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Cambodia and Singapore strengthen friendship and cooperation ties
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 3, 2025
After an official ceremony, Wong and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held bilateral talks on cooperation and regional affairs. They also highlighted the long and fruitful relationship between Cambodia and Singapore and expressed their support...
Thailand holds its breath
Bangkok Post
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July 6, 2025
The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for...
Cambodia needs CPP and Hun Sen for stability, says PM
Khmer Times
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July 3, 2025
Prime Minister Hun Manet said that Cambodia needs the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), especially the presence of Mr Hun Sen, which brings a sense of warmth and confidence to the people. The Premier spoke on Thursday during a groundbreaking...
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Highlights Deepening, Maturing U.S.-Cambodia Partnership
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- As the United States looks toward the future of its partnership with Cambodia, it sees a relationship that is evolving and maturing, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Bridgette Walker stated during a reception marking the...
singapore MAS issues $27.45m in penalties to 9 financial institutions over $3b money laundering case
Asiaone
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July 4, 2025
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued composition penalties amounting to $27.45 million to nine financial institutions (FIs) for anti-money laundering breaches connected to the $3 billion money laundering case from 2023. MAS identified...
Chinese Medical Glove Giant Plans Major Expansion in Cambodia
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- A leading Chinese medical glove manufacturer is seeking a new location in Cambodia to significantly expand its production of medical gloves and personal protective equipment (PPE), with plans to install up to 10...
38 Vietnamese repatriated from Cambodia, some linked to scams
Vietnam News Agency
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TÂY NINH — A total of 38 Vietnamese nationals were handed over to the Mộc Bài International Border Guard Station (Tây Ninh Province) by Cambodian police and the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia between July 3 and 4. Initial reports indicate that the...
Cambodia Bags Nearly 390 Million from Milled Rice Export in First Semester
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 03, 2025 -- Cambodia exported 387,070 tonnes of milled rice in the first six months of 2025, up 14.3 percent from 338,654 tonnes in the same period last year, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) said in a news release on July...
Cambodia-Japan economic package set to boost investment
Vietstock
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July 3, 2025
Cambodia-Japan economic package set to boost investment The economic package is expected to support collaboration in key sectors like infrastructure, logistics, technology, manufacturing, and human capital development. Japan Monday reiterated its...
NBC Governor Shares Cambodia’s Digital Payment Success
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), delivered a keynote speech and participated in a panel discussion at the 32nd Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure Forum (CSIF) in Kyoto, Japan...
How did she recognise me?
This Day
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July 6, 2025
THE GALLERY FROM VIEW MAHMUD JEGA Politicians in Nigeria said several things last week that reminded me of a story told many years ago on a BBC radio program. It said a man who robbed a bank was arrested just outside the bank, with a gun, and with...
Cambodia: Regulator emphasises commitment to upholding trust and transparency
Asia Insurance Review
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At a public outreach seminar conducted in Takeo province, titled 'Procedures for Receiving and Resolving Insurance Complaints', Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) director general Bou Chanphirou highlighted the growth and strengthening of...
Authorities remove unused rail tracks after fatal accident
Khmer Times
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July 6, 2025
A technical team inspect the site of a 1,500-metre railway section connecting the main railway line to Phnom Penh International Airport, constructed along Road 105K. MPWT Synopsis: MPWT to remove unused rail tracks after a young woman skidded on...
Air Cambodia to Launch Flights to Japan via Shenzhen
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- Cambodia’s national flag carrier, Air Cambodia, is preparing to launch flight services from Phnom Penh to Tokyo, Japan, with a stopover in Shenzhen, China, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation...
Cambodia and Saudi Arabia commit to strengthening trade, investment ties
Khmer Times
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July 2, 2025
Synopsis: Mr Hun Sen urges Saudi Arabia to consider investing in agriculture and agro-industry, especially in processing agricultural products for export. Cambodia and Saudi Arabia Tuesday expressed commitment to enhance bilateral relations by...
Cambodia, Singapore Committed to Strengthening Bilateral Ties (VIDEO)
Khmer Times
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July 2, 2025
Senate President Hun Sen met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Senate Palace on July 2, 2025, describing the visit as a significant step toward enhancing and deepening relations between Cambodia and Singapore. Chea Thyrith,...
Business : Phnom Penh-Penang Direct Flight To Boost ASEAN Trade - MAHB
Bernama
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June 30, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, June 30 (Bernama) -- Cambodia Airways’ new direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang aligns with the ASEAN Connectivity Master Plan 2025, reinforcing Malaysia’s commitment to deeper regional integration. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd...
Thailand: Strengthening Ethical AI Use and Digital Security Efforts
OpenGov Asia
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July 6, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE), Mr Prasert Jantarawongthong, chaired the 6th Top Executives Meeting of the Ministry of DE. The meeting brought together senior leaders including Professor Wisit Wisitsora-at,...
Cambodia, Turkiye ink deal on multimodal transport corridors
Khmer Times
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July 1, 2025
Synopsis: Turkiye’s strategic geographic position is expected to offer Cambodia an alternative gateway for exporting goods to European markets. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and Turkiye’s Ministry of Transport and...
Returning Cambodian workers secure employment, and encourage others to return home
Khmer Times
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July 4, 2025
Many Cambodian workers who recently returned from Thailand and gained gainful employment through the National Employment Agency (NEA) of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) have urged other workers still in Thailand to return...