Burma’s new National League for Democracy government has a huge set of reform challenges waiting for it, but few could be more important and intractable than corruption.
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Peace park proposed for Karen State
The creation of a peace park protecting endangered animals and the natural environment of Mutraw District in Karen State was proposed this week.
"There is no 'rule of law' in areas controlled by armed groups in Shan State"
Sai Thiha Kyaw discusses the SNLD’s expectations for the NLD government and parliament and development plans for Shan State.
Slew of foreign investments approved before govt power transfer
Foreign direct investment in the fiscal year ending in March grew to nearly $9 billion, after a rush of last-minute approvals.
INTERVIEW: Burma to push for rural development, equality, says minister-elect
Burma’s first freely elected cabinet in more than half a century will focus on income equality, rural development and boosting budget revenue, the finance minister-elect said in his first interview…
Ministry reshuffle will save money for health, education, says president-elect
Burma’s President-elect Htin Kyaw told parliament on Monday the decision to reorganise the country’s administrative structure was to save money which could be used on other sectors.