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Are food tourists the happiest of travellers? A Food people aren't grumpyboots; they know how to break bread together, be convivial and are open to new tastes and experiences. A Office-wise, Vietnam and - surprisingly - Burma. There's no "She'll be... Full Article at The Age
The government, as usual, pointed the finger at nearly every enemy they could think of, but mainly accusing the radical student group, the Victorious Student Warriors. As Phyo Wai Aung had worked as an engineer at the same company as Thura Zaw, a... Full Article at Al Jazeera
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We would not like to expand them to the point they become a political issue ... and we would still seek to work in collaboration with the government, particularly because we believe that (President) U Thein Sein is sincere in his reform efforts and that he would truly like to see Burma a progressive, pr...
Another man pushed him hard in the abdomen: "He is not a felool! Amr Moussa is a great man!" The critic scuttled off to his nephew's pastry shop, where he continued his invective against Moussa. The nephew, 37-year-old Ahmed Burma, smiled benevolently. Full Article at The Atlantic
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The Hollywood hotshots are playing lead roles in The Railway Man, the story of 92-year-old Berwick war veteran Eric Lomax, who was captured in the fall of Singapore, worked on the Thailand-Burma “death railway” and has lived to today to see the tale told. Full Article at JournalLive.co.uk
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After discussion with Aung San Suu Kyi and very careful consideration, I can announce that the British government will lift its policy of discouraging trade with Burma
Moreover, while Thailand in the past used border groups as a buffer against its traditional enemy, the Burmese army, the days of needing to keep Burma at arms length are fading, and with it the incentive to support and allow border armies to flourish. ... Full Article at Asian Correspondent
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We would not like to expand them to the point they become a political issue ... and we would still seek to work in collaboration with the government, particularly because we believe that (President) U Thein Sein is sincere in his reform efforts and that he would truly like to see Burma a progressive, pr...
After discussion with Aung San Suu Kyi and very careful consideration, I can announce that the British government will lift its policy of discouraging trade with Burma
Today, after discussion with [Myanmar opposition leader] Aung San Suu Kyi and very careful consideration, I am announcing that the British government will lift its policy of discouraging trade with Burma
The EU has suspended sanctions knowing that its own benchmarks on Burma have not been met: the unconditional release of all political prisoners and a cessation of attacks against ethnic minorities
President Thein Sein has taken important steps towards reform in Burma, and it is right for the world to respond to them.
The European Union has followed with respect and appreciation the historic changes [in] Burma/Myanmar over the past year and encourages the wide-ranging reforms to continue under
The European Union has followed with respect and appreciation the historic changes in Myanmar/Burma over the past year ... As a means to welcome and encourage the reform process, the Council will suspend restrictive measures imposed on the government, with the exception of the arms embargo, which it wil...
Next month I am scheduled to visit Burma. I will discuss with the leadership of Burma how we can increase opportunities for expansion of trade, economic cooperation and connectivity to the larger Asean region.
April 17 is the day we revolted against the Communist Party of Burma ... We have been hosting sports tournaments including basketball, track and field, and tug of war between different district teams. At night, we have traditional performances and dance competitions.
The community of Ponoka and, in fact, many Albertans have benefitted from the service and contribution of Walter Burchnall ... As a pilot in Burma who bravely served during the Second World War and as an active and dedicated volunteer in his community following the war, Mr. Burchnall has demonstrated hi...
Vietnam is worried that Burma is becoming the darling of ASEAN
In the past, Vietnam used its role in ASEAN to push Burma to change. But now, Burma is moving faster than Vietnam.
Vietnam is starting to recognize that by continuing its crackdown on rights, it invites unwelcome comparisons with Burma as the worst human rights abuser in ASEAN [the Association of Southeast Asian Nations]
The Prime Minister will make clear to the President and Aung San Suu Kyi that the UK stands ready to provide support to Burma if it continues on this path of reform
I hope following my meetings tomorrow I will have the confidence to go back to my country, to go back to others in the European Union, and argue that the change in Burma is irreversible
Where reform is beginning, like in Burma, we must get behind it ... so let's pay tribute to the inspirational Aung San Suu Kyi. Let's pay tribute also to the leadership of President Thein Sein
I hope following my meetings tomorrow I will have the confidence to go back to my country, to go back to others in the European Union, and argue that the change in Burma is irreversible ... and here is one bright light that we should encourage
I hope that, following my meetings, I will have the confidence to go back to my country, back to others in the European Union, and argue that change in Burma is irreversible; in a world of difficulty and darkness and all sorts of problems, here is one bright light we should encourage.
As much as ASEAN liked to support political developments in Burma, it was content to see the global attention being paid only to Burma all along. This way they could get away with certain behaviours that potentially undermined democracy ... Thailand I think is a country that could also be exposed, becau...
But Indonesia’s pivotal role goes well beyond just these hard security issues. Just as important is President (Susilo Bambang) Yudhoyono’s consistent and strong voice on the need for trade liberalisation, to support reform in Burma, and to achieve credible action to tackle climate change and deforestati...
The Australian government has made clear we stand ready to support Burma through our aid program and by advocating greater assistance to Burma by the IMF, World Bank, UNDP and others
An objective investigation into abuses in Burma's ethnic areas won't happen unless the United Nations is involved and such an effort can help deter future abuses
He should be released, and I believe that [Burma’s] President Thein Sein will let him go under an amnesty
The reforms in Burma started after the Arab spring. Apart from the release of Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest, all the reforms in Burma like release of political prisoners, formation of human rights commission, relaxation of media censorship and others took place after the Arab Spring
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