Germany pushes ratification of EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement
Germany is Vietnam’s biggest trading partner in Europe, while Vietnam is Germany’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia.
How do Cambodia and Thailand’s militaries compare?
Cambodia had a defence budget of US$1.3 billion in 2024 and 124,300 active military personnel. Thailand, which the US classifies as a major non-Nato ally, has a large, well-funded…
Indonesia-Malaysia program repatriates 232 migrant workers
Under a bilateral program, Malaysia's Immigration Department returned 232 Indonesian migrants through Batam on July 21, some on temporary bans, aiming to protect workers from…
Malaysia, South Korea to expand cooperation, says PM Anwar
Malaysia and South Korea have agreed to continue expanding strategic cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, green transition, digitalisation, and defence, says Prime…
Bruneian youth join ASEAN volunteer programme
The participants, comprising working professionals, graduates, and students, are currently undergoing a regional orientation and capacity-building workshop in Bangkok. The…
Warships from India to join Philippines in patrolling West Philippine Sea in August
An advisory of the Indian embassy on Wednesday said the South Asian nation’s guided missile destroyer INS (Indian Naval Ship) Delhi, anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan,…
Hungry and exhausted, journalists document Gaza war
Palestinian text, photo and video journalists working for AFP said desperate hunger and lack of clean water is making them ill and exhausted.
At least 2 Thai civilians killed as Thai and Cambodian militaries clash at disputed border
At least two others have also been injured by shelling from the Cambodian side on July 24, a Thai district official told Reuters, as armed clashes broke out between the militaries…
India to resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens for first time in 5 years
China restricted tourist visas for Indian nationals until March this year, when both countries agreed to resume direct air service.
Thailand recalls envoy, expels Cambodian counterpart amidst border mine row
Bangkok takes swift action, downgrading diplomatic ties after an alleged 'fresh' landmine incident injures a Thai soldier on the disputed frontier.