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Myanmar leader frees more prisoners ahead of US state visit

Myanmar President Thein Sein has freed at least 20 political prisoners before embarking on a weeklong US state visit aimed primarily at strengthening political and economic ties with the US.

ASEAN launches new disease network

A group of influential healthcare professionals from around Southeast Asia are teaming together to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the region.

Private newspapers return to Burma

Authorities in Burma granted approval for 16 daily newspapers, and one of them is run by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party.

Twenty people dead, Buddhists clash with Muslims in Myanmar

Buddhist monks and others armed with swords and machetes Friday stalked the streets of a city in central Myanmar, where sectarian violence that has left about 20 people dead has begun to spread to other areas, according to local officials.

Malala Yousafzai becomes the youngest Nobel Peace Prize nominee

Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist who was shot in the head and neck by the Taliban on the school bus, has become the youngest person to ever be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Xian — Tang Dynasty music and dance performance Special

Xian - Among the many historical and cultural attractions in Xian, China, visitors may enjoy an artistic performance of traditional music, singing and dancing recreating the productions that entertained the rulers of the Imperial Court during the Tang Dynasty.

Myanmar hit by hotel rooms shortage

Myanmar has reported a surge in visitors arrival following the lifting of economic sanctions imposed by western countries and the reformist actions by the military-backed civilian government led by President Thein Sein.

Philippine Azkals face Myanmar in series of tune-up games for AFC

The Philippine national football team Azkals will face the Myanmar White Angels in a tune-up game in preparation for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers next month.

China calls for ceasefire in Burma

China has called for the immediate ceasefire between the Burmese government and the Kachin Independence Army fighting in the north of Burma, after an artillery shell landed in China’s Yunnan province for the fourth time since December 2012.

New lizard species discovered in southern Vietnam rainforest

The male "Calotes bachae" has been discovered by an international team of zoologists, an unidentified brightly-colored chameleon-type lizard found deep within the southern Vietnamese rainforest.

Rohingya in Thailand might face deportation

On January 1, 2013, Thai authorities intercepted a boat with 73 Rohingya migrants, including around 20 children, near Bon Island in Phuket province.

Myanmar to allow publication of private daily newspapers

As part of its wide-ranging democratic reforms, the new government of Myanmar will start accepting applications from publishers who want to go into newspaper business starting February 2013.

UN expresses concern over Burma's Muslims and human rights abuses

The UN General Assembly (GA) unanimously passed a resolution that simultaneously salutes the positive changes in Burma and expresses concern over the rising violence between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine state.

Three killed in Burma crash landing

A plane was forced to crash land on a road in Burma on Tuesday, killing three and injuring eleven others. Officials suspect the weather may have been a cause.
by Al Boe

Scores of buried WWII Spitfires may soon fly again

The truth or fiction behind rumours of scores of buried WWII Spitfire fighter planes is soon to be revealed with the announcement that ownership issues have been solved and recovery funding sourced.

Philippine Azkals win over Myanmar, takes semi-finals slot

The Philippine Azkals took a semi-finals slot Friday night following their 2-0 win over Myanmar in the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup at the Supachalasai Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand

Philippine Azkals target semi-final slot in 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup

The Philippine national football team Azkals, will collide with Myanmar's White Angels starting 8:20 p.m. tonight at the Supachalasai Stadium in Bangkok.

Philippine Azkals secure first win in 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup

The Philippine Azkals sealed their first victory over the Vietnam Red Warriors Tuesday night with the score of 1-0 in the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup tournament.

Thailand War Elephants edges Philippine Azkals 2-1 in Suzuki Cup

AFF Suzuki Cup host Thailand War Elephants edges the Philippine Azkals 2-1 after scoring two successive goals in over a minute interval in the first half of their game at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Watch Hillary Clinton fall asleep during Obama speech in Myanmar

Yangon - Footage showing the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, dozing in the middle of President Obama's speech in Myanmar Monday, and actually falling asleep briefly, has emerged online.
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