Burma
Myanmar denies attacks on UN human rights envoy
On August 23, Myanmar police and government officials denied claims made 2 days earlier by a UN human rights envoy that a mob attacked...
Myanmar seeks to end corruption in its energy sector
Myanmar is expected to begin the process of joining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) by the end of this year, according to The...
Myanmar pledges to free all political prisoners
In Myanmar’s next wave of historical reforms, the former pariah nation has not only owned up to harbouring prisoners incarcerated due to their beliefs,...
Myanmar applies for Asean chairmanship
In a controversial move, Myanmar has applied yet again to hold the chairmanship of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, this time in...
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Second Covid-19 wave a severe threat for Thailand’s economy
Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok's central business district offers a dystopian sight
A second wave of coronavirus infections in...
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Myanmar kicks out Thai company involved in special economic zone development
The Myanmar government has terminated contracts with Bangkok-headquartered construction company Italian-Thai Development over a lack of progress...