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US-ally trade wars
Mexico’s 50% tariff shock shuts Asia’s North American trade bypass
A tariff wall will soon separate protected partners like CPTPP members Singapore and Malaysia from exporters facing a shutout.
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2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Rivals, rain and rising costs: Thailand’s tourism crown slips
20 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Russia denies citizens are fighting for Cambodia in border war with Thailand
19 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
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Asia travel
‘Limits’ to hospitality: 10 times Asia overtourism became a problem in 2025
From Japan to Indonesia, excessive tourism has created issues in some of Asia’s travel hubs this year.
19 Dec 2025 - 3:00PM
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A luxurious stay in Phuket at Trisara, away from the hustle and bustle
Phuket is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular beach destinations, but at Trisara, one doesn’t have to compromise on privacy and luxury.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
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Thai Queen wins gold medal in sailing at Southeast Asian Games
The queen served as tactician and helmswoman to lead the Thai team to victory, ahead of Malaysia and Myanmar.
18 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM
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China-Asean relations
Cambodia and Thailand tell China’s Wang Yi they’re willing to cease fire
Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers brief Chinese counterpart on border conflict, while Beijing vows to ‘serve as a bridge’.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:53PM
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Cambodia
Thai-Cambodia border dispute reignites with bombing claims of casino hub
Cambodia accuses Thailand of bombing Poipet amid escalating border disputes, prompting Asean emergency talks and global ceasefire appeals.
18 Dec 2025 - 4:26PM
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China trade
Battle for China’s durian market gets even juicier as Laos enters the fray
Laos could present a real challenge to other players in China’s vast durian market due to its low costs and logistical advantages.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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Malaysia
Malaysian martial art coach accused of striking SEA Games judge
The pencak silat coach has been accused of attacking a Filipino official after a tied match was awarded to his fighter’s Thai opponent.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:17PM
Malaysia
Malaysian religious authorities clear woman of ‘2 husbands’ allegations
A Kelantan official said the woman divorced her first husband in 2022 before remarrying in Thailand.
17 Dec 2025 - 1:14PM
US-China relations
Senior US and Chinese defence officials continue ‘military-to-military’ dialogue
Talks follow Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s meeting with China’s Minister of National Defence, Admiral Dong Jun, to help stabilise ties.
18 Dec 2025 - 1:00AM
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Cambodia
Will holiday high season survive Thai-Cambodian border conflict?
Curfews, increased airport screening and the bombing of the province housing Angkor Wat have rattled foreign travellers.
18 Dec 2025 - 4:40PM
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Cambodia
Cambodia says Thai F-16s hit near displaced civilian camp
The strikes reportedly penetrated 70km into Siem Reap province, bringing the war close to Angkor Wat.
15 Dec 2025 - 6:32PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian religious authorities probe viral claim of woman having ‘2 husbands’
The allegation has renewed focus on cross-border marriages between Malaysia and southern Thailand that are used to bypass domestic approvals.
15 Dec 2025 - 2:19PM
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Malaysia
Trump’s tariffs on Southeast Asia put US Christmas gifts at risk
From Hot Wheels to headphones, new levies are squeezing the supply of Americans’ festive favourites.
15 Dec 2025 - 8:02AM
Cambodia
Thailand considers blocking fuel exports to Cambodia as conflict escalates
Thailand last year exported 2.2 billion litres of fuel to Cambodia, according to the energy ministry’s data.
18 Dec 2025 - 4:40PM
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Cambodia
Thailand confirms first civilian killed in week of Cambodia fighting
The latest killing comes a day after Bangkok denied Trump’s claim that a truce had been agreed between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
15 Dec 2025 - 7:41AM
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US-Asean relations
Southeast Asia barely features in America’s new security strategy
The region appears just twice in the new 32-page US National Security Strategy, raising fears it is being relegated to a ‘bargaining chip’.
14 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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TikTok
Are China’s social media apps the soft power play to win over the West?
After the US migration to RedNote, experts say transforming engagement into influence will require a ‘light touch’ from Beijing.
14 Dec 2025 - 6:20PM
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Malaysia
Southeast Asia’s rich buy sky garages while the middle class lose their homes
As wealthy buyers seek penthouses with living-room supercar parking, struggling families battle banks to keep a roof overhead.
15 Dec 2025 - 3:32PM
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Anutin Charnvirakul
Cambodia suspends all border crossings with Thailand amid more clashes
Both nations reported attacks on Saturday, the day after US President Donald Trump claimed they had agreed to renew a truce.
13 Dec 2025 - 10:57PM
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Thai PM says he will return ‘power to the people’, setting stage for election
Thailand’s military said the coming election would not affect its operations against Cambodia amid a renewed border conflict.
12 Dec 2025 - 5:44PM
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Thai military drones strike bunker, casino along Cambodian border
At least 15 people, including Thai soldiers and Cambodian civilians, have died in the most recent border clashes.
11 Dec 2025 - 8:19PM
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Thai military drones strike Cambodian border
At least 15 people, including Thai soldiers and Cambodian civilians, have died in the most recent border clashes.
11 Dec 2025 - 5:52PM
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Cambodia
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Cambodian residents flee border town
Tens of thousands have been forced to flee their homes as Thai-Cambodia border clashes expand.
11 Dec 2025 - 5:19PM
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South Korea
‘Wanted to make her ugly’: South Korean man arrested over scalding of partner
Police were called in after the couple went to hospital for treatment, raising suspicions of assault.
11 Dec 2025 - 5:47PM
Cambodia
Thai-Cambodia border clash deepens as Trump seeks to ‘put out little flame’
Bangkok reported three civilian fatalities as the US president aims to broker peace amid soaring tensions.
11 Dec 2025 - 5:23PM
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