Thailand, Cambodia agree to ASEAN observer team as part of de-escalation efforts
A meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers is set for December 22, aiming to ease tensions and prevent further conflict between the two nations.
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Vietnam, Singapore seek stronger ties, coordination on regional challenges
The two sides expressed satisfaction with the positive development of Vietnam–Singapore relations since their elevation to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Japan provides over $100K to shelter for Cambodian trafficking victims
According to the Japanese Embassy, the funding will be used to construct a shelter for women victims of human trafficking and to build staff accommodation at the centre.
Cambodia’s civilian death toll rises to 17 as Thai shelling, airstrikes continue
Public services, including administration, healthcare, and education at the municipal, district, and commune levels, have also been almost entirely suspended due to Thailand’s…
Cambodia, Thailand agree to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers meet in Kuala Lumpur, says Malaysia PM Anwar
PM Anwar said the aim of the meeting is to convince Thailand and Cambodia to stop escalating tensions along the disputed borders.
Landmark Singapore-Indonesia deals took decades, leaders must keep trust-building going: Panel
Indonesia-Singapore ties deepened over decades of trust-building and personal networks, resulting in key agreements in 2022 covering defence, extradition and air traffic.
Philippines files new diplomatic protest vs China for Dec. 12 ‘attack’ on fishermen
Manila rejects Beijing claim it only 'took necessary control measures' to ward off Filipino vessels.
Thai–Cambodia border clash exposes expanding arms pipeline
Cambodia’s decade-long arms build-up, mostly from China, is reshaping the Thai–Cambodia battlefield—now with “5G-era” guided missiles.
Cambodian evacuees top 400,000; aid groups seek more support as border clashes continue
The mass displacement has overwhelmed existing relief capacity and exposed hundreds of thousands of children and families to escalating risks.
Thailand sets three ceasefire conditions for Cambodia
The three conditions are: Cambodia must be the first to declare a ceasefire, as Thailand considers it the aggressor; the truce must be genuine and sustained; and Cambodia must…