Burma

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SE Asia has seen a spike in violence recently, highlighting the need for a rethink concerning nationalist rhetoric.

Burma has taken one step closer to openness with the unfettering of its formerly state-run newspaper industry.

Amid reforms, Burma remains embroiled in conflict. Have human rights taken a backseat to development?

Consumerism and rule of law are taking root in Myanmar. This radical opening brings both opportunity and challenge.

After 40 years ASEAN members are still struggling to create a sense of solidarity.

Burma’s legislature has been a boon for the country. But building a parliamentary house takes time

With conflict raging on China’s borders with Myanmar, Beijing weighs the possible influx of refugees.

With Burma opening to the outside world, the opportunities for investors and its people are vast. The challenges may be equally daunting.

After being dubbed the “the planet’s most emotionless society”, is a troubling narrative forming?

While much about the country’s future remains uncertain, banks and accounting firms are moving in.

Recent events show that even though reforms in Burma have been widely hailed as positive, the future is unclear.