Media law may spell end to censorship Long a blot on world press freedom indexes, Burma could soon do away with the draconian censor board and end press restrictions
‘Boost pay to combat corruption’: Shwe Mann Parliamentary speaker says salaries for civil servants should be brought into line with those prior to 1962 to rout widespread graft
US eases Burma sanctions, allows IMF in Secretary of State Hillary Clinton signs a partial waiver of restrictions imposed under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act
Burma ‘considering’ monitors for by-election UN envoy Quintana ends visit to Burma with call for further reform as government allows him to visit political prisoners in Insein jail
US says Kachin conflict has ‘worsened’ Washington laments state of affairs in Kachin state amid reports of 'violations of international humanitarian law' by Burmese army
‘No nuclear trade with N Korea’: Thein Sein President tells Singaporean paper that claims Burma has attempted to buy nuclear weapons from North Korea are 'unfounded'
EU keeps the pressure up on Burma EU leaders say benchmarks still remain for further lifting of sanctions as British PM David Cameron talks of possible visit to Burma
Burma draws on Singapore’s economic skill Burma likely to tap Singapore's expertise in financial services as president embarks on four-day visit to key economic ally
Thousands cheer Suu Kyi on campaign trail Opposition leader heads to the southern region of Tavoy to lend support to party colleague and stresses need for rule of law
Burma lures investors with 8-year tax break Industry minister says foreign businesses 'rushing' to Burma where radical investment legislation will soon be enacted
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