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Min Aung Hlaing

US officials made rare visit to Myanmar to free American businessman

Myanmar frees US businessman, Trump officials credited

Malaysia PM to offer to host Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in deal for Rohingya return

Myanmar's junta chief turned President Min Aung Hlaing speaks during a bilateral meeting with Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, September 11, 2026. REUTERS/Soveit Yarn
Myanmar's junta chief turned President Min Aung Hlaing speaks during a bilateral meeting with Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, September 11, 2026. REUTERS/Soveit Yarn

Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during leader Min Aung Hlaing visit

Vietnam’s President To Lam (left) and Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing review the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the National Assembly House in Hanoi on Sept 5.
Vietnam’s President To Lam (left) and Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing review the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the National Assembly House in Hanoi on Sept 5.

Myanmar leader visits Vietnam on diplomatic comeback tour

Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing (centre) shaking hands with officials after arriving in Hanoi.
Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing (centre) shaking hands with officials after arriving in Hanoi.

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing scheduled to visit Cambodia from Sept 11 to 12: Sources

With these trips to Cambodia and Vietnam, Min Aung Hlaing will have visited four ASEAN states in three months.
With these trips to Cambodia and Vietnam, Min Aung Hlaing will have visited four ASEAN states in three months.

What to do with Myanmar? ASEAN has limited options against its rogue member

Despite Myanmar‘s troubled relations with ASEAN, President Min Aung Hlaing (right) was given a ceremonial welcome by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during his visit to Bangkok on Aug 6.
Despite Myanmar‘s troubled relations with ASEAN, President Min Aung Hlaing (right) was given a ceremonial welcome by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during his visit to Bangkok on Aug 6.

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to visit Vietnam this week, continuing push for re-engagement

Min Aung Hlaing assumed presidency earlier in 2026 after a widely criticised election.
Min Aung Hlaing assumed presidency earlier in 2026 after a widely criticised election.

Myanmar military using force to clear land for Russia-backed port project: Resistance groups

The offensive is around the Dawei SEZ, which includes a planned deep-sea port and power plant on the Andaman Sea.
The offensive is around the Dawei SEZ, which includes a planned deep-sea port and power plant on the Andaman Sea.

Russia’s Putin hosts Myanmar leader, holds talks on energy projects

Russian President Vladimir Putin described Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing as a friend of Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing as a friend of Russia.

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