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Sweden sets sharper China and ASEAN focus in 2026 foreign policy statement

February 19, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented on 18 February the Statement of Foreign Policy for 2026. Maria Malmer Stenergard said Asia-Pacific security and Europe’s security are becoming …

Denmark / General news / Myanmar

Danish OECD criticises Nordic Aviation Capital over Myanmar deals

February 14, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Denmark’s OECD National Contact Point has found that Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) did not meet OECD expectations on human rights due diligence in Myanmar. The National Contact Point is a …

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Thailand slips further behind Nordic countries in corruption ranking

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Thailand has dropped nine places to 116th in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), with its score declining slightly from 34 in 2024 to 33 out of 100 in 2025, …

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Sweden tightens citizenship requirements

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Sweden will introduce stricter requirements for people applying for Swedish citizenship, including a longer residency period, income thresholds, and language and culture tests, according to Reuters. The changes will be …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Myanmar

Danish funding supports hundreds of local businesses in Myanmar

February 9, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Denmark, the European Union and Switzerland have supported 461 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Myanmar under the RBF Plus programme, the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar reports. RBF, or …

Indonesia / International relations / Myanmar / Norway

Norway starts “Turning Point” review of aid policy, signals stronger Asia dialogue

February 3, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Norway has launched a year-long review of its international development policy, called “Project Turning Point”. Norwegian Minister of Foreign development, Asmund Aukrust, said Norway will keep its aid target at …

General news / Myanmar / Norway

Norway gives 1m$ to UNHCR for Rohingya refugee aid in Bangladesh

February 2, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The UNHCR says in a new press release that the Government of Norway has contributed 1m$ to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. UNHCR said the funds will help cover humanitarian …

General news / Myanmar / Norway

Norwegian Refugee Council calls for help after fire in Cox’s Bazaar

January 23, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A large fire has destroyed hundreds of shelters in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. More than 2,000 people were displaced, aid agencies said. No casualties has been …

General news / Myanmar / Sweden

Sweden gives 2.9m$ to UN Rohingya clean energy programme in Bangladesh

January 13, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR said Sweden has contributed 2.9m$ to support the SAFE+2 programme for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The programme focuses on expanding access to …

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ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership

January 13, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …