Burma
BURMA: Asset sales set scene for managed election
The state has promulgated a new election law and is in the process of selling state-owned assets...
BurmaBURMA: Generals to hand-pick election officials
The state-run press today published details of Burma's new election law, which was passed...
BurmaTHAILAND/BURMA: Migrants face deportation risk
Illegal migrants from Burma are scrambling to meet a February 28 deadline to register with the...
ThailandBANGLADESH: Gas terminal will help plug energy gap
A senior energy sector official today outlined plans to import large quantities of liquified...
BangladeshSOUTH-EAST ASIA: Governments turn to nuclear energy
As energy demand outstrips local resources, at least five South-east Asian nations are planning...
South-East AsiaBURMA: Government moves to pre-empt election unrest
A one-off pay rise of 20,000 kyats (20 dollars) per month has been authorised for government...
BurmaBURMA: Military leader confirms election plan
Senior General Than Shwe today confirmed that Burma will hold an election this year.
BurmaCHINA/NORTH KOREA/BURMA: Beijing minds its borders
The head of North Korea's Ministry of People's Security, Ju Sang-song, arrived in China yesterday.
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