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Cambodia’s Hun Sen Accuses Thai PM of ‘Insulting King’

AFP - Cambodia's influential ex-premier Hun Sen on Friday accused Thailand's prime minister of insulting the Thai king, as tensions between the neighboring countries intensified. He said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's comments about her military commander -- who she labelled an "opponent" -- in a leaked phone call with the...

France Ready to Support Thailand, Cambodia in Resolving Border Dispute

On 27 June, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held a phone discussion with French President...

Southeast Asia Ramps Up Drug Control as Laos, Myanmar Destroy Massive Stashes on International Anti-Drug Day

Laos marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June...

ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Center Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum 2025

Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27...

Vietnam Approves New Law Allowing Foreign Spouses to Gain Citizenship Without Residency

Foreigners married to Vietnamese citizens will now be eligible for Vietnamese citizenship without having...

Vietnamese Rescue Team Arrives in Turkey Following Devastating Earthquake

A team of Vietnamese rescue workers has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, to assist in search and rescue efforts following the massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that...

Sticky Rice: Secret Ingredient of Ancient Chinese Structures

Scientists believe many ancient Chinese buildings have withstood the test of time thanks to a secret ingredient in the mortar mix - sticky rice. A...

Laos Imports Fuel Worth USD 125 Million From Vietnam in 2022

According to AEC connect, Laos' fuel import from Vietnam rose by 439 percent and was worth USD 125 million last year. Overall exports from Vietnam...

South Korea’s Biggest Low Cost Carrier Expands Flights to Laos and Vietnam

Jeju Air, South Korea's largest low-cost carrier, will start operating flights between Laos and Korea from 20 April. The company stated that flights will commence...

Malaysian PM Visits Thailand in an Attempt to Resolve Conflict in South

On his recent two-day visit to Thailand which commenced on Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim vowed to not endorse violence to...

Thailand Announces New Scholarships For Neighboring Countries

Thailand Scholarship 2023 has recently been announced for students from four of its neighboring countries, namely Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar. The Ministry of Higher...