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Pop star among dissidents testing Vietnam's 'democracy' limits
AFP, Published on 17/03/2016
» HANOI - Pink-haired pop star Mai Khoi, dubbed Vietnam's Lady Gaga for her risqué outfits, has found a new way to shock: running for parliament along with a motley crew of dissidents and activists testing the limits in the authoritarian nation.
Thousands flee fighting in Myanmar's Shan State
AFP, Published on 13/03/2016
» NAYPYIDAW (MYANMAR) - Thousands of civilians have fled their homes in northeastern Myanmar after a recent upswing in fighting between ethnic minority rebels and the army, combatants and witnesses said Sunday.
Dying art? A recipe to save Hong Kong's handmade dim sum
AFP, Published on 25/12/2015
» HONG KONG - For the past 60 years, Chui Hoi has risen in the early hours of the morning to prepare bite-size steamed morsels for his small but popular dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong.
Myanmar govt denies bias after advance voting chaos
Published on 19/10/2015
» The Myanmar government has defended itself against accusations of bias at overseas advance voting sites after reports circulated suggesting scenes of chaos and mismanagement at embassies around the world in recent days.
Shan rebels set to sign peace deal
News, Published on 09/10/2015
» The Shan State Army (SSA) is set to sign a truce with the Myanmar government next Thursday, according to the rebel leader.
Myanmar ceasefire talks collapse
Published on 30/09/2015
» Ceasefire talks between the Myanmar government and ethnic rebel groups appear to have collapsed, a report said Wednesday.
Air Bagan to return to the skies
Published on 30/09/2015
» Air Bagan is set to resume flights on Thursday, coinciding with the beginning of high season in the travel and tourism sector, according to Yin Myo, public relations and customer service manager of the airline.
Local push-back
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/08/2015
» Wichan Khantuwarn, 65, a native of Trat, has felt uneasy since he learned of the government's decision to set up special economic zones (SEZs) and name the small, easternmost province as one of 10 designated areas.
Air Bagan plane skids off Yangon runway, one injured
Published on 25/07/2015
» YANGON — A Myanmar passenger plane skidded off the runway on landing during heavy rain at Yangon International Airport, the carrier said on Saturday, leaving one injured.
Dawei bursts into life with Japanese aid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/07/2015
» Thailand, Japan and Myanmar on Saturday effectively launched the US$50 billion Dawei special economic zone by signing an agreement in Tokyo that will have a deep impact on trade and investment in Southeast Asia.