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Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire

A damaged bridge in an area between Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces on Dec 20 after air strikes carried out by Thailand.

Myanmar junta’s shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds

Analysts and diplomats say the aim of establishing a stable administration in Myanmar is far-fetched since the civil war is still raging.

Cambodia slams demolition of Hindu statue by Thai army

Videos showing the demolition of the Vishnu statue using a back-hoe loader circulated on Thai social media pages and in local media on Dec 22.

Thailand’s Anutin picked as PM candidate in 'consequential' February polls

Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, gestures during an event to unveil policies ahead of the general election in February, in Bangkok, Thailand, December 24, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Singaporean artiste, family of three charged over Johor mall brawl

The family of three pleaded not guilty to voluntarily causing hurt to the artiste and were offered bail. The case will be heard again on Jan 27.

Thailand sets demands ahead of four days of Cambodia peace talks

Clashes erupted on Dec 7, 2025, with at least 44 people killed and more than half a million civilians displaced.

From sambal to swank: Why a Malaysian food influencer’s upmarket move struck a nerve

Malaysian influencer Khairul Aming's plans to open an upmarket Malay restaurant in Kuala Lumpur has sparked online criticism after he said prices will not be "people friendly".

Vietnam’s population to peak around 2059 as ageing accelerates

Vietnam’s population is expected to grow for several decades before peaking around mid-century.

Malaysia set to revive Melaka-Riau bridge project with feasibility study in 2026

An artist's impression of the Malacca-Dumai bridge drawn up in 2013.

Police step up security ahead of Christmas and New Year in Indonesia

An H-9 police officer inspects the area ahead of Christmas celebrations at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jakarta on Dec 23.

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