Shell mustn’t ‘pre-empt’ Burma sanctions: UK
Andrew Mitchell, the first cabinet-level EU minister to visit Burma, has warned foreign companies not to “pre-empt” a cessation of EU sanctions on Burma in light of rumours that Royal Dutch Shell will...
View ArticleBangladeshi PM in push for Burma gas
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is due to travel toBurmaearly next month amid speculation that her country’s desire for gas imports from its neighbour to the east will dominate talks....
View ArticleGovt hopeful over end to US, EU sanctions
Burma’s government is hopeful that western sanctions on the country will be soon removed in light of praise from the US and EU governments of apparent reforms underway in the country. “They will...
View ArticleKachin IDPs ‘suffering food shortage, disease’
An area of Kachin state in northern Burma designated as off-limits to aid groups is suffering from major food shortages and spread of diseases, according to a report which claims to show “compelling...
View ArticleBelarus PM talks trade with Thein Sein
Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich arrived in the Burmese capital today on the invitation of President Thein Sein. The three-day “good will” visit is expected to focus on boosting bilateral...
View ArticleWorld Bank, IMF to enter Burma: US
The US will “agree to and support” assessment missions to Burma by the World Bank and IMF as one of a number of rewards for recent reforms offered by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her...
View ArticleBangladesh PM arrives in Burma
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Naypyidaw yesterday afternoon for talks in which she will look to iron out business deals with President Thein Sein and strengthen bilateral...
View ArticleThai firm to explore wind energy in Burma
Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering Plc is looking to invest around $US1.9 billion in Burmese wind farms in the southeast of the country, reports claim, with the majority of electricity to be sold off to...
View ArticleThe Neo Liberal shadow at the end of the tunnel
There is an idea that Burma’s economy will be invigorated and the Burmese made rich by the simple lifting of state control over large swathes of the economy but just as Aung San Suu Kyi voiced concerns...
View ArticleThe Rohingya, myths and misinformation
Ethnic strife is a defining facet of Burmese political life. However, few examples appear so eerily orchestrated as the hounding of the Rohingya whom the UNHCR term “virtually friendless.” Much hot air...
View ArticleShell mustn’t ‘pre-empt’ Burma sanctions: UK
Andrew Mitchell, the first cabinet-level EU minister to visit Burma, has warned foreign companies not to “pre-empt” a cessation of EU sanctions on Burma in light of rumours that Royal Dutch Shell will...
View ArticleBangladeshi PM in push for Burma gas
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is due to travel toBurmaearly next month amid speculation that her country’s desire for gas imports from its neighbour to the east will dominate talks....
View ArticleGovt hopeful over end to US, EU sanctions
Burma’s government is hopeful that western sanctions on the country will be soon removed in light of praise from the US and EU governments of apparent reforms underway in the country. “They will...
View ArticleKachin IDPs ‘suffering food shortage, disease’
An area of Kachin state in northern Burma designated as off-limits to aid groups is suffering from major food shortages and spread of diseases, according to a report which claims to show “compelling...
View ArticleBelarus PM talks trade with Thein Sein
Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich arrived in the Burmese capital today on the invitation of President Thein Sein. The three-day “good will” visit is expected to focus on boosting bilateral...
View ArticleWorld Bank, IMF to enter Burma: US
The US will “agree to and support” assessment missions to Burma by the World Bank and IMF as one of a number of rewards for recent reforms offered by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her...
View ArticleBangladesh PM arrives in Burma
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Naypyidaw yesterday afternoon for talks in which she will look to iron out business deals with President Thein Sein and strengthen bilateral...
View ArticleThai firm to explore wind energy in Burma
Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering Plc is looking to invest around $US1.9 billion in Burmese wind farms in the southeast of the country, reports claim, with the majority of electricity to be sold off to...
View ArticleThe Neo Liberal shadow at the end of the tunnel
There is an idea that Burma’s economy will be invigorated and the Burmese made rich by the simple lifting of state control over large swathes of the economy but just as Aung San Suu Kyi voiced concerns...
View ArticleThe Rohingya, myths and misinformation
Ethnic strife is a defining facet of Burmese political life. However, few examples appear so eerily orchestrated as the hounding of the Rohingya whom the UNHCR term “virtually friendless.” Much hot air...
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