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Suu Kyi, generals form a cosy alliance
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 16/05/2016
» Myanmar's new democratic government, led by the charismatic Aung San Suu Kyi, has only been in power for 50 days.
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Suu Kyi heads to China for key talks
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 17/08/2016
» Aung San Suu Kyi is to arrive today in Beijing on a four-day official visit, which both sides hope will strengthen their relationship. Relations between the two countries have seesawed in the past few years, after the former military leader Than Shwe stood down. Bilateral economic ties, regional security and Myanmar's peace process will dominate the agenda, according to diplomats in Nay Pyi Taw and Beijing.
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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.
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Myanmar intensifies strategic courtship of Beijing
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 08/04/2017
» Myanmar President Htin Kyaw is currently on an official six-day visit to China. This is his first trip to Myanmar's all-important northern neighbour, since he became president a year ago.
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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.
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Myanmar businesses stumble on corporate responsibility
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 30/10/2017
» Many foreign investors are shying away from Myanmar because of the government's apparent failure to prioritise economic development and the violence in Rakhine state. Local businesses also complain of government inertia. But ministers still insist that the country is on the verge of a major economic breakthrough.
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Back in Beijing's orbit
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 17/09/2018
» The Beijing-backed China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) took a major step forward last week with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries. While it signals a commitment to strengthen economic cooperation and lay the foundation for greater interconnectivity, the devil is in the details.
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All roads start leading to China
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 19/11/2018
» Myanmar and China have finally signed an agreement on a controversial deep-sea port project on the Bay of Bengal, allowing Beijing to press on with its strategic plan to gain access to the Indian ocean. It signifies a strengthening of bilateral ties between the two neighbours, and places Myanmar firmly in China's orbit.
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Power play
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 18/03/2019
» Myanmar is coming under increased pressure from China to resolve the thorny issue of the Myitsone dam. Work on the massive hydroelectric project in northern Kachin state was suspended by the former government of Thein Sein in 2011 after strong protests.
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Cautious neighbours
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 01/04/2019
» "Good relations with China are essential," Thaung Tun, Myanmar's economic tsar, told Asia Focus recently. That relationship is the key to Myanmar's development and security, he added. "But that relationship won't supersede or override Myanmar's own national interests, though Beijing's position will always be of utmost importance."
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