Suu Kyi release could boost Burma's economy
- Published: 17/11/2010 at 12:00 PM
- Online news: Asia
The release of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi could pay off economically for Burma's junta even though Western nations are unlikely to ease trade and other sanctions soon, analysts said.
Burma's military strong man General Than Shwe (left) is given a guard of honour parade during a welcoming ceremony in Beijing in September, 2010. For years, the military regime of resource-rich Burma has blunted the impact of US and European punitive measures by cultivating trade and investment links with neighbours led by Thailand, China, India, Singapore and Malaysia.
For years, the military regime of resource-rich Burma has blunted the impact of US and European punitive measures by cultivating trade and investment links with neighbours led by Thailand, China, India, Singapore and Malaysia.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
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