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Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland – and Singapore – least corrupt countries

January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The Nordic counrtries together with New Zealand and Singapore in the Asia Pacific are this year once again on the top of the list of the World’s least corrupt countries. …

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Business Sweden in Southeast Asia busier than ever

January 6, 2017September 7, 2023 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

At last, ScandAsia has caught hold of a Trade Commissioner to learn more about Business Sweden (since the organisation was changed and renamed) and their activities, scope of work, clients …

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New humanitarian aid to Myanmar

January 4, 2017September 7, 2023 - by Maria Jønsson - Leave a Comment

The Danish government has provided DKK 10 million (USD 1.4 million) to the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund managed by United Nations OCHA Myanmar. The new Danish contribution will assist people affected …

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Energy management workshop in Myanmar

December 14, 2016September 7, 2023 - by Maria Jønsson - Leave a Comment

On Friday 9 December 2016, the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar and the Ministry of Electricity and Energy co-hosted an energy management workshop in co-operation with World Wildlife Fund and …

Denmark / General news / International relations / Myanmar / News

Denmark-Myanmar bilateral agreement on USD 70 million

December 2, 2016September 7, 2023 - by Maria Jønsson - Leave a Comment

On Thursday 1 December 2016, Danish Ambassador to Myanmar, Peter Hansen, and Deputy Minister of Planning and Finance in Myanmar, U Maung Maung Win, signed a bilateral agreement on USD …

Sweden’s Secretary of State, Ulrika Modéer, travelled to Myanmar and Cambodia

Cambodia / General news / International relations / Myanmar / News / Sweden

Ulrika Modéer visits Myanmar and Cambodia

November 22, 2016September 6, 2023 - by Maria Jønsson - Leave a Comment

From 13-18 November 2016, Sweden’s Secretary of State, Ulrika Modéer, travelled to Myanmar and Cambodia. In Myanmar, Modéer visited the capital, Yangon, and Nay Pyi Taw for talks with government …

Business in Asia / General news / Myanmar / News / Sweden

Swedish court rules against importer of Myanmar timber

November 21, 2016September 6, 2023 - by Maria Jønsson - Leave a Comment

Sweden has prosecuted an importer and trader of Myanmar teak under a European Union rule that bans placing illegal or high-risk wood on the EU market, according to information from …

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Norwegian Embassy and Mahildol University meeting

November 21, 2016 - by Maria Jønsson - Leave a Comment

On 3 November 2016, the annual meeting between Mahidol University and the Royal Norwegian Embassy was conducted in Bangkok. The Norwegian government cooperates with Mahidol University on two capacity-building programs …

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Disagreement about Norwegian’s aid to Myanmar

November 17, 2016 - by Maria Jønsson - Leave a Comment

Norway’s state budget in 2017 states that Myanmar is a post-conflict country. The definition can bring bias the Norwegian support that may be detrimental to the peace process in the country, the …

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Sweden contributes to Myanmar Humanitarian Fund

November 9, 2016 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

Sweden has made another contribution through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida, to the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund (MHF) of SEK 5 million (approx. US$ 584,000), in addition to the …