Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar has expressed deep condolences for the death of Zaw Myint Maung. He served as the Vice Chairman of the National League for Democracy (NLD) …
Danish Embassy mourns loss of Dr. Zaw Myint Maung Read More
A recent report by the UN’s special rapporteur reveals troubling connections between Swedish fund manager Länsförsäkringar and the default pension fund AP7, indicating they hold shares in companies supplying military …
Swedish funds linked to Myanmar military junta Read More
Swedish-born Bertil Lintner is a long-time expert in Myanmar and the ongoing war that plays out in the region. Even though the resistance groups are winning ground in recent months, …
Bertil Lintner on the war in Myanmar: “There is no ending in sight” Read More
A UN expert has emphasized the need for a fundamental reconsideration of the global approach to the crisis in Myanmar. Thomas Andrews, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human …
UN expert urges global reconsideration of Myanmar crisis Read More
Myanmar’s military junta has confirmed a deadly air strike on a village in the country’s Sagaing region on Tuesday, April 12, reported malaymail. More than 100 people were killed, including …
Myanmar’s military confirms deadly air strike; over 100 dead Read More
Scandinavia stands united in its condemnation of the recent executions in Myanmar. On July 26, the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in Myanmar all published strong language opposing …
Scandinavian governments condemn executions in Myanmar Read More
Approval was given for the sale of the Norwegian telecommunications giant Telenor Group’s Myanmar operations to the Lebanese M1 Group on Tuesday, 15 March, according to the Myanmar-now.org article published …
Norwegian telecom giant in Myanmar sees 80% go to military-linked conglomerate Read More
Telenor’s plans to sell its Myanmar business to Lebanon’s M1 Group have been stalled as Myanmar’s military junta have indicated it favored at least part-ownership by a local company, according …
Telenor sale of Myanmar business stalls as junta seeks local buyer participation Read More