Burmese President Thein Sein’s economic adviser calls for restoration of Rangoon University and its Students Union building in an open letter which has gained much
A top government peace negotiator and a senior Kachin rebel leader meet in Thailand for the first time since a reshuffle of Naypyidaw's peace committee.
Thailand approves 203 projects to support a deep-sea port and industrial zone in Burma’s southern town of Dawei.
More than a thousand residents of Burma's second-largest city hold a protest to demand 24-hour access to electricity.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries expresses a strong interest in manufacturing in Burma and sees real potential in the country's car market.
The husband of a teenage Shan girl who fell to her death from a Rangoon police station window is detained by authorities at the city’s
A historic peace deal is signed between the Shan State Army and Burmese government that also aims to wipe out narcotics from the region by
Restore Rangoon University: President’s Adviser
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Burmese President Thein Sein’s economic adviser calls for restoration of Rangoon University and its Students Union building in an open letter which has gained much
Govt Negotiator Meets KIA Leader
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A top government peace negotiator and a senior Kachin rebel leader meet in Thailand for the first time since a reshuffle of Naypyidaw's peace committee.
Thai Govt Approves $1 Bn for Dawei
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Thailand approves 203 projects to support a deep-sea port and industrial zone in Burma’s southern town of Dawei.
Mandalay Residents Protest Power Outages
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More than a thousand residents of Burma's second-largest city hold a protest to demand 24-hour access to electricity.
Mitsubishi Eyes Burma Car Market
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries expresses a strong interest in manufacturing in Burma and sees real potential in the country's car market.
Burma Business Roundup (Saturday, May 19)
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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
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.
