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New Landmines Found on Thai Border: Military Blames Cambodia and Vows Retaliation
The Nation Thailand
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July 19, 2025
No Civilian Evacuations, But Border Clearances to Continue Despite the gravity of the situation, Lt Gen Boonsin confirmed that there was no immediate need to evacuate civilians. He pledged that the military would clear all mines along the border...
World : Cambodia Raids Expose Foreign Women Involvement In Scam CentresÂ
Bernama
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July 19, 2025
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, July 19 (Bernama) - About 20 per cent of suspects arrested in Cambodia this week for alleged online scam crimes are women from developing countries. The state media outlet Agence Kampuchea Presse reported that...
Cambodia: Scamming crisis survivors must be protected amid police crackdown
Amnesty International
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July 18, 2025
Responding to reports and Cambodian government announcements that a crackdown on scamming compounds in the country is under way, Amnesty International’s Regional Research Director Montse Ferrer said: “A coordinated government response to...
UK universities given new funds to lure world-leading researchers
The National News
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Twelve leading universities and research organisations have been selected to deliver a £54 million government fund to recruit world-leading researchers to the UK. The Global Talent Fund, administered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), aims to...
Samdech Techo: Strong Cambodia-Philippines Army Ties to Foster Broader Cooperation
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 18, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, has highlighted the close relationship and strong cooperation between the Cambodian and Philippine armies, emphasising that such...
Cambodia and Korea Collaborate on AI Initiatives to Enhance Regional Transport Safety
Construction & Property News
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July 17, 2025
In a significant move to boost the safety and efficiency of regional transport systems, Cambodia and Korea have agreed to jointly implement artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This commitment was unveiled during the 15th ASEAN-ROK Transport...
Cambodia Anticipates Tourism Boost as Host of 20th Asian Media Summit
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 17, 2025 -- As the host of the upcoming 20th Asian Media Summit (AMS) and related meetings, Cambodia is optimistic that the event will serve as a catalyst to attract more international tourists, particularly to Siem Reap...
Khmer bronze art showcased at Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis Review - Minnesota
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July 15, 2025
Dr. Katherine Crawford Luber Mia’s Nivin and Duncan MacMillan Director & President | Minneapolis Institute Of ArtDr. Katherine Crawford Luber Mia’s Nivin and Duncan MacMillan Director & President | Minneapolis Institute Of Art Minneapolis—The...
Cambodia's Defence Minister Demands Public Apology from Former Thai Soldier
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 15, 2025 -- Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha, has issued a strong demand for a public apology from a former Thai solider involved in an assault on Cambodian soldier. H.E....
Chinese Investment Firms Explore Environmental Partnerships in Cambodia
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 17, 2025 -- Three prominent Chinese investment firms specialising in environmental technologies met here on July 16 afternoon with Cambodia's Minister of Environment, H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, to discuss potential...
Myanmar migrants in Thailand exploited and victims of extortion, report highlights
Asia News
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July 19, 2025
Four million people from Myanmar are in the neighbouring country, half without proper documentation. Human Rights Watch reports that since the 2021 coup that plunged Myanmar into civil war, Thailand’s treats Myanmar nationals differently from...
Workshop anchors research in Kundasang communities
Borneo Post
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July 16, 2025
Elder women of Bundu Tuhan perform the traditional dance Sinurondoi in front of the balai adat.(customs town hall) to welcome SEANNET 2025 participants to the village. In front of them is Adrian Soidi, Bundu Tuhan village’s Heritage and Cultural...
MISTI, Huawei Collaborate to Advance AI R&D and Tech Talent Development
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 15, 2025 -- Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, H.E. Hem Vanndy, received a delegation from Huawei to discuss deepening cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, as well as...
Conference seeks ways to promote Việt Nam–Cambodia trade
Vietnam News Agency
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HCM CITY — Nearly 300 Vietnamese and Cambodian enterprises gathered in HCM City on Tuesday for the Việt Nam–Cambodia business connectivity conference to enhance bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The event brought together businesses...
How a Kiwi family crushed a $95k debt while travelling the globe
1News
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Tired of being broke in Auckland, Ruth and Bryan Tucker packed up their belongings and their two children and became digital nomads, paying off debts along the way. Next stop: home ownership in New Zealand. How did they make the dream a reality?...
Bullet trains, not bullets; prosperity, not a proxy
The Manila Times
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July 19, 2025
IN 2016, United Nations spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said the UN held no “position on the legal and procedural merits” of the South China Sea (SCS) arbitration victory claimed by the Philippines. The 2025 Annual Threat Assessment Report of the...
Cambodian lawmakers pass constitutional amendment allowing government to revoke citizenship
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 11, 2025
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment that would allow the government to draft legislation seeking… PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment that would allow the...
Cambodia Amends Constitution for Citizenship Revocation
News Central TV
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July 11, 2025
Cambodian lawmakers on Friday unanimously passed a constitutional amendment that clears the way for the government to strip citizenship from individuals accused of foreign collusion. This move comes despite significant concerns from rights groups...
Cambodia to pass laws allowing for citizenship to be stripped
The Times of India
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Cambodian lawmakers amended the constitution Friday paving the way for people charged with foreign collusion to be stripped of their citizenship, despite concerns such a law could be used to silence government critics. "We are deeply concerned...
Cambodia: Revocation of citizenship would be heinous violation of international law
Amnesty International
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July 11, 2025
Responding to a National Assembly-approved amendment to the Cambodian Constitution that allows for the revocation of Khmer citizenship, Amnesty International’s Regional Research Director Montse Ferrer said: “As the proposal moves closer to...