The Irrawaddy
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Today's Newsletter
EU Sanctions on Tay Za's Son Upheld
By SIMON ROUGHNEEN
Pye Phyo Tay Za, the son of junta-linked businessman Tay Za, lost a little-noticed legal bid to have EU sanctions against him overturned.
Regime Separates Assets of USDA and USDP
By NAYEE LIN LATT
Amid accusations that the USDP has been using state resources, the Burmese junta has moved to declare the party's assets separate from those owned by the USDA.
Authorities File Suit against New Political Party
By LAWI WENG
The Yangon City Development Committee in eastern Rangoon files a law suit against a new political party that sought donations from people in public markets.
Junta Targeting Civilian Ethnic Minorities: UK
By LALIT K JHA
Britain is concerned that the Burmese military regime continues to target ethnic minority civilians in human rights abuses.
Business
Tay Za Enters Cigarette Market
By WAI MOE
The Burmese military junta changes the tax regulations for tobacco as tycoon Tay Za attempts to dominate the tobacco industry.
Burma on New China "Watch List" for Resources
By WILLIAM BOOT
China puts Burma on a special "watch list" for potential acquisition of urgently needed natural resources.
Regional
Thais Let Russian Pianist Leave after Rape Charge
By KINAN SUCHAOVANICH / AP WRITER
Acclaimed Russian pianist and conductor Mikhail Pletnev has been allowed to leave Thailand after being charged with raping a teenage boy on the condition he return following a concert appearance in Europe.
Water Flows from Laotian Villagers' Own Toil
By VANNAPHONE SITTHIRATH / IPS WRITER
Laos would have to work more than double time if the rest of the population are to have clean and safe water. In Xieng Ngeun, however, no one is waiting for the government alone.
Opinion
CONTRIBUTOR
Burma's Nuclear Ambitions Could Divert International Focus
By MARK FARMANER
Rather than persuade the international community to take action against Burma's generals, allegations about the junta's nuclear program could divert attention away from human rights and democratization.