Latest update: 08/10/2012 

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Burma: Eldorado or mirage?

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As the new Burma opens up to the world, the world is rushing in to get a piece of the action. Our correspondent looks at the challenges ahead. Next, forget rolling green slopes and temperate climes - in China's Gobi desert, wine-making is a whole different story. Finally, we look at how Thailand is sending its teenage delinquents to boot camp.

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