Burma
Rohingya issue threatens Burma's new image
Tomas Quintana, a UN human rights envoy, arrived in Naypyidaw today to discuss claims of...
MyanmarCompetition mars joint Thai-Burmese economic zone
President Thein Sein and Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra expressed support yesterday for an...
MyanmarBanking reforms in Burma likely but will move slowly
Despite sweeping economic reforms, including the managed float of the kyat in April, Burma does...
MyanmarNomination highlights contestation in Burma parliament
The powerful military bloc in parliament has nominated Yangon Region Chief Minister Myint...
MyanmarBurma's cabinet re-shuffle will not alter priorities
President Thein Sein today announced the resignation of Vice President Tin Aung Myint Oo to a...
MyanmarMulti-pronged approach undermines Burma peace efforts
Kachin leaders announced yesterday that the Burmese army has launched fresh assaults on...
MyanmarNaypyidaw's new economic plan faces challenges
In a 'State of the Union Address' today, President Thein Sein has pledged a second wave of...
MyanmarEnergy crisis poses tough policy challenge for Burma
In late May, widespread and chronic energy outages sparked mass protests in Yangon and Mandalay...
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