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What's next after Yangon's constitutional reform?
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 17/06/2019
» Myanmar's ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), is preparing for an audacious attempt to change the constitution. The final steps are being taken before the plans are revealed to the parliament and the people. But the changes and the process being rolled out by the civilian government will upset the military, and an acrimonious confrontation between them seems inevitable.
Myanmar looks East
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 05/11/2018
» The government of Myanmar has launched a major investment drive centred on Asian countries in the face of declining interest from the West.
Game changer
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 06/08/2018
» Myanmar's new Companies Law has come into force amid widespread acclaim. It will eliminate layers of bureaucracy and streamline the company registration process, which will also offer greater investment opportunities for foreign businesses.
2018 will be make or break for Suu Kyi
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 20/11/2017
» This month marks the second anniversary of Aung San Suu Kyi's electoral landslide at the 2015 polls. It also marks the start of her third year in power. This coming year is going to be a "make or break" year for her and her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD). The euphoria that greeted the Lady's victory has subsided and been replaced by disappointment, disillusionment and frustration. It is also the year the NLD must cast a serious eye toward to the next elections in three years time.
Now comes the hard part, really running Myanmar
Spectrum, Larry Jagan, Published on 15/11/2015
» The people of Myanmar are now enthusiastically preparing for life under a democratic government led by Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy, after the party swept to an enormous victory in last Sunday’s elections.
Small parties lay out big ambitions
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 08/11/2015
» YANGON: Three parties that have been overshadowed in the campaign are determined to be a force to be reckoned with after the polls close.
Can the NLD deliver?
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 07/09/2015
» With campaigning for Myanmar's forthcoming elections about to start officially in a few days, the main parties are putting their finishing touches on their policy platforms.