Thein Sein

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

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.

Despite the groundbreaking by-election in Burma at the weekend, don’t expect the Army to give much away.

Burma will introduce a managed floating exchange on Sunday. It’s a masterful political move by Thein Sein.

Burma will introduce a managed floating exchange on Sunday. It’s a masterful political move by Thein Sein.

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

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?

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

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?