Arakanese allege bias at UN Malaysia refugee office
News - Regional Written by Mizzima News Thursday, 10 June 2010 22:43

New Delhi (Mizzima) – More than 50 Arakanese held a protest outside the UN refugee organisation’s office in the Malaysian capital on Monday, alleging its discrimination against the Burmese ethnic group.

 
Ranong migrant nationality check centre unveiled
News - Regional Written by Mizzima News Thursday, 10 June 2010 22:43
Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – Migrant workers and labour activists have welcomed the Thai governments’ decision to set up a nationality verification centre for Burmese workers in Ranong in southwestern Thailand but warned it could not solve the real problem.
 
US Official to Visit Mae Sot
News - Regional Written by The Irrawaddy Thursday, 10 June 2010 22:43

A US assistant secretary of state will visit the Thai-Burmese border town of Mae Sot on Saturday to study the latest situation of Burmese refugees living there.

 
Food Scare as Naga Protesters Block Roads
News - Regional Written by The Irrawaddy Thursday, 10 June 2010 22:43

Commodity prices have risen sharply in northern India after Naga protesters blocked two vital highways connecting Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Mizoram for two months, say border sources.

 
UN Envoy Discusses Burma Issues in Singapore
News - Regional Written by The Irrawaddy Thursday, 10 June 2010 22:43

A top UN official, Vijay Nambiar, who is the special adviser on Burma to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, is due to discuss Burmese issues with the Singaporean government on Thursday, according to a UN press release.

 
Naypyidaw's Pyongyang Ploy
News - Regional Written by The Irrawaddy Thursday, 10 June 2010 22:43

International concern about the Burmese juntas ambition to acquire nuclear weapons with North Korean assistance continues to grow, as experts, journalists and defectors release a steady stream of information suggesting that Naypyidaw is seeking to become Southeast Asia's first nuclear-armed state.

 
Chinese FM Meets Myanmar FM, Vows to Strengthen Ties
News - Regional Written by CRIENGLISH.com Tuesday, 08 June 2010 18:44
China will work with Myanmar to expand and deepen bilateral cooperation in various areas and lift bilateral ties to a new high, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Tuesday.
 
CNPC starts building Sino-Burma pipeline project
News - Regional Written by China Knowledge Online Tuesday, 08 June 2010 18:34
Jun. 8, 2010 (China Knowledge) - China National Petroleum Corporation, the country's largest integrated oil and gas enterprise, on Friday said that it has officially started the construction of the Sino-Burma oil and gas pipeline project during Premier Wen's visit to the Southeast Asian country last week, sources reported.
 
Burmese, Thai envoys to visit northeast India
News - Regional Written by Mizzima News Friday, 04 June 2010 18:20
New Delhi (Mizzima) – The Burmese and Thai ambassadors to India met the minister of northeastern regional development in New Delhi recently to discuss trade, tourism and connectivity along the road under the huge Kaladan River transport project, but rights groups say such links are doing very little to help ordinary Burmese.
 
Evidence Points to Burma's Nuclear Weapons 'Intent'
News - Regional Written by The Irrawaddy Friday, 04 June 2010 18:19

BANGKOK There are regional and international security implications arising out of fresh evidence that Burma is seeking nuclear weapons and is in breach of a UN arms embargo on North Korea.

 
Vietnam, Myanmar mark 35 years of diplomatic ties
News - Regional Written by VOVNews Wednesday, 02 June 2010 23:48
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a meeting in Hanoi on June 2 to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Myanmar.
 
China and Burma ‘allied over foreign enemies’
News - Regional Written by DVB Tuesday, 01 June 2010 04:26

Burma’s strongest ally is looking to “open a new page” with the military-ruled country when Chinese premier Wen Jiabao tomorrow arrives in Naypyidaw to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.

 
Rising Border Tension Threatens China-Burma Relations
News - Regional Written by The Irrawaddy Thursday, 20 May 2010 19:41

BEIJING When the military regime in Burma launched a campaign last August to disarm the ethnic rebels in the Kokang region, made up mostly of ethnic Chinese

 
Chinese Premier Coming to Burma
News - Regional Written by The Irrawaddy Thursday, 20 May 2010 19:41

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, who postponed his trip to Southeast Asia in April following the deadly earthquake in northwest Chinas Quinghai province, is now expected to visit Burma and meet with Snr-Gen Than Shwe between the end of May and early June, diplomatic sources said.

 
Vietnam and Myanmar boost ties in culture, archaeology
News - Regional Written by Nhan Dan Friday, 16 April 2010 16:49
Myanmar Culture Minister Khin Aung Myint has proposed that Vietnam and Myanmar exchange theatre groups and promote archaeological co-operation.
 
‘Only India has benefitted Burma’
News - Regional Written by DVB Friday, 16 April 2010 16:08

India is the only country in Asia who’s policy of engagement with the Burmese junta “has paid dividends”, according to an Indian think tank report released yesterday.

 
ASEAN stops short of criticising elections
News - Regional Written by DVB Friday, 16 April 2010 16:08

Southeast Asian ministers meeting at a regional summit said Thursday they quizzed Burma over its controversial election plans, but stopped short of criticising the ruling junta.

 
Asean awaits junta explanation
News - Regional Written by Bangkok Post Thursday, 08 April 2010 02:16
HANOI : Southeast Asian leaders are keen to hear Burma explain its plans for a "free and fair" election when they meet for a two-day summit starting today.
 
Thai FM expects briefing from Burma
News - Regional Written by The Nation Thursday, 08 April 2010 02:14
Hanoi - Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya expected Burma to brief the Asean leaders on the current situation there especially the upcoming election.
 
Burma: ASEAN leaders should act over Burma's appalling record
News - Regional Written by Amnesty International UK Thursday, 08 April 2010 02:05
ASEAN’s reputation under threat over its inaction

Burma’s appalling human rights record is a serious breach of the Association of South Eastern Asian Nations (ASEAN) charter and should top the agenda for the organisation’s summit
 
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