Norway outlines Burma ‘peace initiative’
The Norwegian government is looking to pour millions of dollars into Burma's restive border region as funds for cross-border aid are cut
Burma’s troublesome census
As the country plans for its first official census in decades, several hurdles must be overcome if all of Burma's ethnic minority groups are to be included
ILO to begin work in ethnic conflict zones
The International Labour Organization will begin operating in Burma's border regions to combat forced labour and end human rights abuses committed by the military
Rangoon revels as Suu Kyi’s party claims victory
After claims of voter irregularities across the country, the National League for Democracy appears to have picked up several seats in the country's historic by-elections
By-elections ‘will not be free and fair’: Suu Kyi
Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi claims there have been 'many cases of intimidation' that have prevented the upcoming elections from being fair
Pitfalls remain in Burma’s evolving media landscape
A relaxation of censorship does not automatically entail security for independent journalists, who as long as they criticise the government will remain at risk of punishment
Civil servants, army to get pay rise
Salary increase could see some workers doubling their wages as Burmese government seeks to combat widespread graft
Climate change threatens Burma
A new report by the Asian Development Bank highlights how the combined effects of climate change are threatening Burma's development
ASEAN chief fears Thai labour drain
Surin Pitsuwan adds voice to concerns that job creation in reforming Burma will damage Thai industry reliant on migrant workers
Suu Kyi’s convoy pelted with stone
Motorcade carrying opposition leader comes under attack after canvassing in Burma's capital, leaving two bodyguards injured
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