Myanmar’s military-backed party claims strong lead in election’s first phase

The political party backed by Myanmar’s ruling military claims it won a commanding lead in the initial round of the first ...
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Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80 after suffering from a prolonged illness. “Our ...

Businesses fighting for survival amid Myanmar’s political limbo hope for reset with polls

YANGON: Sitting in a restaurant, the business leader is resigned. The entrepreneur's company used to hire 600 workers before ...