Cambodia denounces Thai assault on Preah Vihear Temple, calls for immediate end to hostilities

Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has strongly condemned recent Thai military actions that have caused serious damage to the Preah Vihear Temple, a sacred site and UNESCO World Heritage monument.

Thailand's Paetongtarn condemns Cambodia over alleged initiation of border violence

Suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has issued a strong condemnation of Cambodia, accusing the neighbouring country of initiating armed conflict along the Thai border.

ICJ declares healthy environment is a human right in landmark climate ruling

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a historic advisory opinion recognising a clean and sustainable environment as a human right, declaring that states which fail to curb emissions may be in violation of international law.

Cambodian rocket attacks leave four Thai civilians dead in two provinces

Four Thai civilians lost their lives in two separate incidents on July 24, following rocket strikes allegedly launched from Cambodian territory into neighbouring Thai provinces.

Cambodian PM appeals to UN Security Council over Thai military incursion

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has submitted a formal appeal to the United Nations Security Council, urging urgent intervention in response to what he described as a “deliberate act of military aggression” by Thai forces.

Earth overshoot day is already long past – Statista

July 24 marks this year's Earth Overshoot Day, the day that humanity’s demand for ecological resources exceeds the resources Earth can regenerate within that year, Statista reports. That day has already long passed.

Cambodian residents voice fears amid ongoing conflict with Thailand at Ta Moan Thom temple

Following the recent exchange of fire between Cambodian and Thai troops at Ta Moan Thom temple, some families in the border zones, particularly in Oddar Meanchey, have begun relocating to safer areas.

Conflict breaks out along Cambodia - Thailand border, clashes reported

Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed that Thai troops had launched coordinated assaults on Cambodian military positions located at Ta Mone Thom and Ta Krabey, both situated in Oddar Meanchey province.

5G, AI convergence holds key to transformative growth in ASEAN

A new report from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy has called on ASEAN governments to seize a narrowing window of opportunity to drive transformative economic growth through the convergence of 5G and artificial intelligence.

Thailand recalls ambassador, expels Cambodian diplomat following border landmine incident

The measures follow an incident in which an NCO in the Thai army suffered the loss of his right leg after stepping on a landmine in the disputed Huai Bon border region of Ubon Ratchathani province.

World has less than three years to avert worst climate impacts, scientists warn

A new global climate report warns that the world is on the brink of irreversible damage. The findings come amid sluggish international action ahead of COP30.

COMMENT: Can BRICS deliver beyond the rhetoric? experts weigh in

BRICS has evolved from an emerging economies club into a coalition Trump sees as threatening enough to warrant tariffs. Experts reveal tensions between China's dominance and multipolar goals, with institutional gaps but growing Global South support.

Fitch upgrades Trump’s effective tariff rate to 19.4%

President Donald Trump’s evolving trade policy is set to sharply increase the United States’ effective tariff rate (ETR), with Fitch Ratings warning of substantial rises as new duties take effect on August 1.

Geopolitics is weighing on FDI, capital chasing certainty over scale – study

The world is living through turbulent times, but investors are still chasing returns which has affected the flows of international foreign direct investment.

ASEAN in 2025: still relevant, but only just

Founded on August 8 1967, in Bangkok, ASEAN has long prided itself on unity in diversity, guided by the principles of non-interference and consensus-based decision-making.

Timor-Leste’s ASEAN accession: A milestone moment despite deepening dilemmas

Timor-Leste’s road to ASEAN has been a protracted one. After over a decade of evaluations and delays, including a pandemic, ASEAN granted “in-principle” approval in 2022. The final decision was confirmed during the 46th ASEAN Summiit.

ASIA BLOG: The global fallout of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan

There have already been rumblings in Taiwan that self destruction of key infrastructure would be preferential to Chinese takeover.

Biofuel development in Southeast Asia: a region turning greener by the day

Thailand accelerates solar power push

Currently, Thailand boasts the largest solar capacity in the ASEAN region, with more than 3 GW of installed solar capacity as of 2024.

IMF: The debate over falling fertility

A decline in global population later this century may threaten human progress, or it may lead to better lives.