US “concerned” about Shan conflict

Myanmar’s 22 large, powerful rebel armies present a considerable challenge to the new government. Source: Wikimedia The US embassy in Myanmar has said it is...

Thousands flee Shan rebel conflict

Many people are unaware of the scale of Myanmar’s rebel armies. Source: Wikimedia   More than 3,000 villagers have fled their homes in war-torn northern Myanmar...

Suu Kyi said to be angling for presidency

Suu Kyi appears to be in negotiations to take the presidency. Source: Wikimedia Myanmar will not find out who its next president will be until...

Suu Kyi appoints junta strongman to key post

The scale of Myanmar’s parliament has shocked some of the provincial MPs. Source: Wikimedia Aung San Suu Kyi's party has nominated Shwe Mann, one of...

NLD MPs take their seats

Suu Kyi has to cope with a military veto on constitutional reform. Source: BBC Aung San Suu Kyi has led her National League for Democracy...

NLD MPs face daunting challenge

Female labourers paint parliamentary block paving in Nay Pyi Taw ahead of the start of the new session. Photo: Asean Economist   Hundreds of new MPs...

Thein Sein calls for unity

Myanmar's President Thein Sein has presided over considerable reforms. Source: Wikimedia Myanmar's outgoing president, Thein Sein, called for unity among political parties in the national...

Suu Kyi meets military chief to discuss handover

Aung San Suu Kyi is aware that she must keep the military on side. Source: Wikimedia The leader of Myanmar’s National League for Democracy Aung...

Ex-monk who led uprising detained in Myanmar

Yangon on October 5, 2007. Source: Wikimedia A former monk who led the 2007 street protests in Myanmar, misleadingly known as the Saffron Revolution, has appeared...

Sister of murdered backpacker slams Thai police

The Thai police have a poor reputation domestically and internationally. Source: Wikipedia The sister of murdered backpacker Hannah Witheridge has described Thailand as a “dangerous...

Stay connected

10,344FansLike
773FollowersFollow

Latest article

Mali, the Sri Lankan elephant died at the age of 49 at the Philippines' Manila Zoo.

Mali, ‘Loneliest Elephant in the World’ Dies at 49 in Manila Zoo

Vishwa Ma’ali, otherwise known as Mali, is the 'loneliest elephant in the world,' according to an animal rights group. Mali, the Elephant is a Gift...
Muhyiddin Yassin decided to remain as the Bersatu Party president.

Muhyiddin Yassin Keeps His Position as President of Bersatu Party

Malaysian former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin would no longer abandon his position as the president of the Bersatu Party following his previous announcement of...
Philippine rice imports need additional 1 million tonne to meet the country's demand.

Deficiency in Supply Necessitates Philippines Additional Rice Imports

In the Philippines, they always say, "Rice is life." However, with the soaring prices of the staple, most cannot afford even the cheapest rice....