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  2. Myanmar to promote railway sector with loans from China, India
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    With about 130,000 passengers depending on rail transport in Yangon daily, the city circular trains are running about 200 rounds a day. Of the various types of trains running in Myanmar, there are 1, 252 passenger coaches, of which four-decade-old ones...

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    A vendor piles up oranges at a stall at a wholesale fruit and vegetable market in the outskirts of Myanmar's largest city of Yangon on February 16, 2012. The head of Myanmar's fledgling human rights panel said February 14 it would not launch probes into...

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  4. After an emotional first meeting with Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that more steps towards reform probably will ease U.S. and Western sanctions against that Southeast Asian nation
    SOURCE: The Politico 4 weeks ago
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  6. Pillai sees Khaplang leaning towards 'new' Myanmar
    Calcutta Telegraph logo Calcutta Telegraph 10 hours ago

    They not only participated in the 2010 elections in that country but were also able to send six representatives to the countrys Parliament. One of them was even a minister. Former Union home secretary G.K. Pillai told The Telegraph here that the NSCN...

  7. Rule of law holds key to Myanmar reforms
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    This is not a question I can answer at the moment. In the first place, I have not yet won and the government has not yet invited me. There are other considerations such as a clause requiring ministers to leave their parliamentary seats. I am not...

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    A girl fills a plastic bad with berries for a customer at a wholesale fruit and vegetable market in the outskirts of Myanmar's largest city of Yangon on February 16, 2012. The head of Myanmar's fledgling human rights panel said February 14 it would not...

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  9. Hillary Clinton tours golden pagoda in Myanmar
    SOURCE: American Banking and Market News 2 months ago
  10. Myanmar's Mons mark national day for first time in 15 years
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  11. Outcast no more
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    MUN CHING visits Myanmar's old and new capitals to find its people revelling in a fresh wave optimism. IF THERE is any doubt that the Myanmar capital Nay Pyi Taw was built to impress, one only has to take the drive from its shiny new airport to the...

  12. Myanmar: New Media Law Proposed in Myanmar to end All Prior Censorship, but Keep Post-Publication Review
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Myanmar, officially Union of Myanmar (pronounced [pjìdàunzṵ mjəmà nàinŋàndɔ̀] is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. It is also known as Burma or the Union of Burma by many bodies and states which do not recognize the ruling military junta. On 4 January 1948, Burma achieved independence from the United Kingdom as... Full Article

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  2. A girl fills a plastic bad with berries for a customer at a wholesale fruit and vegetable market in the outskirts of Myanmar's largest city of Yangon on February 16, 2012. The head of Myanmar's fledgling human rights panel said February 14 it would not launch probes into allegations of... Getty Images logo Getty Images 36 minutes ago

    A girl fills a plastic bad with berries for a customer at a wholesale fruit and vegetable market in the outskirts of Myanmar's largest city of Yangon on February 16, 2012. The head of Myanmar's fledgling human rights panel said February 14 it would not launch probes into allegations of...

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  3. Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, center, greets supporters on her way to Hle-Khu during her election campaign trip Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 20 hours ago

    Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, center, greets supporters on her way to Hle-Khu during her election campaign trip Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar.

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  4. Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, center, talks to supporters during her election campaign trip in Hle-Khu Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 21 hours ago

    Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, center, talks to supporters during her election campaign trip in Hle-Khu Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar.

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  5. Supporters cheer and wave flags as Myanmar pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi speaks during her election campaign trip in Hle-Khu Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 21 hours ago

    Supporters cheer and wave flags as Myanmar pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi speaks during her election campaign trip in Hle-Khu Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar.

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  6. Supporters hold portraits of Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and her late father General Aung San during her election campaign trip in Hle-Khu Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 21 hours ago

    Supporters hold portraits of Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and her late father General Aung San during her election campaign trip in Hle-Khu Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar.

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  7. Supporters cheer as Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (not pictured) delivers a speech during a political rally in Hlegu township outside Yangon on February 15, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in the upcoming April 1 by-election. Getty Images logo Getty Images 21 hours ago

    Supporters cheer as Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (not pictured) delivers a speech during a political rally in Hlegu township outside Yangon on February 15, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in the upcoming April 1 by-election.

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  8. Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) delivers a speech during a political rally in Hlegu township outside Yangon on February 15, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in the upcoming April 1 by-election. Getty Images logo Getty Images 21 hours ago

    Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) delivers a speech during a political rally in Hlegu township outside Yangon on February 15, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in the upcoming April 1 by-election.

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  9. Supporters wave to Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, not in photo, on her election campaign trip to Hle-Khu Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 21 hours ago

    Supporters wave to Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, not in photo, on her election campaign trip to Hle-Khu Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar.

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  10. Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi receives flowers from supporters on her election campaign trip to Hle-Khu Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 21 hours ago

    Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi receives flowers from supporters on her election campaign trip to Hle-Khu Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Hle-Khu, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar.

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  11. Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi waves to supporters during the opening ceremony of a National League for Democracy (NLD) office in Mayangon township in Yangon on February 15, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in the upcoming April 1 by-election. Getty Images logo Getty Images 22 hours ago

    Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi waves to supporters during the opening ceremony of a National League for Democracy (NLD) office in Mayangon township in Yangon on February 15, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in the upcoming April 1 by-election.

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  12. Supporters greet Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (not pictured) as she travels on the campaign trail to Hlegu township outside Yangon on February 15, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in the upcoming April 1 by-election. Getty Images logo Getty Images 22 hours ago

    Supporters greet Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (not pictured) as she travels on the campaign trail to Hlegu township outside Yangon on February 15, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in the upcoming April 1 by-election.

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  13. Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, center, delivers a speech during an opening ceremony of a branch office of her National League for Democracy party Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, center, delivers a speech during an opening ceremony of a branch office of her National League for Democracy party Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar.

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  14. Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C), along with German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel (centre L) and his delegation pose for photos after their meeting at her residence in Yangon on February 14, 2012. Nieber is on an official visit to... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C), along with German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel (centre L) and his delegation pose for photos after their meeting at her residence in Yangon on February 14, 2012. Nieber is on an official visit to...

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  15. Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi arrives to hold a press conference after meeting with Dirk Niebel, German minister of economic cooperation and development, at her house Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi arrives to hold a press conference after meeting with Dirk Niebel, German minister of economic cooperation and development, at her house Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar.

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  16. Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, right, poses with EU Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, left, during a press conference after their meeting at her house Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, right, poses with EU Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, left, during a press conference after their meeting at her house Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar.

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  17. Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (center R) and European Union Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs (center L) pose for photos after their meeting at Suu Kyi's residence in Yangon on February 14, 2012. Piebalgs is on an official visit to Myanmar during which he was... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (center R) and European Union Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs (center L) pose for photos after their meeting at Suu Kyi's residence in Yangon on February 14, 2012. Piebalgs is on an official visit to Myanmar during which he was...

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  18. Lawmakers attend the third session of Myanmar's new parliament, which opened in January last year, in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. A top EU official held out the prospect of a further easing of sanctions on Myanmar after a meeting on Monday with the country's president and announced... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Lawmakers attend the third session of Myanmar's new parliament, which opened in January last year, in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. A top EU official held out the prospect of a further easing of sanctions on Myanmar after a meeting on Monday with the country's president and announced...

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  19. Myanmar's President Thein Sein waits in a room at the Presidential Palace ahead of a meeting with EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs. and German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held out the prospect of a... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Myanmar's President Thein Sein waits in a room at the Presidential Palace ahead of a meeting with EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs. and German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel in Naypyitaw February 13, 2012. Piebalgs held out the prospect of a...

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  20. A youth holds a poster with images of Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her father General Aung San at a ceremony to mark what would have been the 97th birthday of General Aung San, and Myanmar's Children's Day, at the headquarters of the National League for Democracy (NLD)... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    A youth holds a poster with images of Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her father General Aung San at a ceremony to mark what would have been the 97th birthday of General Aung San, and Myanmar's Children's Day, at the headquarters of the National League for Democracy (NLD)...

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  21. Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks at a ceremony to mark what would have been the 97th birthday of her father, General Aung San, and Myanmar's Children's Day, at the headquarters of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Yangon February 13, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks at a ceremony to mark what would have been the 97th birthday of her father, General Aung San, and Myanmar's Children's Day, at the headquarters of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Yangon February 13, 2012.

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  22. Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi speaks during the opening ceremony of the Bogyoke Aung San film-making office in Bahan township in Yangon on February 13, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in the upcoming April 1 by-election. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi speaks during the opening ceremony of the Bogyoke Aung San film-making office in Bahan township in Yangon on February 13, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in the upcoming April 1 by-election.

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  23. Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (R) presents an award to a child during a ceremony marking her father General Aung San's 97th birthday anniversary at the National League for Democracy (NLD) headquarters in Yangon on February 13, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (R) presents an award to a child during a ceremony marking her father General Aung San's 97th birthday anniversary at the National League for Democracy (NLD) headquarters in Yangon on February 13, 2012. Suu Kyi will contest a seat in parliament in...

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  24. Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center, poses for photos with Myanmar's actors, actresses and directors during the office inauguration of Bogyoke (General) Aung San Film Executive Board Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center, poses for photos with Myanmar's actors, actresses and directors during the office inauguration of Bogyoke (General) Aung San Film Executive Board Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar.

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  25. Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi leaves after the office inauguration of General Aung San Film Executive Board Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi leaves after the office inauguration of General Aung San Film Executive Board Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar.

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  1. After an emotional first meeting with Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that more steps towards reform probably will ease U.S. and Western sanctions against that Southeast Asian nation
    SOURCE: The Politico 4 weeks ago
  2. Hillary Clinton tours golden pagoda in Myanmar
    SOURCE: American Banking and Market News 2 months ago
  3. We do have a problem of HIV/AIDS refugees coming from the Myanmar side of the border trying to cross over
    SOURCE: Firstpost 2 months ago
  4. She will underscore our commitment not only to working closely with the government, with Aung San Suu Kyi, but a desire to have a dialogue with the ethnic minorities, with a deep recognition that it's those issues that are at the core, at the very heart of the difficulties that Myanmar has faced for ove...
    SOURCE: Firstpost 2 months ago
  5. There was some concern about nuclear cooperation, though one official told us on the plane that the U.S. hasn't seen signs of a substantial nuclear effort. But there's a lot of concern that North Korea may be selling missile technology to Myanmar in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
    SOURCE: Georgia Public Broadcasting 2 months ago
  6. The chair is also ASEAN’s external face to the world and helps to maintain ASEAN’s international credibility. The success of Myanmar’s chairmanship is important not only to Myanmar and her people but to ASEAN and all of us as well.
    SOURCE: Asian Correspondent 2 months ago
  7. Myanmar must be ready to assume the heavy responsibilities that come with being chair of ASEAN
    SOURCE: Asian Correspondent 2 months ago
  8. Myanmar and its people have a huge task ahead of them and we all hope for a brighter future. AIPMC, ASEAN, its people and its governments must all take an active interest in a freer, fairer and more open Myanmar, not only for the people of Myanmar but for all of us, as a regional community
    SOURCE: Asian Correspondent 2 months ago
  9. It's the beginning of a new chapter of the region because the integration of Myanmar into ASEAN more effectively and Myanmar into the international community will be a benefit for everyone
    SOURCE: CNN 2 months ago
  10. It was however mortifying and shameful that Malaysia has to learn from a country known for its poor human rights record. Does Najib want to send the Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein to Myanmar to learn to be more respectful of the fundamental liberties at least with regard to freedom of ass...
    SOURCE: The Malaysian Insider 2 months ago
  11. It is certainly no coincidence that Maung Lwin's visit quickly followed a frosting in Myanmar-China relations due to President U Thein Sein calling a halt to the construction of the controversial $3.6bn Myitsone mega dam project by China Power Investment Corp. While the Myanmar-China relationship contin...
    SOURCE: Comment Is Free 2 months ago
  12. I welcome all these developments; Myanmar's assuming ASEAN chair, the NLD's decision to register and to run in the election and the changed U.S. policy on Myanmar
    SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 2 months ago
  13. ASEAN took an encouraging attitude and encouraged Myanmar to take steps forward and not to remain frozen in a position which is really, in the long term, not tenable. And holding elections was the first step. It's not the end of the road, it doesn't solve all the problems but it is a first step
    SOURCE: Today Online 2 months ago
  14. People in Myanmar will welcome, cheer Hillary Clinton because for a time in history they have never seen a secretary of state.
    SOURCE: Newsweek 2 months ago
  15. We have already offered to assist in the master plan on ASEAN ICT Connectivity and in particular on the establishment of an e-network in the CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) countries for tele-medicine and tele-education.
    SOURCE: Webindia123 2 months ago
  16. We discussed about better cooperation between Myanmar and the United Nations
    SOURCE: Reuters 2 months ago
  17. President Thein Sein looks forward to trying to lead Asean much as he has guided Myanmar.
    SOURCE: The Jakarta Globe 2 months ago
  18. It's a very good sign ... I think it is a significant turn in U.S. policy towards Myanmar ... people in Myanmar will welcome, cheer Hillary Clinton because for a time in history, they have never seen a secretary of state.
    SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 2 months ago
  19. The reforms [in Myanmar] may not reach the level that makes everybody happy ... but as far as ASEAN is concerned, they are positive and encouraging signs.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
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