International Relations Lead Story News
According to the US embassy, Secretary Tillerson had “underscored the ongoing US commitment to Southeast Asia and discussed important regional security challenges [with Aung San Suu Kyi]”.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s government is named in an international report as one of the few nations to actively plant landmines over the past year.
International Relations Lead Story News Politics
“[Republicans] passed resolutions to impose sanctions on Burma to push for change. They have always supported our democratic reforms.”
Wa leaders say that as part of its push to get rid of poppy, they relocated some 100,000 citizens – a sixth of the population.
Doctors report that she is weak from too little rest, has a swollen stomach from irregular eating patterns, and bone spurs in her neck.
Business Lead Story News Suu Kyi
Speaking in Washington, the Burmese leader urged businesses to invest in the Southeast Asian country as a way to advance its democratic transition.
2015 Elections Lead Story News
US president called Burmese counterpart to congratulate him for “successfully implementing historic free and fair elections”, according to senior minister.
Business Lead Story News Trade
Half of all Burma’s trade flows through the Asia World terminal, owned by blacklisted Steven Law.
Interview Lead Story News Video
DVB sat down with Ambassador Mitchell to discuss how the challenge an the opportunity of Burma’s upcoming election. How resilient is Burmese democracy?
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News
DVB INTERVIEW: A spokesperson for The Carter Center explains the team’s mission as observers fan out across Burma to observe the general election process.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
“Mr Barack Obama came here two times. What happened when he came here? Someone was kissed two times!” blasted Htay Oo at a Hinthada election rally.
The complaint filed on Thursday in a US federal court accused Thein Sein and top officials of planning and instigating “hate crimes and discrimination amounting to genocide.”
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Women's Issues
The NLD submitted the highest number of female candidates, with 168 women contesting polls, followed by the USDP with 72.
Lead Story Natural Disasters News
The Indian air force sends two cargo planes, while a Chinese convoy brings rice, noodles and medicine. The EU, Britain and USA all offer donations.
Foreign Affairs Lead Story News Politics
Burmese foreign minister urges code of conduct, while China and US weigh in on islands dispute.
Business Lead Story News Rangoon
US chain KFC opens its first outlet in Burma’s commercial capital Rangoon, becoming the first major Western fast-food chain in the country.
Lead Story News Sport U-20 World Cup
Burma goes down 5-1 to New Zealand, bringing the curtain down on its first ever World Cup qualification.
US President says protecting minorities will be an important measure of the success of Burma’s transition from a military dictatorship to democracy.
Lead Story News Sport U-20 World Cup
Playing in the chilly northern town of Whangarei, the Burmese began the match ferociously, attacking the US with everything they had in the opening minutes.
Lead Story News Sport U-20 World Cup
With just a few days to the kick-off of the Under-20s World Cup football tournament, Burma has been hit by an injury crisis.
Arakan Lead Story News Refugees Rohingya
At a meeting with a US delegation in Naypyidaw, govt leaders say they will take back Rohingya boat people – but only if they can prove Burmese citizenship.
Lead Story Migrants Issues News Refugees Rohingya
Foreign ministers of Malaysia and Indonesia follow US deputy secretary of state for talks in Burma as a breakthrough appears in the Rohingya crisis.
Foreign Affairs Lead Story News Politics
Barack Obama on 15 May announced the continuation of sanctions against Burma in a statement to the congress of the United States.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Meetings with Ban Ki-moon and US Deputy Secretary of State follow on from talk at Carnegie Center where he said he would accept a presidential nomination.
An American and an Austrian citizen have been arrested in Shan State’s Muse, along with a third individual who police say is a rebel group member.
Environment Lead Story Logging News
Corruption, environmental damage, and conflict: the effect of forestry clearance in Burma, say a US-based organisation.
Burma was drawn into Group A for the Under-20 World Cup football competition this summer, alongside hosts New Zealand, Ukraine and the United States.
A senior US diplomat commended Burma at the 2015 address on US policy priorities for East Asia and the Pacific on 4 February, while discussing reforms in North Korea.
Human Rights Lead Story News Religion
US Assistant Secretary for Human Rights Tom Malinowski urges Burma to address concerns about the depth and pace of political reforms.
Crime Karen Lead Story News Refugees
Saw Lar Htoo has become the first Karen refugee to graduate as a police officer in the United States.
