Burma

  • Nov 25, 2004
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ASEAN: Trade agenda likely to eclipse Burma issue

The annual ASEAN summit opened today in Vientiane and will culminate with meetings between the...

Asean
  • Nov 25, 2004
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BURMA: Prisoner releases reflect ASEAN concerns

Deputy Foreign Minister Kyaw Thu today said that the junta will stick to its pledge made last...

Burma
  • Oct 25, 2004
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INDIA/BURMA: Than Shwe visit reflects Asia reliance

Senior General Than Shwe of Burma's ruling junta today arrived in India, marking the first visit...

India
  • Oct 22, 2004
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BURMA: Hardline purge risks greater instability

Foreign Minister Nyan Win said today that the government would persevere with plans for political...

Burma
  • Oct 22, 2004
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BURMA: Hardline purge risks greater instability

Prime Minister Khin Nyunt, who also headed the powerful Military Intelligence, was ousted by...

Burma
  • Oct 20, 2004
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Population ageing will strain budgets

The region is expected to experience falling fertility rates and longer life expectancy. These...

Asia
  • Oct 19, 2004
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BURMA: Nyunt crackdown reflects regime crisis

Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra today confirmed reports that Burmese Prime Minister Khin...

Burma
  • Oct 13, 2004
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ASIA/EU: ASEM summit exposes lack of direction

The fifth Asia-Europe meeting (ASEM) of leaders and representatives from 13 Asian countries and...

Eu