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Reform jargon not enough, government warned
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/09/2016
» The government's "Thailand 4.0" policy would fail to deliver unless the government also can kick off critical investment in human capital, further reform tax, implement a multi-year budget, and reduce corruption through deregulation and transparency, economists said.
Uphill battle looms after the honeymoon
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/11/2015
» Amid a mix of astonishment and relief in Myanmar, optimism is running high. The triumph of Aung San Suu Kyi in last week’s polls means democracy in Myanmar stands poised to stride ahead in the next five years, while progress in neighbouring countries has stalled, or slid backwards.
NLD tipped to win Myanmar election
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/11/2015
» YANGON: Millions of people voted on Sunday in Myanmar's landmark election, with a massive turnout that could catapult Aung San Suu Kyi's party to power and finally end decades of military control.
History beckons in pivotal vote
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/11/2015
» Yangon: Voters are fronting up to polling booths across Myanmar this morning faced with a stark choice — endorse army-backed reform or push into an uncertain democratic future.
NLD unlikely to win in diverse Rakhine state
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/11/2015
» SITTWE, MYANMAR - Despite the nationwide popularity of Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, neither her National League for Democracy (NLD) nor the ruling military-backed Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP) are likely to win Sunday's polls in ethnically diverse Rakhine state, where deadly sectarian riots between Buddhists and Muslims occurred in 2012.
Poll observers admit they are muzzled
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/11/2015
» Independent election observers who will monitor Myanmar's general election on Sunday acknowledge their ability to criticise the government is limited, but despite the curbs hold out hope the elections will go smoothly.
Key players must attend Rohingya talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/05/2015
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government deserves praise for initiating talks on the Rohingya trafficking problem with Myanmar and Malaysia, but it must turn the talk into deeds.
Two decline posts amid NLA criticism
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/08/2014
» Two appointees to the National Legislative Assembly are set to decline their positions as the body comes under pressure from both pro- and anti-coup groups.
NLA stirs dissent in both camps
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/08/2014
» Both pro- and anti-coup groups have voiced concerns about the dominance of men in uniform in the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
Myanmar embraces civil society
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/03/2014
» Myanmar is preparing for its largest regional civil society conference in decades, further evidence of its impressive engagement with the world.