Investing a dubious future in ASEAN
Allowing ASEAN monitors in for the April by-elections will be a test of how much the government trusts its neighbours, and a key step in Burma’s rocky road to democratic transition
ASEAN chief warns of reform ‘exploitation’
Pitsuwan says investment boom could create greater inequality given lack of social and environmental laws governing business
ASEAN chief lines up Burma visit
Surin Pitsuwan due for two-day visit on 20 February and will meet ministers in Naypyidaw to gauge preparations for 2014 chairmanship
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Burma due for ASEAN assembly recognition
Wing of the 10-member regional bloc to accept Burma into its fold following years of nominal ‘special observer’ status
