Malaysian police have detained more than 900 Myanmar nationals in a security sweep after at least two were killed in clashes believed to be linked to sectarian violence in Myanmar.
The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism has unveiled its Master Plan for 2012 - 2013, outlining its vision for the expansion of Myanmar’s tourism industry.
Difficulty securing funding could mean that an overhaul of the Yangon Circular railway may not be completed for five years.
Dutch conglomerate Phillips has announced a partnership with the Yangon Heritage Trust to assist in the lighting and preservation of Yangon’s historical buildings.
As the World Economic Forum on East Asia begins in the capital, President U Thein Sein has vowed to free prisoners of conscience 'soon'.
Soft drink giant Coca-Cola has opened a bottling facility in Hmawbi Township, in a bricks-and-mortar display of post-sanctions investment.
The chief of the British armed forces has pledged to increase defence cooperation between the two nations.
The commander of the Shan State Army-South says he is highly doubtful that the recent agreement in Kachin State will end fighting in the region.
Kachin leaders have asked the UN's Vijay Nambiar to help increase international involvement in the peace process.
The government and the Kachin Independence Organisation have reached what appears to be a breakthrough in the two-year-old conflict.
