- May 12th, 2025
Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base hosted the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels Bungo and Etajima, in what was hailed as a goodwill visit. The event marked the first foreign naval presence at the newly upgraded base, following its formal inauguration...
China and Cambodia have officially launched the Yunyang Port Support and Training Center, a new joint facility located near Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base, marking a significant step forward in their growing defense partnership. The center began full operations on April...
Cambodia’s trade with Vietnam has surged in recent years, with bilateral trade expanding by over 20 per cent in 2024. However, the trade relationship remains deeply imbalanced, with Cambodia continuing to export primarily raw materials while importing higher-value manufactured goods....
Thailand's new government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has reignited hopes for resolving a decades-long territorial dispute with Cambodia over a lucrative offshore oil and gas field. This area, believed to contain resources worth over $300 billion, has been...
China’s growing military presence at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base has once again ignited concerns in Washington and among its regional allies. First raised as a concern in 2019, reports of Chinese naval corvettes stationed at the recently upgraded Ream Naval...
Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol has clarified the country's position: U.S. ships, and vessels from other nations, will be welcome to visit the facility once its upgrades are complete. This statement, delivered at an event hosted...
Singapore is providing a vivid example of what Cambodia could potentially achieve. The recent appointment of Lawrence Wong as Prime Minister marks a significant shift, with Wong taking over from Lee Hsien Loong, who had been in power for two...
Cambodia is set to hold elections for its Senate, likely won by the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP), which would make former Prime Minister Hun Sen president. Hun Sen would replace Say Chhum, who is expected to retire. The Senate...
Southeast Asia experienced its "end of history" moment in the late 1990s, with the region free of colonialism and the end of revanchism. All Southeast Asian countries, except Timor-Leste, were members of ASEAN, and Communist Vietnam and Laos were stable...
From 1999 to 2019, Cambodia's economy experienced a 7.7% compound annual growth rate and a fivefold increase in per capita income. However, the country's structural weaknesses were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a sharp contraction from 7% growth...
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