Yangon News

This is a particularly interesting time for Burma watchers. A flurry of activity, both domestically and internationally, has aroused hopes that things might be starting to move in a positive direction. But the optimism is offset by fears that this...

Myanmar will hold an international education fair in Lashio, Shan state of the country, this weekend, aimed at introducing international education to Myanmar students, education circle said on Thursday. Sponsored by the Crown Education and Paragon Center, the two-day education...

Pakistan defeated Malaysia 4-3 in the final of the Under-18 Asia Cup Hockey Tournament to win the gold medal. The final between Pakistan and Malaysia was played in Yangun city of Myanmar on Sunday. Pakistan was leading the first half...

I have no sympathy for them," Pillai said after a meeting with senior Orissa government officials in Bhubhaneshwar. Stating that coordinated operations by different states with help from the Centre could be beneficial for fighting Maoists, he said no military...

Lt-Gen Myint Swe is being widely tipped to succeed Snr-Gen Than Shwe as the Burmese army’s next commander in chief, according to several dissidents in exile and Burma observers. Rumors have circulated that Myint Swe is junta strongman Than Shwe’s...

Myanmar's Prime Minister General Thein Sein urged Western countries on Monday to lift sanctions and allow the country to achieve greater social-economic progress. "Sanctions have no moral basis as they not only hinder the economic and social development of the...

Myanmar — Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is ready to cooperate with Myanmar's ruling junta in lifting foreign sanctions but it remains uncertain if the reconciliation efforts will yield results...Than Shwe released Tuesday, Suu Kyi has requested a...

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a delegation led by US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell at Inya Lake Hotel in Rangoon for two hours today, according to US officials. US Embassy...