Thousands demand Thai prime minister quit over border dispute
World 16:16 29/06/2025BANGKOK - Thousands of protesters rallied in the Thai capital Bangkok on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, piling pressure on a government at risk of collapse over a border dispute with neighbouring Cambodia.
Thailand closes border crossings with Cambodia as dispute deepens
World 14:41 24/06/2025Thailand's military has closed border crossings into Cambodia to almost all travellers, including tourists and traders, citing security concerns as tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours remain escalated over a simmering border dispute.
Thailand heads into political turbulence as Cambodia row festers
World 17:08 23/06/2025BANGKOK - Thailand's government said on Monday it would push ahead with a cabinet reshuffle this week, facing down a backlash against its handling of a border row with Cambodia that has left Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra hanging on to power by a thread.
Thai PM will not resign or dissolve parliament, ruling party official says
World 16:14 22/06/2025Thailand's embattled prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not resign or dissolve parliament, a senior official from the ruling Pheu Thai party said on Saturday, risking a prolonged political crisis in Southeast Asia's second largest economy.
Cambodia turns to World Court over Thailand border disputes
World 17:05 15/06/2025Cambodia said on Sunday it had asked the International Court of Justice to resolve its border disputes with Thailand, after a flare-up in their long-running row led the Southeast Asian neighbours to mobilise troops on both sides of the border.
Thailand and Cambodia reinforcing troops on disputed border after May skirmish, Thai minister says
World 13:01 08/06/2025BANGKOK - Thailand has reinforced its military presence along a disputed border with Cambodia, following an increase in troops on the other side, Thailand's defence minister said on Saturday.
Thailand urges positive engagement after Cambodia threatens to take dispute to World Court
World 11:58 06/06/2025BANGKOK - Thailand called on Cambodia to engage positively in efforts to settle a longstanding border dispute, stressing on Thursday it did not recognise the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice after its neighbour said it would refer the issue to the World Court.
Japan says nationals detained in Cambodia in joint battle on fraud
World 15:00 29/05/2025TOKYO -- Cambodian authorities have said they detained some Japanese nationals in a joint effort to crack down on fraud centers in Cambodia, a Japanese government spokesperson said on Thursday.
Rare wild cattle herded in Cambodia by helicopter
World 11:00 25/05/2025A helicopter successfully herded 16 critically endangered banteng onto a truck in Cambodia for the first time, conservationists said, marking a "significant achievement" in a country with high rates of deforestation.
Australia-backed project aimed to improve cassava genetics in Vietnam
Economy 08:42 06/05/2025A cassava breeding project funded by Australia is being implemented in Vietnam to develop disease-resistant varieties that enhance yield potential and contribute to improving farmer livelihoods in Vietnam and its neighbors.
Foreign leaders congratulate Vietnam on 50th reunification anniversary
Vietnam News 13:39 01/05/2025World leaders have extended a wave of congratulatory messages to Vietnam as the country commemorates the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the southern region and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign military units join Vietnam’s Reunification Day parade
Ho Chi Minh City 14:54 30/04/2025Military contingents from China, Laos, and Cambodia on Wednesday morning participated in the grand military parade and march held in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification (April 30).
