Burma

As Burma prepares for potentially groundbreaking by-elections on April 1, spare a thought for the man running against Aung San Suu Kyi.

Authoritarian Burma and Vietnam have plenty in common. An apparent mistrust of Christianity is one.

Burma’s leader announces that foreign monitors will be allowed in for by-elections scheduled for next month.

The signs of reform in Burma are clear. But is the country changing too quickly – and will it be exploited by outsiders?

Burma’s ruling junta may be receiving praise overseas for its apparent tilt toward democracy. But will the Karen people be won over?

Attention on Burma’s reforms has focused on democracy. But the mundane issue of exchange rates may be key.

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

As China rises, Singapore indicates it’s determined that the U.S. should have a strong role in Southeast Asia.

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

With growing optimism that reforms in Burma are for real, property prices are soaring. But is the boom sustainable?

Despite the talk of help from North Korea, Burma has too much to lose by pursuing a nuclear weapons program.

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