Yangon – Police in western Myanmar on Friday opened fire in an attempt to quell religious tensions in a town dominated by the Rohingya Muslim minority group, a government official said. (more…)

The Zaykabar company, which is owned by well-known business tycoon and Union Solidarity and Development Party’s parliamentarian Khin Shwe, published a statement in several weekly journals warning individuals against filing lawsuits that threaten to discredit the company. (more…)

U.S. energy giants Chevron Corp. CVX +0.46% and General Electric Co. GE +1.21% are seeking deals in Myanmar as Washington slowly removes investment restrictions, playing catch-up to global rivals who have already rushed in to take advantage of the country’s mostly untapped oil and gas wealth. (more…)

The Italian-Thai Development Company and other investors in the proposed Dawei deep-sea port and special economic zone should clearly explain the project’s plan to residents and to listen to their concerns, said Dawei Project Watch (DPW), a human rights and environmental advocacy group. (more…)

Thousands of workers at 12 gold mines in Yamethin Township, Mandalay Division, have postponed protesting against job losses while officials inspect their workplace. (more…)

Kuala Lumpur — The head of French oil giant Total said Friday the relaxation of military rule in Myanmar could lead to new projects there but that the company currently had no specific plans. (more…)

The U.S. envoy for North Korean human rights says North Korea should emulate Burma in putting political and economic reforms in place to bring about a positive response from other nations. (more…)

Washington — The United States voiced concern Friday about the mob killing of Muslims in Myanmar and called for the country’s reform-minded government to move forward in reconciling with minorities. (more…)

Three worrying signs that the country’s reform process might be facing some burdens. (more…)