A group of musicians hits Rangoon teashops for a weekly fundraising gig to help the thousands of civilians victimized by the war in Kachin State.
Hundreds of Burmese migrant workers are queuing up in Mae Sot for passports and visas with a June 14 deadline approaching.
Another oil and gas trade show to be held in August; investors warned on Burma; China aims to bolster bilateral ties; President tries to reverse
Government negotiators will hold talks with two of Burma's major ethnic armed groups over the weekend and early next week.
The deputy-director of Burma's censorship board has told journalists' representatives they can form a press council freely and according to whatever specifications they choose.
Residents of the southern seaport of Dawei tell former student leaders they hope a massive development project in the area doesn't rob them of their
June Deadline Spurs Migrant Visa Rush
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Hundreds of Burmese migrant workers are queuing up in Mae Sot for passports and visas with a June 14 deadline approaching.
A round-up of comments from readers of The Irrawaddy taken from some of our top stories over the course of the last week.
Govt to Hold Talks with SSA-South; Meeting with KIA Next Week
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Government negotiators will hold talks with two of Burma's major ethnic armed groups over the weekend and early next week.
Burma’s Journalists Can Form Independent Press Council
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The deputy-director of Burma's censorship board has told journalists' representatives they can form a press council freely and according to whatever specifications they choose.
Burma Business Roundup (Saturday, May 19)
ByAnother oil and gas trade show to be held in August; investors warned on Burma; China aims to bolster bilateral ties; President tries to reverse
Land Grabs Intensify as Burma ‘Reform’ Races Ahead of Law
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Land theft appears to be increasing in Burma as state agencies and powerfully placed domestic firms position themselves to welcome foreign investment.
Burma Economy Set to Boom: EIU Report
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Burma’s economy looks set for rapid expansion although concerns over inflation, infrastructure and political stability remain, according to an Economist Intelligence Unit report.
Burma Business Roundup (Saturday, May 12)
ByDawei port “not suspended,” business visa policy to be relaxed, Mekong dam suspension gives Burma activists hope and stock exchange deal possible this month.
