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Myanmar moves forward
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 14/08/2017
» The government of Myanmar is about to take dramatic steps to spur economic development and improve government efficiency. Several significant cabinet changes are in the pipeline, detailed economic strategies are being finalised and a shake-up in the bureaucracy is already under way.
Patience tested
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 01/05/2017
» The government of Aung San Suu Kyi has been in power in Myanmar for just over a year. But many people have become disillusioned with its performance. For the urban elite, the country seems directionless, amid an acute policy vacuum.
Suu Kyi's long-awaited Tokyo trip
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 01/11/2016
» Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi is to arrive in Japan Tuesday for an official five-day visit. Boosting bilateral trade and aid, and support for the Myanmar government's national reconciliation policy will feature on the agenda during the talks while she is there. This is the final leg in Ms Suu Kyi's recent strategic diplomatic offensive aimed at increasing foreign investment, trade relations and assistance with the peace process.
Suu Kyi gives peace a chance
Spectrum, Larry Jagan, Published on 28/08/2016
» After months of preparation and a plethora of planning meetings, Aung San Suu Kyi has pulled off a significant coup with Myanmar's peace conference.
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.