Politics

A Bangladesh border guard soldier stops newly arrived Rohingya Muslims from moving ahead towards refugee camps, at Palong Khali, Bangladesh on Oct. 17.
Politics

Tensions over Rohingya return highlight donor dilemmas

Moves to redistribute northern Rakhine land complicate refugee return plans

27 October 2017
South Korean Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong speaks at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership meeting in Incheon, South Korea on Oct. 24. (Courtesy of South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
Economy

RCEP deal unlikely this year: South Korean official

Participants snagged over how much to open their markets in trade pact

27 October 2017
A Rohingya refugee woman who crossed the border from Myanmar a day before, carries her daughter in Palang Khali, Bangladesh on Oct. 17.
Politics

UN rights expert urges 'immediate' action on Rohingya crisis

Unclear whether China would support Security Council response

27 October 2017
ASEAN foreign ministers attend the closing ceremony of the 50th ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila in August.
Politics

Bilahari Kausikan: ASEAN must work harder to stay 'central'

The balance of regional vs. national interests is becoming trickier to maintain

26 October 2017
Hnin Yee Htun, owner and operator of the Father’s Office bar in downtown Yangon (Photo by Steve Tickner)
Politics

Myanmar's urban hub thrives on 'repat power'

Returnees infuse Yangon with energy, enthusiasm and hope for the future

26 October 2017
From left, Michael Green, Tang Siew Mun, Masanori Nishi, Yoji Koda, Zack Cooper and Julio Amador Ⅲ attend a panel discussion of the Asia–Pacific Geo-Economic Strategy Forum in Singapore on Oct. 25. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
Politics

Experts call for ASEAN unity on South China Sea

US still plays critical role in security, but needs to clarify strategy

25 October 2017
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen attends an event in support of garment workers in Phnom Penh on Oct. 11, 2017 (Photo by Thomas Cristofoletti/Ruom)
Economy

Hun Sen woos garment workers ahead of Cambodian election

Manufacturers concerned about scale of government-mandated wage rises

25 October 2017
Myanmar Home Minister Kyaw Swe and Bangladeshi counterpart Asaduzzaman Khan met in Myanmar's capital, Naypyitaw.
Politics

No deal yet for Myanmar to take back Rohingya refugees

Meeting by ministers yields little concrete results

25 October 2017
China's Liaoning aircraft carrier with accompanying fleet conducting a drill in an area of the South China Sea.
Politics

Inaugural ASEAN-China naval drill underway

Singapore says maritime exercise will build trust and confidence amid sea dispute

24 October 2017
ASEAN Defense chiefs, led by Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, center, link arms at the start of the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 in Clark Freeport.
Politics

ASEAN defense ministers lock in against terrorism and other common threats

Call for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula, self-restraint in South China Sea, respect for UN

24 October 2017
Yangon hosted the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention, a biennial gathering, last month.
22 October 2017
Win Myat Aye, Myanmar's minister for social welfare, relief and resettlement, says repatriating Rohingya refugees "is not difficult." (Photo by Thurein Hla Htway)
Politics

Rohingya repatriation may begin soon -- but it will be slow

Myanmar minister says process can begin in November, but indicates a glacial pace

19 October 2017
Buddhist nationalists at a rally in Yangon on Aug. 3 criticize the government for failing to contain "Muslim insurgency."
Politics

A resurgent nationalism is shaping Myanmar politics

Social media is fueling extreme views as the crisis in Rakhine drags on

19 October 2017
A Rohingya refugee woman who crossed the border from Myanmar a day before, carries her daughter in Palang Khali, Bangladesh on Oct. 17.
Politics

Myanmar army chief slams UN criticism of Rohingya treatment

Min Aung Hlaing says world body ignores region's history

17 October 2017
Hundreds of Rohingya people cross Bangladesh's border as they flee from ​Rakhine state after crossing the Naf River in Bangladesh. (Getty Images)
Economy

World Bank eyes redirecting Myanmar funds for Rohingya crisis

Bank to consider $270m for Rakhine response in wake of refugee exodus

13 October 2017
The sun rises as thousands of Rohingya refugees who fled from Myanmar a day before wait by the road where they spent the night between refugee camps near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on Oct. 1.
Politics

Myanmar can begin Rohingya repatriation next month, official says

Complex verification process could stretch out return over years

12 October 2017
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Politics

Derek J. Mitchell: There is still a chance to solve the Rohingya crisis

Myanmar and international community should seize moment of opportunity

12 October 2017
The CNRP has put up signs across Cambodia calling for the immediate release of its leader, Kem Sokha. (Phnom Penh)
Politics

Cambodia's main opposition party on brink of collapse

Prime Minister Hun Sen, alarmed by election defeats, cracks down on criticism of government

12 October 2017
ASEAN foreign ministers attend the closing ceremony of the 50th ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila in August.
Politics

Growing complexities threaten ASEAN consensus politics

Countries struggle to balance group and national interests

11 October 2017
Members of the media visit a village in northern Rakhine state during a government-organized tour on Aug. 30. (Photo by Thurein Hla Htway)
Politics

Leaked report fuels Myanmar 'blame game'

Critics blame UN official, but broader responsibility rests at higher levels

7 October 2017
The CNRP has put up signs across Cambodia calling for the immediate release of its leader, Kem Sokha. (Phnom Penh)
Politics

Cambodia's largest opposition party on the brink of dissolution

Hun Sen, alarmed by election defeats, cracks down on criticism of government

6 October 2017
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Economy

Laos merely a bystander as China pushes Belt and Road ambitions

Costly China-led railway project offers questionable benefits to host

6 October 2017
Buddhist nationalists at a rally in Yangon on Aug. 3 criticize the government for failing to contain "Muslim insurgency."
Politics

Myanmar's resurgent nationalism shapes new political landscape

Extreme sentiments fueled by social media highlight external, internal disconnect

5 October 2017
Rohingya refugees from Myanmar get off a boat after crossing into Bangladesh through the Bay of Bengal on Sept. 11.
Politics

Regional risks are brewing in Bangladesh's Rohingya camps

Left unchecked, the refugee crisis could could fan terrorism and social unrest

5 October 2017
Cambodia National Rescue Party Deputy President Mu Sochua calls for international sanctions on the Hun Sen government in an interview with Nikkei Asian Review.
Politics

Cambodian opposition heavyweight flees, calls for sanctions

Democracy in country shrinking; returning to Khmer Rouge, says Mu Sochua

5 October 2017