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Virtual Manufacturing: Lean production facilitators

March 3, 2024March 4, 2024 - by Content Marketing - 1 Comment

– Streamlines processes and industry 4.0 adoption; enables green manufacturing, efficiency, and production improvements Virtual Manufacturing (VM) in Thailand is now an established Swedish-Thai lean consultant facilitating and spearheading Smart …

General news / Indonesia / Norway

Svalbard vault receive seeds from Indonesia

March 1, 2024March 5, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - 1 Comment

Indonesia deposited seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This is the first time Indonesia has contributed, and they join in on a year where the Svalbard Global Seed Vault …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Business in Asia / Indonesia / Philippines / Sweden

The Swedish Club extends health screening to Indonesia

February 29, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Club, a maritime insurance company, extends their PEME health screening program for seafarers to three additional countries: Indonesia, Ukraine and India. The PEME, Pre-Employment Medical Examination, program helps …

Business in Asia / Indonesia / Sustainability / Sweden

Indonesian business manager praises Swedish leadership program

February 25, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

The business manager, Marmelia Dewi, at PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy in Indonesia shared her experience participating in leadership programs hosted by Swedish Institute (SI) “I was inspired by the way …

Cambodia / Indonesia / International relations / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Thailand / Vietnam

Sweden, EU and IOM launch $12 million program to protect migrant workers rights

February 23, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

Sweden, the European Union and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched a $12 million program on 21 February 2024 to protect the rights of migrants in Asia from exploitation, …

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Norwegian Ambassador met with ASEAN Secretary-General

February 21, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to ASEAN, Kjell Tormod Pettersen, met yesterday, 20 February 2024, for a work lunch. …

General news / Indonesia / Norway

Norway preserves world heritage abroad but not at home

February 21, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

This week the Ministry of Local Government and Modernization approved a quarry close to the second largest rock carving site in Norway. This has caused some confusion due to the …

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Foreigners owe Malaysia large sum of money

February 19, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

A sum of RM100 million is owed to the Malaysian government for unpaid medical bills by foreigners. The foreigners owing the money are spread across 38 countries. In Southeast Asia …

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Thailand offers medical coverage for tourists

February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

The scheme covers tourists in Thailand from 1 January 2024 and will run until 31 August 2024. Tourists can claim the compensation within 15 days of their accident and the …

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Tourism Tax in Bali has already earned $100,000

February 15, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

Over USD 100,000 has already been collected, says leaders from Bali. The head of Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, told reporters from The Bali Sun the following: “We tested …

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Norway and Indonesia working together against deforestation

February 14, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

The Indonesian Minister of Environment and Forestry, Siti Nurbaya and the Norwegian ambassador to Indonesia Rut Kruger Giverin met this Monday to mark the beginning of the process to fight …

Denmark / General news / Indonesia / Vietnam

Vietnamese ship can be released for $12 million

February 14, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

A Vietnamese ship was on its way from Indonesia towards Denmark, when it made a stop in India. Here, the authorities discovered 22 kg. of cocaine aboard the ship. The …

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Norwegian Coffeehouse “Fuglen” will open in Indonesia

February 14, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian specialty coffee roaster, café chain and bar concept is planning to open a shop in Jakarta. The opening date hasn’t been revealed yet, but it will be located …

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Coldplays’ Wristband Recycling Leaderboard: Copenhagen at the top, Jakarta at the bottom

February 14, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

Only 77% of Coldplay-fans in Jakarta returned the LED wristband at the band’s Music of the Spheres world tour, compared to 96% in Copenhagen. Coldplay encourages the concert goers to …

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Swedish Institute offers full scholarships for global students

February 14, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

Applications are open for the Swedish Institute Scholarships 2024/2025 for international master students for the autumn semester. The scholarship is an academic scholarship for full-time one-year or two-year master studies …

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Tighter conditions for family reunification in Finland

February 10, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

The Finnish Ministry of Interior plans to make the rules more strict concerning family reunification in Finland. The main changes involve family reunification to only include spouses and children, and …

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Norwegian oil sold in Asia again

February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

Crude oil from Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield is heading to Asia once again, following a several months long break, because of a closed arbitrage window and a strong demand from …

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Swedish sustainable startup opens first factory in Indonesia

February 7, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - 1 Comment

A Swedish sustainable agriculture startup by the name Our Ecolution will open its very first factory in Indonesia 1 July 2024. The startup turns agricultural waste from rice and wheat …

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AstraZeneca Indonesia voted as best workplace once again

February 7, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

AstraZeneca Indonesia -the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company – has been chosen as the Best Place to Work in Indonesia for the second year in a row. According to an internal survey, …

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New tourism tax in Bali

February 5, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

All foreigners will have to pay a tourism tax of 150.000 rupiah ($12.80), when they visit Bali in Indonesia from the 14 February 2024 and onwards. This includes both mainland …

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Nordcham invites to discuss business implications after Indonesian election

February 2, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

Nordcham Indonesia and Mandala Consulting host a joint event in Jakarta where the business implications of the Indonesian elections in 2024 will be discussed. High-level executives in Nordic companies and …

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Strike in Finland to cancel 550 flights on 1 – 2 February 2024

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Several employee unions in Finland have announced a political strike against the Finnish Government, taking place on 1 – 2 February 2024. The strike will include among several others air …

Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Indonesia / Norway / Transportation, maritime

Indonesia interested in Norwegian satellite services

January 30, 2024February 21, 2024 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

Indonesia’s Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono is interested in the services of the Norwegian company Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT). In a news released by the official Indonesian …

Hong Kong / Indonesia / International relations / Sweden / Thailand

Canada to resume drone part export to Turkey following Swedish NATO acceptance

January 28, 2024January 29, 2024 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Canada and Türkiye have agreed to resume Canadian drone part shipments in return for greater transparency over their intended use, according to two sources who spoke with Reuters. The agreement …

Finland / Indonesia / International relations

Finland’s role in the new Indonesian capital: A conversation with Finnish Ambassador Pekka Kaihilahti

January 24, 2024March 6, 2024 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

In a recent interview, Finland’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Pekka Kaihilahti, shared multifaceted insights into Finland’s role in Indonesia and the country’s new capital project. From Nordic collaboration to the imperative …

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Norwegian research sets goal for solar energy in Asia

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Research from Norwegian Rystad Energy shows that Southeast Asia will account for 10% of the region’s total solar capacity by 2030. Countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand are …

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Swedfund investment accelerates energy transition in Southeast Asia

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

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 …

Business in Asia / Hospitality / Indonesia

Indonesia sets sights on 14.3 million eco-conscious tourists in 2024

January 17, 2024 - by Miabell Mallikka - 1 Comment

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 …

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Indonesia takes center stage at Norway’s Premier Travel Expo in Oslo

January 17, 2024 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Philippines considered the third safest country in Southeast Asia

January 15, 2024 - by Miabell Mallikka - 1 Comment

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 …

Denmark / Indonesia / International relations

Ambassador of Denmark presents Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN

January 13, 2024 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

Business in Asia / Indonesia / Transportation, maritime

Indonesia AirAsia launches Bali-Bandar Lampung route

January 8, 2024 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Emma Broms, Business Sweden Malaysia: Great optimism, towards green transition

January 7, 2024 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

’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 …

General news / Indonesia

Indonesia allows visitors to stay up to 60 days per entry

December 27, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

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 …

patient in bed with nurse, Sunway Medical Center, Penang

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World class medical services in Penang ready to welcome more expats, Asians and westerners

December 24, 2023March 3, 2024 - by Joakim Persson - 1 Comment

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 …

Community news / Denmark / Indonesia

Meet the Danish duo that brought Copenhagen to Bali

December 21, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world

December 20, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - 1 Comment

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 …

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Southeast Asian visa simplifications increases tourism

December 19, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

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 …

General news / Indonesia

Beware of COVID-19 increase in Indonesia

December 18, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

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, …

Finland / General news / Indonesia

Finnish man injured on Bali: “I can’t count on my insurance company”

December 17, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

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 …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Energy / Indonesia / Philippines / Vietnam

Danish nuclear firms interested to make deal with Philippines on sea-based modular reactor tech

December 13, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 1 Comment

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 …

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Navigating the corporate world in Indonesia: Seven Stones is there to help you boost your business

December 12, 2023December 22, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

Indonesia / International relations / Sweden

Sweden wants to import more from Indonesia

December 12, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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, …

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Indonesia to review visa-free list – excluding Scandinavians

December 12, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

Denmark / Indonesia / International relations

New Danish Ambassador to Indonesia meets President Widodo

December 11, 2023 - by Sofie Rønnelund - Leave a Comment

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 …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Indonesia / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Transportation, maritime

Maersk plans to invest more than $500 Million in Southeast Asian supply chain

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

General news / Indonesia

11 hikers have been found dead after a volcanic eruption in Indonesia

December 4, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Norway / Sweden

Magnus Ramstad Dahl – about navigating business’ in Southeast Asia as the founder of NordCham Indonesia

December 2, 2023November 13, 2024 - by Miabell Mallikka - 1 Comment

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. …

Business in Asia / Hospitality / Indonesia

Indonesia’s tourism sector shows signs of recovery in 2023

November 30, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

Denmark / Indonesia / International relations

Indonesian influencers explored sustainable living in Denmark

November 27, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …