Cambodia files complaint with Philippines over unauthorised AOT tour of Khnar Temple
The AOT is under the command of the current ASEAN chair, the Philippines, while the temple is currently occupied by Thai forces, who arranged the visit.
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Bangladesh border guards on alert as airstrikes in Myanmar’s Rakhine state raise fears of new Rohingya influx
Repeated strikes near the Bangladesh border and growing insecurity in Maungdaw and Buthidaung have prompted heightened vigilance.
Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka classified as upper-middle-income country in new World Bank evaluations
The country's gross national income per capita reached $4,970 in 2025, exceeding the $4,516 threshold set by the World Bank, to enter the upper middle-income group.
Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam step up fight against cross-border crime
The agreement was made during the second ministerial meeting between Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior, the Lao Ministry of Public Security, and Vietnam’s Ministry of Public…
Phnom Penh Water Festival suspended; government focus on border crisis, displaced civilians
As of June 30, a total of 21,425 displaced Cambodians were still unable to return to their homes due to the Thai military’s occupation of their villages or the presence of…
Growing use of ringgit and yuan in Malaysia-China trade reduces exposure to external financial shocks, says PM Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said many countries in the Global South had inherited a financial system that depended heavily on the US dollar, reminding that the global…
Lawrence Wong to make first-ever visit by Singapore PM to Timor-Leste from July 2 to 3
Bilateral relations between Singapore and Timor-Leste have developed steadily over the years, with the establishment of Singapore’s resident embassy in Dili in April 2024 and…
Singapore and Indonesia to cooperate on nuclear security and radiation protection
The partnership between the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Indonesia’s Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency will include activities such as joint training, personnel…
Myanmar president to pay state visit to Laos
According to an announcement issued by the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit is being undertaken to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations…
Indonesia-Laos agritech programme boosts coffee production partnership
Through the Indonesia-Laos Agritech Partnership programme, Indonesia and Laos reaffirm their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, enhancing the…