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Aung San Suu Kyi

The story so far: Democracy on prescription

Source: Economist

The Kachins’ way of saying no MYANMAR’S TRANSITION HAS been a top-down affair. This, more than anything, distinguishes it from other recent upheavals such as the “people power” revolutions of the Arab spring, the fall of communism ...
Full article at: Economist  More like this  1 day ago, 10:05am CDT

A Burmese spring

Source: Economist

A WALK AROUND battered, ramshackle Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city and former capital, quickly makes it clear how far the country has fallen behind the rest of Asia over the past half-century. In large part the place is but a ghostly ...
Full article at: Economist  More like this  1 day ago, 10:05am CDT

Japanese PM to visit Myanmar for first time in 36 years

Source: New Kerala

During his visit, Abe, who will be accompanied by a group of Japanese business leaders, is expected to hold talks with Myanmar' s leaders and senior officials to discuss bilateral economic cooperation, sa ...
Full article at: New Kerala  More like this  2 days ago, 11:39am CDT

The World’s Most Powerful Women 2013

Source: Forbes Blogs

Our annual snapshot of the 100 women with the most impact are top politicians and CEOs, activist billionaires and celebrities who matter. In roughly equal measure you’ll find next gen entrepreneurs and media mavens, technologists and leaders in p ...
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Washington’s love affair with Myanmar: It’s the resources, stupid!

Source: Russia Today

Nile Bowie is a political analyst and photographer currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ramshackle streets of Myanmar’s capital Yangon, with its ancient Buddhist pagodas and dilapidated colonial-era buildings, are ...
Full article at: Russia Today  More like this  2 days ago, 5:22am CDT

Aung San Suu Kyi to attend the Myanmar Oil & Gas Summit amid record levels of international interest in Myanmar's oil & gas sector

Source: PRWeb

Aung San Suu Kyi has announced that she will be attending next month's Myanmar Oil ...
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Freeport Indonesia says death toll rises to 28 after tunnel accident

Source: Democratic Underground

Source: Reuters (Reuters) - The death toll from a tunnel collapse at the world's second largest copper mine run by Freeport McMoRan Copper ...
Full article at: Democratic Underground  More like this  2 days ago, 2:22am CDT

Myanmar maturity: White House meeting with general is not premature

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The meeting of President Barack Obama and President Thein Sein of Myanmar at the White House Monday has reignited some of the controversy over the pace of improvement of U.S. relations with that troubled nation. Myanmar, formerly kno ...
Full article at: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  More like this  2 days ago, 11:10pm CDT

Key senator to let Burma sanctions bill lapse

Source: Asian Correspondent

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a significant move, a prominent Republican senator said Tuesday he plans to let key sanctions legislation against Burma lapse because of the country’s progress toward democracy. Senate minority ...
Full article at: Asian Correspondent  More like this  2 days ago, 8:51pm CDT

Editorial Board: Burmese president’s visit gives glimmer of hope for change

Source: The Washington Post

NOT MANY DICTATORS or military juntas willingly give up power. Will Burma’s regime prove the exception? That was the ever-present though mostly unspoken question as President Thein Sein toured Washington this week. The Burmes ...
Full article at: The Washington Post  More like this  2 days ago, 7:13pm CDT


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