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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 Leaders Convene with China’s Foreign Minister
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Top Southeast Asian diplomats convened Thursday with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to evaluate the progress of ASEAN-China relations and outline future strategic directions, according to an official statement. The talks took place...
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...
Inside Cambodia’s ‘digital arrest’ scam: Gurugram cops uncover call centre that mimicked Indian law agencies
The Economic Times
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July 10, 2025
It started with a call, followed by a video chat with a man in uniform seated before portraits of Mahatma Gandhi, B.R. Ambedkar, and Sardar Patel, and ended with an impersonated Enforcement Directorate officer demanding crores. This was the...
Saudi Arabia and Cambodia Strengthen Investment Ties Across Key Sectors
Construction & Property News
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July 10, 2025
In a significant move towards enhancing bilateral relations, Cambodia and Saudi Arabia have pledged to expand investment cooperation in various key sectors. The commitment was articulated during a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and His...
Cambodia, Japan launch 1st phase of cross-border QR code payment linkage
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Japan on Friday launched the first phase of cross-border QR code payment connection, said a press release from the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). NBC's Governor Chea Serey presided over the launch...
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...
Thailand coordinates with UNODC to seek more information on online scams in Cambodia
The Nation Thailand
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July 10, 2025
Crackdown on Call-Centre Gangs Linked to Cambodian Senator Jirayu added that the government has received a report from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) detailing ongoing efforts to dismantle call-centre gangs, particularly those...
Donald Trump Tariffs
The Times of India
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US President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions by sending tariff letters to more than 20 countries, warning that higher import duties will take effect from August 1, 2025 if bilateral trade deals are not reached. The move marks a...
Conférence des développeurs Hi View 2025 à Phnom Penh
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, le 29 juin 2025 — Pok Borak (centre, photo 1), directeur de la Direction de la cinématographie et de la promotion culturelle relevant du ministère de la Culture et des Beaux-Arts, préside la Conférence des développeurs Hi View...
President Trump pushes simple tariff deals as deadline pressures mount
Cryptopolitan
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July 5, 2025
President Donald Trump said that his administration will begin notifying trading partners of a sweeping new round of US tariffs on their exports, with duties set to take effect August 1. The move marks a major escalation in his push for what he...
Lao, Vietnamese, and Cambodian Foreign Ministers Promote Trilateral Cooperation at ASEAN Meeting
Lao News Agency
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KPL On the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Malaysia, the foreign ministers of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia held a working breakfast to enhance trilateral cooperation among the three neighboring countries. (KPL) On the...
Cambodia Denounces Thailand’s Claim over Ta Moan Temple Complex
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of the Kingdom of Cambodia has strongly rejected the recent statement by Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Thailand, over Ta Moan Temple...
Training course enhances ties among young leaders of Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia
Lao News Agency
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KPL (KPL/VNA) A specialised training course for young leaders of border provinces of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia officially opened in Vientiane on July 8, aiming to strengthen friendship and cooperation among the three countries. (KPL/VNA) A...
Bishop Suon Hang Ly: 'Cambodian Christians part of today's Phnom Penh'
Asia News
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June 29, 2025
by mons. Pierre Suon Hang Ly * The new coadjutor apostolic vicar of the Cambodian capital, appointed yesterday by Pope Francis, tells AsiaNews about the challenges facing the tiny local Church reborn after the persecution of the Khmer Rouge, who...
Piyush Goyal Holds Talks With Malaysian Minister On Review Of ASEAN Trade Pact
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he had a productive meeting with Tzafrul Aziz, Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, during which he discussed the ongoing review of the...
Government Unveils Plans for Agro-Industrial Zones in Western Cambodia
Construction & Property News
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July 5, 2025
In a significant boost for the economy of western Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on July 1, 2025, the establishment of agro-industrial zones in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pursat provinces. This decision was made during his...
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...
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...
Rubio to meet Russian foreign minister in Malaysia with Ukraine tensions high
United News of Bangladesh
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP/UNB) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart will meet Thursday in Malaysia for what could be a testy conversation as tensions between the countries rise over Moscow’s increasing attacks on...