Too early to rejoice over Myanmar’s reforms

THE euphoria about Myanmar’s economic reforms remains just that – euphoria. A lot has been written about Myanmar being the next economic frontier in Asia but in reality things haven’t changed much in the most reclusive country in South-East Asia.

No doubt U Thein Sein has been making the right moves and buzzes to attract global attention to his regime’s self-initiated reforms. Since “winning” power through a controversial general election in 2010, his administration has released hundreds of political prisoners and detractors.