Related News ItemsWorld Bank to open Myanmar office in JuneThu, 26 Apr 2012 18:05:36 -0700
The World Bank said Thursday it will open an office in Myanmar in June as re-engages with the impoverished nation two decades since its last projects ended there.The bank's regional vice-president for ...
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This food maven adores eating his way around Asia.
Read More... Is it time for investors to look to Burma?Mon, 14 May 2012 04:43:54 -0700
"Burma is open for business once more" has been the cry that has gone up from many on hearing the news that EU sanctions are to be suspended on the military-dominated state. Indeed many have declared a gold rush, but for British businesses and investors alike there is opportunity and obstacle in equal measure in this underdeveloped nation.
Read More... Burma's Dawei Project Jeopardized by Thai RivalWed, 02 May 2012 04:13:36 -0700
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Read More... Analysis: Myanmar sanctions lifting a boon and a test for China firmsWed, 25 Apr 2012 12:05:44 -0700
BEIJING (Reuters) - The lifting of decades of broad Western sanctions on Myanmar will prove to be both a boon and a test for China, for years the former Burma's top investor and trading partner, bringing both risk and opportunity for long-established Chinese firms. The United States, European Union, Japan, Canada and Australia have all moved in recent weeks to ease or suspend sanctions on ...
Read More... Burma’s Election RevelationsFri, 27 Apr 2012 14:24:59 -0700
The obligatory applause for the electoral victory of Burma’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi reverberated around the globe immediately after local officials confirmed that her opposition party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), had won in 43 of the 44 constituencies where it fielded candidates in last Sunday’s by-election. Suu Kyi herself won a [...]
Read More... President Obama Announces More Key Administration PostsThu, 17 May 2012 11:39:12 -0700
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Derek J. Mitchell – Ambassador to the Union of Burma, Department of State The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Anhlan P. Nguyen – Member, Board of Directors of the Vietnam Education ...
Read More... ASEAN-United States Eminent Persons Group to Meet in ManilaThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:52:31 -0700
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