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Cambodian scholars laud Cambodia-China economic, trade cooperation
Vietstock
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August 20, 2025
Cambodian scholars laud Cambodia-China economic, trade cooperation Cambodian officials and scholars on Tuesday lauded Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation and a bilateral free trade agreement, saying that they have offered tremendous...
Second Army detects Cambodian BHQ unit, landmine inside Thai territory
The Nation Thailand
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August 23, 2025
The Second Army Area has reported an incident on Friday (August 22, 2025) in which Thai forces detected Cambodian soldiers conducting military surveillance operations within Thai territory, in violation of ceasefire agreements. At around 4pm, Thai...
Cambodia sees black, Thailand sees white: When the truth is torn in two
The Nation Thailand
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August 20, 2025
Thus, anyone on the internet and social media has a chance of encountering fake news. It is important to note that fake news does not originate from credible media sources. The creators of fake news are not professional journalists who report...
Buddhist scholars pitch for ethical AI, inclusive and mindful tech at Delhi conference
The Print
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August 22, 2025
New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) Establishing a “powerful ethical framework” for artificial intelligence and building machines having a digital mind but also “a heart” were among the ideas posited by some young Buddhist scholars at an international...
World : Malaysia’s Medical Tourism, Another Soft Power To Welcome Cambodians
Bernama
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August 22, 2025
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is stepping up its bid to become a regional hub for medical tourism, with plans to expand into the Cambodian market ahead of the “Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism” in 2026. The Malaysia...
China’s Military Parade Is a Powerful Diplomatic Display
Foreign Policy
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August 28, 2025
China’s Sept. 3 military parade, held to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the War of Resistance Against Japan, will be the fourth such event since President Xi Jinping came to power. Yet the context today is strikingly different. At home,...
The prospects for Cambodia-China cooperation
China Daily Global
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MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Cambodia and China have enjoyed a long-standing and special relationship established and nurtured by successive generations of leaders continuing to the present day. The historical bond has grown from strength to strength...
Researcher: Sri Lanka gaming regulator lacks credibility, autonomy
iGB
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August 18, 2025
Weeks after Sri Lanka’s first casino opened, lawmakers have approved legislation to form a gaming regulatory agency. But a researcher says the bill needs a major overhaul to "get it right". Sri Lanka, which just welcomed its first integrated...
Korea University Anam Hospital holds fellowship graduation for Cambodian doctors
Korea Biomedical Review
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August 22, 2025
Korea University Anam Hospital said it held a completion ceremony on Wednesday for Cambodian physicians who participated in its “Global Fellowship of Goodwill” program, an international training initiative aimed at strengthening medical capacity...
Senate President Commends Cambodia-Vietnam Commitment to Pro...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 22, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, has expressed satisfaction with the commitment of Cambodia and Vietnam to further strengthen cooperation in key areas including...
Japan Seeks Investment Ventures in Cambodia’s Key Industries
Construction & Property News
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August 22, 2025
In a significant move signaling strengthened economic ties, a delegation of Japanese investors from Cambodia Securities Plc. is set to investigate major investment opportunities in Cambodia, focusing primarily on the construction and electrical...
Cambodia’s Human Rights Committee Appeals to UN and ASEAN Over Thai C...
ImpACT International
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The Cambodia-Thailand border conflict in 2025 has escalated into one of the most severe regional disputes in recent years, impacting thousands of civilians and straining diplomatic relations within Southeast Asia. The violent clashes stem from a...
Thai army says new landmine caused latest blast
Bangkok Post
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August 28, 2025
Spokesman calls on Cambodia to stop denying involvement in face of mounting evidence PUBLISHED : 28 Aug 2025 at 15:15 The Royal Thai Army (RTA) said on Thursday that it had obtained clear evidence that a newly laid landmine was responsible for the...
China enhances global cave temple preservation with cutting-edge technology, int'l cooperation
People's Daily Online
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(Xinhua) 15:01, August 22, 2025 ZHENGZHOU, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Luoyang, central China's Henan Province -- once the capital of 13 ancient dynasties and renowned for its Buddhist grottoes that stand as testaments to human devotion and artistry --...
How Cambodia’s Hun Sen Is Playing the World and Buying Time
The Diplomat
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August 21, 2025
Cambodia’s long-time leader Hun Sen may have entered his supposed retirement back in 2023, but he remains the region’s unrivaled master of grand political theater and cunning sleight of hand. This has rarely been more apparent than in the...
Cambodia cybercrime crackdown arrest tally hits 2,000
SpaceMart
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Cambodia cybercrime crackdown arrest tally hits 2,000 by AFP Staff Writers Phnom Penh (AFP) July 18, 2025 The number of suspects arrested in a Cambodian crackdown on internet scam centres has risen to 2,000, a government minister told AFP on...
China Focus: China enhances global cave temple preservation with cutting-edge technology, int'l cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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ZHENGZHOU, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Luoyang, central China's Henan Province -- once the capital of 13 ancient dynasties and renowned for its Buddhist grottoes that stand as testaments to human devotion and artistry -- recently hosted global heritage...
Ministry of Commerce, China’s COFCO Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Sign MoU on Dried Cassava Export to China
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 21, 2025 — The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce and COFCO Biotechnology Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on agricultural product cooperation for the export of 500,000 tonnes of dried cassava to China...
General : Sarawak To Take In Cambodian Students, Eyes Direct Phnom Penh-Kuching Flight Route
Bernama
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August 14, 2025
KUCHING, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is prepared to provide scholarships to high school and university students from Cambodia, besides considering proposals for opening a direct Phnom Penh-Kuching flight route. Cambodian Senior Minister in Charge...
World : Top News Headlines Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Aug 21, 2025
Bernama
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August 21, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. ASEAN FITNESS DAY CELEBRATION IN PHNOM PENH -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodia celebrated Fit ASEAN Day 2025 under the theme "Healthy Community, Developing Community” in Phnom Penh yesterday. It is to promote physical fitness and...