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Burma
China's latest state visit shows that Myanmar remains central to Beijing's geopolitical game plan in terms of trade links, energy security and its ambitious Silk Road project.
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In Person
The Irrawaddy spoke with two sector operators about the troubles the Rakhine crisis has caused the country's tourism sector, and how to get out of the rough patch.
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News
The ADB says it expects the country's GDP growth rate to hit 7.2 percent by 2019, so long as the government follows through on much-needed reforms.
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Thailand is becoming an increasingly popular retirement option for foreigners attracted by its agreeable climate, low living and health costs and culture of service.
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Asia
The Philippines is looking to seal a pact with China within months to jointly explore for oil and gas in a part of the busy South China Sea waterway claimed by both countries.
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"This is about ensuring that Thai companies respect human rights in the countries they operate in, and holding them accountable for violations," said Sor Rattanamanee Polkla.
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News
Yangon's chief minister has ordered business tycoon U Khin Shwe to suspend work while the city reviews plans to ensure that a nearby reservoir serving downtown does not burst.
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News
Farmers brew up a storm with training from Coffee For Peace - a social enterprise striving to boost profits, protect the environment and foster peace.
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Burma
Officials in Naypyitaw are to survey some 30,000 acres confiscated from locals and leased to agri-businesses by previous governments to find out if the land is being used.
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Guest Column
It is time that policymakers in New Delhi recognize their northeastern states as genuine partners in India's Act East Asia plan — both for the states' sake and the country's.
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Asia
The deal marks the industry's first big consolidation in Southeast Asia, home to about 640 million people.
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Asia
The escalating tensions sent shivers through financial markets as investors foresaw dire consequences for the global economy if trade barriers start going up.
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News
AirAsia is in talks with a potential partner to open an airline serving Myanmar, in a move that would help the carrier cover up to 95 percent of the Southeast Asian travel market.
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Features
At a meeting in Ngapali last weekend, government officials and business owners debated the beach's fall from grace. Some blame unchecked development by the rich and powerful.
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Asia
China is the world's largest beer market by volume. CR Beer's biggest brand, Snow, is the world's top-selling beer, but is almost exclusively sold in China.
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