As political reforms kick in and foreign investment floods in, we ask if Myanmar could be Asia's next economic tiger. Plus, Madrid's SOS. Spain is now the focal point of the eurozone crisis. Counting the Cost reports from the place where the pain of... [See video]
The Chinese government's trade and economic delegation has discussed bilateral economic trade with Myanmar officials during their visit to the southeast Asian country.
Vice minister of Commerce Chen Jian headed the delegation, which arrived in Myanmar... [See video]
There was a slow but steady flow of reforms, a cautious opening up of press freedoms, the release of some political prisoners, and Nobel prize winner Suu Kyi rejoining the political process. The EU and US lifted sanctions. The World Bank will lend to... [See video]
Burma is preparing to sell off 30 off-shore oil and gas blocks to international energy firms.
It is the second such offering since the United States relaxed sanctions against the country.
Over the past 30 years, companies from China, Russia and... [See video]
As the world looks to East Asia for resilient growth and new models of regional integration, what lessons of leadership and innovation are coming out of the region?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Investing in smart infrastructure of the future
-... [See video]
Reclusive and sealed off during its five decades of military rule, Myanmar is now in the throes of democratic and economic reforms, which - if analysts are to be believed - could completely transform the country.
According to McKinsey Global Institute... [See video]
Burmese people paint on a yellow paste that comes from a tree called Thanakha. It is used as a insect repellant, sunblock and make up. Usually only women and children wear Thanakha. ... More
