Stories about Myanmar (Burma) from August, 2010
Myanmar: Remembering the 1988 uprising
The Democratic Voice of Burma interviews three participants of the 1988 student uprising who are still fighting for democratic reforms in Myanmar.
Myanmar: Wanted: Election stories
Myanmar has announced that elections will push through on November. A Glimpse of My Life tries to gather blog comments about the elections and ends up frustrated: “I have been trying to find blog posts among Burmese bloggers about the elections. So far, in the 30 something bloggers I have...
Myanmar: Photo essay on Yangon
Jodi Ettenberg publishes a photo essay that provides a glimpse of life in Yangon, Myanmar
Myanmar: Elections To Be Held on November 7
Myanmar has announced today that elections will be held on November 7, 2010, which will become the first election to be held after 1990. Political parties were urged to submit their candidate list between August 16 and August 30, 2010.
China: Visa tales
With all the economic growth in China over the past few decades and a growing number of global travelers to match, have visa requirements for Chinese citizens been adapting in step? Well-heeled journalist Chen Zikun shares his experiences, see if or how any of them compare to yours.
Myanmar-India relations
WaZup! Asia identifies and analyzes the various trade and other economic agreements recently forged between India and Myanmar.
