Thai, Cambodian troops hold talks over border patrol dispute
Images had surfaced depicting Cambodian soldiers establishing fortifications, digging trenches, and reinforcing their position with nearly a hundred armed personnel, seemingly…
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US visa sanctions on Thai officials do not affect existing visa holders: Foreign Minister
The minister's statement came in response to concerns that the sanctions—imposed following Thailand’s deportation of at least 40 Uyghurs to China in late February—might…
Vietnam, Thailand pledge stronger strategic ties and economic cooperation
The Vietnamese top legislator noted that economic cooperation between the two countries remains full of potential.
Malaysia assures Bangladesh of largest share in worker recruitment
During Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's Bangladesh visit in October last year, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus called for the recruitment of the 17,000 workers who could not make it by…
Chinese government bought land in Seoul’s Itaewon not far from future US Embassy site: report
The site previously operated as an outdoor golf driving range for more than 40 years but shut down around the time the land changed hands. Several buildings on the site remain…
Malaysia PM Anwar raises MH17 issue with Russian Presidnet Putin during Moscow visit
The Prime Minister said Putin listened carefully to the concerns raised and conveyed his sympathy and condolences to the victims' families.
US President Trump blinked in trade war with China. Can Southeast Asia get a break, too?
The reversal on China invites the obvious question: What about the rest of the world, especially Southeast Asia, where reciprocal tariffs range from 49 percent on Cambodia to 17…
Thai and Malaysian PMs discuss southern unrest, border collaboration
PM Anwar Ibrahim expressed Malaysia’s readiness to work with Thailand to help end the violence, recognising its impact on the development of the border area.
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen’s long-time support for Timor-Leste reflected in warm welcome
Upon his May 7 arrival at Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili, Hun Sen was greeted by President José Ramos-Horta, who personally drove Hun Sen from the airport to his…
Chinese President Xi satisfied, pleased with state visit to Malaysia, says foreign minister
During the visit, Xi was accorded a state welcome at Istana Negara and was also hosted to an official dinner by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Seri Perdana in Putrajaya.