The Irrawaddy
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Today's Newsletter
Rescue Training Adds to Fears of Dam Collapse
By SAW YAN NAING
An emergency rescue training program for public employees in Myitkyina has local residents worried, as fears of a disaster at a nearby dam continue to grow.
Burmese Films to be Shown in North Korea
By LAWI WENG
Five Burmese films will be screened at a film festival in North Korea in September, the first time Korean audiences will see films from the Southeast Asian nation.
We Have Enough Money, USDP Tells Australians
By KO HTWE
Myint Oo, a leading member of the USDP, tells Australian officials that the party has sufficient finances because it has inherited funds from the USDA.
USDA Members Favored for Election Sub-Commissions
By THE IRRAWADDY
Union Solidarity and Development Association members are being favored for membership on election sub-commissions that will oversee the polls during Burma's upcoming election.
US Senate Committee Votes to Renew Burma Sanctions
By LALIT K JHA
The US Senate Finance Committee votes to renew a ban on the import of products to the US from Burma for one more year.
Business
Auto Show in Rangoon Has Good Sales
By NAYEE LIN LATT
More than 150 cars sell during a three-day car show organized in Rangoon by China-based Rammer Automobile Manufacturing & Trading Co., Ltd.
Opinion
COMMENTARY
A Fashion Show and the 'Bad Guys'
By KYAW ZWA MOE
The Burmese people are given a fashion show by their ruthless, ruling generals who looked like traditional stage comedians.
CONTRIBUTOR
To be Burma's President or Army Chief?
By KHIN MAUNG TINT AND AUNG MOE ZAW
The date for the Burmese election will be set only after Than Shwe has decided whether to choose himself as the country's president, remain army chief or appoint a successor.
Interview
Unmasking Than Shwe
The author of a new biography, "Than Shwe: Unmasking Burma's Tyrant", talks about the reclusive military leader of Burma with Irrawaddy correspondent Simon Roughneen.