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Thai Opinion Poll Reflects Public Interest in Cambodian Sena...
AKP Phnom Penh, July 09, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, said a recent public opinion poll conducted by a Thai institute reflects the Thai public’s interest in and value placed on him. In a...

Sheikh Mohammed launches AI system to measure government performance
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday announced the launch of a new system being used by the federal government to measure performance. Using artificial intelligence algorithms, he said the new system supports...
Cambodia to Fund Transport of 20 Antiquities After Thailand...
AKP Phnom Penh, July 06, 2025 -- Cambodia has agreed to cover the transportation costs for 20 Khmer antiquities after Thailand announced it could not proceed with the repatriation due to financial limitations. The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and...
His Majesty the King Reaffirms Support for Greening Cambodia
AKP Phnom Penh, July 09, 2025 -- His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, reaffirmed his support for expanding green landscapes across the Kingdom during the celebration of the annual Arbour Day, held in...

Samdech Techo Hun Sen Responds to Thai Poll, Offers Advice to Thai Politicians and Certain Ideological Groups
Hits: 122 Created: 09 July 2025 Hits: 122 (Phnom Penh): Samdech Techo Hun Sen responded to a public opinion poll on his persona conducted among the Thai public and gave pointed advice to Thai politicians and certain ideological groups. Samdech...

Thai man walks 80km barefoot to put fish sauce on picture of Cambodia’s Hun Sen
A man who embarked on a 30km (19-mile) protest walk barefoot and splashed fish sauce on a portrait of Cambodia’s Senate leader and former prime minister Hun Sen outside the country’s embassy in Bangkok was briefly detained but later released by...
Cambodia to Host the 6th Francophonie Entrepreneur Meeting
AKP Phnom Penh, July 06, 2025 — On behalf of H.E. Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, H.E. Secretary of State SUN Sovanna attended the 5th Edition of the...

Thai man walks 80km barefoot to put fish sauce on picture of Cambodia’s Hun Sen
A man who embarked on a 30km (19-mile) protest walk barefoot and splashed fish sauce on a portrait of Cambodia’s Senate leader and former prime minister Hun Sen outside the country’s embassy in Bangkok was briefly detained but later released by...

China approves import of Cambodian fruit
(MENAFN) Fresh durian has officially become the fifth Cambodian fruit cleared for export to China, according to Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin. In a social media update, Wang announced that the General Administration of Customs of...

Cambodia and US inch closer to new trade framework
Synopsis: The agreement is expected to pave the way for expanded market access, increased foreign investment for both countries. Cambodia and the United States Friday made marked progress towards a new trade framework aimed at boosting bilateral...

Cambodia showcases trade, investment and culture at Expo 2025 Osaka
Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea, who attended as the High Representative of Prime Minister Hun Manet, presided over “Cambodia National Day” celebration on Saturday at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. MoC The Ministry of Commerce, in its...

Cambodia Is 2nd Asian Country To Rollout Long-Acting Injectable HIV Prevention Option
Monday, 7 July 2025, 7:24 am Press Release: CNS After Thailand, Cambodia becomes the second Asian country to rollout long-acting and injectable options to protect oneself from getting infected with HIV. United Nations health agency (formally known...

Cambodian travellers can now pay via QR in Japan
Chea Serey (third Left), Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), Ezawa Masana (third right), Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI), along with other officials preside over the launch...

Cambodia is 2nd Asian country to rollout long-acting injecta...
After Thailand, Cambodia becomes the second Asian country to rollout long-acting and injectable options to protect oneself from getting infected with HIV. United Nations health agency (formally known as World Health Organization or WHO) had first...
Tourism Minister Receives Outgoing Ambassador of the Czech Republic
AKP Phnom Penh, July 09, 2025 -- H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, received here on July 8 H.E. Martin Vávra, outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Cambodia, for a courtesy call and...

Ly Yong Phat: The King of Koh Kong driving crony capitalism in Cambodia
Over the past decade, he has expanded his casino business to several provinces, including casinos in Chong Sa-ngam in Preah Vihear province and O-Smach in Udon Meechai province. In 2024, four hotels and resorts owned by the LYP Group—O-Smach...
OCCI to Promote Cambodia’s Investment Potential Among Japane...
AKP Phnom Penh, July 09, 2025 -- The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) vows to promote investment potential in Cambodia by sharing regular updates about the investment climate in the country among the Japanese business community. Mr....

Thailand Drops Casino Legalization Plans After PM Suspended
AFP – Thailand’s cabinet on 8 July dropped a bill to legalize casino gambling, a flagship project of the faltering ruling party, which last week saw its prime minister suspended from office. The so-called “entertainment complex” bill was a key...

Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet as U.S. tariffs loom
KUALA LUMPUR--Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponized as Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers opened an annual meeting while facing the looming threat of U.S. trade tariffs. The threat of U.S....
Casinos stay robust in Singapore, Malaysia as Cambodia, Thailand take hits: S&P Global
[SINGAPORE] The casino and gaming industry looks set to remain resilient in some Asean economies, a report by market intelligence provider S&P Global indicated on Tuesday (Jul 8). This is despite increased volatility in the macro environment, as...