The Irrawaddy
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Today's Newsletter
In China, Junta Secretary 1 Vows 'Democracy, Stability and Development'
By WAI MOE
The Burmese junta's Secretary 1 visits Beijing and tells Chinese officials that Naypyidaw is striving towards "democracy, national stability and development".
Thingyan Bomb Suspect Charged
By ZARNI MANN
A special court in Rangoon's Insein Prison will try Phyo Wai Aung starting July 14.
Junta Orders Exams Moved Ahead One Month
By KO HTWE
University examinations in Burma will be held in August, one month earlier than usual this term because of the national elections.
NLD Delivers Complaint Letter About NDF Use of Kha Mauk
By KO HTWE
The National League for Democracy delivers a letter of complaint to Burma's election commission about the use of its farmer's hat symbol by the breakaway National Democratic Force.
Medical Students to Be Moved to Naypyidaw
By KHET HTAN
All first-year medical university students from the University of Medicine-1 in Rangoon are to be relocated next year to Lewe near Naypyidaw.
Business
Trading Halted at Rangoon Bean and Pulse Market
By THE IRRAWADDY
Trading at the Rangoon bean and pulse market is halted and some traders are questioned by authorities after prices fluctuate wildly due to future's market price manipulation.
Regional
Thailand Extends State of Emergency
By THANYARAT DOKSONE / AP WRITER
The Thai government extends a state of emergency in the capital and 18 provinces for three months. But the special law was lifted in five provinces.
Cambodia Hands over 2 Bomb Suspects to Thailand
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cambodia deported a Thai man and woman believed to be members of the anti-government "Red Shirt" movement and wanted in connection with a recent bomb attack in Bangkok.
Opinion
CONTRIBUTOR
Beijing's 'China First' Policy
By DAVID SHAMBAUGH
Prodded to take global leadership, China focuses on its own national interests.