Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacts to criticism of Indonesia's passive stance in the Thailand-Cambodia conflict.

Vietnam has expressed concern over rising tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border and called on both nations to exercise restraint and avoid the use of force.

As Thailand’s tourist hotspots weather tensions near the Cambodian border, Pattaya remains a magnet for longtime expatriates and short-stay thrill-seekers alike. While some online chatter suggests a growing curiosity about Vietnam and Cambodia as alternatives,

Caught between the United States and China, Vietnam and Cambodia choose economic pragmatism over political frictions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Consular Department has advised Vietnamese nationals in Thailand and Cambodia to stay vigilant and strictly follow instructions from local authorities amid complicated security developments along the two countries’ border.

Vietnam is concerned about the current escalation of tensions in the border area between Cambodia and Thailand, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on July 24.

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to cease hostilities without conditions at the residence of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

An 83rd-minute winner saw Vietnam claim a 2-1 win over Cambodia to finish top of Group B and advance into the ASEAN U-23 Championship semifinals.

Vietnamese brands have substantially increased their market presence, from biscuits to milk and chocolates to noodles.

Vietnam remains Cambodia’s chief trading partner in ASEAN, accounting for nearly half of Cambodia’s goods trade with its fellow bloc members in the first six months of this year. The first half of 2023 marked the fourth consecutive six-month period Vietnam has held this position, trailing only China and the US in terms of global rankings.

Deadly clashes have broken out between Cambodia and Thailand, with concerns the countries could be on the verge of war.