Will US Investment Create a 'Ruby Republic' in Burma? - Huffington Post (blog)23 May 2012

New RepublicWill US Investment Create a 'Ruby Republic' in Burma?Huffington Post (blog)Burma's primary business assets involve natural resources and energy that depend on the exploitation of civilians living in ethnic states like Kachin, and are owned by the wealthiest of Burma's elite families. The new US rhetoric about Burma sounds ...How the Optimism About Burma is Subverted By Its Never-Ending Civil WarNew Republicall 1,016 news articles »

Education is Key to Burmese Reforms - The Irrawaddy News Magazine23 May 2012

The Irrawaddy News MagazineEducation is Key to Burmese ReformsThe Irrawaddy News Magazine(PHOTO: Reuters) The chief economic advisor to Burma's President Thein Sein and head of Myanmar Development Resource Institute (MDRI), Sayar U Myint, recently penned a very thorough and thought-provoking open letter, calling for the reopening of ...and more »

Myanmar Ministry Official to Address New Investment Law & Opportunities for ... - Houston Chronicle22 May 2012

Boston.comMyanmar Ministry Official to Address New Investment Law & Opportunities for ...Houston ChronicleThe summit will spotlight on the latest reforms in a country dubbed `potential Asian tiger' with untouched rich geological and energy resources drawing swift foreign investments. Myanmar, the 'gold mine' country is rapidly emerging as a new frontier ...Asean Lawmakers Call for Continued US SanctionsThe Irrawaddy News Magazineall 585 news articles »

State Media Blames Kachin Rebels for Electricity Shortage in Burma - Voice of America21 May 2012

Voice of AmericaState Media Blames Kachin Rebels for Electricity Shortage in BurmaVoice of AmericaThree out of four Burmese do not have access to electricity, despite the country's huge oil, gas and hydropower resources, much of which is sold to neighbors Thailand and China. Monk U Wirathu took part in the demonstration and spoke to VOA's Burmese ...and more »

Myanmar's central bank aims for weaker currency - Reuters18 May 2012

Myanmar's central bank aims for weaker currencyReuters* Managed float was introduced in April * Currency has surged as resources investment has come in * Much more foreign investment coming as sanctions eased * Foreign banks to be allowed to form joint ventures By Jason Szep and Aung Hla Tun NAYPYITAW, ...and more »