Burma

  • Jul 30, 2012
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Rohingya issue threatens Burma's new image

Tomas Quintana, a UN human rights envoy, arrived in Naypyidaw today to discuss claims of...

Myanmar
  • Jul 24, 2012
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Competition mars joint Thai-Burmese economic zone

President Thein Sein and Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra expressed support yesterday for an...

Myanmar
  • Jul 12, 2012
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Banking reforms in Burma likely but will move slowly

Despite sweeping economic reforms, including the managed float of the kyat in April, Burma does...

Myanmar
  • Jul 10, 2012
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Nomination highlights contestation in Burma parliament

The powerful military bloc in parliament has nominated Yangon Region Chief Minister Myint...

Myanmar
  • Jul 4, 2012
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Burma's cabinet re-shuffle will not alter priorities

President Thein Sein today announced the resignation of Vice President Tin Aung Myint Oo to a...

Myanmar
  • Jun 28, 2012
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Multi-pronged approach undermines Burma peace efforts

Kachin leaders announced yesterday that the Burmese army has launched fresh assaults on...

Myanmar
  • Jun 19, 2012
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Naypyidaw's new economic plan faces challenges

In a 'State of the Union Address' today, President Thein Sein has pledged a second wave of...

Myanmar
  • Jun 15, 2012
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Energy crisis poses tough policy challenge for Burma

In late May, widespread and chronic energy outages sparked mass protests in Yangon and Mandalay...

Myanmar