Thailand-Cambodia border meeting in doubt over venue row
Bangkok: Thailand yesterday rejected a request by Cambodia to hold bilateral talks in a neutral country, leaving a planned meeting to negotiate an end to deadly border clashes in doubt. The nations’ long-standing border conflict reignited this month, shattering an earlier truce, killing more than 4»»»
COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure
Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»
COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure
Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»
COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure
Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»
Trump pledges enduring support for Southeast Asia as new trade deals signed
During his visit to Southeast Asia, US President Donald Trump declared that Washington would remain a steadfast ally to the region, as he signed a series of trade agreements with four ASEAN member states, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam, Reuters reports. »»»
COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure
Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»
COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure
Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»
COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure
Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»
The Asian nations backing the Russian war effort – from India to Taiwan, China to Indonesia
As Russia's war in Ukraine plods on, the geopolitical landscape in Asia reveals a few important outposts of support - some less obvious than others - but all in one way or another adding to Moscow’s coffers, and subsequent ability to keep pushing forwards towards Kyiv. »»»
Thailand-Cambodia border meeting in doubt over venue row
Thailand on Tuesday rejected a request by Cambodia to hold bilateral talks in a neutral country, leaving a planned meeting to negotiate an end to deadly border clashes in doubt. The nations' long-standing border conflict reignited this month, shattering an earlier truce, killing more than 40 people»»»
Cambodia Asks Thailand to Move Border Talks to Malaysia
Cambodia has asked Thailand to hold bilateral talks in the neutral venue of Kuala Lumpur, according to a letter seen by AFP on Tuesday, with the nations set to negotiate truce terms after two weeks of deadly border clashes. Bangkok's defense chief on Tuesday sought to assuage any fears on the Cambo»»»
Deadly border clashes with Thailand displace more than 500,000 Cambodians
More than 500,000 Cambodians have been displaced after two weeks of deadly border clashes with Thailand. The conflict involving drones and air strikes shattered a fragile truce and reignited a decades-old territorial dispute. More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced from thei»»»
Cambodia says Thailand launched air strikes after ASEAN met on border clashes
Cambodia accused Thailand of airstrikes on its soil on Monday, hours after Thailand’s foreign minister announced plans for a bilateral meeting at an ASEAN gathering in Kuala Lumpur. Recent fighting has killed at least 23 and displaced more than 900,000 on both sides. Cambodia said Thailand launched»»»
Thailand, Cambodia agree to talks after Trump peace deal fails - UPI.com
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (L) is pictured with U.S. President Donald Trump in October after the signing the failed cease-fire agreement between Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (2ndR) and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (R) on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeas»»»
Thailand announces Cambodia's approval to hold new truce talks on border escalation
Kuala Lumpur: Thailand announced Monday that Cambodia has agreed to hold talks on Wednesday in a bid to reach a new ceasefire to contain the ongoing border escalation, despite both sides having signed a ceasefire deal in October. The announcement came on the margins of the ASEAN foreign ministers' »»»
ASEAN FMs urge Cambodia, Thailand to halt hostilities, return to dialogue
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- ASEAN foreign ministers on Monday urged Cambodia and Thailand to exercise maximum restraint and take immediate steps to cease all forms of hostilities.In a statement issued by Malaysia, the current chair of the bloc, the ministers called on both sides to restore mutua»»»
South East Asian bloc to seek end to Thailand-Cambodia fighting
South East Asia's top diplomats are set to meet Monday in Malaysia to end deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia that have killed at least 41 people and displaced close to one million others. They will seek to revive a ceasefire that was brokered in July by Malaysia as chair of the Ass»»»
Southeast Asia bloc meets to press Thailand, Cambodia on truce
The Association of Southeast Asian (Asean) foreign ministers are set to meet Monday in Malaysia for crisis talks aimed at halting deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which pressed on despite regional and international diplomacy. Renewed fighting between the two neighbours this mont»»»
Pakistani community forum bids farewell to Indonesian envoy
Tribune News Network Doha The Pakistani community Culinary Forum in Doha hosted a warm farewell breakfast in honour of outgoing Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar HE Ridwan Hassan, marking the conclusion of his five-year diplomatic tenure in the country. The event reflected the strong bonds of friend»»»
Thai Border Clashes Displace over Half a Million in Cambodia
More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced from their homes by two weeks of deadly border clashes with neighboring Thailand, Phnom Penh's interior ministry said Sunday. The renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbors this month, including with tanks, drones and artil»»»
Thailand strikes building in Poipet casino hub on Cambodian border
Thai fighter jets on Thursday struck a building in the Cambodian border city of Poipet, a casino hub popular with Thai gamblers, amid renewed clashes between the neighbouring countries just months after they agreed to a truce brokered by the US and regional powers. Thailand on Thursday bombed a bui»»»
Cambodia Says Thailand Bombs Casino Hub on Border
Cambodia said Thailand's military on Thursday bombed the casino town of Poipet, a major crossing between the two nations, as foreign powers pressured them to halt reignited border clashes. Thai forces "dropped two bombs in the area of Poipet Municipality, Banteay Meanchey Province" at around 11:00 »»»
South Korea rail merger could weaken strike safeguards - UPI.com
Banners bearing protest messages from unionized rail workers are hung inside Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea, 10 December 2025, as the union has threatened to launch a general strike on 11 December. Photo by YONHAP/EPA Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- On Nov. 20, 2019-five days before the Korea-ASEAN Sp»»»
Special ASEAN FM meeting postponed: Malaysian PM
Kuala Lumpur: The Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting to assess the latest developments in the border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand has been postponed, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said here on Monday. "It allows us to ensure that everything is properly in place," he told th»»»
Fighting in Cambodia and Thailand continues, hours after Trump truce claim
Border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand stretched into a second week on Sunday after Bangkok denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that a ceasefire had been brokered. The death toll has reached at least 25, including 14 Thai soldiers, one Thai civilian and 11 Cambodian civilians, according »»»
What explains resilience of ASEAN-6 growth outlook?
Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. Within this region, the six largest countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-6), which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, M»»»
Cambodia says Thailand still bombing despite Trump ceasefire claim
Cambodia said on Saturday that Thai jets continued bombing its territory hours after US President Donald Trump said the two neighbours had agreed to halt border fighting. The conflict, which stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their frontier, has killed »»»
Cambodia suspends all border crossings with Thailand
Phnom Penh: Cambodia on Saturday suspended all of its border crossings with Thailand, as the two countries remained locked in a deadly military conflict. "The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to fully suspend all entry and exit movements at all Cambodia-Thailand border crossings, effective »»»
Economic outlook for ASEAN-6 countries during 2026 remains positive: QNB
Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) discussed the key factors that will support economic growth in the ASEAN-6 economies during 2026 and contribute to a positive growth outlook, including the stabilization of the global trade environment and the decline in the severity of risks associated with trade pr»»»
Thailand Continues Cambodia Strikes Despite Trump Truce Calls
Thailand said Saturday it was continuing military strikes against Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump saying the countries had agreed to stop fighting after calls with him. Renewed clashes between the Southeast Asian neighbors, which stem from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era dem»»»
Thailand and Cambodia agree to stop border clashes, Trump says
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to halt border clashes along their disputed border, US President Donald Trump said on Friday. The two countries had brokered a ceasefire in July but Thailand suspended the agreement the following month after Thai soldiers were wounded by landmines. US President Do»»»
Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to stop border clashes
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to halt fighting along their disputed border, which has killed at least 20 people this week. The latest fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours, which stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demar»»»
Deadly Thailand–Cambodia border clashes intensify ahead of expected Trump call
Deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensified on Thursday along their disputed border, killing at least 19 and forcing more than half a million people to flee, as US President Donald Trump prepared to urge both sides to halt the fighting. Fighting raged Thursday along the border of Cambo»»»
Fighting Rages along Cambodia-Thailand Border ahead of Expected Trump Call
Fighting raged Thursday along the border of Cambodia and Thailand, with explosions heard near centuries-old temples ahead of US President Donald Trump's planned phone call to the leaders of both nations. At least 19 people have been killed in the latest round of border fighting that reignited last »»»
US Urges End to Cambodia-Thailand Fighting, Calls for Peace Accords Implementation – Rubio
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is concerned by ongoing clashes and casualties along the Cambodia-Thailand border and urges an immediate halt to hostilities and a return to the de-escalation measures established in the October 26 Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, US Secretary of State Marco Rubi»»»
Why Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again — and what’s behind the border conflict?
Dubai: A 150-day ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has collapsed into the region’s worst border fighting in years, reviving a century-old territorial dispute that neither diplomacy nor military power has fully resolved. The latest clashes — which have now left at least 10 people dead and forc»»»
Cambodia retaliates in renewed clashes with Thailand as death toll mounts to 10
Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen said Tuesday that the country had begun striking back against Thailand after two days of denying any retaliation, as deadly border clashes between the neighbours flared again. His comments came after a week of renewed fighting that has killed at least 10 people and »»»