024
The ScandAsia magazine for December 2024 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
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Danish travelers interest in Southeast Asia grew in 2023
As the world of travel fully reopened in 2023 following the Covid-19 pandemic, Danish travelers have developed exciting new preferences for their holiday destinations. Insights from the price comparison site …
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Indonesia and Sweden strengthen healthcare cooperation
Indonesia and Sweden are enhancing their healthcare collaboration through the Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership (SISP) Healthcare platform. Team Sweden, which includes the Swedish Embassy and Swedish companies, launched this initiative in …
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Indonesia and Malaysia push for fair EU palm oil regulations
Indonesia and Malaysia are working together to address the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The issue was discussed at the 12th Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) meeting in Jakarta. …
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Indonesia and Finland set to boost digital growth
Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, met with Finnish Ambassador Pekka Kaihilahti to discuss potential cooperation in the construction of data centers, as Finland is one of the …
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Finnish Ambassador advocates school meal program as a model for cooperation with Indonesia
The Embassy of Finland Jakarta has highlighted a compelling article by Ambassador Pekka Kaihilahti in The Jakarta Post, showcasing Finland’s successful school meal program. This initiative represents not just an …
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Danish band ‘Michael Learns to Rock’ on Asia tour: “It feels like a second home to us”
Danish soft rock band Michael Learns to Rock launched their “Take Us to Your Heart” Asia tour on November 1 in Nusa Dua, Bali. With the tour now in full …
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EU Politicians vote to postpone anti-deforestation law
The European Parliament’s recent decision has alarmed environmental advocates by delaying crucial action against products linked to deforestation. Lawmakers voted to postpone a key law designed to prevent the import …
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Danish Foreign Ministry warns travelers in Bali
On November 3, 2024, Mount Lewotobi erupted in Indonesia, disrupting air travel to and from Bali. This eruption prompted several international airlines to cancel flights. The Danish Foreign Ministry has …
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Indonesia strives to evacuate locals and tourists after deadly volcanic eruption
Following the volcanic eruption of Lewotobi reported monday, a significant development has emerged. Indonesia is now working urgently to evacuate approximately 16,086 individuals who live in eight vulnerable villages near …
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Thailand is Danish travelers’ favorite winter destination outside Europe
As the autumn holidays signal the start of the winter travel season, many Danes seek warmer destinations outside Europe, particularly in the East. Thailand winter destination Fresh data from Danske …
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Malaysia joins call for Israel’s expulsion from UN
Malaysia joins Indonesia, Norway, and Qatar in backing a UN resolution to expel Israel if it violates international law, The Star reports. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the coalition, which …
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PT Lundin advances with new fast attack craft model
PT Lundin Industry Invest is making significant progress on its latest project, the Kapal Serbu Ringan (KSR), or Fast Attack Craft. This advancement follows a collaborative agreement signed during the …
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Authorities advise tourists near Flores Island to wear masks following the Lewotobi volcano eruption that resulted in the deaths of six local residents. The active Lewotobi volcano erupted during the …
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UN urges Indonesia to rescue Rohingya refugees at sea
The United Nations is urging the Indonesian government to help more than 100 Rohingya refugees stuck on a boat near the western coast. The Rohingya are a mostly Muslim group …
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Last Indonesian camp for dancing monkeys shut down
In a significant victory for animal rights activists, the last known camp for so-called “dancing monkeys” in Indonesia has been shut down. This news comes from World Animal Protection Denmark …
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Life Sentences for militants who kidnapped 21 people including Finns, Filipinos, and Malaysians
A Philippine court sentences 17 militants, members of the Abu Sayyaf militant group, to life imprisonment for their involvement in a notorious kidnapping that took place nearly 25 years ago. …
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Norwegian national arrested in Indonesia for alleged cult activities
A Norwegian national and six British citizens were arrested on Thursday in West Sumatra, Indonesia, for allegedly promoting deviant religious beliefs centered around the Mahdi, a messianic figure in Islam. …
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New partnership to combat biofouling in Asia
A new partnership between the International Maritime Organization’s TEST Biofouling Project and the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre of Asia aims to improve biofouling management in Asia and limit the spread …
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Nordic and Asian countries defend UN chief after diplomatic ban
Nordic countries and multiple Asian countries have signed a letter of support for UN chief António Guterres after Israel’s persona non grata declaration, effectively barring him from acting as a …
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