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    King Harald reaffirms Norway’s support for Burmese reform

    Norway’s King Harald V reaffirms his country’s support for Burma’s reform process while engaging in discussions to boost bilateral relations and trade.

    Analysis Contributor Lead Story News Peace Process

    Norway-backed Burma peace initiative ‘probably’ to end

    A controversial Burmese peace initiative backed by the Norwegian government is likely to end in the coming months, less than two years after it was launched, a spokesperson has confirmed, although he insisted that it had been a “success”.

    News Politics

    Norway slammed for silence on ‘stateless’ Rohingya

    The Norwegian government has been criticised for failing to pressure the Burmese government on the statelessness of the Rohingya minority during a landmark visit by President Thein Sein to the country this week

    Features

    Can Norway forge peace in Burma?

    As Norway sets to plunge into peacemaking in Burma, civil society groups are concerned about the lack of transparency in the process they say has systematically excluded them

    News Politics

    Norway defends controversial peace initiative

    The Norwegian government is defending a controversial peace initiative despite mounting criticism that it risks coercing ethnic and civil society groups into joining the government

    Analysis

    Norway outlines Burma ‘peace initiative’

    The Norwegian government is looking to pour millions of dollars into Burma’s restive border region as funds for cross-border aid are cut

    Business News

    Norway companies ‘readying for Burma’: FM

    Norwegian investment could help Burma reintegrate into the global economy and spur responsible business in the country, says FM

    Interview

    Espen Barth Eide: ‘Norway is optimistic’

    When Norway’s deputy foreign minister, Espen Barth Eide, returned from a visit to Burma this month, he told the Financial Times that he “almost left the country thinking they’re moving a[…]

    News Politics

    Norway hit by deadly bomb attack, shooting

    Children among nearly 90 victims of bombing and massacre by man believed to have connections to extremist far-right groups

    Business News

    Norway ups Burma oil investments

    Majority of increase targeted at companies with a stake in the Shwe pipeline, as campaigners criticise lack of ethical consideration

    Environment News

    Norway ‘funding abuse’ in Burma

    State-owned pension fund’s investments in companies operating in Burma could make it complicit in ‘grave unethical actions’, report claims

    Interview

    Erik Solheim: ‘Junta is wary of Norway’

    Erik Solhiem, Norway’s minister for environment and international development, visited Burma last month where he met with government officials, civil society groups and National League for Democracy (NLD) members. He[…]

    News Politics

    Norway divests from company supplying military trucks to Burma

    Mar 16, 2009 (DVB), A state-owned Norwegian fund has pulled shares from a company that sells trucks to the Burmese government after it emerged they were being used for military[…]

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    Norway offers 1.3 million euros in aid to cyclone-hit Myanmar

    5 May 2008 AFP – Norway said Monday it was ready to offer up to 10 million kroner (1.3 million euros, 1.96 million dollars) in emergency aid to Myanmar, where[…]

    News Briefing

    11:00 AM, 20 February 2021 News Briefing

    Police and soldiers  forcibly crackdown the anti-coup protesters in  a rally in Myitkyina, Kachin state on the morning of February 19, arresting at least 10 people, including two teachers. The[…]

    Feature Lead Story Opinion

    Mobilizing Young, First-time Voters is an Investment in Myanmar’s Future

    The diplomatic missions of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to Myanmar, are organizing their annual Nordic Day Event on 14 February. The topic of this year’s Nordic Day is Mobilization[…]

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    Join Hands to End Violence Against Women and Girls

    Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which marks the start of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The diplomatic missions of[…]

    Analysis Contributor Lead Story Women's Issues

    Women’s equal participation matters for everybody

    On this year’s Nordic Day, the diplomatic missions of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are highlighting their countries’ strong and continued commitment to gender equality — domestically, in Burma and beyond.

    International Relations Lead Story News Rakhine Rohingya

    ‘Important step,’ US ambassador says of admission security forces killed Rohingya

    Burma’s admission that soldiers were involved in the murder of 10 Muslims in September was an important step and the United States hoped it would be followed by more transparency and accountability, the US ambassador said on Thursday.

    Environment Lead Story News

    Mission to restore mangroves in Irrawaddy Delta

    Once perfected in Burma, the technology could help other large-scale restoration projects, said WIF’s Lyngdoh.

    Lead Story Media News

    Despite tough 2016, Burma rises in global media freedom rankings

    Burma rose 12 places in the 2017 World Press Freedom Index, amid larger global trends over the past year indicating “that media freedom is under threat now more than ever,” according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which has compiled the index annually since 2002.

    Lead Story News Travel & Tourism

    OPINION: Burma’s tourism sector needs safe hands

    ADB estimates that tourism will account for 8.4 percent and 8.3 percent of GDP in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

    Arakan Business Economy Environment Lead Story News

    Arakan petition calls for local control of resources

    An Arakanese civil society group says that 300,000 people in Arakan State have signed a petition calling for greater control over resource extraction in the impoverished region.

    Foreign Affairs International Relations Lead Story News

    Suu Kyi park founders meet Norwegian royals

    Queen Sonja of Norway on Wednesday congratulated the founders of a park opened last week to commemorate Aung San Suu Kyi’s 71st birthday.

    Business Economy Lead Story News

    US investment to expand reach of telcos

    The US-government-backed Overseas Private Investment Corporation launches operations in Burma with a US$250 million loan to a company that builds and maintains telecommunications towers.

    Lead Story News Opinion

    OPINION: The Nordic countries unite in Myanmar

    Representatives of the Nordic countries discuss their joint engagement in Myanmar.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    Military guarantees conditional access to EU observers

    European Union observers will be permitted access to polling stations within military zones across the country, according to the organisation’s chief observer.

    2015 Elections Aid Lead Story News

    UN expects ‘disruptions’ during Burmese election

    The United Nations has issued a directive to its staff restricting travel to Burma during the election period, citing possible disruptions.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Religion Rohingya

    Burma rejects embassies’ election concerns

    Government rejects foreign powers’ criticisms, saying the country has addressed religious concerns and that the election process is largely harmonious.

    Contributor Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    OPINION: Divisive ceasefire won’t bring peace

    Ethnic leaders meet on Wednesday with President Thein Sein for crucial peace talks. but confidence is not high, says analysts Dr Maung Zarni and Saw Kapi.

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