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American Military News
3 days ago
- Politics
- American Military News
Cambodian border troops in brief firefight with Thai military
Cambodian and Thai troops reportedly exchanged gunfire for approximately 10 minutes at 5.45am this morning, May 28, in Preah Vihear province's Choam Ksan district, which borders the Chon Bak area of Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province, according to Thai media. Major General Mao Phalla, spokesperson for the Royal Cambodian Army, confirmed the skirmish with Trayorng News, a media outlet close to the Ministry of Interior. 'A brief clash did occur. The Thai side initiated the gunfire,' he said. A Thai official claimed that their troops were fired upon while conducting a routine patrol. Phalla added that he was still gathering information and consulting with his superiors before providing further details on the incident. The Post reached out to Chhum Socheat, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, for clarification, but he was too busy to comment as he was attending the closing of the 'Golden Dragon' joint Chinese-Cambodian military exercises. According to The Nation Thailand, the clash, which resulted in no reported casualties, occurred in a disputed border area which is claimed by both sides. 'Both Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to maintain the status quo in this area to avoid destabilising the border, prohibiting activities such as construction, troop movements or excavations without prior notification,' it said. ___ © 2025 the Asia News Network Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chinese Military Holds Largest Military Exercises With Cambodia After India-Pakistan Conflict
China and Cambodia have kicked off their largest-ever joint military drills—Golden Dragon—featuring land, sea, and air operations, just days after India-Pakistan tensions spiked. The two-week exercise showcases advanced tech like robot dogs and drones. Analysts see it as Beijing flexing its regional muscle, especially after Chinese support to Pakistan against India. Watch Read More
Barnama
18-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: May 18, 2025
Cambodia and China acknowledged that the Golden Dragon joint military exercise has become a symbol of military cooperation. Despite global geopolitical shifts, the ironclad friendship between the two nations remains strong. The 7th Golden Dragon joint military exercise began yesterday. Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the government has implemented national development policies to transform battlefields into zones of progress and safeguard territorial integrity. The policies have improved infrastructure and people's living conditions. INDONESIA THWART TIN SAND SMUGGLING ATTEMPT TO MALAYSIA -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesian authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle approximately 20 tonnes of tin sand to Malaysia, seizing a vessel off the coast of Bangka Belitung Province and arresting its captain, police said Friday. The suspect, identified by his initials LM, 39, is a resident of the Riau Islands Province and was detained during the Thursday operation. REAL ESTATE GROUP KEEN TO INVEST IN NUSANTARA, SAYS IKN AUTHORITY -- THE JAKARTA POST The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority says the Ayedh Dejem Group from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has submitted an expression of interest for investing in the commercial area of the nation's future capital in East Kalimantan. MYANMAR SAYS MYANMAR WILL COOPERATE WITH ASEAN -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing told Russia's RT News that Myanmar will fully cooperate in line with ASEAN's Charter. He said the regional bloc has noble objectives and Myanmar wish to act accordingly. FORESTS RESERVES FACE THREATS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Myanmar currently has over 1.1 million acres of mangrove forests, making it the seventh largest in the world and the third largest in Southeast Asia for mangrove coverage. But they are facing threats from deforestation, mainly due to agricultural and aquaculture development. SINGAPORE SIGNS OF FINANCIAL ABUSE AMONG THE ELDERLY IN SINGAPORE; WHY ARE THEY SO HARD TO DETECT? -- THE STRAITS TIMES Singapore's rapidly ageing population is bringing more instances of elder abuse, with financial rip-offs of older vulnerable folk becoming an issue of concern. TO SPEAK TO RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN LEADERS ON MONDAY AFTER TALKS IN TURKEY -- CNA/AGENCIES US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (May 17) he would speak to the presidents of Russia and Ukraine on Monday following talks between the two sides at which a Ukrainian official said Moscow's negotiators voiced new demands before a ceasefire could be agreed. THAILAND 1. BMA CALLS TIME ON DISASTER DECLARATION AT COLLAPSED AUDIT OFFICE SITE -- THE NATION Bangkok authorities have officially declared an end to the state of disaster at the construction site of the new State Audit Office (SAO) building. 2. FRUIT FARMERS URGE GOVT TO RECRUIT K-POP SENSATION LISA -- BANGKOK POST Local fruit farmers have urged Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to enlist Thai K-pop sensation Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal in a campaign to promote Thai fruits to boost international sales. VIETNAM FLOW REACH RM60 BILLION IN FIRST QUARTER -- VIETNAMPLUS The Ministry of Finance announced that Vietnam attracted about RM60 (US$13.82 billion) in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of 2025. Singapore topped the investors' list, followed by China and Japan. MULLING SIMPLER CITIZENSHIP LAWS FOR FOREIGNERS -- VIETNAM NEWS The National Assembly is reviewing draft amendments to national law to ease the process for overseas Vietnamese and foreign professionals to acquire citizenship. This will favour individuals of Vietnamese descent and foreign investors, scientists and experts. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
Japan Today
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Japan Today
Cambodia hosts China for their latest and largest joint military exercise
By SOPHENG CHEANG Cambodia's armed forces on Wednesday launched their latest — and largest — Golden Dragon joint military exercise with China, with land, sea and air operations planned over the next two weeks. The initial exercise was in 2016, marking deepening relations between Cambodia and China while Cambodia canceled similar exercises with the United States. Cambodian officials recently proposed reviving exercises with U.S. forces, after Washington in the past year has sent several high-ranking military and civilian officials in an effort to increase its influence. Cambodia is China's closest ally in Southeast Asia, while Beijing is Cambodia's most important ally and benefactor, whose aid and investment have fueled Cambodia's rapid growth in recent decades. Chinese President Xi Jinping made a state visit to Cambodia in April. Beijing has helped fund an expansion of the Ream Naval Base on Cambodia's southern coast, raising worries it could become a strategic outpost for the Chinese navy in the Gulf of Thailand. Cambodia has repeatedly denied any agreement granting China special privileges or the establishment of a foreign military base. Cambodian leaders have said warships from all friendly countries are welcome to dock at its new pier, provided they comply with certain conditions. Two Japanese naval ships and one from Vietnam docked last month at the base, and a Chinese vessel arrived at Ream on Monday to take part in the exercises. A Cambodian military statement said the theme of this year's exercises is joint counter-terrorism operations and humanitarian relief. Among the equipment the militaries will use are reconnaissance and attack drones, surgical robots and robot dogs. This year's exercise is the biggest in the series. 'We conduct this exercise only to exchange experiences, strengthen our ability to defend ourselves and be able to participate in building peace in the region and the world,' Cambodian army spokesperson Gen. Thong Solimo told The Associated Press. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Washington Post
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Cambodia hosts China for their latest and largest joint military exercise
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia's armed forces on Wednesday launched their latest — and largest — Golden Dragon joint military exercise with China, with land, sea and air operations planned over the next two weeks. The initial exercise was in 2016, marking deepening relations between Cambodia and China while Cambodia canceled similar exercises with the United States. Cambodian officials recently proposed reviving exercises with U.S. forces, after Washington in the past year has sent several high-ranking military and civilian officials in an effort to increase its influence.
