The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Matt Kinsella – the CEO of Infleqtion, a leading U.S. quantum technology company – is the 531st in “The Trans-Pacific View Insight
PHNOM PENH, October 22, 2026 — Cambodia will officially inaugurate West Mebon Temple on November 16, 2026, following 14 years of extensive restoration work, with King Norodom Sihamoni and French President Emmanuel Macron expected to attend the ceremony. Located in the centre of the West Baray reservoir within the Angkor
BANGKOK, October 22, 2026 —Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul has pledged tighter security measures and closer cooperation with Chinese authorities following a Chinese embassy advisory urging visitors to exercise caution over their safety in Thailand. Speaking at Government House at 10am on October 20, ahead of a Cabinet
PHNOM PENH, October 20, 2026 — Cambodia handled approximately 4.56 million air passengers during the first nine months of 2026, an 11% decline compared with the same period last year, while air cargo volumes increased by 18%, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). SSCA Secretary of State
Thailand’s attempt to link the land border issue to the process of resolving the Cambodia–Thailand maritime dispute reveals a fundamental inconsistency in its position. If Thailand genuinely wishes to resolve disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law, why should it use one issue as an obstacle to resolving another?
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Matt Kinsella – the CEO of Infleqtion, a leading U.S. quantum technology company – is the 531st in “The Trans-Pacific View Insight
PHNOM PENH, October 14, 2026 — The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Cambodia to combat illicit finance, including online scam operations targeting American citizens, as officials from both countries discussed strengthening financial sector governance and development. Chargé d’Affaires Zittle and Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary at
