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Lightning Kills 31 in Cambodia in First Half of 2025
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Lightning strikes claimed 31 lives across Cambodia during the first half of 2025, marking a significant 31 percent decrease from the 45 deaths recorded in the same period last year, disaster management officials reported Tuesday. "Among...
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Asian Allies
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has introduced fresh import taxes targeting multiple countries, notably long-standing Asian allies Japan and South Korea. On Monday, he shared nearly identical letters through his Truth Social account addressed...
Introductory Visit of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2 July 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong is on his introductory visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Prime Minister Wong was received by Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet at the Peace Palace...
U.S. Stocks Tumble After Trump’s Tariff Announcement
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange tumbled Monday following President Donald Trump's release of multiple tariff notifications targeting specific nations with sweeping levy rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 0.94%, shedding 422.17...
Trump world-tour of tariffs
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of tariffs targeting several countries, including major Asian allies Japan and South Korea. On Monday, Trump shared nearly identical letters on his social media platform Truth Social,...
Trump Postpones Tariff Rollout Deadline to Aug. 1
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday postponing the implementation of reciprocal tariffs to August 1, 2025. “I have determined, based on additional information and recommendations from various senior officials,...
Trump Set to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on 14 Nations
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday via social media that starting August 1, a 25-percent tariff will be imposed on imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK). In letters sent to the leaders of these two nations, Trump...
US Stock Markets Dip After Tariffs
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange closed lower on Monday following President Donald Trump's release of several tariff letters outlining country-specific broad tariff rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.94 percent, losing 422.17...
Cambodia’s drug problem is on the rise
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a recent report from Cambodia’s Anti-Drug Department (ADP), the country detained 12,728 individuals connected to drug offenses during the first half of 2025. This represents an 8 percent increase compared to the 11,780...
Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...
Thailand’s King Appoints New Cabinet
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn formally appointed a new cabinet on Thursday, following a royal endorsement of the ministerial lineup earlier this week. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, who is currently serving as...
Cambodia teams up with China to advance digital cultural industry
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Cambodia has launched a new digital platform and unveiled its first AI-generated short drama, marking a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge technology into the country’s cultural sector. The new 2025 Hi View platform, along...
Cambodia Presents 2025 Hi View Platform, First AI-Generated Short Drama
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Cambodia introduced the 2025 Hi View platform alongside its first AI-generated short drama, marking a significant step toward integrating AI-Generated Content (AIGC) technology within the country’s digital cultural sector. This...
Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Grows at 5.1% Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to Reach US$106.8 Billion by 2031
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
Growth in pharmaceutical sector and rise in demand for reverse logistics have boosted the growth of the global pharmaceutical logistics market. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As per the report...
Thai PM gets suspended due to phone call with ex Cambodian leader
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following mounting calls for her resignation linked to a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. In the recording, Paetongtarn refers to...
Cambodia extracts US made aerial bomb
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Cambodia have uncovered and safely extracted another U.S.-made M117 aerial bomb, a remnant from past conflicts, in the country’s southern Takeo province, as stated by officials late Tuesday. According to reports, the...
Cambodian PM Refuses Talks Until Thailand Fully Reopens Borders
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet declared on Monday that Cambodia will refuse to enter negotiations with Thailand regarding the reopening of their shared border unless Thailand first fully reopens all crossing points, according to a...
Cambodian Premier Visits 3,850 Citizens After Deadly Thailand Border Clash
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday paid a visit to over 3,800 citizens who had relocated to a safety zone in Preah Vihear province following a recent skirmish along the Thai border. The evacuation followed heightened tensions...
Cambodia Shuts Two More Border Crossings with Thailand
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on Sunday that two additional border checkpoints with Thailand have been fully closed amid the escalating border dispute between the neighboring ASEAN countries. Hun Manet revealed that late...
IPS Cambodia Notes Rising Visibility of Mixed-Use Property in Siem Reap Following Emirates Route Launch
EIN Presswire
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June 26, 2025
Emirates’ Dubai-Siem Reap flight drives demand for flexible-use real estate in Siem Reap, with rising interest in mixed-use and boutique properties. SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the recent launch of...