June 2012 ~ Ground Zero

Friday, June 1, 2012

Live broadcasting from World Economic Forum

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Aung San Suu Kyi’s Star Power Dominates Bangkok Economic Summit

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By Palash R. Ghosh, May 31, 2012 3:57 PM GMT ...

Aung San Suu Kyi, the iconic pro-democracy activist from Myanmar, has made a splash at the opening of the World Economic Forum in Bangkok, during the third day of her visit to Thailand -- her first time out of her native country in more than two decades.

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1 June 2012 Last updated at 02:41 GMT ...

Aung San Suu Kyi: ''We have to try to eradicate corruption''.

Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called for help to meet the country's needs.

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Three things you didn't know about Myanmar

Myanmar, or Burma as we know it, is slowly undergoing a change. What was once a country closed off to the world is finally starting to open its doors.

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Posted: 31 May 2012 1822 hrs ...

BEIJING: Beijing urged the United States Thursday to respect its interests in the Asia Pacific, as US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta began a visit to the region aimed at shoring up US naval power.

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Posted: 31 May 2012 2136 hrs ...

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (AFP PHOTO/ Soe Than WIN)

Bangkok, THAILAND: Myanmar opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, continued her first trip abroad in nearly 25 years, attending the World Economic Forum in Bangkok and meeting with Thai officials.

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Posted: 01 June 2012 0600 hrs ...

Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi waves to supporters in Samut Sakhon on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. (AFP PHOTO/Christophe ARCHAMBAULT)

BANGKOK: Myanmar democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi will make her first major international engagement after more than two decades of isolation when she addresses world business leaders on Friday in Bangkok.

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By Luke Hunt

May 31, 2012

Thailand hit the headlines twice this week. Bangkok won warm praise as host for Burma’s pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and her first visit outside of her country in 24 years. Thousands cheered as “The Lady” toured, visiting Burmese migrant workers, listening to their stories and focusing on issues like health.

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Martin Petty | May 31, 2012 ...

Bangkok. US conglomerate General Electric sees strong growth potential in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia and Vietnam, and will boost its presence in fast-changing Myanmar to meet urgent electricity and health care needs there, its regional head said on Thursday.

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Shoeb K. Zainuddin | May 31, 2012 ...

Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Elka Pangestu speaks with Aung Saan Suu Kyi in Bankok on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Minister's Office)

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Published: 31/05/2012 at 06:44 PM ...

Photos by Achara Ashayagachat

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday raised concerns over the complications of nationality verification that has doubled and even tripled the real cost of working in Thailand, and questioned the plight of another million Myanmar workers who are waiting to be processed.

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