The recent destruction of Preah Vihear Temple by the Thai Armed Forces marks one of the most tragic assaults on cultural heritage in Southeast Asia in decades. Preah Vihear is not just an ancient monument; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a masterpiece of Khmer civilization, and a symbol
The recent destruction of Preah Vihear Temple by the Thai Armed Forces marks one of the most tragic assaults on cultural heritage in Southeast Asia in decades. Preah Vihear is not just an ancient monument; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a masterpiece of Khmer civilization, and a symbol
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is expected to call for general elections shortly after Parliament reconvenes on December 12 with the vote in January or February, and with weeks or months of political horse trading likely to ensue if the past is any prologue. That is especially if the upstart
Investing.com - ASEAN manufacturing growth strengthened in November, with the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI rising to 53.0 from 52.7 in October, marking the third-highest reading in the survey’s history. The November PMI indicated robust expansion in the region’s manufacturing sector, driven by accelerated growth in new orders and output.
The outbreak of war along the Cambodia-Thailand border on the morning of December 8, 2025, once again exposed the severe dangers in the border region and to the world-heritage sites of outstanding value. The Thai armed forces fired artillery and launched attacks into multiple points inside Cambodian territory — in
China’s rare earths advantage endures, despite tightening domestic standards and industry consolidation. The International Energy Agency reports a 6–8 per cent rise in rare earth demand in 2024 and warns that supply concentration will remain a core vulnerability without greater investment in partner economies. While China’s advantage is not new,
Phnom Penh, October 6, 2025 — Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, today issued a public message calling on Cambodian people, particularly those living along the border with Thailand, to urgently exchange Thai baht for Cambodian riel or US dollars in order to
