PHNOM PENH, April 22, 2026 — Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a formal protest against what it described as the continued unlawful presence and activities of Thai authorities and affiliated individuals at Ta Krabey Temple and surrounding areas, saying the site lies within Cambodian sovereign territory. In
PHNOM PENH, April 22, 2026 — Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a formal protest against what it described as the continued unlawful presence and activities of Thai authorities and affiliated individuals at Ta Krabey Temple and surrounding areas, saying the site lies within Cambodian sovereign territory. In
BANGKOK, April 22, 2026 — A Thai senator has drawn criticism after saying the cancellation of free meals in parliament was an “insult” to senators’ honour, reigniting debate over public spending and privileges for lawmakers. The controversy follows a March 15 parliamentary decision to end complimentary meals for members after
PHNOM PENH, April 22, 2026 — Cambodia’s imports from Singapore surged more than 200% in the first quarter of 2026, official data showed, as businesses redirected supply chains following prolonged border tensions with Thailand. Figures released by Cambodia’s General Department of Customs and Excise showed imports from Singapore reached US$537
In international politics, perception often matters as much as reality. For smaller states especially, media narratives can shape diplomatic standing, investor confidence and national reputation long before facts are fully established. Cambodia has experienced this repeatedly in recent years. One prominent example was reporting surrounding Ream Naval Base. Claims that
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a frontier of economic competition and national security. Global AI spending is projected to exceed USD 2 trillion by 2026, reflecting the rapidly expanding scale of investment in artificial intelligence technologies. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan were among the first to
BANGKOK, April 17, 2026 — Civil society groups and lawmakers in Thailand are urging the government to fast-track a stalled bankruptcy reform bill aimed at helping small debtors, warning that delays could deepen financial hardship for millions. The proposal, backed by advocacy group Fair Finance Thailand, seeks to revive amendments
