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Thailand’s cynical border game: Provoking Cambodia while playing the victim
The Phnom Penh Post
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As Cambodians who have spent years tracing the fragile threads of peace between Cambodia and Thailand, we hold fast to a vision of a border alive with trade, laughter and shared dreams. But that vision is fading under the weight of Thailand’s...
Cambodia’s rubber industry expands with local latex glove production
The Phnom Penh Post
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A worker inspects the process of turning raw rubber into latex. Hong Raksmey In a bold step toward self-sufficient supply chains, a Boeung Ket rubber plantation – in Stung Trang district of Kampong Cham province – has announced plans to expand its...
Cambodia threatens to ban Thai fruits amid escalating border tensions
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 17, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Cambodian Food Industry Delegation Visits South Korea to Gain Technical Knowledge and Boost Market Opportunities
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 16, 2025 -- A Cambodian delegation from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) along with representatives of local Cambodian food manufacturers conducted a week-long study trip to South Korea from...
Cambodia threatens Thai fruits ban as tensions over border disputes continue to soar
The Independent
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June 16, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Researchers warn U.S. is on the ‘precipice’ of brain drain as Trump cuts federal grants
PBS Frontline
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June 16, 2025
Detecting tuberculosis can be tricky. The time between getting infected and presenting with symptoms can span months or even years. To trace this contagious disease, Melanie Chitwood, a postdoctoral associate who studies the epidemiology of...
Thailand and Cambodia’s Friendship Falters as Border Clash Escalates: What to Know
TIME Magazine
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June 17, 2025
Both Cambodia and Thailand have been rated among the friendliest nations in the world, and just five years ago, the Southeast Asian neighbors thought their friendship with each other could never be broken. “As we share a long border, we both know...
MAFF Seeks India’s Support for Agricultural Research and Development
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 17, 2025 -- The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) has requested support from the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to enhance research and development (R&D) and to collaborate on establishing a modern...
UN and Development Partners Reaffirm Support for ECCC Institutionalisation
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 20, 2025 -- Pertinent United Nations (UN) agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders reaffirm strong support for the institutionalisation of the legacy of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia...
Huawei, SchneiTec commission Cambodia’s first grid-forming BESS demonstration project
Energy Storage News
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June 17, 2025
The grid-forming technology was on display at Intersolar Europe 2025 last month. Huawei Digital Power showcased the product under the theme “Smart PV and ESS: Powering a Grid-Forming Future.” Grid-forming BESS can establish and maintain their own...
Top 10 Cambodia lenders: Thailand among key road loan creditors
The Nation Thailand
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June 17, 2025
More recently, between 2019 and 2020, Thailand provided another loan totalling over 983 million baht to support upgrades to Road No. 67 (Siem Reap – Anlong Veng – Choam Khsant). The loan came with key conditions: at least 50% of the materials and...
Vietnam, Greece seek deeper cooperation in technology, innov...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 17, 2025 — Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong held a working meeting with Greece’s Deputy Minister for Research and Innovation under the Ministry of Development Stavros Kalafatis on June 16, during which she...
CRF's 10-Year Reform Transforms Cambodia into Key Rice Exporter
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 17, 2025 -- The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) celebrated its 10th anniversary on June 16, marking a decade of transformative reforms that have significantly strengthened the country’s rice sector. These efforts have not only...
Joint Efforts Between Cambodia and the US to Advance Digital Park Development
Construction & Property News
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June 17, 2025
In a significant step towards enhancing Cambodia’s digital landscape, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, in collaboration with the US Embassy, has held productive discussions aimed at promoting the development of a digital park in the...
Commerce minister lauds role of rice in Cambodia’s export economy
The Phnom Penh Post
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Commerce minister Cham Nimul addresses the 10th anniversary of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). Commerce ministry The production of rice is considered a key strategic crop by the government for ensuring food and nutritional security. It is also...
LOLC Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification
The Phnom Penh Post
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Reinforcing LOLC's Commitment to Information Security and Customer Trust LOLC (Cambodia) Plc., one of the leading microfinance institutions in the country, is pleased to announce that it has successfully upgraded its ISO certification for...
Thailand, Cambodia resume border talks after 13 years, but key disputes remain unresolved
Pattaya Mail
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June 16, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia agree on 45 boundary pillars and adopt LiDAR for faster demarcation, but tensions linger over ICJ-bound disputes. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand and Cambodia concluded their first Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting in 13...
The future of tech: Where business success meets social responsibility
HR Executive
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June 16, 2025
In the fast-evolving world of tech, where innovation is often measured in data and disruption, NTT Data Asia-Pacific CEO John Lombard believes that real transformation lies in purpose-driven leadership. At the helm of one of the world’s largest IT...
Cambodia’s economic response downplayed
Bangkok Post
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June 13, 2025
The economic measures Cambodia has taken against Thailand in response to the countries’ border dispute indicate the nation is a few steps ahead of its neighbour, both in terms of retaliation and its posture in negotiations, says an analyst. “This...
Thailand Criticizes Cambodia’s ICJ Move as Skipping Bilateral Talks
Khaosod English
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June 16, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand has criticized Cambodia for bypassing established bilateral mechanisms by taking their temple border dispute to the International Court of Justice, calling the move a violation of international protocol that undermines ongoing...