Profile of a modern Burmese empire-builder... "It wouldn?t be wrong to say many young men dream of a military career in military-ruled Burma. It promises both power and security. That may be what 20-year-old Te Za had in mind when he enrolled at the Defense Service Academy, Burma?s prestigious military academy, 20 years ago. If so, he shattered his own dream by eventually dropping out of the DSA to elope with his love, Thida Zaw, whom he later married. But Te Za (also spelled Tay Za) has no regrets. Today he is one of Burma?s most promising tycoons, a millionaire with both power and deep pockets. As president and managing director of Htoo Trading Company, Te Za is a major player in Burma?s tourism, logging, palm oil, real estate, hotel and housing development industries. He now controls 80 percent of the country?s legal timber production..."