Life is full of contrasts, contradictions and surprises, and nowhere is that more true than in Burma today. 

Nowadays the Burmese "sanctions" question is a hot topic. I have neither opposed nor supported Western sanctions because ...

When Burmese President Thein Sein came to power there was a lot of speculation that he would just be a puppet, with Than Shwe ...

(Interview) – National Democratic Force (NDF) leader Khin Maung Swe is preparing to take part in the third session of ...

The long-awaited Human Rights Declaration by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is expected to be ...

(Interview) – The Burmese comedian Zarganar; director and actor Zin Wine;  directors Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi and ...

Burma is on the path to peaceful development but there will be more challenges ahead, in spite of a joyous day ...

The Financial Times in London recently changed its policy of using Burma to using Myanmar when referring to the country.

The following editorial on Burma was published on the Voice of America website on Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Kawhmu Township on the edge of Rangoon will have the historic honour of electing Aung San Suu Kyi a member of  ...