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EAST ASIA: Poverty declining but development is patchy
The region is expected to meet a commitment to halve the number of poor by 2015. However,...
East AsiaBURMA/RUSSIA: Nuclear pact may irk neighbours
Russia's Federal Atomic Energy Agency yesterday announced plans to build a nuclear reactor in...
BurmaBURMA: Road map stalls amid leadership challenge
The junta's road map for political reform is at a crucial juncture. Attempts to finalise...
BurmaEAST ASIA: Production networks boost connectivity
Extensive regional production networks in East Asia have deepened intra-regional trade and...
East AsiaRUSSIA/CHINA: Fears persist despite growing ties
Sino-Russian relations have improved markedly since the end of the Cold War. Today, Russia and...
RussiaBURMA: UN resolution defeat will strengthen junta
The resolution was vetoed by Russia and China, which both have strong economic and defence...
BurmaPROSPECTS 2007: Charter will challenge ASEAN unity
ASEAN faces significant internal and external challenges in the year ahead. Divisions within the...
AseanBURMA: Gas, oil deals are fuelling growth
Foreign trade increased by almost 30% over the first half of fiscal 2006-07 (ending March) to...
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