Burma

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

Burma has shown real signs of progress. But can it put an end to conflict with its ethnic military groups?

Burma has shown real signs of progress. But can it put an end to conflict with its ethnic military groups?

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.

Indonesia’s arrest of an atheist Facebook user raises more concerns over human rights in Southeast Asia.

Will political reforms in Burma lead to a flood of investment from Western companies? No, Burma isn’t Vietnam.

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.

Political prisoners freed in Burma, pay cuts for Singapore’s politicians and Anwar’s acquittal. A good start to 2012.

There are clear signs of change in Burma. But talk of it as a role model for ASEAN are a little premature.