Story Archive
2013-12-31
Some may still be held under separate criminal charges, a presidential spokesman says.
2013-12-31
Myanmar's ruling party votes in favor of changing the constitution to allow her to run for the country's top post.
2013-12-31
The Ministry of Labor increases announces a US$5 increase to a previous wage hike.
2013-12-30
Hundreds of sites are closed amidst safety concerns for workers and property.
2013-12-30
The pardon is part of a bid to fulfill Thein Sein's vow to free all political inmates by the end of 2013.
2013-12-27
Initial negotiations between workers and the government fail to resolve a dispute over minimum wages
2013-12-26
They call on the government to accept demands for a higher wage increase.
2013-12-26
CPI promises to keep the public informed about ‘everything we do’ on the Myitsone dam project.
2013-12-24
Unions and the opposition CNRP call for strikes to protest minimum wage decision.
2013-12-23
The government announces a day after one of the biggest opposition protests that Hun Sen will make a visit to Hanoi.
2013-12-22
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy calls it a 'historic day.'
2013-12-20
Hun Sen says a fresh vote is not an option.
2013-12-20
Rights groups call for US pressure to ensure Myanmar abides by its year-end vow.
2013-12-19
Poppy cultivation jumps in Myanmar and remains a concern in Laos, the UN says.
2013-12-19
It will 'uphold the law' in response to 'illegal' demonstrations.