Land conflicts in Burma have escalated in recent years, with military and armed groups driving people from their land, and new laws failing to protect farmers, says a rights watchdog.
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Government rebukes attempt by 'large media company' to bribe official
According to the President’s Office, the company gave the 5 million kyat bribe to the assistant of an unnamed official.
Thein Sein stalls on business reform
Thein Sein has scheduled a law limiting business monopolisation to take effect in 2017, guaranteeing his government will not have to pursue its mandate.
Crony culture stands in our way, say Burmese youths
DVB Debate discusses the obstacles that stand in the way of the next generation’s path to success.
Zaw Zaw's Singapore takeover bid hits a snag
Burmese tycoon Zaw Zaw’s attempt to take over a listed Singaporean company has been blocked by stock market regulators citing concerns about his continued presence on the US government’s Burma…
NLD donates ‘controversial funds’ to migrant schools on the border
The National League for Democracy donated more than 12.8 million Kyat to migrant schools on the Thai-Burma border with money it raised during a controversial fundraiser