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TOP NEWS: Cambodia Reports 0 New COVID19 Case, 3 Recovered, 0 Died
Fresh News
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Hits: 135 Created: 11 July 2025 Hits: 135 (Phnom Penh): Cambodia recorded zero new COVID19 case on Friday, according to Ministry of Health's press release dated 11 July 2025. The infections brought the total tally to 139,619. The country reported...
Surrogate laws mired in the past
The Saturday Paper
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July 11, 2025
This week the Australian Law Reform Commission reported it had received more than 70 submissions in response to a review of surrogacy laws that could improve legal recognition of parentage and whether surrogates in Australia can be paid. Parents,...
Korea Boosts Water Development in Cambodia with 20 Years of Investment
Construction & Property News
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July 11, 2025
In a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing water security, the Korean government has invested approximately USD 450 million in Cambodia over the past 20 years, significantly benefiting the nation’s water resources and meteorological sectors. A...
Three Different Prime Ministers in One Week
The Free Press
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July 11, 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand's struggle with democracy resulted in three very different prime ministers in three days with Phumtham Wechayachai becoming the newest caretaker leader last week, after a court suspended former Prime Minister...
Restoration work on corner of Angkor Wat's Bakan Tower in Cambodia makes significant progress
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The restoration work on the northeast corner of Angkor Wat's Bakan Tower in Cambodia's Angkor Archaeological Park is making remarkable progress, said an APSARA National Authority (ANA)'s news release on Friday....
Rubio meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at ASEAN conference
Washington Examiner
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July 11, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for the first time during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations conference as relations between the United States and China remain tense.Rubio’s meeting with Yi in...
Rubio stresses cooperation in talks with China's foreign minister at ASEAN forum in Malaysia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Both sides need to build better communications and trust, he said. Rubio also indicated that a potential visit to China by U.S. President Donald Trump to meet with President Xi Jinping was likely, saying: "The odds are high. I think both sides...
Civic Space Monitor Flags Judicial Crackdowns, Rising Threats to Dissent in Cambodia
CamboJA News
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July 11, 2025
Cambodia’s courts remain politicized and opaque, reinforcing impunity for those who target activists and government critics, rights group CIVICUS said Wednesday. Authorities routinely deny bail, detain suspects for extended periods before trial,...
World Associated Press Cambodian lawmakers pass constitutional amendment allowing government to revoke citizenship
Yahoo News
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment that would allow the government to draft legislation seeking to revoke the citizenship of anyone found guilty of conspiring with foreign nations to harm the national...
Cambodia’s Citizenship Bill Is a Dangerous Weapon in a Dictator’s Hands
The Diplomat
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July 10, 2025
Eight years ago, I was forced into a life in exile. I was labelled a traitor for my efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Cambodia, charged in numerous cases without fair trial, and sentenced to a total of 47 years in prison. Many of...
Rubio Meets Chinese Foreign Minister In Malaysia Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
StratNews Global
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July 11, 2025
Home China Rubio Meets Chinese Foreign Minister In Malaysia Amid Escalating Trade Tensions Washington's top diplomat Rubio is in Malaysia on his first trip to Asia since taking office, attending the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum...
General : ASEAN Foreign, Economic Ministers To Jointly Meet To Address Global Economic Shifts -- Sec-Gen
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Nurul Hanis Izmir KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN foreign and economic ministers are expected to convene a joint meeting ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in October, as part of efforts to develop a more coordinated regional response to...
General : China Offers Impartial Support To Resolve Thailand–Cambodia Border Dispute
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Chiang Hee Tze KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- China has expressed its readiness to help ease tensions along the Thailand–Cambodia border by playing a constructive role and maintaining a stance of impartiality and objectivity. Chinese...
Justice Minister: Citizenship Revocation Law to Uphold Cambo...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 11, 2025 -- Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice H.E. Koeut Rith stated today that the law on the revocation of Cambodian citizenship from individuals convicted of treason aims to "purify and safeguard" the...
Cambodia Expresses Concern over Construction of Angkor Wat Replica in Thailand
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 10, 2025 -- Cambodia has expressed serious concern over the construction of a large-scale replica of the Angkor Wat Temple in Buriram province, Thailand, calling it a threat to cultural integrity and a violation of...
Wang Yi meets with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa
CGTN
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China is willing to work with Thailand to push the building of a community with a shared future to higher levels as China and Thailand celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday....
CAMBODIA-TECHO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-OPERATOR APPOINTMENT
Nashville Herald - Tennessee
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(250710) -- PHNOM PENH, July 10, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This undated aerial drone photo shows a view of the Techo International Airport, about 20 km from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd (CAIC) has selected Cambodia Airports, a...
15Th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meet Held In Malaysia
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kuala Lumpur, July 11 (IANS) The 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) was held on Friday in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, reviewing the ongoing EAS cooperation and discussing its future direction. The...
General : Palestine Urges CEAPAD Countries To Take Stronger Political Stance On Crisis
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Palestine has called on member countries of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD) to take a firmer and united stance on the political dimensions of the...
Wang Yi: China ready to be Cambodia's trustworthy friend, partner
CGTN
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China is willing to be Cambodia's trustworthy friend and partner in the face of a volatile and turbulent international situation, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party...