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Fundamental Right of all Swedish Citizens

The out-going Ambassador of Sweden, Mr Rolf Bergman recently cast his vote at the Embassy in Hanoi to fulfil his right to vote in the General Elections in Sweden. He said after his voting: “The right to vote is an important fundamental right of all Swedish citizens who have reached the age of 18. Today, I voted for the party who will represent me at the Parliament, the Municipal Council and the County Council.” Read full story.

Sweden Seek Closer Ties to Asean

Sweden newly-officiated envoy to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) expressed the nations' interests of strengthening cooperation between their countries and the organisation. Read full story.

Saving Indonesian CDM Project

Through the B2B Environment Programme, The Royal Danish Embassy in Jakarta has enabled a Danish specialist company to transfer some of its proprietary technology to help an Indonesian engineering company get back on track with its commitment to deliver over 50,000 tons of UN-endorsed carbon credits per project site. Read full story.

Deforestation Ban To Begin Small, Grow Later

As part of $1 billion deal with Norway to fight carbon emissions through a partial deforestation ban, Indonesia plans to initially protect less than half its remaining forest cover. Read full story.

Indonesia Receives 30 Million Dollars From Norway to Save Forests On Thursday, Norway agreed to advance 30 million dollars to Indonesia in the first installment of a planned billion-dollar scheme to cut the country's greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation, says AFP. Read full story.

Indonesia May Name Local Firm as Fund Manager The Indonesian government will likely appoint a local financial institution to manage the US$1 billion forestry fund to be provided by Norway as part of the environmental deal signed in Oslo early this year. Read full story.

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