China-backed hydro dam upsets Burma locals

12 April 2012

In September, Burma's reform-minded President Thein Sein appeared 

to heed environmental concerns and suspended construction of a 

controversial China-backed hydropower dam in northern Kachin State. 

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Thein Sein Ripe for Japanese Reward: New Loans to Burma

12 April 2012

BANGKOK — Following the political reforms he has unleashed, 

Burmese President Thein Sein is on the cusp of reaping a financial 

harvest from Japan—new loans for development assistance.

A likely setting for the deal to be unveiled is an upcoming Japan-Mekong 

summit on April 21, when Thein Sein visits Tokyo to join government 

leaders from the four other Southeast Asian countries 

that share the Mekong River.

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Workers need holiday pay: union

11 April 2012

Rangoon division’s Industrial Workers Union is demanding paid-leave for 

factory workers in their jurisdiction during the country’s New Year holidays, 

Thingyan.

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Burma Business Boom Looms: ADB

12 April 2012

BANGKOK—With planeloads of foreign investors rushing in daily, Burma’s 

economy is poised for substantial growth that could surge beyond 

expectations if sanctions are lifted and the government steps up reforms, 

the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday.

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Burmese navy threatens farmers with revocation of its rented lands

11 April 2012

The regional headquarters of the Burmese navy known as the 

Danyawady Naval Base, stationed in Kyaukpru in western Burma’s 

Arakan State has threatened the local farmers with the revocation 

of the leases of lands rented to them after asking for more paddies 

as the rental charges.

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Business leaders to accompany Cameron on Burma trip

11 April 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron will be accompanied by a group 

of business leaders during his historic trip to Burma this week, in a 

controversial and potentially embarrassing move, the Guardian reported today.

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