Democratic Transition Requires a Democratic Constitution, Suu Kyi Says
State Counselor tells international audience in Singapore her government has made progress on Rakhine and the peace process, says Myanmar has ‘bright economic future’
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Pays Tribute to Late UN Chief
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The state counselor said Kofi Annan showed both compassion and courage in his leadership of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State.
Major Reforms Around the Corner, Says Key Economic Adviser to Suu Kyi
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Sean Turnell says global problems, Rakhine crisis hindering reform, but points to progress on GDP, inflation, banking sector
Govt Readies Protected Areas for Wild Elephants
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Minister U Ohn Win said the "camps" will be in Yangon, Bago and Irrawaddy regions, where elephant poaching is most severe.
No Repose for Locals as Second Wave of Flooding Affects Karen, Mon, Tanintharyi
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Persistent flooding along highways has severely affected border trade with locals reporting rising prices for basic commodities.
Kofi Annan's Contribution to Myanmar's Pressing Rakhine Crisis
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Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan died at the age of 80 on Saturday. Myanmar people will remember him for his involvement in addressing the crisis in Rakhine State.
Ten Things to Do in Yangon This Week
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The Irrawaddy outlines 10 fun performances and events happening this week including traditional Irish music, a film screening and plenty of top artists’ exhibitions.
Malaysia Seizes Rhino Horns Worth $12M in Largest Such Haul
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The shipment was bound for Hanoi, Vietnam and also contained an additional nine carcasses believed to be tigers and bears.
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Pays Tribute to Late UN Chief
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Ten Things to Do in Yangon This Week
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