Tag: political
Singapore Makes Changes for Precious Metals
WSJ | Singapore is now eliminating a 7 per cent tax on gold and silver in an effort to turn the city into a...
Scalia was ‘Furious’ at Roberts Vote on Healthcare Law, Says Toobin...
The Hill | Jeffrey Toobin's latest book portrays Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia as increasingly cranky and partisan — and infuriated with Chief Justice...
Burma: Free Remaining Political Prisoners
The Burmese government’s latest release of political prisoners falls short of meeting its commitment to release all political prisoners and shows the need for...
Bangkok Bank Gearing Up for Full Services in Myanmar
Bangkok Post | Bangkok Bank (BBL), the only Thai bank operating in Myanmar, sees a bright future in the country as it continues to...
Hong Kong Backs Away from Education Proposal
Truthdig | Hong Kong has backed off from plans to administer “moral and national education” amounting to the “political indoctrination” of children, withdrawing a...
Burma Lawyers Reinstated
LA Times | The Law Society of Upper Canada and other human rights advocates have helped at least 11 lawyers from Burma who were...
Thailand, Laos Ties Even Stronger
With an increase of airports, roads, railways, and dams Laos and Thailand ties have become even stronger. Even Vientiane is beginning to break off from...
Senate Approves Ban on Imports from Myanmar
The Senate has finally approved a bill that will reauthorize the U.S. ban on imports from Myanmar, along with White House authority to waive the...
