Aung San Suu Kyi

The government’s decision to allow festivities at the Shwedagon Pagoda is a further sign of progress in Burma.

The United States has begin easing sanctions on Burma. Will Thein Sein respond with more reforms?

As Burma continues its reforms, expect international business to eye its raw material and cheap labor potential.

As Burma continues its reforms, expect international business to eye its raw material and cheap labor potential.

Signs that Burma’s economy is opening aren’t just good news for Western firms hoping to make some money – democracy in the country could depend on it.

Not long ago, it would have been unthinkable to see Aung San Suu Kyi openly campaigning. How deep is the change?

If Burma’s economy is grow it will need the government to do more to ensure transparency and accountability.

Burma won’t be making iPads anytime soon. But the country’s size and location mean that international businesses are still circling in hopes the current reforms stick.

With signs that Burma’s government may be genuinely reforming, long-exiled media organizations are starting to believe the time is right to head home.

The U.S. announces plans to restore diplomatic ties with Burma. But more steps are needed to lift sanctions.

Is the international community – and ASEAN in particular – getting carried away by the change in Burma?

Is the international community – and ASEAN in particular – getting carried away by the change in Burma?