First came a push from the Malaysian premier, then China reached out, but it was only after U.S. President Donald Trump called Thailand's leader last week that Bangkok agreed to talks with Cambodia to end an escalating military conflict.

Senior officials from both countries say they were still waiting to hear final details on the deals after comments by the U.S. commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick.

The US has reached trade agreements with Cambodia and Thailand, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, days after the Southeast Asian neighbors agreed to a ceasefire at President Donald Trump’s urging to end deadly clashes along their disputed border.