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Myanmar, Inc.

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Australia today announcedthat it is relaxing political sanctions against the country formerly known as Burma. The US and England will soon follow suit…all responding to growing political reforms after decades of military rule and political oppression. Meanwhile, crony capitalists that profited under the military regime are re-branding their images in an attempt to  maintain their wealth and influence.  Jason Szepis Southeast Asia Bureau Chief for Reuters, where we found his article, "Myanmar, Inc."He joins us from Singapore.

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