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U Htin Kyaw nominated as Myanmar's next president
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/03/2016
» Close aide of Suu Kyi as president would allow her to rule "above" president, replacing outgoing President Thein Sein this month.
Myanmar's stock exchange opens after 22 years
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/12/2015
» Myanmar's first stock exchange opens with Japanese help after 20 years of delays, as economy expands at healthy 8.3% growth rate due to big foreign investment.
Student protests: UN, EU slam charges against students
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2015
» After Thursday's protests at Democracy Monument students charged with national security offense to be tried by military court behind closed doors with no right of appeal with possible seven years in jail.
Suu Kyi's historic European tour begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/06/2012
» Returning to Europe she will receive the Nobel Peace Prize won 20 years ago, make a speech to the UK parliament & travel to many countries.
Suu Kyi visits Thailand: World Economic Forum
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/05/2012
» Aung San Suu Kyi leaves Burma for 1st time in 24 years (15 year house arrest), begins historic trip to Norway to receive Nobel Prize won 21 years ago.
Going back to Burma
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/04/2012
» Many Burmese migrant workers in Thailand likely to return to their homeland & families as economy in Burma improves after EU & US sanctions end.
Burma: Hillary Clinton's historic visit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/12/2011
» Analysis of Hillary Clinton's historic visit to Burma by scholar Ernest Bower of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Singapore.