Some Myanmar border residents traveled into China temporarily because of safety concerns fuelled by occasional conflicts between the Myanmar government's army and local ethnic armed forces.
YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's Election Commission on Monday gave opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi the green light to run for parliamentary by-elections, another step toward greater political openness in the country.
Myanmar's government signed a cease-fire with ethnic Karen rebels to try to end the insurgencies.
BANGKOK - Rice exports from Myanmar may more than double to 1.5 million tons this year, an industry group forecast, highlighting the country's potential to boost overseas trade.