Cambodia Accelerates Digital Integration With 5G Plan
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has moved to position itself as an active player in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing digital economy, pledging support for a landmark regional digital framework while confirming plans to launch commercial 5G services starting in 2026. At a … Continue reading Cambodia Accelerates Digital Integration With 5G Plan
Korean Tourists Reconsider Southeast Asia Trips
SEOUL — For years, Southeast Asia has been a favored escape for South Korean travelers seeking affordable beaches, historic temples, and convenient short-haul flights. But in recent months, a wave of violent crime reports — most prominently in Cambodia — … Continue reading Korean Tourists Reconsider Southeast Asia Trips
China and the New ASEAN Fruit Economy
BANGKOK/KUALA LUMPUR – As China’s middle class continues its rapid expansion, one Southeast Asian export has become an unexpected symbol of shifting regional power: the durian. Once celebrated primarily within Southeast Asia, the pungent fruit has become a luxury commodity … Continue reading China and the New ASEAN Fruit Economy
Thailand Suspends U.S.-Brokered Peace Accord
BANGKOK — The government of Thailand announced on Tuesday that it is suspending implementation of the recently signed cease-fire accord with neighbouring Cambodia after a landmine explosion injured four Thai soldiers in Sisaket Province along the contested border. The agreement, … Continue reading Thailand Suspends U.S.-Brokered Peace Accord
Trump Brokers Fragile Thai-Cambodia Border Deal
KUALA LUMPUR — President Donald Trump presided over the signing of a long-delayed peace accord between Thailand and Cambodia in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, hailing it as “a monumental step for Southeast Asia.” The agreement, formally named the Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Trump Brokers Fragile Thai-Cambodia Border Deal