The US government’s aid chief urged Burma on Sunday to take “concrete steps” to guarantee the rights of Rohingya Muslims and to show sincerity in that endeavour in order to…
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USAID to help finance Burma's 'missing middle'
A new microfinance programme backed by the US government’s foreign aid agency USAID aims to promote the growth of medium-sized businesses in Burma.
USAID zeroes in on Burma’s agriculture sector
USAID chief Gayle Smith says sustainable agriculture has “enormous potential” as a driver of economic growth in Burma.
Flood aid begins arriving from India, China
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.