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What’s next for Thai-Cambodian overlapping maritime petroleum talks?
The Nation Thailand
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August 24, 2025
According to reports, the Department of Mineral Fuels earlier proposed that maritime negotiations should proceed in parallel with talks on boundary demarcation north of latitude 11 degrees, as the two cannot be separated. The department also...
Cambodia records 3.71 million international tourists in 7 months
Vietstock
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August 23, 2025
Cambodia records 3.71 million international tourists in 7 months Cambodia attracted a total of 3.71 million international tourists in the first seven months of 2025, down 8 percent from the same period last year, the Ministry of Tourism said on...
Cambodia and Malaysia further strengthen cooperation in investment and trade
Vietstock
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August 23, 2025
Cambodia and Malaysia further strengthen cooperation in investment and trade Cambodia and Malaysia discussed strengthening their relationship and increasing cooperation, particularly to attract more Malaysian investment to Cambodia. Yesterday, Sun...
Cambodia revises down economic growth forecast to 5 pct in 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has revised down its economic growth forecast to 5 percent in 2025 from an earlier prediction of 6.3 percent, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said in a mid-year report on Saturday. The slowdown was due...
Cambodia’s Air Cargo Transport Soars Nearly 30% in Early 2025
Construction & Property News
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August 23, 2025
Cambodia’s aviation sector is on a remarkable trajectory, showcasing significant growth in both air passenger numbers and cargo transport in the first seven months of 2025. According to His Excellency Sin Chansereyvutha, spokesperson for the Civil...
Vietnamese in Cambodia celebrate 80th National Day
Vietnam News Agency
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PHNOM PENH — A solemn ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Việt Nam’s August Revolution (August 18) and National Day (September 2) was held in Phnom Penh on August 22. The event gathered embassy officials, representatives of Vietnamese...
Cambodia and Malaysia Unite to Boost Halal Food Investment
Construction & Property News
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August 23, 2025
In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations, Cambodia and Malaysia have announced plans to jointly promote investment in the halal food processing industry. This strategic collaboration aims to strengthen existing ties and expand future...
Thailand urges Norway to review support for Cambodia’s mine clearance
ScandAsia
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August 23, 2025
Thailand has called on Norway to reassess its support for Cambodia’s landmine clearance programs, raising concerns over newly planted mines along the Thai-Cambodian border. The appeal was delivered by Thailand’s Ambassador to Norway, H.E....
Cambodia Urges Thailand to Join Efforts in Building Confiden...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 23, 2025 -- Cambodia has called on Thailand to cooperate in creating a conducive atmosphere for confidence-building, with the aim of fostering peaceful resolution between the two sides and restoring the situation to normal...
Weekend Trip: Feast on seafood and visit pepper farms in Cambodia’s coastal province of Kep
The Straits Times
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August 23, 2025
KEP, Cambodia – Some places dazzle you, others quietly stay with you. Kep is the latter, with its orange sunsets over still waters, the scent of grilled seafood in the air and people whose kindness lingers longer than any souvenir. A sliver of...
China's top diplomat meets Cambodian deputy prime minister
Global Times
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, who is in China to attend the tenth...
Despite Our Grumbles, America Still Delivers on the Dream: Perspective From a Financial Pro Who's Seen Stuff
Kiplinger
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August 23, 2025
It's become fashionable — especially among the globally mobile, the tax-weary and the disillusioned — to grumble about life in America. From health care costs to political dysfunction, the list of frustrations is long. But spend time in the rest...
Cambodia: Strengthening Economic Resilience in the Face of Global Uncertainty and Trade Challenges
Thailand Business News
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August 22, 2025
Cambodia’s economy is expected to decelerate in 2025 and 2026, driven by the impact of US tariffs and a sluggish real estate market, despite robust growth in the services sector. Policy recommendations emphasize the need for economic...
Cambodia records 3.71 mln int'l tourists in 7 months
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia attracted a total of 3.71 million international tourists in the first seven months of 2025, down 8 percent from the same period last year, the Ministry of Tourism said on Friday. Thailand topped the chart...
Interview of the Week: Eric Piras, Founder of Cigraal Ltd and Bertie Cigar Lounge Phnom Penh
EuroCham Cambodia
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29 August, 2025 Posted by: EuroCham Cambodia For this week’s interview, Senior Communications Officer Stew Post sat down with Eric Piras, founder of Cigraal and the award-winning Bertie Cigar Lounge, to discuss his decades of experience in the...
Five arrested for providing 943 bank accounts to cyber frauds to park duped money
Hindustan Times
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August 23, 2025
MUMBAI: The police recently busted a racket that allegedly provided bank accounts to cyber-fraud gangs operating from foreign countries, like Cambodia, Thailand, China and Malaysia, and have arrested five individuals. They opened 943 bank accounts...
Cambodia Reaffirms Commitment to Ottawa Convention, Denies Thailand’s Claims of New Landmine Use
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 22, 2025 — Senior Minister H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch, First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), has reaffirmed Cambodia’s strong commitment to the Ottawa Convention, the international...
Thai government weighs business relief for border provinces affected by unrest
Pattaya Mail
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August 22, 2025
Deputy PM Pichai Chunhavajira pledged swift action on labor issues, including legal employment, migrant registration, and expanded quotas. BANGKOK, Thailand – Government Spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub announced that Deputy Prime Minister and Finance...
Thailand urges Norway to review mine-clearing aid to Cambodia amid border concerns
Pattaya Mail
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August 22, 2025
Ambassador Nitivadee Manitkul warned in Oslo that newly planted landmines along the border violate humanitarian law and threaten Thai soldiers. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has called on Norway to review its assistance for landmine clearance...
Cambodia’s fuel imports total $1.45 bln in the first 7 months
Vietstock
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August 22, 2025
Cambodia’s fuel imports total $1.45 bln in the first 7 months Cambodia’s total import of diesel fuel, gasoline, and combustion gas decreased by 13.1 percent in the first seven months of 2025, a Ministry of Commerce report showed on Thursday. The...