Generals Authorized to Buy Land Cruisers

The latest perk for Burma’s senior military officials is a Toyota Land Cruiser, according to a source close to the military government. Read the rest of this entry »

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Chinese Dam Incurs KIO Wrath

A Chinese-Burmese joint project to construct a series of hydroelectric dams in Kachin State has met with resistance from the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), said sources close to the armed ethnic group. Read the rest of this entry »

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Burmese Exile Media Web Site Again Under Attack

The Web site of the Mizzima Burmese news organization in exile has again come under attack by pro-regime hackers. Read the rest of this entry »

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Asian Markets Recover on Hopes for US Bailout

TOKYO — Most Asian markets bounced back Wednesday on hopes that a US$700 billion bailout for the US financial system will soon win legislative approval, although doubts persisted about the long-term outlook for the global economy. Read the rest of this entry »

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Burma’s Censors Suspend Two Publications

Two weekly publications have been suspended by Burma’s notorious censorship board, after being accused of violating rules and regulations, according to local journalists. Read the rest of this entry »