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Ly Yong Phat: The King of Koh Kong driving crony capitalism in Cambodia
The Nation Thailand
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July 9, 2025
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...
Deputy PM, FM meets with Thai, Lao, Cambodian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines
Vietnam News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR — Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn separately met with Lao, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 58) and Post Ministerial...
Cambodia Airways launches direct flights between Phnom Penh and Penang
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 26, 2025
Cambodia Airways begins direct twice-weekly flights to Penang, enhancing tourism, business events, and regional ties between Cambodia and Malaysia. PENANG, MALAYSIA – The inaugural arrival of Cambodia Airways’ direct flight connecting Phnom Penh,...
Thai Authorities Raid Cambodian Senator Kok An’s Thai Home and Properties
CamboJA News
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July 9, 2025
Thai authorities on Tuesday coordinated raids on 19 properties in and around Bangkok linked to Cambodian tycoon and senator Kok An, in a rare crackdown on actors with alleged ties to the cyberscam industry and the latest sign of deteriorating ties...
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...
Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet as U.S. tariffs loom
The Asahi Shimbun
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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....
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...
Penang International Airport Welcomes Cambodia Airways’ New Direct Service From Phnom Penh
Routes
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Penang International Airport (PEN) today welcomed Cambodia Airways (KR) as its 18th foreign airline, marking the launch of the first direct service between Phnom Penh (PNH) and PEN. The twice-weekly service, operated using an Airbus A320 aircraft,...
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...
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....
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...
Thai Retailers Sound Alarm as Confidence Plummets
The Nation Thailand
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July 17, 2025
Thai retailers are ringing alarm bells after a key confidence index plunged to its lowest level in over three-and-a-half years. The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) revealed today that its Retail Sentiment Index (RSI) for June 2025 has hit a "new...
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...
Minister MISTI visits TCU pipe factory and water facility in Kampong Speu to foster private investment and water supply sector growth MISTI
Khmer Times
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July 4, 2025
Minister MISTI visits the TCU pipe factory and water facility in Kampong Speu. MISTI Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, visited the TCU pipe production facility and the Borey Kamkor Water Treatment and Supply...
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 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...
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...