Myanmar frees more political prisoners More than 70 political prisoners have been released in Myanmar, in the latest move after…
Myanmar abolishes notorious border force Myanmar president Thein Sein has abolished the nation’s controversial border security force. The Border Area…
Myanmar grants telecom licenses to foreign firms Myanmar on Thursday granted much-awaited telecom operator licenses to Norway’s Telenor and Qatar’s Ooredoo, who…
Coca-Cola opens first plant in Myanmar US soft drink maker Coca-Cola has opened its first plant in Myanmar as part of…
Myanmar to release all 'prisoners of conscience' Myanmar’s remaining political detainees, including all prisoners of conscience, will soon be freed, President Thein…
Troops in restive Myanmar town after fresh violence Police and soldiers patrolled the streets of the town of Lashio in eastern Myanmar following…
Myanmar pardons 23 ahead of US state visit Myanmar has freed 23 political prisoners, the latest pardon coming just days before President Thein…
Myanmar president to make landmark state visit to US President Thein Sein will soon make a landmark state visit to the United States, the…
Myanmar frees dozens of political prisoners Myanmar on Tuesday pardoned nearly 100 prisoners, including dozens of political detainees, a day after…
EU set to lift Myanmar sanctions, except arms embargo The European Union is expected to lift all sanctions on Myanmar next week in recognition…
Myanmar approves $2.4 billion budget for military Myanmar has approved its $2.4 billion annual budget for its military, a figure that critics…
EU pledges economic assistance to Myanmar The European Union pledged to offer economic assistance to Myanmar during the fourth leg of…
Myanmar allows visas for foreign journalists Myanmar will roll out visas for foreign journalists in its latest push towards liberalization of…
Myanmar ends 25-year-old ban on public gatherings The reformist government of Myanmar has abolished a 25-year-old ban on public gatherings of more…
Lenders wipe out $11.3 billion Myanmar debt International lenders have agreed to clear Myanmar’s ballooning foreign debts in a show of support…
