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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...
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 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...
Myanmar’s new parliament to start sessions on February 1
Myanmar’s newly-elect parliament will convene on February 1, Shwe Mann, speaker of the House of Representatives, or lower house, said, ushering in a new...
Myanmar releases final list of election candidates
A total of 6,074 qualified candidates will run in the upcoming November 8 general election in 1,171 constituencies nationwide in Myanmar, the country's Union...
Tensions mount ahead of Myanmar elections after dismissal of ruling party chief
Myanmar's powerful ruling party chief and reformist Shwe Mann, who just a few weeks ago registered as candidate for the November 8 elections, has...
Tough race expected in Myanmar elections
After Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's registration to run for Myanmar's general election on November 8, the ruling Union Solidarity and Development...
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US chocolate giant opens research center in Malaysia
US-based Hershey Company, the world’s fifth largest chocolate and candy maker, has opened a new research and development (R&D) center in Malaysia to develop...
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US chocolate giant opens research center in Malaysia
US-based Hershey Company, the world’s fifth largest chocolate and candy maker, has opened a new research and development (R&D) center in Malaysia to develop...