Burma

  • May 14, 2012
  • 2 min read

Lee seeks to expand South Korea foothold in Burma

President Lee Myung-bak is meeting his Burmese counterpart Thein Sein in Burma today, becoming...

Myanmar
  • May 2, 2012
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Suu Kyi joins Burma's parliament but hurdles remain

Suu Kyi and 43 other NLD MPs today formally took up their seats in parliament.

Myanmar
  • Apr 23, 2012
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NLD move signals lack of political consensus in Burma

The NLD yesterday decided not to attend parliament, which reconvened today,...

Myanmar
  • Apr 20, 2012
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Japan set to gain an early starter advantage in Burma

President Thein Sein began his official visit to Japan today, the first for a Burmese leader in...

Myanmar
  • Apr 13, 2012
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Cameron's turnaround on Burma boosts Naypyidaw

Cameron called today for the suspension of economic sanctions against Burma following a meeting...

Myanmar
  • Apr 11, 2012
  • 7 min read

Burma reforms to unlock more international concessions

The April 1 by-elections in Burma, which saw Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy win...

Myanmar
  • Apr 9, 2012
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Burma forges Karen peace deal with sanctions in mind

Leaders of the Karen National Union (KNU) yesterday met pro-democracy opposition leader and MP...

Myanmar
  • Apr 5, 2012
  • 2 min read

US to relax sanctions on some key industries in Burma

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton yesterday announced that Washington would re-establish full...

Myanmar