Burma

  • May 17, 2007
  • 7 min read

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 Asia
  • May 16, 2007
  • 2 min read

BURMA/RUSSIA: Nuclear pact may irk neighbours

Russia's Federal Atomic Energy Agency yesterday announced plans to build a nuclear reactor in...

Burma
  • May 2, 2007
  • 8 min read

BURMA: Road map stalls amid leadership challenge

The junta's road map for political reform is at a crucial juncture. Attempts to finalise...

Burma
  • Feb 9, 2007
  • 6 min read

EAST ASIA: Production networks boost connectivity

Extensive regional production networks in East Asia have deepened intra-regional trade and...

East Asia
  • Jan 31, 2007
  • 12 min read

RUSSIA/CHINA: Fears persist despite growing ties

Sino-Russian relations have improved markedly since the end of the Cold War. Today, Russia and...

Russia
  • Jan 23, 2007
  • 7 min read

BURMA: UN resolution defeat will strengthen junta

The resolution was vetoed by Russia and China, which both have strong economic and defence...

Burma
  • Dec 22, 2006
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2007: Charter will challenge ASEAN unity

ASEAN faces significant internal and external challenges in the year ahead. Divisions within the...

Asean
  • Dec 18, 2006
  • 2 min read

BURMA: Gas, oil deals are fuelling growth

Foreign trade increased by almost 30% over the first half of fiscal 2006-07 (ending March) to...

Burma