Plankton down by 40% in past 50 years as scientists sound warning bell about rising sea temperatures, with implications for Burma likely severe
Month: July 2010
Burma parties wary of US sanctions
Candidates complain that US sanctions will do little to affect repressive laws that govern how parties approach Burmese elections this year
China seals biggest Burma mining deal
World’s largest steel manufacturer one of two Chinese companies set to sink $800 million into lucrative nickel mine in northern Burma
Shan party’s campaign blocked by EC
Election Commission secretary tells Shan Nationalities Democratic Party that they cannot enter Karenni border town to canvas for votes
Thailand hungry for more Burmese gas
Exports of gas from block 300kms south of Rangoon will bring the proportion of Thailand’s energy needs being met by Burma to above 30 percent
Burma pulps Kim Jong-il biography
Alleged misinformation about North Korean leader’s modest height and eating habits pushes embassy in Rangoon to demand biography is recalled and destroyed