Burma signed an agreement Monday with Singapore, seeking help from the city-state to open up and modernize the Burmese economy. President Thein Sein arrived in Singapore Sunday for a four-day visit, accompanied by a delegation of business leaders and economic ministers. Under the agreement, Singapore will offer technical and vocational education to help Burma train […]
Singapore to Help Burma Modernize Economy
Posted January 30th, 2012 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
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Burma Democracy Leader Begins Political Campaigning
Posted January 29th, 2012 at 1:50 pm (UTC-5)
Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi hit the campaign trail Sunday ahead of by-elections seen as a key test of the military-backed government’s commitment to reform. Thousands of cheering supporters lined the roads of several towns in the southern district of Dawei, as the Nobel Peace laureate made her first political trip outside Rangoon […]
Burma Democracy Leader Begins Political Campaigning
Posted January 29th, 2012 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi hit the campaign trail Sunday ahead of by-elections seen as a key test of the military-backed government’s commitment to reform. Thousands of cheering supporters lined the roads of several towns in the southern district of Dawei, as the Nobel Peace laureate made her first political trip outside Rangoon […]
Burmese Minister Promises More Reforms
Posted January 28th, 2012 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
A top Burmese official is promising the international community that his country’s military-backed government is not done implementing democratic reforms. Trade Minister U Soe Thane told Reuters Saturday the process of reform “is not finished yet.” He said Burma’s government is still looking at additional political changes as well as reforms in the economic sector. […]
UN’s Ban Says Very Pleased with Burmese Democratic Reforms
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is very pleased with the democratic reforms so far in Burma, and that he plans another visit there soon. Mr. Ban Wednesday said he is encouraged by moves from President Thein Sein, such as freeing political prisoners. He said he and other U.N. diplomats have continuously and patiently […]
UN’s Ban Says He’s Very Pleased with Burmese Democratic Reforms
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is very pleased with the democratic reforms so far in Burma and that he plans another visit there soon. Mr. Ban said Wednesday he is encouraged by moves from President Thein Sein, such as freeing political prisoners. Mr. Ban said he and other U.N. diplomats have continuously and […]
Pakistan Leader Confers with Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari held talks Wednesday with Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as he wrapped up a two-day visit aimed at boosting trade and economic ties. Mr. Zardari is the latest in a growing list of foreign dignitaries to visit Burma, as the new, nominally civilian Burmese government begins moves to […]
Pakistan’s President Urges Stronger Trade Ties With Burma
Posted January 24th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s president has called for stronger trade ties with Burma, while on a visit to the Southeast Asian country. Asif Ali Zardari met with his Burmese counterpart Thein Sein Tuesday in Burma’s capital Naypyidaw. The Pakistani president’s visit comes amid heightened tensions at home between the civilian government and the military over a memo reportedly […]
Pakistan’s President Visits Burma
Posted January 24th, 2012 at 7:40 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to arrive Tuesday in Burma for a two-day official visit. Mr. Zardari’s office issued a statement earlier in the day saying the president will meet with Burmese President Thein Sein to promote economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. The dialogue is set to include ways to […]
EU Eases Travel Bans on Burmese Officials
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 7:25 am (UTC-5)
The European Union says it is easing travel bans against top Burmese officials after the government carried out “remarkable” political reforms. EU foreign ministers said in a statement Monday the recent release of political prisoners in Burma shows the government is determined to continue reforms. They also welcomed the easing of media restrictions and efforts […]
