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Suu Kyi, Than Shwe discuss Myanmar's future
dpa, Published on 06/12/2015
» YANGON - Myanmar election winner Aung San Suu Kyi and long-time former military junta leader Than Shwe met for more than two hours and discussed the country's future, sources said on Sunday.
NLD widens lead in Myanmar vote count
dpa, Published on 11/11/2015
» YANGON -- Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy was on course for victory Wednesday, three days after the election.
Thein Sein poised for second term
dpa, Published on 17/10/2015
» YANGON — Myanmar President Thein Sein has the support of his party to seek a second term in the November general elections, officials said Saturday.
Launch of Myanmar bourse delayed
Business, dpa, Published on 14/07/2015
» Yangon — The planned opening of Myanmar's first stock exchange will be delayed for months due to upcoming elections.
Myanmar opposition sends petition
dpa, Published on 14/08/2014
» YANGON — A petition calling for the removal of an effective military veto over constitutional amendments in Myanmar has been submitted to parliament, the opposition said Thursday.
Myanmar sets up anti-bribery body
dpa, Published on 26/02/2014
» YANGON - Myanmar President Thein Sein has set up an anti-bribery commission manned mostly by ex-military officers, reports said on Wednesday.
Suu Kyi to visit Australia
dpa, Published on 20/11/2013
» YANGON - Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will visit Australia next week, with meetings scheduled with the prime minister and foreign minister, her party said on Wednesday.
Myanmar civilians get senior govt posts
dpa, Published on 06/02/2013
» Myanmar has appointed five new deputy ministers, boosting the number of civilians in the government dominated by retired military officers, officials said Wednesday.