Burma

A study shows a third of anti-malarial drugs in Southeast Asia are fake. Lack of uniform standards is a problem.

The United States is still the partner of choice for many Asian nations, says Sen. John McCain. But Washington needs to put aside its political bickering.

The White House has nominated Derek Mitchell to be the first U.S. ambassador to Burma in 22 years.

The visit to Burma this week by Lee Myung-bak is another symbolic step for the Thein Sein government.

Signs of democratic reforms in Burma are welcome. But are they likely to help bring an end to ethnic unrest in Kachin state?

Burma Installation in New York’s Grand Central Station was a reminder of how art can shape public opinion.

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon seems to be having a better visit to Burma than last time he was there.

It won’t necessarily be easy, but there’s plenty of football potential that can be developed in Burma.

This month’s by-elections in Burma have further assured the West that it’s time to start loosening sanctions. But some caution is warranted.

Japan has pledged billions in assistance to five Southeast Asian nations. How will China respond?

The West doesn’t need to lift an arms embargo to help arm Burma. Lifting investment restrictions will do the job.

Keen to impress the West and get sanctions lifted, Burma is cracking down on opium production. But hundreds of thousands may be left in poverty.