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Cambodia, Thailand vows truce commitment to China

(MENAFN) Cambodia and Thailand have reiterated their dedication to upholding a ceasefire agreement during an informal three-party dialogue with China, according to a statement posted by China’s foreign ministry. The trilateral meeting took place...

Kim Jong Un, Putin to go to military parade to commemorate end of WWII

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to participate in a large military parade in China next week, as part of events marking the 80th anniversary of World War II, according to reports. Kim will...

Cambodia, Thailand approve ceasefire, de-escalation

(MENAFN) Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to a ceasefire and measures to reduce tensions after several days of violent border clashes, officials announced Monday following diplomatic talks in Malaysia. The conflict, rooted in a long-standing...

Cambodia, Thailand Border Clashes Displace Thousands

(MENAFN) No fewer than eight Cambodian civilians and five military personnel lost their lives in violent skirmishes along the frontier with Thailand, according to a statement released by the Cambodian Defense Ministry on Saturday. Speaking at a...

Cambodia urges truce with Thailand amid escalating border clashes

(MENAFN) Cambodia has called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with Thailand amid escalating border clashes that have already killed over 30 people and displaced nearly 200,000. Speaking at the United Nations, Cambodia’s ambassador...

Cambodia, Thailand Face Off at UN as Border Clashes Mount

(MENAFN) Cambodia and Thailand addressed the United Nations Security Council on Friday amid escalating border clashes, with Cambodia demanding an unconditional ceasefire and Thailand calling for an end to hostilities and a return to negotiations....

Cambodia Confirms Control Over Border Territory

(MENAFN) Cambodia declared on Wednesday that its armed forces have successfully taken control of its “sovereign territory” during ongoing military confrontations with Thailand, following a rise in border tensions, as reported by a local...

Cambodia, S. Korea Kick Off First Paris Carbon Credit Deal

(MENAFN) In a significant step toward climate action, Cambodia and South Korea have jointly launched the first-ever carbon credit initiative under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, targeting emissions from the transport sector by promoting...

Hotel101 Global entered into definitive binding agreements to develop Hotel101 in Cambodia

Hotel101-Phnom Penh Cambodia is set to have approx 700 rooms with 30 floors to rise in a prime 2,033 square meters commercial land at Tonle Bassac, a vibrant riverfront economic and cultural hub near the popular upscale BKK District...

Global Leaders Gather in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN Summit

(MENAFN) World and regional dignitaries are assembling in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is presently chaired by Malaysia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will welcome heads of...

Cambodia’s successful anti-fraud campaign leads to more than two thousand scammers

(MENAFN) A sweeping anti-fraud campaign in Cambodia has led to the arrest of 2,767 individuals linked to online scam operations, according to reports. The country’s Information Minister, who also serves on the Ad-Hoc Committee to Combat Online...

Cambodia Cracks Down on Online Scams, Arrests 2,767

(MENAFN) Cambodia has significantly ramped up its efforts against online scam operations, with the number of detainees reaching 2,767, according to Information Minister Neth Pheaktra on Sunday. Pheaktra, who also serves on the Ad-Hoc Committee to...

Cambodia’s PM Commands Eradication of Online Scams

(MENAFN) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has issued a sweeping directive to dismantle all online scam operations across the nation, warning that any government official who hinders enforcement efforts could face dismissal. In a directive signed...

ICRC president: “If states invest in defence, they must also budget for international humanitarian law”

Speaking at the 11th HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Lecture on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Bangkok, President Spoljaric said: “The recent escalation between Thailand and Cambodia underscores how quickly hostilities can flare and...

Gold falls after signals of easing US-China trade tensions

(MENAFN) Gold prices fell sharply on Monday, declining about 3.2% to $3,981 an ounce, amid indications of easing trade tensions between the United States and China, as well as new trade agreements with several Asian nations. The precious metal had...

Cambodia plans to implement mandatory army service next year

(MENAFN) Cambodia will begin enforcing military conscription next year, Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on Monday, according to reports. Although the conscription law was officially enacted on December 22, 2006, it has never been applied. Ahead...

Cambodia Set to Launch Mandatory Military Service in 2026

(MENAFN) Cambodia is poised to launch a nationwide mandatory military conscription program beginning next year, Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed on Monday, signaling a major shift in national defense policy. Although the conscription law was...

Cambodia Declares Enforcing Military Draft

(MENAFN) Cambodia is set to introduce compulsory military service beginning next year, Prime Minister Hun Manet declared on Monday. Although the conscription statute was officially enacted on December 22, 2006, it has not yet been put into...

Thailand, Cambodia consent extending peace deal

(MENAFN) Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to extend a fragile ceasefire following five days of deadly fighting along their shared border last month, which claimed at least 43 lives. The conflict erupted over long-disputed border temples. The...

China-backed malaria plan anticipated to aid Cambodia

(MENAFN) According to reports, malaria projects backed by China are anticipated to assist Cambodia in achieving its goal of eliminating malaria by the end of 2025. Siv Sovannaroth, head of the Technical Bureau and manager of the Malaria Program at...