Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finland’s achievements in climate solutions and circular economy are offering valuable lessons for Malaysia, according to Malaysian news agency Bernama. Finland has become one of the global front-runners in green …
Finland shares climate success lessons with Malaysia Read More
A delegation from the Sarawak Ombudsman in Malaysia has visited Stockholm to learn from Sweden’s long-established ombudsman system, aiming to strengthen governance and public accountability in the Malaysian state. The …
Sarawak delegation studies Sweden’s ombudsman model Read More
Business Sweden Malaysia and the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration in semiconductors. The agreement aims to accelerate innovation, sustainability and supply-chain …
Business Sweden and MSIA sign MOU to boost Sweden–Malaysia semiconductor cooperation Read More
Swedish modular builder SIBS (Scandinavian Industrialized Building Systems) has won its first order in Australia: 50 small secondary homes, known as ADUs. The units will be produced in SIBS’ factories …
Sweden’s SIBS to build 50 small homes for Australia in Penang, Malaysia Read More
Grundfos has released a new whitepaper, “Smart Pumps, Green Tomorrow,” developed with Arthur D. Little, outlining how smart, energy-efficient water systems can cut electricity use and Scope 2 emissions in …
Penang will host Grundfos summit on 11 November Read More
IKEA Malaysia has concluded its 2025 Ultimate Cook-Off, naming champion teams at in-store finals in Cheras, Tebrau and Batu Kawan. Each winning team receives a kitchen makeover worth RM10,000 as …
Ready, set, cook! Malaysian IKEA competition Read More
SkyGate Solutions has agreed to sell a 1.8-acre leasehold factory in Bayan Lepas, Penang, to Danish medical device maker Ambu for 61 million DKK, with completion targeted by July 2026. …
Danish medtech Ambu buys Penang factory from SkyGate for 61 million DKK Read More
Finland has joined the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South-East Asia (TAC), becoming the 58th High Contracting Party at a signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur witnessed by Asean Secretary-General …
Finland accedes to Asean Treaty of Amity and Cooperation Read More
Alexander Nanta Linggi, Malaysia’s Minister of Works and MP for Kapit, recently welcomed Norwegian architect and urban planner Hans-Jacob Roald from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. The visit …
Norwegian architect contributes to sustainable city planning in Sarawak Read More
Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will travel to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore from 24 to 28 October to mark Finland’s growing engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit will …
Finland to join ASEAN treaty during Southeast Asia visit Read More