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Minister encourages community participation in religious activities
Khmer Times
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July 7, 2025
Buddhist monks attend the ceremony in Phnom Penh. KT/Chor Sokunthea Synopsis: The Ministry of Cults and Religion directs provinces to host Buddhist Lent and Asalha Puja ceremonies as monks prepare for the three-month Rains Retreat. The Minister of...
Cambodia’s strategic push for trade diplomacy at Expo 2025 Osaka
Khmer Times
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July 7, 2025
Synopsis: Cambodia’s presence at Expo 2025 is a declaration of its post-pandemic resilience and readiness to engage with the world. Cambodia’s pavilion – inspired by the ancient temples and the growing economic and trade investment opportunity –...
Lt. Gen. Boonsin urges diplomatic resolution to border tensions with Cambodia, asserts Thailand ‘Fully Loaded’
Pattaya Mail
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July 9, 2025
Lt. Gen. Boonsin urges Cambodia and Thailand to solve temple border issue through high-level dialogue, not confrontation. SURIN, Thailand – The commander of Thailand’s Second Army Region, Lt. Gen. Boonsin Paadklang, has called on the governments...
Cambodia secures US deal to avoid 49 percent tariff hike
Khmer Times
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July 7, 2025
Synopsis: Cambodia is one of only ten countries worldwide to have reached an agreement in principle with the US, preventing the immediate imposition of higher tariffs, Chanthol says. Cambodia will not face a potential tariff increase of up to 49...
Kingdom attracts 373 investment projects in H1
Khmer Times
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July 7, 2025
Synopsis: China takes the lead in foreign direct investment (FDI) to the Kingdom followed by Singaporean and Vietnamese investors. Cambodia attracted a total of 373 investment projects in the first half of this year, up 96 percent compared to 190...
Haze of confusion in Thailand as government flips on cannabis law
The Guardian
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July 10, 2025
Along Bangkok’s famous backpacker strip, Khao San Rd, storefronts offer a smorgasbord of highs – cannabis strains promising relaxation, mood enhancement, and energetic or giggly vibes. Since Thailand legalised cannabis three years ago thousands of...
Cambodia approves investment projects worth $5.8 bln in H1, up 77 pct
Khmer Times
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July 8, 2025
Cambodia approves investment projects worth $5.8 bln in H1, up 77 pct. KT/ Pann Rachana Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of $5.8 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 77 per cent year-on-year increase, according to a Council...
King to preside over Arbor Day celebration tomorrow, highlighting significance of forests
Khmer Times
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July 7, 2025
King Norodom Sihamoni plants a sapling on Arbor Day, in Takeo province, on July 9, 2024. With him are Senate President Hun Sen (R), National Assembly President Khuon Sudary (4-R), and Prime Minister Hun Manet (L). KT/Khem Sovannara Synopsis:...
Cambodia says Thailand attempting to ‘tarnish’ it with claims it engaged North Korean hackers
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia accused Thailand on July 7 of a “malicious attempt” to smear its reputation with accusations it has launched cyber attacks on the neighbouring nation, as a diplomatic feud festers. The South-east Asian neighbours have been at...
Samdech Techo Receives Outgoing French Ambassador to Cambodia
Fresh News
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Philippines plans to negotiate with US to lower tariffs, envoy to Washington says * Trump sets 50% US tariffs on copper, Brazilian imports starting in August * Orchid Hospital Awarded as “Women and Children Hospital of the Year in Cambodia” by...
Cambodia to host 6th Francophonie business meeting next year
Khmer Times
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July 7, 2025
Synopsis: It underscores the Kingdom’s readiness to provide a dynamic platform for economic dialogue and partnership with the Francophone business community. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) announced that...
Thailand grants Cambodian workers six-month stay extension
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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July 10, 2025
To address the impact of ongoing disruptions at the Thai-Cambodian border, Thailand's Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit chaired a meeting on 9 July 2025 with the Migrant Workers' Policy Management Committee, resulting in a set of...
King marks 8th anniversary of Sambor Prei Kuk’s World Heritage Listing
Khmer Times
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July 7, 2025
Visitors at the Sambor Prei Kuk Temple site. National Authority For Sambor Prei Kuk Synopsis: UNESCO recognition not only honours the legacy of Khmer ancestors but also ensures the continued protection of the temple complex for future generations,...
15% of Cambodian garment units have orders for next few weeks: Survey
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Fifteen per cent of garment factories in Cambodia have no confirmed export orders or order only for the next few weeks and nearly half face operational uncertainty beyond the next three months, a survey conducted by Better Factories Cambodia...
Cambodia slams allegations of ties to N Korean hackers
Khmer Times
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July 7, 2025
A screen shot of a mobile phone show the Telegram of BlackEye-Thai hacker group. KT/Pann Rachana Synopsis: Cambodia denies collusion with North Korean hackers, accuses Thai group of cyberattacks amid escalating digital tensions. The Ministry of...
Cambodian PM Lauds Czech, French and Timorese Ambassadors for Strengthening Bilateral Relations
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 07, 2025 -- Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received farewell courtesy calls this afternoon at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh from the outgoing ambassadors of the Czech...
US president Donald Trump says 50% copper tariff to take effect August 1
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a 50% tariff on copper, saying on social media that it would be effective August 1 and that the decision was made after a national security assessment. "Copper is necessary for Semiconductors,...
Hotels in Cambodia accelerate cloud adoption to stay competitive
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 9, 2025
As Cambodia’s tourism industry undergoes a rapid transformation, a significant shift is underway in the hospitality technology space. Local hotel operators, facing intensifying competition and rising guest expectations, are moving away from...
Cambodia says Thailand attempts to ‘tarnish’ it with hacking claims
Politiko
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July 7, 2025
Cambodia accused Thailand on Monday of a “malicious attempt” to smear its reputation with accusations it has launched cyber-attacks on the neighbouring nation, as a diplomatic feud festers. The Southeast Asian neighbours have been at loggerheads...
Cambodia approves investment projects worth 5.8 bln USD in H1, up 77 pct
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of 5.8 billion U.S. dollars in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 77 percent, said a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) report released on Monday....