Burma election update: The results are (almost) in
To find out what’s been happening in the elections so far, catch up with our blog post from last week; or for some background…
Miscellaneosities
These miscellaneous Southeast Asia blogs posts defy categorisation – but are always interesting and compelling!
Burma election update: The results so far
If you’ve had half an eye on the news recently, you may well have noticed that something kind of big is happening in Burma….
Profile in Power: Aung San Suu Kyi
By far Burma’s most famous citizen and the world’s most prominent and influential political prisoner, Aung San Suu Kyi has been a tireless defender…
Burma to hold general election in November 2015
On Wednesday 8th July, it was announced that Burma is to hold a general election on the 8th of November this year. The election…
Vietnam announces waiver on visa requirements
Residents of Britain, Germany, France, Spain and Italy now have cause to celebrate, as Vietnam announces its plan to waive visa requirements for an…
Is it safe to travel to Burma? Ethics and unrest in 2015
In recent months we have seen a fantastic rise in public interest in travelling to Burma, which is great news for the country and its people. However, we…
Kipling’s Burma
Rudyard Kipling is a name inextricably linked with Burma in the modern collective consciousness. Kipling wrote a number of poems, stories, and factual accounts…
Vietnam to slash entrance fees to its famous caves
The national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Vietnam (which we recently mentioned in Five lesser-known destinations to visit in…