Trade, North Korea and terrorism on agenda for regional meetings
Rival RCEP deal also up for discussion in Asian meetings
Security Council breaks silence to urge country to 'respect human rights' amid Rakhine turmoil
Concern expressed over situation despite claims of improved conditions
Moves to redistribute northern Rakhine land complicate refugee return plans
Participants snagged over how much to open their markets in trade pact
Unclear whether China would support Security Council response
Returnees infuse Yangon with energy, enthusiasm and hope for the future
The balance of regional vs. national interests is becoming trickier to maintain
US still plays critical role in security, but needs to clarify strategy
Manufacturers concerned about scale of government-mandated wage rises
Meeting by ministers yields little concrete results
Singapore says maritime exercise will build trust and confidence amid sea dispute
Call for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula, self-restraint in South China Sea, respect for UN
Anti-Western sentiment spreads among citizens
Social media is fueling extreme views as the crisis in Rakhine drags on
Myanmar minister says process can begin in November, but indicates a glacial pace
Min Aung Hlaing says world body ignores region's history
Bank to consider $270m for Rakhine response in wake of refugee exodus
Complex verification process could stretch out return over years
Myanmar and international community should seize moment of opportunity
Prime Minister Hun Sen, alarmed by election defeats, cracks down on criticism of government
Countries struggle to balance group and national interests
Critics blame UN official, but broader responsibility rests at higher levels
Hun Sen, alarmed by election defeats, cracks down on criticism of government