PHNOM PENH -- A Cambodian defense spokesperson said on Wednesday afternoon that Thai armed forces had deployed barbed wire and tyres in a Cambodian border village, violating a ceasefire and consensus reached by the two countries.
"On Aug. 12 and 13, 2025, Thai paramilitary forces and border police officers inspected an area in front of the Chouk Chey checkpoint, setting up barbed wire and placing tyres in Chouk Chey village, Ou Beichoan commune, Ou Chrov district of Banteay Meanchey province," Cambodian Defense Ministry's Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata said in a press briefing. (Cambodia-Thailand-Conflict)
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SEOUL -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will visit Japan for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba later this month, Lee's office said Wednesday.
Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung told a press briefing that Lee will make a two-day visit to Japan from Aug. 23 for the summit meeting with the Japanese premier. (South Korea-Japan-Summit)
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HANOI -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Ministry of Industry and Trade to continue tariff negotiations with the United States to secure the most favorable commitments for Vietnam, aiming for a comprehensive, balanced and sustainable trade agreement, Vietnam News Agency reported Wednesday.
The government leader assigned ministries, localities and state-owned enterprises to take measures in response to Washington's tariff policy. (Vietnam-U.S.-Tariff)
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BANGKOK -- Thailand's Constitutional Court announced on Wednesday it will hand down its verdict for a case against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her allegation of ethics violations on Aug. 29.
In a statement, the court said it will schedule a hearing for two witnesses, including Paetongtarn and the secretary-general of the National Security Council, on Aug. 21. (Thailand-PM-Verdict) ■
