ScandAsia Magazine December 2025
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Norway’s Shearwater wins seismic survey contract for Shell field offshore Sabah
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 …
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Finnish fireworks will light up Pattaya Festival
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 …
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Finnish water flows to Malaysia
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 …
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Finding a piece of home inside Legoland Malaysia
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 …
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Business in Asia / Cambodia / China / Denmark / Food & Beverage / Hong Kong / Malaysia / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Carlsberg in talks to sell minority stake in Asia operations to Sapporo
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 …
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Malaysia launches Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign in Finland
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 …
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The Danish butcher bringing smørrebrød to Kuala Lumpur
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. …
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Malaysian couple cycling around the world reaches Sweden
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, …
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Norwegian reality hit ‘Ville fristelser’ returns to Malaysia for new season
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 …
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Agriculture, fishing, forestry / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Norway pledges up to USD 3 billion to new global forest fund
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 …
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Maersk opens mega logistics centre in Malaysia
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 …
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Finland shares climate success lessons with Malaysia
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 …
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Sarawak delegation studies Sweden’s ombudsman model
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 …
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Business Sweden and MSIA sign MOU to boost Sweden–Malaysia semiconductor cooperation
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 …
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Sweden’s SIBS to build 50 small homes for Australia in Penang, Malaysia
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 …
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Penang will host Grundfos summit on 11 November
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 …
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Ready, set, cook! Malaysian IKEA competition
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 …
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Danish medtech Ambu buys Penang factory from SkyGate for 61 million DKK
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. …
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Cambodia / Finland / Indonesia / International relations / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Finland accedes to Asean Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
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 …
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Norwegian architect contributes to sustainable city planning in Sarawak
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 …
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Finland to join ASEAN treaty during Southeast Asia visit
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 …
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Malaysia looks to Sweden as it debates raising retirement age
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 …
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Ørsted to cut 2,000 jobs globally – impact in Asia uncertain
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 …
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Finland and Malaysia explore carbon capture cooperation
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 …
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Malaysia and Finland deepen cooperation in education and circular economy
Finland is emerging as a key partner for Malaysia as the two nations ramp up collaboration in education centred on sustainability, circular economy and climate solutions. Speaking at the “Climate …
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Finnish embassies in Southeast Asia invite public to join global survey on Finland’s image
Finnish embassies worldwide and across Southeast Asia are encouraging residents, expatriates, and friends of Finland to take part in a new global survey exploring how Finland is perceived around the …
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Norwegian and Southeast Asian ink makes its mark at Saipan’s tattoo festival
The second International Tatu & Arts Festival concluded successfully in Saipan, drawing tattoo artists and enthusiasts from around the world, including participants from Norway. Organized by Ed Elenzano, also known …
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Norwegian architects help shape Kota Kinabalu’s new waterfront vision
Norwegian design firm Snøhetta is playing a key role in transforming Kota Kinabalu’s historic port into a modern hub for business and tourism through the ambitious Jesselton Docklands project. The …
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Finland’s Halton Group names new executives to drive global growth
Finnish indoor air solutions company Halton Group has appointed two new Executive Vice Presidents as part of its global growth strategy. Sami Piirainen will lead Halton Foodservice, the company’s largest …
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Volvo Trucks strengthens road safety programs in Southeast Asia
Volvo Trucks has expanded its road safety initiatives across Southeast Asia, aiming to reduce accidents and protect vulnerable road users such as children, pedestrians and motorcyclists. The region records …
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Business in Asia / Cambodia / China / Denmark / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam
Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City
On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …
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Cambodia / China / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Services / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand
Young travelers without proper insurance run an expensive risk
Six out of ten young Norwegians take a year or more off after finishing high school, and many use the time to travel the world. But not all are covered …
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China / Community news / Denmark / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam
Danes Worldwide helps secure yearly review of IB grade conversion
Danish students graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) will in from now on have their results compared more fairly with the Danish studentereksamen. Until recently, the conversion of IB grades …
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Cambodia / China / Community news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Do you know Nordic people who ever had Japanese encephalitis
A UK-based health media company, Fixing US, is seeking two to three Nordic individuals who have experienced Japanese encephalitis to participate in a disease-awareness project for the Nordic region. The …
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IKEA Malaysia outlets receive full halal certification
IKEA Malaysia has announced that all its restaurants, cafes, and bistros nationwide are now officially certified halal by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). The certification follows nearly three …
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Cambodia / China / Denmark / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam
Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand
We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …
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Yinson’s FPSO hull design wins DNV approval
Malaysia’s Yinson Production has received main scantling approval from Norwegian classification society DNV for its first-ever purpose-built floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) hull design. The new design, called Meridian, …
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Finnish baby box concept inspires new initiative in Malaysia
Mamaway Malaysia has launched a nationwide campaign offering free Finnish Baby Boxes to expecting mothers and parents of newborns. The initiative is directly inspired by Finland’s decades-old baby box tradition, …
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Fire on Marie Maersk leads to General Average declaration
Danish shipping company Maersk has declared General Average on its vessel Marie Maersk following a container fire that broke out on board in mid-August. The 19,000-TEU containership is continuing its …
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Finland eyes business opportunities in Johor-Singapore zone
Finland is looking to expand its business presence in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to Finnish Ambassador to Malaysia Anne Vasara. She said that Finland sees potential in …
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Yinson partners with Norway’s Carbon Circle on CO₂ capture in Europe
Malaysia’s Yinson Production, a division of Yinson Holdings Bhd, has signed a cooperation agreement with Norway’s Carbon Circle AS to jointly develop Carbon Capture as a Service (CCaaS) for industrial …
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Flying Tiger opens first Kuala Lumpur store
Danish lifestyle retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has expanded its footprint in Malaysia with the opening of its first Kuala Lumpur outlet at The Gardens Mall. The store was officially launched …
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Ørsted Malaysia opens corporate childcare centre for employees
Ørsted Malaysia has launched its own corporate childcare facility, Ørsted Pipit, located within walking distance of the company’s office at The Vertical Corporate Office Tower in Kuala Lumpur. The centre …
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Nokia partners with Extreme Broadband on Malaysia data centers
Finnish technology company Nokia has signed an agreement with Malaysian internet service provider Extreme Broadband (EBB) and its subsidiary Open DC to upgrade Open DC’s artificial intelligence (AI) data centers …
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Sarawak Forest Department partners with Finland’s Arbonaut
Sarawak Tribune has reported, that The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement and a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Finnish forestry technology company Arbonaut Ltd. The …
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Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur welcomes new Political and Trade Team Assistant
The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has introduced Elisa Shafiqah as the newest member of its Political and Trade Team. As Team Assistant, Elisa will support Team Finland by …
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DanCham engages MIDA on ESG collaboration in Malaysia
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DanCham) facilitated a reportedly constructive dialogue on environmental, social and governance (ESG) collaboration with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on Friday. The meeting …
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Fire breaks out on Malaysia bound Maersk vessel
The Danish shipping company, Maersk, has confirmed a fire incident on board the Marie Maersk, a Danish-flagged container ship en route to Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas. The vessel was …
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Finnish UPM Adhesive Materials invests in Malaysia factory to drive Southeast Asia growth
The Finnish company, UPM Adhesive Materials, which produces self-adhesive products used in labeling, has announced a major investment in its label material factory in the Johor state of Malaysia, just …
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