Aung San Suu Kyi

Burmese pro democracy leader and Nobel Peace prize winner. A renowned advocate of non-violence and human rights who spent many years under house arrest.

Journey of shelf discovery

14 Oct 2012

Heavily censored until August, books are now openly sold and enjoyed in Myanmar. Mary O'Shea gets the word on Yangon's streets. Pictures by Cedric Arnold.

Starved nation tucks into a feast of words at Myanmar book festival

17 Feb 2013

Media scrums aren't usually associated with literary festivals, but they happen when Aung San Suu Kyi is involved.

Letters to the Editor, February 16, 2013

16 Feb 2013

Ease rules to breathe new life into parks

Why is Hong Kong so different from other cities when it comes to managing public places meant for relaxation?

Briefs, February 13, 2013

13 Feb 2013

The Philippine government has released US$45 million to spruce up its newest airport terminal in a bid to boost tourism.

Suu Kyi willing to help ethnic peace process

12 Feb 2013

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has offered to help negotiate an end to conflicts between the government and the country’s ethnic minority groups, a challenge the country’s president...

Opinion

Wang Xiangwei

Super ministries may not be the right answer for mainland China

Alex Lo

Church developers remain unbowed by government rules

George Chen

A house is not a home until it becomes affordable

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi picks up decade-old rights award

Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi finally collected a human rights award in South Korea on Thursday nearly a decade after it was conferred.

‘We need to be friends of both’: Aung San Suu Kyi speaks on China, the US, corruption and free speech

Speaking at a small group interview on the sidelines of the Rotary Global Peace Forum in Honolulu, Myanmar opposition leader and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi said China's political direction...

US, China have roles to play in Myanmar, says Suu Kyi

The United States, which is working to increase its influence in Asia, should not be considered a challenge to Myanmar's long relationship with China, according to democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi...

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MYANMAR-US RELATIONS

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi keeps door open to US and China

Stronger ties with the United States, which is keen to increase its political influence in Asia, should not be considered a challenge to Myanmar’s long-time relationship with China, democracy...

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi heads to Hawaii for peace honour

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is flying to Hawaii to accept a peace award.

Briefs, January 19, 2013

Pope Benedict has appointed the Holy See's first ambassador to Malaysia, 18 months after the two sides established diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Najib Razak said. The appointment of...