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Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam invites members to Sweden Talks: A Glimpse of the Nobel Prize. Sweden Talks is an online forum where alumni meet each other and expert speakers …
Sweden Alumni invite to “Sweden Talks” about the Nobel Prize on 3 Dec Read More
Three scholars from Myanmar Department of Fisheries, Mr. Chit Oo Lwin, Ms. Myat Mon Soe and Ms. Khet Nu Wai Kyaw, have arrived in the Norwegian city Tromsø, where they …
Myanmar fishery officials study at Arctic University in Tromsø Read More
On 18 November 2020 the UNDP Myanmar announced that the organization this week would be highlighting the cooperation between Norway and United Nations Development Programme – UNDP. Norway contributes over …
Norway continues to contribute funds to UNDP Myanmar for recovery suports Read More
On10 November 2020 Mr. Anders Frankenberg, Head of Development Cooperation of the Swedish Embassy Section Office in Yangon and Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan, UNFPA Representative for Myanmar signed an agreement for …
Sweden provides USD 1,500,000 to UNFPA Women and Girls First Programme Phase II Read More
17 November 2020 the Swedish Embassy in Yangon announced a welcome note to their new member: “We are very excited to welcome our new team member Linnea Lindberg, who will …
Sweden Embassy Yangon welcomes new staff member Read More
Did you know that incorrect disposal of electronic waste is one of the most problematic challenges in waste management? In Finland, used and serviced smart phones are gaining popularity: They’re …
Finnish SWAPPIE helps in electronic waste challenge Read More
Sweden Alumni Network Myanmar is launching another live event in the evening of 28 November 2020. With aims to share scholarship information for interested professionals. Scholarship recipients and professionals who …
Sweden Alumni Network Myanmar invites to webinar on 28 Nov Read More
On 16 November 2020 the Embassy of Denmark proudly introduces you to the Myanmar Education, Research and Learning Portal (MERAL) that is the first national free and open research portal …
Denmark introducing free research portal in Myanmar Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …
The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project Read More
Are you ambitious, with a strong professional background and looking to make a difference in the world? Would you like to be granted a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a full-time …
Study in Sweden released a how to apply for a scholarship vdo Read More
Denmark has financed the production of 3.16 million disposable facemasks, 2.8 million reusable cloth face masks, 330,000 medical grade masks and 90,000 isolation gowns to keep Myanmar’s small and medium …
Denmark continues to keep garment sector alive while contributing to Covid-19 prevention Read More
Finnair announced on 4 November 2020 a complimentary Finnair Corona Cover that will protects passengers in case of getting sick with coronavirus while in their destination. Finnair Corona Cover is …
Finnair offers complimentary Coronavirus insurance for passengers Read More
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21 Read More
COVID-19 has had devastating effect for tens of thousands of garment workers in Myanmar, mostly women. Sudden reductions in orders for garments and abrupt closure of many factories has left …
EU gives 6.4 Billion MMK to support affected garment workers in Myanmar Read More
More than 800 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, according to the @United Nations Now a Danish chemist Jiwoong Lee, of the Københavns Universitet – …
Danish chemist invents new and cheaper way to turn seawater into drinking water Read More
Finland funds Myanmar School of Politics through Demo Finland. MySoP does important work training representatives from different political parties and backgrounds to work together. Over 200 alumni of the NIMD/Demo …
Finland educates Burmese politicians in democracy Read More
What would be the employment and career opportunities in Finland after graduation? Explore the employment rate of international graduates, popular industries and working life in Finland including the good work-life …
Study in Finland announced applications for autumn 2021 opens 7-20 Jan Read More
On 23 October 2020, the Danish embassy in Myanmar published the latest work that said: As we near the end of the rainy season, we expect temperatures to briefly drop, …
Danish embassy, MoEE, WWF undertook 2 years programme to assist Myanmar enhancing renewables capability Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites to join “Future is made in Finland” EPISODE IV: FIRST IN 6G. Their invitation said: Did you know that every day, 2.6 billion …
Hear what Finland has developed in the “Future is made in Finland – First 6G” Read More
Grundfos Holding’s Board of Directors has appointed Group Executive Vice President Poul Due Jensen as the new CEO of Grundfos. Poul Due Jensen has said yes and will take up …
Grundfos appoints Poul Due Jensen as new CEO Read More
Norway launched new passports on 18 October 2020. The new version of the passport has several security elements and a new design. More info on new design here: All existing …
New Norwegian passport launched on 18 October 2020 Read More
On 20 October 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. John Nielsen participated in a high-level meeting between the Danish Confederation of Industries (DI) and Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of …
Denmark-Myanmar launched a new business relation collaborations Read More
Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore, on 7 October 2020 called out to all Innovators to join the PUB Global Innovation Challenge. COVID-19 has drastically affected how businesses operate and collaborate. …
Singapore National Water Agency (PUB) launched Global Innovation Challenge Read More
Coastal communities in Myanmar are extremely vulnerable to the impact of climate change and highly exposed to severe natural weather events such as heavy rain, storm surge, floods and cyclones. …
Denmark committed DKK35 million to support Myanmar’s 5 year Climate Adaption Programme Read More
The Norwegian Chargé d’affaires Mr Jan Wilhelm Grythe and the Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Kari Kahiluoto attended the 75th Anniversary Ceremony of Vietnam Meteorology and Hydrology on 3 October …
Norway and Finland celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Vietnam Meteorology and Hydrology Read More
Study in Sweden team has announced that the Swedish Institute is organising a series of virtual fairs over the coming weeks for students interested in studying in Sweden. The virtual …
Study in Sweden organizing the largest virtual education fair for global students Read More
This year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme (WFP). The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian …
Nobel Prize winners for 2020 Read More
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has warned of a humanitarian and trade crisis if the roughly 800,000 seafarers stranded around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic are not offered …
Norwegian Prime Minister reminds of seafarers conditions during Covid-19 Read More
On 1 October 2020, RECOFTC launched an initiative to build the research capacity of universities in Southeast Asia to foster good forest governance. Funded by Sweden, the project will develop …
RECOFTC, CIFOR and Sweden launch the Forest Landscape Governance Research Network Read More
Studying abroad could be pricey, are you looking for some financial support to study in Sweden? This website may help you to find a suitable scholarship for your study. Now …
Study in Sweden offers scholarships opportunities to international students Read More
According to the report launched on 5 October 2020, the export value of Norwegian seafood remains above last year’s record highs. So far for 2020, seafood exports have totalled NOK …
The Norwegian Seafood exports remain ahead of last year Read More
Rovaniemi is an urban capital of Lapland on the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is also Santa Claus’s hometown in Finland. This autumn Visit Rovaniemi and virtual reality studio Zoan have created …
Travel Finland invites to visit Rovaniemi … virtually Read More
Denmark announced on 28 September 2020 that they are helping Myanmar to meet international business standards and attract trade and investments from Europe through support to the government’s efforts to …
Denmark helps Myanmar reform labour market Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced on 29 September that it has set science-based targets for significant reductions in its greenhouse gas …
Carbon neutral by 2030: KONE sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target Read More
Novo Nordisk announced on 21 September 2020 an ambitious target to ensure that all its direct suppliers will by 2030 supply the company based on 100% renewable power. Novo Nordisk …
Novo Nordisk launches ‘Circular for Zero’ Campaign Read More
At last, a new start-up that delivers 360-degree solutions and solves the pain points of freelancers and the self-employed – a group of people that Doerscircle call Independent Doers. Danish …
Doerscircle: new platform and solutions for self-employed – entrepreneurs, freelancers Read More
On 24 September, the Government of Finland adopted a decision on restrictions on entry into the country, which will enter into force on 28 September. For all other non-Schengen countries …
Finland announced latest travel restrictions, effective on 28 Sept Read More
The Danish Embassy in Myanmar updated on 23 September 2020 information about their activity in restoring Mangrove forests. The project helps preserve biodiversity in coastal zones and protect the coastline …
Denmark supports Climate Change Adaption Programme in Myanmar coastal communities Read More
The Norwegian Nova Systems and the International Society of Automation (ISA) are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity training and certification in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand …
Norwegian Nova establishes itself in Singapore and South East Asia Read More
Since the first local transmission of COVID-19 started a few weeks ago in Rakhine State, the number of infections has been rapidly increasing. Vulnerable groups such as internally displaced persons …
Denmark donated reusable masks to Internally Displaced Persons camps in Rakhine state Read More
Oslo Innovation Week is Norway’s largest gathering of innovative minds, where we showcase, share, and discuss sustainable solutions and business development. This year we invite you to explore these issues …
Oslo Innovation Week will be on an online platform this year Read More
The Norwegian Red Cross (Nor Cross) announced on 18 September 2020 that they are looking for a Health Delegate officer in Myanmar. Their statement said: The Norwegian Red Cross is …
The Norwegian Red Cross is looking for a Health Delegate Myanmar Read More
The Danish embassy in Myanmar has been active in assisting SME businesses in Myanmar. The latest project announced on 14 September 2020, is providing solar panels to limited access areas. …
Denmark assists Myanmar SME businesses with Responsible Business Fund (RFB) Read More
The Thai Immigration Bureau has urged foreigners to renew their visas before the 26 September 2020 which is where the current exemption expires. Thailand earlier announced an exemption for foreigners …
Thailand’s Immigration bureau: All visas need to be renew by 27 September Read More
The Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund have announced that they are funding NOK 25 million (USD 2.8 million) for projects to improve the management of plastics globally. This includes both reducing …
The Norwegian Retailer’s Environmental Fund opens for applications to improve plastic management projects Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Myanmar welcomed a new staff member on 9 September 2020. Their statement said: We’re very happy to welcome our new Bilateral Associate Expert, Erik Nilsson, …
Swedish embassy in Myanmar welcomes the new staff Read More
The European Union in Vietnam published their achievement on agricultural projects across Asia on 3 September 2020. Their statement said: With the new National Action Plan on SCP (2021-2030) and …
EU in Vietnam published reports on agricultural projects in Asia Read More
On the 4 September 2020, H.E. Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl has been appointed Ambassador of Sweden to Myanmar. Ambassador Åström Gröndahl is resident in Bangkok, but looks very much forward …
Embassy of Sweden in Myanmar welcomes the new Ambassador Read More