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Burma – Last Business Frontier?

Burma – Last Business Frontier?

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

Burma’s Kachin Challenge

Burma’s Kachin Challenge

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

Burma’s Kachin Challenge

Burma’s Kachin Challenge

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

Economy Key to Burma’s Democracy

Economy Key to Burma’s Democracy

By Sebastian Strangio
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.

Suu Kyi in Election Mode

Suu Kyi in Election Mode

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

Why Burma Needs Transparency

Why Burma Needs Transparency

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

Burma’s Business Revolution

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.

Man Arrested for "Being Atheist"

Man Arrested for "Being Atheist"

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

Burma the Next Tiger Cub?

Burma the Next Tiger Cub?

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

Time for Burma Exiles to Go Home?

Time for Burma Exiles to Go Home?

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 January Spring

The January Spring

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

Burma as Role Model?

Burma as Role Model?

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

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