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China’s Expanding Footprint in Cambodia: Xi’s April State Visit Signals Deeper Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Cambodia in April for a state visit, announced Khy Sovanratana, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Monday. Representing Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Sovanratana emphasized ...
China’s Investment in Cambodia Surges, Deepening Ties but Raising Dependence Questions
China now accounts for nearly 80% of Cambodia’s total investment capital as of the first two months of 2025, underscoring Beijing’s deepening economic footprint. Special Economic Zones SEZs have been crucial in attracting Chinese investors, reflecting a ...
Indonesia Announces BRICS New Development Bank Membership, Eyes Infrastructure Funding
Indonesia on Tuesday announced that it will join the BRICS-backed New Development Bank NDB, headquartered in Shanghai, and has proposed 77 projects for funding. The move strengthens Jakarta’s financial ties with BRICS economies as the bloc expands ...
Philippines, U.S. Kick off Army Drills Ahead of Hegseth Visit
The Philippine and U.S. militaries kicked off joint exercises involving a combined 5,000 troops on Monday, Manila said, days before new U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was set to visit the Southeast Asian country. The weeks-long operation, an opening salvo ...
China Expands Strategic Reserve of Industrial Metals as Indonesia, Philippines Tighten Supply
China is quietly expanding its strategic reserves of key industrial metals, including nickel, just as Indonesia and the Philippines tighten export policies and raise mining royalties, reshaping global supply chains. Beijing’s stockpiling efforts and shifting supply dynamics in Southeast Asia are ...
Geely is the Latest Chinese Auto Major to Enter the Vietnamese Market
Geely joins a rapidly growing number of Chinese auto brands targeting Vietnam's growing middle class. The Chinese automaker officially unveiled three new models, both gas and electric-powered, at a launch event in Hanoi last week. The company is also planning to ...
China’s Durian Market Heats Up as Indonesia Challenges Thailand and Vietnam
China’s insatiable appetite for durian fuels a high-stakes competition among Southeast Asian suppliers, with Indonesia now pushing to enter the lucrative market. Long dominated by Thailand, with Vietnam rapidly expanding its footprint, the sector is poised for further disruption ...
Thai Ministers Travel to Xinjiang to Visit Deported Uyghurs
Two senior Thai government ministers traveled to China's northwestern Xinjiang region on Wednesday to assess the conditions of dozens of Uyghurs deported from the kingdom last month. Thailand last month sent at least 40 Uyghurs back after they had spent years ...
Chinese Investment in Prabowo’s Housing Project Must Support Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Transition
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious plan to build three million affordable homes annually is a transformative initiative that requires substantial investment—an estimated $2.9 billion. While this figure accounts for construction, it does not cover the necessary supporting infrastructure, particularly clean and affordable energy. As Indonesia pushes ...
Vietnam Aims for $454 Billion in 2025 Exports, but China-U.S. Trade War Poses Risks
Vietnam aims for $454 billion in export revenue by 2025, setting an ambitious 12% year-on-year growth target despite growing economic pressures from China - U.S. trade war. Early trade data shows a promising 9.9% increase in exports in the first ...
Thai Ministers to Visit China to Meet Uyghur Deportees as West Condemns and Imposes Visa Sanctions
A high-level Thai delegation is set to travel to China on Tuesday to check on the condition of 40 Uyghurs deported in late February, following criticism from the United States, the European Union, and other Western nations over the repatriation. ...
China’s Sunwoda Invests $1 Billion in Thailand’s EV Battery Industry Amid Rising Chinese EV Presence
China’s Sunwoda Electronic is expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle EV industry with a $1 billion investment in Thailand. The country is accelerating efforts to establish itself as a regional EV manufacturing hub. Thailand’s Commission on the National ...