Covering tuition and living expenses, the scholarships bring Myanmar students to Japan to learn Japanese restaurant skills and to pursue their dreams.
The execution of four prisoners, including a member of parliament, is a clear sign that the military’s repression is becoming more severe.
Japanese businesses face tough decisions on whether to stay or pull out, as Myanmar citizens oppose business activities and payment of taxes as supporting the military...
The Myanmar people chose democracy, not military despotism in last November’s election. The military should immediately release Suu Kyi and stay out of politics.