Skeptics Question Burma’s Internet Slowdown | |
| By WAI MOE | |
| A slowdown in Burma’s Internet speed is hurting businesses and the media, while raising questions about censorship. | |
General’s Promotion Signals Power Struggles at the Top | |
| By MIN LWIN | |
| The recent promotion of Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo to the rank of four-star general is the latest sign that Burma’s top general is tightening his grip on power. | |
Weekly Business Roundup (March 30, 2009) | |
| By WILLIAM BOOT | |
| India’s industrial giant Tata may build a truck manufacturing factory in Burma. | |
| Lawyers group request abolition of Unlawful Association Act Mar 30, 2009 (DVB)–A Thailand-based Burmese lawyers group has requested that Burma’s ruling junta abolish the Unlawful Association Act under which many political dissidents have been sentenced to imprisonment. - more |
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| Opposition party responds to junta’s call for election participation Mar 30, 2009 (DVB)–Burma’s military leader urged political parties last week to participate in the 2010 elections, whilst warning them not to criticise the 2008 constitution, which many claim guarantees a continuation of military rule. - more |
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| Former ambassador claims Burma looking to improve US ties Mar 30, 2009 (DVB)–Recent diplomatic efforts by the Burmese government appear to signal a move towards improving ties with the new US administration, a former ambassador to the Burmese embassy in Washington said. - more |
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| China-Burma pipeline ‘holds no benefits for Burma’ Mar 30, 2009 (DVB)–A leading campaigner has claimed that the deal signed last week for the construction of a gas pipeline between China and Burma will lead to land confiscation and will hold no benefit for Burma. - more |
OPINION
The Consequences of Elitism |
| By ARTHUR SIM |
| A “third force” is emerging in Burma with the potential of exerting influence on the country’s political future. |
Thai PM Avoids Office on 5th Day of Protests |
| By AMBIKA AHUJA |
| Thailand's prime minister avoided his office Monday as thousands of protesters calling for his resignation and allied with deposed leader Thaksin Shinawatra surrounded the seat of government for a fifth day. |
Than Shwe Sets Guidelines for 2010 Polls |
| By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| Burma's junta chief set some ground rules Friday for historic elections scheduled for 2010, calling on political parties to avoid smear campaigns and to remember it will take awhile to establish a "mature" democracy. |
Popular Burmese Snack Tainted with Chemical Dye |
| By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| Burma's Health Ministry on Sunday banned the sale of 57 brands of pickled tea leaves, a popular snack food found to contain a harmful chemical dye. |
Scores Still Missing after Indonesian Dam Bursts |
| By ALI KOTARUMALOS |
| Attention shifted to caring for homeless and hungry survivors Sunday after a dam burst outside the Indonesian capital, sending a wall of water crashing into a densely packed neighborhood. |
Burma again chastised for lack of religious freedom
The United States State Department has once again saddled Burma with the moniker of a 'country of particular concern' (CPC) for the Burmese government's failure to address the lack of...China, Burma to build cross border gas pipeline
China and Burma on Thursday signed four contracts, which included the construction of a cross border oil and gas pipeline, Burma’s state-run media said.| Would you visit Burma (Myanmar) if they let you visit OpEdNews - Newtown,PA,USA By ALONE Would you visit Burma (Myanmar) if they let you visit Daw Aung San Suu Kyi? It has been 20 years since Daw Aung San Suu Kyi first agreed to run for ... See all stories on this topic | ||
Examiner.com - USA The tribes are refugees from Burma (Myanmar) fleeing from genocide of their ethnic race. There is much talk about the Thai people exploiting them for money ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Bangkok Post : India and Tata to build Nano factory in Burma Bangkok Post - Thailand New Delhi - India's top truck and bus maker, Tata Motors, is looking to set up a truck manufacturing plant in Burma with support from the Indian government ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Officers fear a coup on road to vote The National - Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates Gen Than rarely speaks in public except at the annual Armed Forces Day, which marks the day in 1945 when the army of Myanmar, also known as Burma, ... See all stories on this topic |
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