Thein Sein spurs USDP ahead of by-elections
“Only by winning can we be represented in parliament, and ultimately form a government,” said former President Thein Sein.
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Ex-president Thein Sein to ordain as monk: report
A source close to Thein Sein said the former president will begin his stint in the monkhood on the day Burma’s new government takes power.
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As Thein Sein exits, his reform legacy gains mixed reviews
The legacy of reforms that marked the early part of outgoing President Thein Sein’s administration has been marred by renewed repression.
Thein Sein retracts asset list from parliament
Burma’s outgoing president leaves under a cloud of suspicion after it is reported that he withdrew a list of his assets submitted to parliament.
In its dying days, Thein Sein govt pursues activists
President Thein Sein’s government continues to arrest many activists, leaving the incoming NLD government with the task of releasing hundreds.
Thein Sein to skip US trip
Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will meet Obama at a summit in the Californian resort of Sunnylands between 15 and 16 February.
Thein Sein stalls on business reform
Thein Sein has scheduled a law limiting business monopolisation to take effect in 2017, guaranteeing his government will not have to pursue its mandate.
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President Thein Sein ‘has performed well’
The expected change of government is unlikely to disrupt the Thai-Burma relationship, as key policies will continue, according to the ambassador to Burma.
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Thein Sein commits to ‘smooth transition’
Thein Sein has reiterated his pledge to ensure a smooth transition of power to the new government at a meeting with representatives of political parties.
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Obama congratulates Thein Sein on ‘historic milestone’
US president called Burmese counterpart to congratulate him for “successfully implementing historic free and fair elections”, according to senior minister.
Human rights charges filed against Thein Sein
The complaint filed on Thursday in a US federal court accused Thein Sein and top officials of planning and instigating “hate crimes and discrimination amounting to genocide.”
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Thein Sein touts his presidential achievements
Thein Sein portrayed himself as a champion of free speech in a video posted on Facebook, fuelling speculation he is aiming for a second term as President.
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Is Thein Sein posturing for a second term as president?
For a leader non-committal about his future, there is a whiff of a presidential campaign in Thein Sein’s uncharacteristic moves to flaunt his achievements.
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Thein Sein attends WWII anniversary event in China
Before flying to Beijing, the Burmese president addressed political party conduct in the election campaign period which kicks off next week.
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Third time lucky? Thein Sein’s repeated attempts to purge Shwe Mann
With echoes of the purges of Burma’s junta-ruled recent past, the president seeks to take Shwe Mann out of the running for the presidency.
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Second term beckons for Thein Sein after Shwe Mann ouster
The purge of a powerful ahead of a general election is dramatic confirmation of President Thein Sein’s desire for a second term in office, analysts say.
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Thein Sein holds emergency meeting
An internal purge within the ruling USDP appears to be underway as Thein Sein reshuffles cabinet a day ahead of candidate list deadline for Nov elections.
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Thein Sein will not run in election
Thein Sein will not contest this year’s general election – though that does not necessarily rule him out of seeking a second term as president.
BUSINESS – Thein Sein pushes for more Japanese investment
President Thein Sein is visiting Tokyo over the weekend with the aim of attracting more investment from Japan to promote economic development. According to Japanese broadcaster NHK News, the president[…]
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Thein Sein signs mining, agriculture, tourism MoUs in Mongolia
Burma’s President Thein Sein has concluded the first day of an official visit in Ulaanbaatar, expressing his satisfaction with Mongolian-Burmese relations.
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Mongolian visit on the horizon for Thein Sein
Thein Sein is scheduled to make an official state visit to Mongolia later this month, at the invitation of Mongolian President Taskhiagiin Elbegdorj.
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Burma will screen boat people for citizenship, says Thein Sein
At a meeting with a US delegation in Naypyidaw, govt leaders say they will take back Rohingya boat people – but only if they can prove Burmese citizenship.
Thein Sein invites political party leaders for informal chat
Burma’s President Thein Sein has invited political party leaders to a meeting on Monday afternoon at the Rangoon government office.
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Thein Sein addresses minimum wage concerns
President notes that if wages are too high, it will affect production costs and foreign investment, but if too low then workers will take to the streets.
Thein Sein heads to Jakarta for Asian-African summit
Burma’s president Thein Sein is in Jakarta to attend the 2015 inter-regional conference.
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Date set for NCCT conference, as ethnic leader calls on Thein Sein to halt aggression
The United Wa Solidarity Army will host the next NCCT summit at their headquarters.
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Thein Sein committed to charter reform talk
Following Wednesday’s summit of political heavyweights, DVB spoke to the National Democratic Force leader Khin Maung Swe to find out what happened.
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Thein Sein meets with KIO in Naypyidaw
Delegates travel to the capital to discuss the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement.
Thein Sein makes state visit to Malaysia
The Burmese president and his wife on Thursday began an official two-day state visit to Kuala Lumpur. Thein Sein and Malaysian premier Najib Razak are expected to discuss bilateral relations and[…]
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Thein Sein, Suu Kyi in face-to-face Constitution talks
The pair reportedly met privately to discuss constitutional reform and steps to ensure free and fair elections later this year.
