Aung San Suu Kyi tells Japan audience that process of democratization is not yet irreversible
Transnational crime in East Asia, the Pacific, earns criminal gangs $90 billion annually, most of it from narcotics, counterfeits
In his speech, Secretary Kerry offered Pyongyang another incentive for diplomacy
China's distant water fishing raises sustainability concerns, most taking place in rich fishing waters off the coast of West Africa
Despite prompting military moves by Seoul and Washington, Beijing continues to urge restraint amid Pyongyang's ramped up war rhetoric
Najib Razak hails achievements of National Front coalition, says he hopes the elections will deliver strong mandate
Weeks of religious violence cast doubt that blaze, which left 13 children dead, was accidental
Scientists say by 2050, climate change could raise temperatures in parts of the Mekong basin twice as fast as the global average
Observers blame tolerance of extremist Buddhist groups and anti-Muslim rhetoric amid a surge a deadly sectarian unrest in central Burma
Japanese revelation raises concerns that Burma is working on secret nuclear weapons program, possibly violating UN sanctions against Pyongyang
Order covers Meikhtila, Wan Twin, Ma Hlaing and Thar Si townships
Clashes broke out following an argument between a customer and the Muslim owner of a gold shop in the main bazaar in the Mandalay city of Meikhtila
Official investigation, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, concludes the China-backed project would benefit nation as long as some suggestions are followed
But, some scholars warn that recognition would reward shoddy restorations that have damaged monuments in Bagan
Manufacturers want to attract US investment, management, technology but first must meet standards for environmental protection, welfare, and labor
Training at Yangon Bakehouse goes beyond making bread, also provides life-skills classes to place Burmese women in growing hospitality industry
Critics say NLD, leader Aung San Suu Kyi, need to re-focus on party's principles after a year during which they rarely challenged government
Although prohibited, some local restaurants cater to tourist demands for exotic food, including endangered wildlife
Group includes representatives from wide range of industries hoping to explore trade and investment opportunities in resource-rich nation
Lawyers say police used excessive force to scare off protesters opposed to mine
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