Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finnish technology and manufacturing firm Wärtsilä has denied engaging in business with sanctioned entities in Myanmar. This is after leaked documents tying the company and a firm once headed by …
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Thailand’s government handed over humanitarian aid for victims of Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar to the country’s ambassador, U Chit Swe, at Government House on Monday, 22 May 2023. According to …
Thailand hands over humanitarian aid to Myanmar after Cyclone Mocha Read More
The death toll from Cyclone Mocha that hit Myanmar and Bangladesh over the weekend has been risen. Myanmar’s ruling military regime had by Friday confirmed the deaths of 145 people. …
Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid to Cyclone battered Rohingyas Read More
Myanmar authorities revealed on Friday that Cyclone Mocha killed at least 145 people last weekend. Cyclone Mocha brought heavy rain and winds of 195 kilometers per hour to Myanmar and …
Cyclone Mocha kills at least 145 in Myanmar Read More
At least five people have been killed and hundreds injured after the Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar on Sunday. The tropical storm also hit Bangladesh, but spared the Rohingya refugee camp. …
Cyclone hits Myanmar: at least five dead and hundreds injured Read More
IndustriAll has called out the Swedish fashion group for continuing to source from Myanmar despite the country’s humanitarian crisis brought on by the military coup. IndustriAll said that H&M’s responsible …
H&M criticized for continuing Myanmar sourcing Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment has announced, that the country will contribute 70 million NOK, equivalent to USD 6.5 million, to the energy and environment program of the …
Norway announces $6.5 million support for Rohingya refugees Read More
The crisis in Myanmar is the key issue during the May 9-11 ASEAN summit in Indonesia. This summit is the first of two to be held in Indonesia this year. …
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Vietnam reported the highest temperature ever recorded in Thanh Hoa, 44.1 degree celsius. Experts have predicted that it would soon be surpassed because of climate change, reported Yahoo News. In …
Vietnam hits highest temperature ever recorded 44.1 celsius Read More
Norway ranked highest for press freedom, with a score of 92.65 out of 100, followed by Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, and Portugal, according to Reporters Without Borders. The group …
Nordic countries rank high for press freedom Read More