Foreign Affairs US to end Economic Sanctions against Myanmar US President Barack Obama said the US will lift the sanctions program in place against Myanmar after nearly 20 years, a decision that clears one
06 September, 2016 As appeared in CCTV.com The ASEAN Economic Community was established in 2015 with the aim of creating a unified market and production base of more than 600 million people. The 10 Southeast
Summit Theme The theme for the 28th ASEAN Summit under Lao PDR’s chairmanship was “Turning Vision Into Reality For A Dynamic ASEAN Community” as ASEAN begins first year journey in ASEAN Community building. 8
Politics Peace summit in Myanmar draws to a close without resolution The last day of the landmark UN-backed peace summit in Naypyidaw drew to a close a day earlier than expected on 3 of
Politics Myanmar’s Suu Kyi kicks off peace conference with appeal for unity Aung San Suu Kyi has made the peace process a priority for her administration, which faces sky-high expectations at home and abroad.
Trade and Investment China, Myanmar agree to solve suspended dam issue Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi agreed on 25 August to enhance cooperation between energy departments to
Politics Myanmar Says UN Chief to Attend Ethnic Peace Talks Myanmar officials say that the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend a peace conference in Naypyidaw on 31 August, which seeks to end
27 August, 2016 As appeared in TheStar.com.my WHILE the close British decision to get out of the European Union (EU) – Brexit – was made in a referendum over two months ago, there is still
13 August, 2016 As appeared in TheStar.com.my THE AEC (Asean Economic Community) could turn out to be the saviour of Asean. Whatever its shortcomings, it is real, unlike largely mere words of the Asean
Security Myanmar rebels can keep arms The three rebel groups that did not sign last October’s nationwide ceasefire agreement will be allowed to participate in the 31 August Panglong peace conference without giving up