South-East Asia Politics Newswire

Foreign Minister orders urgent Thai-Cambodian JBC meeting after border clash

Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa emphasizes peaceful solutions after the Thai-Cambodian border clash—JBC meeting expected within 1–2 weeks. BANGKOK, Thailand – Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa led a press conference on the recent developments …

Former prime ministers declare support for Kim Moon-soo ahead of election

Just days before the June 3 presidential election, former prime ministers from both conservative and progressive camps—Hwang Kyo-ahn and Lee Nak-yon—have declared their support for Kim Moon-soo, the ruling People Power Party (PPP) candidate.   Independent …

Cambodia will file a complaint with the International Court of Justice over border disputes with Thailand, Prime ...

Cambodia to file complaint with ICJ over Thai border dispute

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will file a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over border disputes with Thailand, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Monday (Jun 2), after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a recent frontier clash. "Cambodia …

Political paralysis

Signs of conflict within the coalition government have been more frequent this year, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on several occasions denying rumours of cabinet reshuffles or even parliamentary dissolutions. Even though the leaders of the …

South Korea’s presidential election aims to restore democratic credentials

Seoul, South Korea – After six hours of emergency martial law, hundreds of days of protests, violence at a Seoul court and the eventual impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea is now hours away from choosing a new leader in the hope of …

As South Korea heads to the polls, can Lee Jae-myung bring the country back from the brink?

The snipers positioned on Seoul rooftops scan the crowd through telescopic sights while counter-terrorism units patrol the perimeter with bomb-detection dogs. Bodyguards clutching ballistic briefcases form a protective ring. On stage, Lee Jae-myung …

Congress Cracks Down On U.S. Universities’ Ties To China

(Photo by Forrest Anderson/Getty Images)Getty Images Scrutiny of China’s role in American universities is intensifying on Capitol Hill and fast becoming one of the most aggressive and sustained bipartisan oversight campaigns in Washington. While …

UMNO slams Malaysia minister Tengku Zafrul’s exit for Anwar’s ruling PKR as ‘unethical’, testing coalition ties

In December last year, Anwar admitted that Tengku Zafrul was in preliminary talks with his party, despite UMNO saying it would not allow any such move. In a Facebook post on Friday night, Tengku Zafrul said he had tendered his resignation as an UMNO …

South Korea to minimise impact of 50% tariff on steel products, ministry says

SEOUL : South Korea's Industry Ministry said on Monday it will actively respond to the looming 50 per cent U.S. tariff on steel products as part of the country's ongoing trade discussions with Washington in order to minimise the impact on industry. …

Cambodia 'spurred on by indecision'

PUBLISHED : 2 Jun 2025 at 06:05 Cambodia has seized on Thailand's weakened security posture to roll out an aggressive three-pronged border strategy, putting the Thai defence establishment under growing strain, an international relations expert says. In …

Thailand's Miss World hopes her success will inspire others

PUBLISHED : 2 Jun 2025 at 10:14 Suchada "Opal" Chuangsri hopes her winning the Miss World crown will inspire other young Thais to also strive for success. "I wish our success will inspire all young Thais to dare to dream and go all the way …

'Our Prime Minister is silent': Jairam Ramesh criticises PM Modi over Trump's ceasefire claims

synopsis Jairam Ramesh criticised PM Modi for remaining silent on Donald Trump's mediation claims amid the India-Pakistan conflict. He reiterated demands for a special Parliament session following revelations from CDS Chauhan on military operations. …

Martial law fractured South Korea. Can this election heal the nation?

Jean MackenzieSeoul correspondent ShareSave Watch: Lee Jae-myung speaks behind bulletproof glass at a campaign rally The striking feature of this election has been the leading opposition candidate, Lee Jae-myung, campaigning in a bullet-proof vest. At a …

National Assembly-Senate Congress Backs Government’s Move to...

AKP Phnom Penh, June 02, 2025 --  The first-ever joint Congress of the National Assembly and Senate convened in Phnom Penh this morning, unanimously endorsing the Royal Government of Cambodia’s decision to bring its border dispute with Thailand before the …

More than a vote: What June 3 election means to South Koreans

SEOUL – As South Korea heads to the polls for an earlier-than-expected presidential election on June 3, the nation stands at a political crossroads. The election comes just six months after former President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3, …

South Korea holds a snap presidential election Tuesday. Here's what to know

Who is running for the presidency? Lee, who represents the main liberal Democratic Party, is the favorite to win the elections. In three Gallup Korea surveys released last week, 46% to 49% of respondents picked Lee as their choice for next president, …

Cambodia demands Thais investigate border shooting, slated to take border dispute to ICJ

Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced that the border disputes with Thailand should be resolved by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). STPM Government plans to bring its border dispute with Thailand to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has …

South Korea holds a snap presidential election Tuesday. Here’s what to know

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After months of political turmoil, South Korea will elect a new president this week to… SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After months of political turmoil, South Korea will elect a new president this week to succeed conservative Yoon Suk …

NewU Early College 2+1 Launches in DC: The Smartest High School Path to College Is Now a Reality

Private early college high school lets students earn up to 80 college credits by graduation — and a bachelor’s degree just one year later WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks the official launch of NewU …

UPDATE: Texas Hemp Industry Urges Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 in Emergency Press Conference

Editor's Note: The time of the press conference has been updated to 9:30 a.m. CST. All other details remain the same. Farmers, Veterans, Small Business Owners and Hemp Advocates to Speak Out Against Bill’s Threat to Jobs, Economic Growth and Freedom of …

President Julius Maada Bio Champions Africa’s Call for UN Security Council Reform at Oxford Union

President Bio calls for Africa’s permanent seats on UN Security Council in keynote at Oxford Union, urging global support for equitable reform. OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President Dr. …

New Release: 3rd ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’

Data Foundation Releases Third ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’ Monitoring Ongoing Changes to Federal Data Infrastructure WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today released its third " …

OFL Commemorates First Official Injured Workers’ Day and Demands Recognition Be Met with Justice

TORONTO, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One year after celebrating the successful second reading of the Injured Workers’ Day Bill, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) proudly stands today with injured workers, community groups, allies, ONDP Leader …

USW: Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum are a direct attack on Canadian jobs — Ottawa must act now

TORONTO, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on both steel and aluminum to 50% is a devastating blow to Canada’s industries and the hundreds of …

Les tarifs de 50 % imposés par Trump sur l'acier et l'aluminium sont une attaque directe contre les emplois canadiens et ...

TORONTO, 31 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Syndicat des Métallos prévient que la décision du Président américain Donald Trump de doubler à 50% les tarifs sur l'acier et l'aluminium est un coup dévastateur pour les industries canadiennes et les …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 19 of President Trump’s American Leadership

Washington, DC, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/31/week-19-of-president-trumps-american-leadership/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article on …

Investors Mobilize to ‘Free Linqto’ Amid Concerns of Mismanagement

LAS VEGAS, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concerned customers of the investment platform Linqto have joined together to demand answers from the tech company’s new management, which has suspended operations and frozen users’ accounts since February of …

New Edition of Brian Oglesby’s Bold Book Sparks National Dialogue on Race, Politics, and Policy

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, retired military officer, and cultural commentator Brian Oglesby has released a new, expanded edition of his provocative and widely discussed book, Progressives, Leftists, …

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV receives his first Palestinian and Israeli Peace Leaders, affirms support for civil society

Vatican receives peace entrepreneurs Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah, marks first formal welcome by Pope of representatives from Israeli-Palestinian peace movement VATICAN CITY, ITALY, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, May 30, His Holiness …

New Capital Project Toolkit Helps Towns and Schools Avoid Project Failure, Win Community Support, and Deliver Results

A first of its kind toolkit helps municipal leaders and school boards win community trust, pass referendums, and deliver capital projects. CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, school boards and municipalities …

Republican Candidate Sharifah Hardie Calls for Economic Action, Not More Incarceration, in California Governor’s Race

Sharifah Hardie rejects GOP status quo, calls for jobs over jails and a bold economic plan to rebuild California from the ground up. COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a Republican candidate for …

New Webcast Covers Family Office Hiring Trends; Podcast with Pat Soldano Shares Key Family Biz Research Insights

Securing Talent, Family-owned Business Concerns Spotlighted in Two New Online Episodes Now Available WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing top talent for family office success and detailing the top tax and …

Promoting women’s leadership in peace and security in focus of OSCE regional workshop in Ashgabat

To strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding and security across Central Asia, the OSCE Gender Issues Programme organized a two-day regional workshop on 27 and 28 May in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event focused on advancing the Women, Peace and …

Texas Hemp Industry Urges Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 in Emergency Press Conference

Farmers, Veterans, Small Business Owners and Hemp Advocates to Speak Out Against Bill’s Threat to Jobs, Economic Growth and Freedom of Choice Over 100,000 Petition Signatures and Thousands of Handwritten Letters Expected to be Delivered to Governor’s …

Deepening Pakistan’s enduring civil-military imbalance

The iron grip of Pakistan’s military establishment upon the nation’s political system endures as the most potent force shaping its governance. The elevation of Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, announced on May 20, is a thunderous declaration …

MENA: UAE’s Landmark Climate Law Takes Effect, Marking A Bold Leap Toward Regional Climate Leadership

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects officially comes into force on May 30, 2025, Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA …

EBC Financial Group：フランスとの100億ドルの協定と米国との協力強化によるベトナムの戦略的台頭

ベトナムとフランスの100億ドルの取引や米国との関係深化は目立つトピックである見出しではなく、アジアにおける貿易の流れと投資家心理の変化を示唆しています。 VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ベトナムは、多極化した世界市場で、地政学的・経済的な架け橋としての地位を急速に築き上げています。5月26日、フランスのエマニュエル・マクロン大統領のハノイ国賓訪問中、両国は航空、エネルギー、インフラ、医薬品分野において100 …

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …