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Asean's charm offensive in full swing
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 05/08/2025
» In what can only be described as a stunning diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump has personally confirmed his attendance at the 47th Asean-related summits on Oct 26-28 in Kuala Lumpur. His early commitment made directly to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim breaks with protocol and represents a rare gesture of goodwill toward Asean.
New info wars front opens
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/08/2025
» The government has rejected accusations of abuses made by the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC), as it responded to information wars concerning captive soldiers which have opened on yet another front.
Thailand says Cambodian rights panel 'distorts' facts on border clash
Online Reporters, Published on 03/08/2025
» Thailand has strongly rejected all accusations from the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC), saying its claims to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights were “distorted” and failed to reflect the facts surrounding recent clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Border crisis blues
Published on 03/08/2025
» Simmering tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border have intensified the political storm in Thailand, with analysts saying the Pheu Thai-led government is rapidly losing public trust amid accusations of weak leadership, poor crisis communication, and possible secret dealings.
Malaysian king to visit Russia for Putin meeting
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/08/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, will make the first state visit of a monarch from the country to Russia, in a trip at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin that runs from Aug 5 to 10, the palace said Saturday.
Malaysia set to unveil US trade deal after Trump-Anwar call
Published on 31/07/2025
» Malaysia is set to announce a trade deal with the United States after US President Donald Trump and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim spoke by telephone.
China vows to continue Thailand-Cambodia peace efforts
Published on 31/07/2025
» China held talks with representatives from Thailand and Cambodia on Wednesday as efforts to defuse tensions following the recent deadly border clashes continued.
Thailand and Cambodia truce begins
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/07/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia's leaders agreed to an "unconditional" ceasefire on Monday, after five days of combat along their border that has killed at least 36 people.
Trump to resume trade talks with Cambodia, Thailand after truce
Published on 29/07/2025
» US President Donald Trump said he had asked US officials to resume trade negotiations with Cambodia and Thailand after the countries agreed to halt fighting along a disputed border.
Time for this unnecessary war to end
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 29/07/2025
» It was a war everyone saw coming. After weeks of provocations and inflammatory rhetoric across the Thai–Cambodian border since May 28, the failure to de-escalate tensions finally erupted into deadly border skirmishes. Despite diplomatic efforts, no fruitful progress was made. As diplomacy faltered, ultra-nationalism made inroads, and rhetoric gave way to border clashes beginning last Thursday.