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Swedish-born Bertil Lintner is a long-time expert in Myanmar and the ongoing war that plays out in the region. Even though the resistance groups are winning ground in recent months, …
Bertil Lintner on the war in Myanmar: “There is no ending in sight” Read More
Five cases of Legionaries’ disease has been found among foreign nationals in Hua Hin, prompting officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan to intensify their surveillance of the disease in the region. The …
Legionaries’ disease found among tourists Read More
The thinktank Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the inter-governmental Mekong River Commission (MRC) have signed an agreement to collaborate on addressing water and natural resource challenges in the Mekong Region. …
Stockholm Environmental Institute and Mekong River Commission sign MoU Read More
The Finnish Airline Finnair can this year celebrate the 100 year anniversary from the year their first flight took off. The first flight made the trip March 1924 from Helsinki …
Finnair has been flying for a century Read More
The Swedish Ambassador, Daniel Blockert, presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn. This happened yesterday, 21 March 2024, at the ASEAN headquarters as part of …
Swedish Ambassador presents credentials to ASEAN Read More
Norway’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Tormod C. Endresen wrote a statement on 20 March 2024 for the Human Rights Council 55th Session, where he called for the protection …
Norway’s UN representative calls for protection of journalists in China and armed conflicts Read More
The Swedish Network gear maker Ericsson has named Andres Vicente as the new head of South East Asia, Oceania and India market as well as Senior Vice President. Currently …
Ericsson names new head of South East Asia market Read More
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh made a call to urge the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to make an effort to support the Rohingya’s while she was at a …
PM of Bangladesh makes call for Rohingyas at meeting with Swedish Crown Princess Read More
For the upcoming Khmer New Year celebration traditional Chhay Yam dancers will perform for foreigners in international airport. This idea was suggested by Prime Minister Hun Manet. The Prime Minister …
Cambodia will have traditional dancers in airport Read More
The Labour Ministry of Thailand hopes to have measures in place in time for the harvest season of 2025, regarding the suspension of visa applications for Thai-nationals seeking wild-berry picking …
Thai government working to revoke berry-picking ban Read More