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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.
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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”.
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
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
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
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
Australia joins Norway, UK in push to ease sanctions
After British PM David Cameron and Aung San Suu Kyi issued a joint statement to drop sanctions against Burma several countries are heeding to the call
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
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[…]
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
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
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
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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.
Mission to restore mangroves in Irrawaddy Delta
Once perfected in Burma, the technology could help other large-scale restoration projects, said WIF’s Lyngdoh.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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Catch up on the latest in Burmese business, development and finance from this week.
Contributor Lead Story News Opinion Peace Process
OPINION: What’s holding up Burma’s nationwide ceasefire?
With good reason, ethnic delegates view Burma’s authorities as locked in an internally colonial mindset vis-à-vis minorities, says analyst Maung Zarni.
