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Myanmar economy loosing steam, reforms urgently needed
Myanmar, until recently perceived as the new tiger cub success story of Southeast Asia after the country's "soft opening" in 2011 under then-president Thein...
Myanmar business tycoon complains about government’s “neglect of economy”
Serge Pun, one of the richest individuals not only in Myanmar, but all over Southeast Asia, on July 6 criticised the government of Aung...
Suu Kyi rejects UN probe into alleged Rohingya violence
Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi on May 3 dismissed a decision by the United Nation’s rights council to investigate allegations of crimes...
Myanmar revamps education system, ditches rote learning
In what could be a role model for Thailand, Myanmar's government in its new education roadmap running through 2021 plans to radically improve its...
Suu Kyi’s party loses support from ethnic minorities
Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi saw loyalty for her National League for Democracy (NLD) party weakening in ethnic minority areas, particularly those...
Suu Kyi says she’s ready to step down if people dissatisfied
Myanmar's de-facto leader, former democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, in a televised speech on March 30 on occasion of the one-year anniversary of...
Aung San Suu Kyi: Human rights friend or foe?
Aung San Suu Kyi, a recent recipient of the Harvard humanitarian of the year award and a Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1991 in...
Islamist extremism reaches Myanmar
Myanmar police said on November 26 that they arrested three Muslims for planting home-made bombs around Yangon and were investigating their links to what...
Obama finally lifts all economic sanctions on Myanmar
US President Barack Obama on October 7 finally announced the lifting of US sanctions on Myanmar, acknowledging that the country has pursued political reforms...
Kofi Annan chosen to help find solution for Myanmar’s Rohingya issue
Former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan has been chosen by Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi to lead a commission to stop alleged...
Security increased for Suu Kyi after ISIS threat
The Myanmar government is stepping up security for State Counselor and Foreign Affairs Minister Aung San Suu Kyi after her name appeared on a...
After 100 days of a new Myanmar: Can Suu Kyi live up to her promises?
This July 7 marked the 100-day anniversary of the new civilian government in Myanmar, with the National League for Democracy (NLD) of democracy icon...
US to renew Myanmar sanctions, but make some “changes”
Despite a new democratically-elect government in office in Myanmar, the US plans to renew the bulk of its sanctions against the country upon expiry...
Myanmar releases scores of political prisoners
The new government in Myanmar freed more than 100 political prisoners under an amnesty ordered by the country's new de-facto leader Aung San Suu...
Suu Kyi to get prime minister-like role in Myanmar government
Myanmar's ruling party National League for Democracy (NLD) introduced a bill in parliament to create a new post for party leader Aung San Suu...
Suu Kyi to become Myanmar foreign minister
Aung San Suu Kyi, whose National League for Democracy party won historic elections in Myanmar, will become the country's foreign minister, BBC and Reuters...
Myanmar’s new president chosen in historic vote
Myanmar's parliament on March 15 elected Htin Kyaw, a close aide and longtime friend of democracy movement leader Aung San Suu Kyi, to become...
Suu Kyi names presidential candidates
As expected, Myanmar's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on March 10 named her close aide and former driver, charity leader Htin Kyaw, as...
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