Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a forum of 34 countries which aims to address globalisation issues, released a new report on Burma on Wednesday, part of the …
OECD highlights opportunities in Burma, urges reforms Read More
Three years after the regime in Myanmar opened up for reforms and democratic development, the country’s iconic opposition politician Aung San Suu Kyi says that the reform process has almost …
Aung San Suu Kyi urges Scandinavian countries to put pressure on Myanmar’s Generals Read More
Finland’s government has defended a project it funded in a conflict-affected part of eastern Burma as “successful” in assisting both villagers and government officials “to make positive changes.” The project, …
Finland defends controversial aid project in Myanmar Read More
Norwegian consulting engineering firm, Norconsult AS, is to perform a feasibility study for the proposed 100-150 MW Bawgata River hydropower plant on behalf of the Ministry of Electric Power in …
Norwegian consulting firm to study Myanmar dam project Read More
‘Human rights are under pressure internationally. Norway will therefore step up its efforts to promote and protect human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. A white paper on …
Norway intensifies efforts to promote human rights Read MoreThe Danish parliament voted on December 18 to allow dual citizenship. The Danish parliament passed a law that will allow expats living in Denmark to become naturalised Danish citizens while …
Denmark officially recognizes dual citizenship Read More
The Development Cooperation Section at the Embassy has today agreed with UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) to support the programme; “Improving State Capacity to More Effectively Prevent, …
New Swedish support to combat corruption in the region Read More
All Danish Embassies and Consulates General and Visa Application Centres (VAC) will be closed from end of working hours on 23 December 2014 and onwards during the Christmas and New …
Danish representations closed during Christmas and New Year Read More
The Development Cooperation Section at the Swedish Embassy in Thailand has today agreed with UNDP to support the programme; “Being LGBT in Asia phase 2: Supporting LGBT inclusive development in …
Sweden supports LGBT rights in E, SE Asia Read More
Industry Minister Monica Mæland marked the opening of Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)’s new master’s program in Myanmar. The new master program at Yangon Institute of Economics in …
Norway’s NTNU Launches Masters Program in Myanmar Read More