Burma

  • Jun 6, 2003
  • 6 min read

BURMA: Suu Kyi detention may spark popular revolt

The UN Secretary-General's special envoy, Razali Ismail, begins a four-day visit to Rangoon...

Burma
  • Jun 2, 2003
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BURMA: Suu Kyi arrest

The international community today expressed concern over the ruling military junta's detention on...

Burma
  • May 13, 2003
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Missed opportunity to agree agenda

The WTO failed to meet the March 31 deadline for an agreement on the negotiating framework for...

  • Apr 25, 2003
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BANGLADESH: Eastward policy limited by India influence

Prime Minister Khaleda Zia accompanied by a large business delegation visited Burma last month....

Bangladesh
  • Apr 17, 2003
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Inward investment to spur growth

The World Bank this month published its annual Development Finance Report 2003. The report...

South-East Asia
  • Mar 28, 2003
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BURMA: Political perils

The ruling military junta this month indicated its desire to hold talks with the United States to...

Burma
  • Mar 27, 2003
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BURMA: Rangoon explosion

An explosion in central Rangoon reported by media today coincides with an Armed Forces Day parade...

Burma
  • Mar 27, 2003
  • 1 min read

THAILAND: Army reshuffle

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra today reshuffled key positions in the army, appointing...

Thailand