The military-backed party defies a campaign ban by playing its campaign song on loudspeakers in Kyaukpadaung Township on election day ...

With ballots already counted at several polling stations, the NLD leads in three of the capital's four constituencies.

Hundreds of supporters dance and sing outside the NLD headquarters in Rangoon as news filters down that the opposition party ...

Burma’s former capital is abuzz with anticipation as voters prepare to cast their ballots in an unpredictable electoral contest.

Background to the crucial weekend ballot in Burma including the consequences for parliamentary democracy, lifting sanctions and the continued role ...

An international election observer uncovers a series of serious voter list irregularities ahead of Sunday's crucial by-elections in Burma.

Oil giants prepare bids, Salween Hydropower dam back on, Singapore firm eyes new Rangoon hotel, Australia promises step-by-step sanctions easing, ...

Burma's President Thein Sein knows very well that Sunday's by-election is crucial. If he cannot guarantee free and fair elections, ...

Despite the new Burmese government being dominated by ex-military generals, a key presidental advisor says the nation is changing under ...