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Monsoon floods have killed more than five people and displaced nearly, 30,000 people in Karen State alone in Burma (Myanmar). About seven thousand families are sheltering in 50 temporary camps, opened by the State government. The SBS Karen Program spoke to Nan Wai Phyo Zar, a senior journalist of…

02 Aug 2018

Cultural norms and etiquette in professional settings and business meetings

Clutching a few belongings, many of the 20,000 people who fled post-election violence in Burma began returning home from Thailand on Tuesday as government forces chased rebels into the jungle.

27 Aug 2013

4 min read

The presenter takes us through his amazing career and what travelling the world has taught him about humility.

07 Jan 2019

9 min read

Burmese President Thein Sein is expected to receive a mixed welcome on his historic visit to Australia.

26 Aug 2013

2 min read

Studying in Australia can be both rewarding and challenging for Chin international students. These students share their educational experience in Australia.

06 Nov 2019

Chicken danbauk is a staple of Burmese cuisine, according to Hsan Myint Aung, the owner of Sun's Burmese Kitchen in Sydney.

10 Jul 2022

5 min read

A feature of Burmese cuisine is toasted chickpea flour (besan), which is commonly used as a thickener for soups or, like here, sprinkled over salads.

29 May 2016

Burmese Australians have cautiously welcomed the ceasefire deal between Burma's government and prominent rebel group the KNU, Christine Heard reports.

25 Aug 2013

2 min read

Advice on how to greet people, including common phrases and appropriate gestures