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“Sweden has had a huge involvement in Laos since the end of the Vietnam War and I think it stems from our interest in the politics of that war. It …
Interview with Chargé d’Affairs AnnLis Åberg: The Swedish Presence in Laos Read MoreØyvind Høyen is one of the few Norwegians in Vientiane. He has been here since New Year where he works for UNIAP. That is short for United Nations Inter-Agency Program …
A Norwegian Fighting Against ‘The Modern Slavery’ Read MoreMaria and Andreas are leaving the Swedish School in Vientiane after 2 years of service. They will be replaced by Ola and Anna who will arrive in Vientiane around July. …
New Teachers at The Swedish School in Vientiane Read MoreThe semiannual church service for the Swedish community in Vientiane was held on Saturday May 19 at The International School. The Swedish priest in Bangkok, Lennart Hamark, had traveled to …
Service and Singing in The Swedish Community in Vientiane Read More11 teams of 11 year-olds from three parts of the Mekong area will today battle in a Norwegian sponsored football match in Hue, Vietnam. It is the Norwegian Football For …
Kids from Thailand, Vietnam and Laos Battle in Norwegian Sponsered Football Match Read MoreA new collaboration initiated by SENSA (Swedish Environmental Secretariat for Asia) with SIWI (Swedish International Water Institute) is to organize a study trip for participants in ADB’s Working Group on …
Sweden Organizes Study Trip from the Mekong to the Baltic Read MoreChemicals inspectors from Indonesia, Cambodia, China, Laos, Nepal, Vietnam and Thailand are visiting the Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate for three weeks this March. The 27 inspectors represent the chemicals inspections authorities …
Handling Chemicals The Swedish Way Read MoreDuring the visit of the Finnish delegation, led by the Deputy Minister of Cooperation and Development Marjatta Rasi, to Laos on February 7-9, the government of the two countries had …
Finland Strengthens Aids to Laos Read MoreMrs Marjatta Rasi, Deputy Minister of Development and Cooperation of Republic of Finland granted more US$6 million to Lao Government during her working visit to Laos from 7 to 9 …
Laos, Finland enhance cooperation Read MoreSince 2004, the Swedish government has spent more than 60 million USD (423 million SEK) on various development projects in Laos. This year, Sweden has committed to another 21.5 million …
Sweden Continues to Spend Aid Millions in Laos Read More