Story Archive
2016-03-10
Henry Van Thio says he will promote ethnic affairs and national reconciliation.
2016-03-09
Oxford-educated Htin Kyaw, head of a charity, is an NLD scion who once served as Aung San Suu Kyi's driver.
2016-03-09
They accuse authorities of judicial unfairness for leveling new charges against the detainees.
2016-03-08
But the country has a way to go to reach true gender equality, women’s groups say.
2016-03-08
With Aung San Suu Kyi blocked from the highest office, her party searches for an alternative as parliament convenes.
2016-03-07
Her National League of Democracy party will submit the names of nominees for the post on Thursday.
2016-03-04
The National League for Democracy discusses forming a new administration and appointing chief ministers in the country’s 14 states and divisions.
2016-03-03
She has asked legislators from the National League for Democracy to submit proposals before introducing them on the floor.
2016-03-03
More than 100 people were apprehended during a raid on a casino in the border town of Poipet.
2016-03-02
The company so far has agreed to pay out 80 million baht (U.S. $2.25 million).
2016-03-02
Authorities are investigating an assault by vigilantes that left three dozen activists injured as they tried to destroy poppy fields.
2016-03-01
Elected and appointed lawmakers will choose three candidates for president on March 10, then vote to select one.
2016-02-29
Cambodia's Ministry of Health is concealing information and putting lives at risk, she says.
2016-02-26
Information Minister Ye Htut says an opposition lawmaker’s request for more information about the sell-offs seems like an accusation.
2016-02-26
Protesters deliver petition pushing company to sever ties, but brewer says it has no stake in controversial project on the Mekong.
2016-02-26
But critics say the leader has failed to address the root causes of the trade.
2016-02-25
Unknown vigilantes attack members of the Pat Jasan group as they try to clear opium poppy fields.
2016-02-24
While the exercise is billed as a way to practice rescue missions, Beijing also comes bearing a gift of ships.
2016-02-24
The two sides will hold another session in March before the National League for Democracy takes over on April 1.
2016-02-24
Amnesty report says restrictions on freedom of expression also led to the drop.
2016-02-23
Supporters say arrest in a demonstration that became a clash with an organization linked to tuk tuk drivers is a miscarriage of justice.
2016-02-23
Retired Lieutenant General Kin Zaw Oo says the government army will move into restive Shan state to ensure security.
2016-02-22
Villagers blame contagious disease flare-up on local doctor who trained others in controlling the infection, but the physician says he observed proper protocols.
2016-02-22
Minister Aung Min is hoping to strike a deal with the non-signatories of the government’s nationwide peace agreement.
2016-02-22
The chairwoman of the National League for Democracy urges the lawmakers to avoid corruption.
2016-02-19
Wanbao Mining Copper Ltd. says it will begin mining activities in the town of Letpadaung in May.
2016-02-19
Pirate logging outfits backed by Cambodian 'oknhas' get cover from local authorities as villagers who voice concerns say they face threats.
2016-02-18
They confiscated nearly 10,600 metric tons in 2014-2015 before it was transported to China.
2016-02-18
The United Nationalities Federal Council is holding a three-day emergency meeting to forge an all-inclusive peace process.
2016-02-17
The meeting comes after reports that Senior General Min Aung Hlaing secured his position for another five-year term.
