The Rohingya, myths and misinformation
Much hot air has been expelled to debate the origins of the Rohingya since communal tensions erupted in late May and early June, but perhaps more telling is the now common refrain that they are “terrorists” The Neo Liberal shadow at the end of the tunnel
Will Burma's economy be invigorated and its citizens made rich by the simple lifting of state control over large swathes of the economy? Thai firm to explore wind energy in Burma
Thai-backed venture in southeastern region would be Burma's first sustainable energy project, but majority of produce destined for Thailand Bangladesh PM arrives in Burma
Sheikh Hasina leads most senior-level Bangladesh delegation to Burma in eight years, and is greeted by foreign minister at the airport World Bank, IMF to enter Burma: US
International lenders get the nod from Hillary Clinton to return to Burma after a two-decade absence as reward for reforms Belarus PM talks trade with Thein Sein
Mikhail Myasnikovich arrives to great pomp in Naypyidaw on the invitation of President Thein Sein, with trade high on the agenda Kachin IDPs ‘suffering food shortage, disease’
Report finds evidence that the thousands of Kachin war victims not being supported by the UN are in desperate need of aid Govt hopeful over end to US, EU sanctions
French ambassador says however that it's still too soon to drop punitive measures on Burma despite noting signs of reform Bangladeshi PM in push for Burma gas
Sheikh Hasina due to visit Burma next week as Dhaka makes clear it desire for energy imports and an end to border disputes Shell mustn’t ‘pre-empt’ Burma sanctions: UK
UK minister warns that Burma's oil and gas sector remains off-limits to EU companies, following rumours of Shell entering Burma

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