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Sweden will introduce stricter requirements for people applying for Swedish citizenship, including a longer residency period, income thresholds, and language and culture tests, according to Reuters. The changes will be …
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The Swedish Institute has opened applications for its SI Scholarship for Global Professionals for master’s studies in Sweden. The application window runs until 25 February 2026. The scholarship covers one- …
Swedish Institute opens master’s scholarship for applicants from international students Read More
Finland is strengthening its education partnership with Malaysia following high-level talks in Kuala Lumpur between Finnish officials and Malaysia’s education minister, Fadhlina Sidek, according to the Embassy of Finland in …
Finland explores deeper education ties with Malaysia Read More
The Royal Malaysian Navy is set to receive deliveries of Norway’s Naval Strike Missile in March, the Strait Times reports. Malaysian defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysia …
Malaysia navy will receive Norwegian missiles in March Read More
Two IKEA Malaysia co-workers, Fatin Badrul Hisham and Nurul Fatihah Binti Rosli, won the global IKEA Talents food contest on 4 February. They took the title with a stuffed fried …
IKEA Malaysia duo wins global IKEA Talents food contest in Sweden Read More
A Dutch design studio has launched a programme offering owners of a classic Volvo model the possibility to have the car comprehensively redesigned and modernised, while retaining its original character. …
Concept idea: Old cars redesigned and modernised Read More
The February 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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Finland is considering restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recently introduced ban, as concerns grow over the impact of digital platforms on young people. …
Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media Read More
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in Parliament on 20 January that Malaysia supports Denmark and the EU’s position on Greenland. During PM Question Time, Anwar said countries can negotiate, …
Malaysia backs Denmark and EU over US Greenland pressure, Anwar tells Parliament Read More
Finland’s ambassador to Malaysia, Anne Vasara, said EU–Malaysia FTA talks could be a “game changer” for bilateral ties. She said the relaunched negotiations could open new trade opportunities and deepen …
Finnish ambassador says EU-Malaysia FTA talks could be “game changer” Read More
Malaysian subsea digital infrastructure provider OMS Group has signed contracts with Norway’s Ulstein to design and build two cable-laying vessels. OMS Group said the order is aimed at meeting growing …
Malaysia’s OMS Group orders two Ulstein cable-laying vessels for 2028 delivery Read More
‘Zero’ as concept is very much on the agenda for Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director Pearl Lai and the entire nine-man strong corporate and sustainability communications team within Carlsberg Malaysia. …
20 years as communications expert with Carlsberg Malaysia, and new Dancham Chairperson: Pearl Lai Read More
Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …
Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport Read More
Several Southeast Asian countries have eased visa rules over the past year, helping drive a strong rebound in international tourism and making travel in the region simpler for foreign visitors. …
Visa-free entry expands across Southeast Asia Read More
Norwegian authorities have expelled 12 foreign nationals from Malaysia and China over the past three months as part of a wider crackdown on illegal Northern Lights tourism in northern Norway, …
Norway expels Malaysian and Chinese nationals in crackdown on illegal Northern Lights tours Read More
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …
ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership Read More
TGS said in a pressrelease, that it has opened a new Imaging Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 12 January 2026. The Oslo-headquartered energy data and intelligence company said the …
Norway’s TGS opens new centre in Kuala Lumpur Read More
The January 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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Volvo Car Malaysia has opened pre-sales for its new fully electric ES90 sedan, ahead of local assembly scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Customers are invited to …
Volvo opens pre-sales for ES90 electric sedan in Malaysia Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Malaysia, Kirstine Vangkilde Berner, hosted the Danish national badminton team and their coaches at the residence ahead of this week’s Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur. The …
Danish badminton team welcomed at ambassador’s residence in Malaysia Read More
Governments in both the Nordic region and Asia reacted strongly after the United States in the early hours of 3 January 2026 carried out military strikes in Venezuela and announced …
Nordic and Asian governments urge restraint after US strikes on Venezuela Read More
He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …
A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen Read More
Malaysia’s rapidly expanding semiconductor industry could lead to a sharp rise in electricity-related emissions unless manufacturers improve how energy and water are used, experts warned at a sustainability summit held …
Malaysia’s chip boom raises energy concerns Read More
Swedish manufacturer Scania has delivered Malaysia’s first Smart and Safe coach to Gopi Travel Tours Sdn Bhd, expanding the company’s connected-vehicle offering in Southeast Asia. Datuk Gopinathan, Managing Director of …
Scania introduces Smart and Safe coach in Malaysia Read More
The film ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’, about the Death Railway, takes place in the jungle on the border between Burma and Thailand during World War II. The premise …
When Rice Came to Thailand Read More
The December 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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Norwegian marine geoscience company Shearwater Geoservices has secured a new 4D seismic contract offshore Sabah, Malaysia. The deal covers an ocean bottom node survey for a Shell-operated field on the …
Norway’s Shearwater wins seismic survey contract for Shell field offshore Sabah Read More
A Finnish fireworks team will represent Finland at the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand. The event takes place on Pattaya Beach on 28–29 November under the theme …
Finnish fireworks will light up Pattaya Festival Read More
Finnish premium mineral water brand JÄÄDE is preparing to enter the Malaysian market. The company aims to tap rising demand for high-quality, health-focused beverages. JÄÄDE is setting up a local …
Finnish water flows to Malaysia Read More
I am standing at the entrance to Legoland Malaysia on a bright Saturday morning in November, and even though I am thousands of kilometres from Denmark, the familiar colours, the …
Finding a piece of home inside Legoland Malaysia Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S is considering selling part of its Asian operations, with Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Ltd emerging as a possible buyer, according to reports by Bloomberg and AK&M. People …
Carlsberg in talks to sell minority stake in Asia operations to Sapporo Read More
Malaysia has launched its Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Helsinki, aiming to strengthen tourism ties with Finland and increase Nordic visitor numbers ahead of the country’s major tourism …
Malaysia launches Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign in Finland Read More
Where small restaurants and bars glow under strings of warm lights in Kuala Lumpur, you find DenHygge — a cozy spot known for classic Danish dishes made entirely from scratch. …
The Danish butcher bringing smørrebrød to Kuala Lumpur Read More
A Malaysian couple on a global cycling journey has now reached Sweden, where they are making their way through Värmland on their first European route. Nora Adila and Ahmad Isa, …
Malaysian couple cycling around the world reaches Sweden Read More
NRK’s new reality concept Ville fristelser will return to Langkawi, Malaysia, for another season in early 2026, according to production company Monster. The first season, which followed ten Norwegians trekking …
Norwegian reality hit ‘Ville fristelser’ returns to Malaysia for new season Read More
Norway has pledged up to USD 3 billion to a new Brazil-led initiative that aims to reward tropical countries for preserving their forests. The facility, known as the Tropical Forests …
Norway pledges up to USD 3 billion to new global forest fund Read More
AP Moller–Maersk has opened its largest contract logistics centre in Asia Pacific — the Maersk Mega Distribution Centre (Mega DC) — located in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Covering nearly 180,000 square …
Maersk opens mega logistics centre in Malaysia Read More
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
The Malay Mail reports that Malaysia is debating changes to retirement, with the government studying a proposal to lift the civil service’s mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65, while …
Malaysia looks to Sweden as it debates raising retirement age Read More
Danish renewable-energy developer Ørsted has announced plans to reduce its global workforce from around 8,000 to about 6,000 employees by the end of 2027, citing a need to align staffing …
Ørsted to cut 2,000 jobs globally – impact in Asia uncertain Read More
Finland’s expertise in waste-to-energy and Malaysia’s growing capacity for carbon storage could form the basis for deeper collaboration between the two countries in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, reports …
Finland and Malaysia explore carbon capture cooperation Read More