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Thailand Threatens to Cut US Military Ties Over Tariffs
Terry Felix​​   13 hours ago​   2mn Read

Thailand Threatens to Cut US Military Ties Over Tariffs

BANGKOK, 12 August 2026 — Thailand is considering using its longstanding military relationship with the United States as leverage in renewed trade negotiations, including a possible reduction in joint military activities, if Washington maintains high tariffs on Thai exports, according to an unnamed Thai official cited by The Star. The

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Thailand Threatens to Cut US Military Ties Over Tariffs

Thailand Threatens to Cut US Military Ties Over Tariffs

Terry Felix​​   13 hours ago​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, 12 August 2026 — Thailand is considering using its longstanding military relationship with the United States as leverage in renewed trade negotiations, including a possible reduction in joint military activities, if Washington maintains high tariffs on Thai exports, according to an unnamed Thai official cited by The Star. The

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Cambodia, Laos Leaders Back Deeper Cooperation Across Sectors

Cambodia, Laos Leaders Back Deeper Cooperation Across Sectors

Terry Felix​​   15 hours ago​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, 12 August 2026 — Cambodia and Laos have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors, with both sides seeking greater benefits for their peoples. The commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting in Vientiane on Tuesday between Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary

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Cambodia’s Exports to US Jump 30.6% to Over $9 Billion in Seven Months

Cambodia’s Exports to US Jump 30.6% to Over $9 Billion in Seven Months

Terry Felix​​   Monday 10 August 2026​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, 10 Aug 2026 — Cambodia exported more than $9 billion worth of goods to the United States in the first seven months of 2026, marking a 30.6% increase from the same period last year, according to data from the General Department of Customs and Excise. Cambodia’s exports to

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Thailand’s “White Paper”: Document or Assertion — What Determines the Truth?

Thailand’s “White Paper”: Document or Assertion — What Determines the Truth?

Terry Felix​​   Monday 10 August 2026​   4mn Read

The preparation of a “White Paper” by Thailand’s Joint Information Center (JIC) on the situation along the Cambodia–Thailand border demonstrates that the dispute between the two countries is no longer confined to the border area. It is increasingly expanding into the battlegrounds of information, diplomacy, and interpretations of international law.

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Cambodia Seeks Closer Cybercrime Cooperation with India

Cambodia Seeks Closer Cybercrime Cooperation with India

Terry Felix​​   Thursday 23 July 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, 22 July 2026 — India has pledged its full support for Cambodia's upcoming International Conference on Combating Cyber-Enabled Fraud, reaffirming closer cooperation between the two countries to tackle online scam networks and other technology-enabled crimes. The commitment came during talks on Tuesday between Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith, head

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Cambodia Targets US$2 Billion in Capital Market Fundraising in 2026

Cambodia Targets US$2 Billion in Capital Market Fundraising in 2026

Terry Felix​​   Thursday 6 August 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, 6 August 2026 — Cambodia expects capital raised through its securities market to reach approximately US$2 billion in 2026, marking a significant milestone for the country's capital market development, according to the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC). Speaking at the 6th Investor Forum on Securities Savings

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