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IN PICTURES: Cambodian King Presides over Arbor Day Celebration
Fresh News
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Samdech Techo Hun Sen Responds to Thai Poll, Offers Advice to Thai Politicians and Certain Ideological Groups * King Sihamoni Commends Royal Government for Sustaining National Tree-planting Tradition * Cambodia Leads Region in Forest Protection...
Cambodia Reaffirms Principled Position on Ongoing Border Issues with Thailand
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 05, 2025 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia this morning issued a statement concerning the recent developments and reaffirmed Cambodia's principled position regarding the...
Casinos stay robust in Singapore, Malaysia as Cambodia, Thailand take hits: S&P Global
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[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...
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba calls Trump’s new tariff decision ‘truly regrettable’
The Sentinel - Assam News
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TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Japan is "truly regrettable," noting bilateral negotiations will continue toward a mutually beneficial deal....
Cambodia Airways celebrates inaugural direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang
Conference & Meetings World
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June 27, 2025
The inaugural flight of Cambodia Airways’ direct air connetion Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, to Penang in Malaysia was celebrated 26 June on touchdown at Penang International Airport with a traditional water salute. The new air link between the...
Border punches bothering politics
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
OSAKA, Japan — Just days after the conclusion of this year’s Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit, two of the bloc’s members — Cambodia and Thailand — clashed over a border demarcation dispute. The conflict centers on several...
Thailand’s Industrial Confidence Dips for 4th Straight Month
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand’s industrial confidence declined for the fourth consecutive month in June, pressured by escalating border disputes with Cambodia, intensified U.S. trade tariffs, and ongoing geopolitical unrest, new data revealed on Wednesday....
Fish sauce hurled at Hun Sen portrait outside Cambodian embassy
Bangkok Post
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July 9, 2025
PUBLISHED : 9 Jul 2025 at 11:52 A barefoot protester was fined 100 baht after splattering fermented fish sauce over a portrait of Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen outside the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok on Monday. Retired tennis coach Thewa...
World News | Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers Meet as US Tariffs Loom
Latestly
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July 9, 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Jul 9 (AP) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponised as Southeast Asia's foreign ministers opened an annual meeting while facing the looming threat of US trade tariffs. The threat...
Cambodia’s Hun Sen accuses Thai PM of insulting monarch in leaked call fallout
Malay Mail
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June 27, 2025
PHNOM PENH, June 27 — Cambodia’s influential ex-premier Hun Sen on Friday accused Thailand’s prime minister of insulting the Thai king, as tensions between the neighbouring countries intensified. He said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s...
China Announces Expansion of Investment in Cambodia with Medical Glove Factory
Construction & Property News
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July 9, 2025
In a significant move to bolster its investment footprint in Cambodia, China’s Shijiazhuang Hongray Group Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of medical gloves and personal protective equipment (PPE), has announced plans to establish a new factory...
Malaysian PM warns Southeast Asia that trade war is not a ‘passing storm’
Yahoo News
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponized as Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers opened an annual meeting ahead of the looming threat of U.S. trade tariffs. Concerns...
US to impose 36% tariff on Cambodian export goods from August 1
The Nation Thailand
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July 9, 2025
The US President also warned that should Cambodia decide to increase tariffs on American goods, an equivalent increase would be applied in addition to the 36% tariff already announced. However, he added that if Cambodia were to open its markets...
US imposes 36% tariff on Cambodian exports, leaves ‘door open’ for further negotiations
Vietstock
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July 9, 2025
US imposes 36% tariff on Cambodian exports, leaves ‘door open’ for further negotiations Cambodia will continue to do everything to protect its economic interests, says Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-President of the CDC. The...
Asean foreign ministers, sec-gen pay courtesy call to PM Anwar during 58th AMM
The Malaysian Star
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (July 9) received a courtesy call from Asean foreign ministers, marking the start of a series of high-level engagements in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers'...
ASEAN Gains Major Respect On International Stage - PM Anwar
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
By Nurul Hanis Izmir KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said ASEAN has gained growing international recognition and respect, underpinned by the strong trust, confidence and friendship among its member states....
Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet as US tariffs loom
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Six ASEAN members are among the 14 countries that could see duties on their exports to the U.S. skyrocket on Aug. 1. Launching the Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers’ meeting, Anwar said the world is now witnessing an era...
Cambodia pushes for UN debate as border tensions persist
Bangkok Post
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July 5, 2025
Letter to General Assembly claims bilateral attempts to resolve dispute have failed PUBLISHED : 5 Jul 2025 at 17:19 A letter from the Cambodian permanent representative to the United Nations has emerged, revealing a call the country made on June...
Cambodia reiterates border stance amid escalating tensions with Thailand
Khmer Times
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July 5, 2025
The Cambodian government has released a comprehensive statement reaffirming its stance on the ongoing border tensions with Thailand, following a deadly military incident in Preah Vihear province. The eight-point declaration, issued by the Ministry...
Anwar receives Asean foreign ministers ahead of 58th AMM opening
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday received a courtesy call from Asean Foreign Ministers, marking the start of a series of high-level engagements in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’...