Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On December 22, 2023, Swedfund invested 12 MUSD in Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II). This investment will contribute to providing scale-up capital to early-stage companies focused on …
Swedfund investment accelerates energy transition in Southeast Asia Read More
Indonesia is aggressively pursuing sustainable tourism, eyeing 14.3 million international visitors in 2024. Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including promoting electric vehicles and green energy accommodations. The initiative …
Indonesia sets sights on 14.3 million eco-conscious tourists in 2024 Read More
Indonesia stole the spotlight at Norway’s largest Travel Expo, hosted at the Telenor Arena in Oslo on January 13-14. The Indonesian booth, decorated with the theme “Escape the Winter,” drew …
Indonesia takes center stage at Norway’s Premier Travel Expo in Oslo Read More
The Philippines has emerged as the third safest country in Southeast Asia, according to the 2023 Global Law and Order Report by Gallup. With an index score of 86, the …
Philippines considered the third safest country in Southeast Asia Read More
Denmark’s newly-appointed Ambassador to ASEAN, Sten Frimodt Nielsen, presented his credentials to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to advancing collaboration and exploring new …
Ambassador of Denmark presents Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN Read More
Indonesia AirAsia is launching a new route from Bali to Bandar Lampung, with the first flight on January 17, 2024. The airline aims to boost tourism in Lampung by providing …
Indonesia AirAsia launches Bali-Bandar Lampung route Read More
’Pioneering the possible’ is what Business Sweden (BS) is doing in Malaysia, under the new leadership (since 2022) of Trade Commissioner Emma Broms. Post covid-19 she is very optimistic about …
Emma Broms, Business Sweden Malaysia: Great optimism, towards green transition Read More
Indonesia announced a five-year new visa program, enabling visitors to stay up to 60 days per entry instead of 30. Previously, it was possible to simply extend the 30-day single …
Indonesia allows visitors to stay up to 60 days per entry Read More
Penang island and state (Malaysia) is already a very established travel destination and business centre – for all the good reasons with its very successful manufacturing hub and FDI, as …
World class medical services in Penang ready to welcome more expats, Asians and westerners Read More
Seven years ago, Nadia Sara Boan Sørensen and Jeppe Bech-Sørensen embarked on a culinary journey in Southeast Asia. The couples story began with a chance meeting in Spain that blossomed …
Meet the Danish duo that brought Copenhagen to Bali Read More
Both Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in the top 10 of strongest passports in the world of 2023. The scores are calculated by VisaGuide World Passport Index, which …
Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world Read More
This year, tourism rates has made quite a recovery in Asia, since countries simplified its visa requirements and entry procedures for international tourists. Vietnam In June, Vietnam approved to triple …
Southeast Asian visa simplifications increases tourism Read More
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister, Sandiaga Uno, advises people to be cautious, as increases in COVID-19 cases are increasing in Indonesia. Yesterday, on 17 December 216 confirmed cases were recorded, …
Beware of COVID-19 increase in Indonesia Read More
Finnish Henri Palomäki broke his back due to a surfing incident on Bali, and didn’t get any help from his insurance company in the first couple of days – at …
Finnish man injured on Bali: “I can’t count on my insurance company” Read More
Denmark’s Seaborg Technologies and another Danish nuclear firm are interested to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) on deploying sea-based small modular reactor …
Danish nuclear firms interested to make deal with Philippines on sea-based modular reactor tech Read More
ScandAsia has met with Terje Holte Nilsen, the Norwegian owner of Seven Stones, a provider of market entry services based in Bali and Jakarta, for a talk about his insights …
Navigating the corporate world in Indonesia: Seven Stones is there to help you boost your business Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia, Daniel Blockert, has expressed a desire to boost bilateral trade between the two nations. While Indonesia primarily exports palm oil and leather footwear to Sweden, …
Sweden wants to import more from Indonesia Read More
In a strategic move to boost tourism and foster global connections, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, is actively advocating for an expansion of the country’s visa-free …
Indonesia to review visa-free list – excluding Scandinavians Read More
Sten Frimodt Nielsen, the recently new Danish ambassador to Indonesia, presented his Letter of Credence from Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. The happening took …
New Danish Ambassador to Indonesia meets President Widodo Read More
A.P. Moller-Maersk is set to invest over $500 million in expanding its supply chain infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The three-year plan is focusing on strengthening its Logistics and Services arm …
Maersk plans to invest more than $500 Million in Southeast Asian supply chain Read More
11 out of 26 hikers reported missing after the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi have been found dead. This is according to local rescuer Abdul Malik. The volcano, situated on …
11 hikers have been found dead after a volcanic eruption in Indonesia Read More
ScandAsia met with Magnus Ramstad Dahl, the Norwegian founder of NordCham Indonesia, for a talk about the challenges and successes of establishing a Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Southeast Asia. …
Magnus Ramstad Dahl – about navigating business’ in Southeast Asia as the founder of NordCham Indonesia Read More
The tourism sector in Indonesia, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the industry is now witnessing a positive turnaround. With the first semester of 2023 reporting around 13 …
Indonesia’s tourism sector shows signs of recovery in 2023 Read More
In an effort to foster cross-cultural exchange and promote sustainable practices, a group of Indonesian influencers embarked on a journey to Denmark in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in …
Indonesian influencers explored sustainable living in Denmark Read More
In a historic move, Danish experts are essential in shaping Indonesia’s accelerated green energy plan. The agreement, signed in November 2022 with over $20 billion in funding, aims to fast-track …
Danish expertise drives Indonesia’s early green energy success Read More
The latest Asia-Pacific exhibition of a world-class luggage and travel bag brand, Samsonite, was presented in Singapore at the start of November 2023. It was titled “Destination Samsonite: Voyaging Through …
Asia-Pacific exhibition “Destination Samsonite: Voyaging Through Time” presented in Singapore Read More
Approximately 250 Rohingya refugees on a wooden boat were turned away from western Indonesia and sent back to sea, residents said Friday, November 17. The persecuted minority group arrived off …
Boat with Rohingya refugees sent back to sea in Indonesia Read More
The diplomatic journey of the newly appointed Danish ambassador to Indonesia was delayed due to a process involving two key stages: the sender state, Denmark, notifying the receiving state, Indonesia, …
Sten Frimodt Nielsen: From EU Judge to being the new Danish Ambassador in Jakarta Read More
Denmark’s parliament has started discussions concerning the proposed bill seeking to outlaw protests involving the burning of the Quran. The government argues that the ban is necessary to safeguard national …
Denmark debates Quran burning bill Read More
Norwegian Ole Petter Høie, an experienced entrepreneur on his third startup, is currently exploring the intersection of gaming and education with gamified history lessons under the name “The History Challenge.” …
Norwegian is revolutionizing history education from Bali Read More
Indonesian Ambassador to Sweden, Kamapradipta Isnomo, stressed full support for Palestine from Indonesia during a meeting with Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister, Tobias Billström in Stockholm. Since Thursday, 9 November 2023, …
Indonesia in support of Palestine to Sweden Read More
The Finnish design house, Marimekko, experienced a notable 13 percent growth in sales within the Asia-Pacific region in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. The Asia-Pacific’s is Marimekko’s second-largest …
Finnish Marimekko experienced an increase of 13 percent in sales within the Asia-Pacific Read More
The story of the well-renowned Swedish artist, Richard Winkler, seems almost predestined, as he found love with his Indonesian pen pal and embarked on a creative journey in the tropical …
Richard Winkler – a Swedish artist’s journey in plaster and paint in Bali Read More
Southeast Asian SME digital finance platform, Funding Societies, secures US$7.5 million in debt funding from Norfund. A Norwegian Development Financial Institution (DFI). This marks the first debt transaction done by …
Norway funds Southeast Asian enterprises Read More
The Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm held the event ‘Indonesian Culture Night 2023’ in Malmö, Sweden on 27 October – an annual event, promoting Indonesian culture to the Swedish community. 200 …
Indonesian Culture Night in Sweden 2023 Read More
Sweden’s Migration Agency has issued a deportation of Quran-burning protester Salwan Momika, Iraqi national, claiming he had provided false information in his application for asylum, but has put the order …
Sweden puts deportation of Quran-burning protester to Iran on hold Read More
With the SNUS sign in front of the small sundeck, I feel certain that I have found the right place among the many diving centers in Amed Beach, Bali. “Hi! …
ScandAsia went diving with Amed Jepun Divers in Bali Read More
Mads Johansen Lange, was born on May 6, 1807, in Denmark. He led a remarkable life as a seafarer and trader, and was later known as the King of Bali. …
Mads Johansen Lange: The legacy of the King of Bali Read More
In the heart of the tranquil beach town of Sanur, Bali, is a charming café named Café Smörgås. Founded in 2006 by Swedish Johan and Lotta Lassesson, the Scandinavian sounded …
Café Smörgås in Sanur: From a Swedish dream to a Balinese reality Read More
Richard Winkler, renowned Swedish artist living in Bali, will be showcasing some of his most recent work at the JIExpo Kemayoran exhibition in Jakarta from November 17 till November 19, …
Join Swedish artist Richard Winkler’s Jakarta expo in November Read More
In the heart of Bali, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, lies an oasis that defies the ordinary. Originally envisioned by Swedish Magnus Falk as a …
Unveil the mysteries of Bali in Swedish owned Nandini Jungle Resort and Spa Read MoreA Swedish diving instructor has been hospitalized at Siloam Hospital in Denpasar, Bali. Her hospitalization is due to a parasite, that has caused her internal bleedings. She is right now …
Swedish diving instructor hospitalized in Bali – needs help to get urgent blood transfusion Read More
In the heart of Bali, where spirituality and tranquility merge, a group of Swedish women embarks on an annual transformative journey. Every year, they gather in the warm embrace of …
Healing in paradise: A group of Swedish women’s annual yoga retreat in Bali Read More
Around 100 guests attended when Volvo Construction Equipment showcased their electric machines in Magelang, Indonesia in late September. PT Indotruck Utama (ITU) held the event which was themed ‘Sustainability for …
Volvo CE Indonesia gets first look at upcoming electric machines Read More
Denmark and Sweden are among the top five countries to live in for remote employees, out of 108 countries evaluated. Southeast Asia can be found further down the line. The …
The best countries to live in for remote working Read More
Earlier in 2023 the Chinese owned platform TikTok announced that users could now earn money without posting content on the app – instead they could get an income by creating …
TikTok makes it easier for Scandinavians and Southeast Asians to earn money Read More
Swedish Chef, Ellinor Strinnholm, is opening Amsterdam’s first Swedish-Indonesian brunch café and aperitif bar together with industry veteran Bunmi Oklosi. The items on the brunch menu are influenced by the …
First Swedish-Indonesian café opens in Amsterdam Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for October 2023 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia October 2023 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine October 2023 Read More
All five Nordic countries strongly condemn the heavy attack on Israel by Hamas fighters carried out from the Palestinian Gaza strip which began on Saturday morning 7 October 2023. The …
Nordic countries strongly condemn Saturday’s Hamas attack on Israel Read More
Indonesia launched Southeast Asia’s first high-speed train on Monday, October 2. A multibillion-dollar project that has been backed by China. With a top speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the …
Indonesia has launched Southeast Asia’s first high-speed train Read More