Singapore has seized over 830kg (1,800 lbs) of Asian pangolin scales hidden in a shipment bound for Cambodia, authorities said on Saturday, calling it the largest haul of its kind discovered in the city state. Falsely declared as “dried fish skin”, the scales – estimated to be from more than 2,200 pangolins – were found … Read more
When Philippine vessels face daily harassment in the South China Sea, neither unilateral naval deployments nor ASEAN-led cooperation alone can safeguard regional autonomy. Southeast Asian claimant states face complex strategic realities that cannot be reduced to a simple choice. A stable and credible security arrangement requires a layered approach that blends bilateral commitments, minilateral cooperation, … Read more
Southeast Asia has quickly become a premier destination recognised by travellers from all around the world. In recent years, more than a hundred million international visitors have been landing in countries in the region, such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, to experience their ceaseless wonders. With plenty of pristine tropical beaches, lush landscapes, beautiful ancient ruins, and … Read more
Siem Reap [Cambodia], March 22 (ANI): Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran, visited the Angkor Wat Temple, the world’s largest ancient temple complex and a revered symbol of deep-rooted civilisational ties between India and Cambodia, during his official trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. The visit, underscoring the enduring people-to-people and … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – From Phnom Penh to Bangkok, a growing share of mainland Southeast Asia‘s economic story is no longer about exports, investment or factory growth, but about households borrowing simply to get by. What was once sold as financial inclusion is curdling into financial stress, analysts say, as years of easy credit, weak wage growth, and … Read more
Siem Reap [Cambodia], March 22 (ANI): Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, P Kumaran on Saturday visited the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Asian Traditional Museum in Siem Reap, highlighting the shared cultural heritage of the Mekong-Ganga region. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, Kumaran visited the museum during his … Read more
Thailand will start building fences along a portion of its border with Cambodia next month to boost security after deadly clashes between the countries erupted last year following long-standing tensions. The first barrier will cover 1.3km (0.8 miles) in Chanthaburi province along Thailand’s eastern border, according to Vithai Laithomya, spokesman of the Royal Thai Armed … Read more
A wave of online backlash against South Korea is spreading across Southeast Asia, fuelled by a dispute over fan behaviour at a K-pop concert and intensified by controversial comments from public officials, highlighting how quickly digital tensions can take on a regional dimension. Posts accusing Koreans of discrimination have circulated widely on social media in … Read more
Home » Latest Travel News » Thailand Overtakes Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam with Tourists Heading with Digital Nomad Visa as Travel Boom Makes Clear of Explosive Benefits: What You Need to Know If You Want to Move in 2026 Published on February 21, 2026 Image generated with Ai In 2026 remote work has transformed … Read more
In this file photo dated Feb 12, 2024, farm geese walk across a road outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (PHOTO/AP) PHNOM PENH – A 30-year-old man from southwest Cambodia’s Kampot province had been confirmed positive for H5N1 human avian influenza, becoming the first case of this year, the Ministry of Health said in a statement on … Read more