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Thein Sein

Thein Sein
Thein Sein
The latest news on Thein Sein, Burmese politician and former President of Myanmar, including political news and updates.
Born
20 Apr 1945
Industry
Politics, Military
Job Title
Former President of Myanmar
Anti-junta forces train at a clandestine forest base in northern Myanmar. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

In Asia’s forgotten war, reluctant rebels mark 4 years of bloody chaos

For thousands of guerilla fighters, the dream of a free Myanmar still burns bright – even after four years of ruinous civil war.

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Myanmar

Does China think Myanmar junta is key hurdle to peace talks over civil war?

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Myanmar

Explainer | What happens to Myanmar if the US imposes new sanctions?

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Myanmar's leader vows to curb poverty

Myanmar's President Thein Sein. Photo: Reuters
Shinzo Abe

Japan unveils huge aid and loans deal for Myanmar

Japan yesterday announced a development aid and loan package for Myanmar worth hundreds of millions of dollars as it boosts trade ties with the fast-changing nation seen as a key regional emerging market.

Obama praises Myanmar reform but warns on Muslims during Thein Sein meeting

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Barack Obama

Major role for military in Myanmar government, says Thein Sein

The military that ran Myanmar for decades will continue to play a major role in the country, according to the former general who has presided over the transformation of a nation that only three years ago was considered one of the world's most repressive.

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Staff help prepare President Thein Sein, of Myanmar, for a town hall event at the Voice of America in Washington. Photo: Reuters

Human rights issues niggle as US firms eye Myanmar

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US visit endorses ‘Myanmar’s Spring’, says Thein Sein aide

Thein Sein. Photo: AP

Cyclone 'could delay' Myanmar president's landmark state visit to US

Myanmar President Thein Sein's landmark state visit to the United States could be delayed because of a cyclone threatening to strike his country's northwest coast.

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Xi Jinping

President Xi Jinping holds summit with Myanmar President Thein Sein

A summit between President Xi Jinping and his Myanmese counterpart, Thein Sein, signalled both nations' desire to revive their strategic partnership, which had cooled since the civilian government came to power, according to a Chinese expert on the Southeast Asian nation.

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President Xi Jinping welcomes leaders from two of Southeast Asian neighbours for talks in Beijing. Myanmar's President Thein Sein and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei's prime minister, are both due in the capital.

Myanmar president rejects religious extremism

Myanmar people from different religions pay their respect in front of Myanmar's national flag during a multi-confessional peace ceremony in Yangon on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Asean

Australia eases defence curbs as Myanmar leader visits

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard (left) and the President of Myanmar Thein Sein speak to the press at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday. Photo: AFP

Myanmar government and Kachin rebels renew talks

Myanmar’s government met Kachin rebels for renewed peace talks in China on Monday, an analyst said, as the rivals seek to resolve a festering ethnic conflict that has undermined reforms.

Myanmar committee to ‘grant liberty’ to dissidents

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Myanmar abolishes 25-year ban on public gatherings

President Thein Sein. Photo: EPA
Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi keeps door open to US and China

Stronger ties with the United States, which is keen to increase its political influence in Asia, should not be considered a challenge to Myanmar’s long-time relationship with China, democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi said.

North Korea

Briefs, January 21, 2013

Myanmar's president said he wanted peace talks with all ethnic rebel groups in the country, but government troops again attacked rebel positions in Kachin state in the northeast despite his order to cease fire, rebels and a local source said. President Thein Sein had issued the ceasefire order on Friday to troops in the La Ja Yang area of Kachin near the border with China, where fighting has been fierce.

Myanmar aims to improve lives, modernise with new reforms

President Thein Sein. Photo: AP

Three civilians dead in Myanmar attack on Kachin base

Kachin refugees wait for rations at Je Yang IDP camp, near Laiza, in northeastern Myanmar. Photo: AP

Myanmar army, rebels trade claims over helicopter crash

Aung San Suu Kyi

Suu Kyi says any peace bid up to Myanmar government

King Bhubimol Adulyadej

Briefs, December 27, 2012

Myanmar's president has voiced rare public criticism of his government, saying rampant corruption, bribery and inefficiency were getting in the way of the country's much-touted reform process. 

Myanmar President Thein Sein addresses to government department officials in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Photo: Xinhua

President Thein Sein visits tomb of Myanmar's last king

Thein Sein stands next to a photograph of King Thibaw. Photo: AFP
Barack Obama

Scripted visit to Myanmar may help build presidential legacy for Obama

Myanmar ministries to repay ‘embezzled’ cash

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