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16/10/2025

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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 …

16/10/2025

Simen and Katrine runs hotels with local hearts

Norwegian couple Simen and Katrine Solhaug run two hotels in Siem Reap, Babel Boutique and Babel Guesthouse. They are big advocates for sustainable tourism. Sustainable tourism is a term often thrown around when travelers are picking their next destination, but to Katrine and Simen, sustainable tourism is not just a buzzword but a way of life — from employing local staff and tuk-tuk drivers to supporting local initiatives. Their story shows what “sustainable tourism” looks like in practice.

🔗 https://scandasia.com/simen-and-katrine-runs-a-guesthouse-with-a-local-heart/

15/10/2025

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Investing in the stock market is like riding a roller coaster, with exhilarating highs, stomach-churning lows, and unexpected twists keeping both newcomers starting out with a stock simulator and seasoned …

15/10/2025

Matias makes martial arts equipment in Cambodia

In downtown Phnom Penh, right by the royal palace, one will find a true case study of symbiotic entrepreneurship. A café, a gym, and Phnom Penh’s main supplier of martial arts equipment, all existing in perfect harmony. The martial arts equipment store is owned by a short-statured man covered in tattoos with an infectious smile, Swedish Matias Andres.

🔗 https://scandasia.com/matias-makes-martial-arts-equipment-in-cambodia/

15/10/2025

🎾 Padel and purpose: Robin Ekman’s journey from Sweden to Bali’s booming courts

It’s tournament day at Jungle Padel Pererenan. Women arrive with rackets slung over their shoulders, greeting each other with hugs, tying their shoelaces, chatting and laughing before the matches begin. Some are new to the game, others regulars, but all look forward to the same post-game ritual: a fresh coconut, a seat in the shade, and a long conversation.

🔗 https://scandasia.com/padel-and-purpose-robin-ekmans-journey-from-sweden-to-balis-booming-courts/

14/10/2025

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The Phillipine Star reports that, Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation has entered into a new partnership with Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA, hinting at an upcoming project “to bring something exciting …

14/10/2025

🌍💔 Deported, divided, determined: A cross-cultural success story ❤️‍🔥💪

When Bjarne Honoré first arrived on Bali in 1999, it was only meant to be a holiday. But the visit became a turning point. One day, while having coffee at a café run by two Danes, he met Anak Agung Oka Dewi, a Balinese woman working behind the counter. They talked, laughed, and something clicked.

“I fell for her almost immediately,” says Bjarne. “There was just something about her presence.”

After returning to Denmark, he couldn’t stop thinking about her. A few months later, he travelled back to see her again. They were married in 2003.

🔗 https://scandasia.com/deported-divided-determined-a-cross-cultural-success-story/

13/10/2025

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The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is hosting two public talks titled “The Future of Fashion: A Conversation on Sustainability”, one in Hanoi on Friday 17 October 2025 and another …

11/10/2025

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It’s tournament day at Jungle Padel Pererenan. Women arrive with rackets slung over their shoulders, greeting each other with hugs, tying their shoelaces, chatting and laughing before the matches begin. …

10/10/2025

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When Bjarne Honoré first arrived on Bali in 1999, it was only meant to be a holiday. But the visit became a turning point. One day, while having coffee at …

09/10/2025

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Salla Tuominen, President of Zonta International, emphasized that violence remains one of the biggest challenges facing women worldwide during her recent visit to Hong Kong. Speaking on TVB’s Straight Talk …