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Cambodia, Singapore reaffirm economic ties
Khmer Times
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July 3, 2025
Synopsis: Both sides confirm their commitment to accelerating cooperation in trade, investment, financial technology, green energy, and digital infrastructure. Cambodia and Singapore Wednesday reiterated their commitment to strengthening economic...
Race Against the World winner reveals paradise destination tourists 'don't know about' - and it's only 50 minutes from a major destination
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
A former winner of BBC One's Race across the World has shared notes from his latest adventure - to a paradise island that is still off the tourist map. Alfie Watts, who won the 2024 series of the hit travel show with his St Albans pal Owen Wood,...
Time-travel to Baghdad, Rome and Mughal India with Louvre Abu Dhabi's VR project
The National News
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In a 1993 episode of The Simpsons, Lisa is in class, daydreaming of a headset that can take her back in time to witness the Mongol conquests alongside Genghis Khan. The thought was compelling, even if far-fetched – an educational technology that...
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...
Cambodia Appreciates Religious Tourism Cooperation with India
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 03, 2025 -- Minister of Tourism H.E. Huot Hak appreciates religious tourism between Cambodia and India, highlighting welcoming pagodas and Buddhist sacred sites in Cambodia. H.E. Huot Hak underlined his impression when...
The Legend Begins: Uncover an Unrivaled Integrated Destination in Cambodia at New Luxury Arjuna Resort & Spa
Hospitality Net
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July 4, 2025
JHL Collection proudly marks a bold milestone in its international expansion with the debut of Arjuna Resort & Spa, which opened on 28 May 2025. Inspired by the legendary hero Arjuna and rooted in Khmer royal heritage, the five-star destination...
Long Beach Transit will allow ICE to enter buses and other workplaces, memo says
Signal Tribune - California
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July 4, 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, Long Beach Transit employees received a letter from the company instructing them what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempt to enter their workplaces, including restricted areas and public buses....
Siem Reap Ranks among World’s Best Travel Destinations in 20...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- Siem Reap, home to Cambodia’s iconic Angkor temples, has been named one of the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations in 2025 by Tripadvisor, the world-renowned travel platform. The city earned the...
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...
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 sees 25 pct rise in Chinese tourist arrivals to UNESCO-listed Angkor in H1
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has seen a remarkable increase in the number of Chinese tourists to its iconic Angkor Archaeological Park in the first half of 2025, an official report said on Thursday. A total of 47,571 Chinese tourists...
Cambodia’s Defence Minister affirms strict Adherence to Government directives amidst Thai relations
Khmer Times
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July 3, 2025
General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Cambodia, said that he has not engaged in any dialogue with the Thai side, either officially or unofficially, since he met with Phum Tham, the Minister of National...
Israel sends team to Qatar for Gaza truce talks despite 'unacceptable' Hamas demands
The National News
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending a negotiating team to Qatar on Sunday for Gaza truce talks, but rejected earlier demands made by Hamas. “The changes that Hamas is seeking to make in the Qatari proposal were conveyed...
Lebanon's Shiite Muslims mark Ashura amid calls for Hezbollah to disarm and security threats
The National News
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Lebanon's Shiite Muslims on Sunday gathered to mark the religious event of Ashura for the first time since Israel's war last year that largely destroyed the upper echelons of Hezbollah. This year's Ashura celebrations also come amid huge pressure...
Turmoil, tariffs, tourism: Thailand's political woes threatens fragile recovery
CNBC
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July 4, 2025
Protesters hold a sign with a photo of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra crossed out at Victory Monument on June 28, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousands of protesters gathered at Bangkok’s Victory Monument to demand Prime Minister Paetongtarn...
New Rural Roads Construction Commences in Cambodia to Boost Eco-Tourism
Construction & Property News
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July 4, 2025
The Cambodian government has officially broken ground on three new rural roads in Teuk Phos district, Kampong Chhnang province. This initiative marks a significant step in enhancing the country’s rural infrastructure and supporting eco-tourism,...
Vietnam – An Attractive Destination For Medical Tourism
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 4, 2025
Not only does Vietnam attract international tourists with its landscapes, culture, and cuisine, but it is also gradually becoming a reliable destination for medical treatment, offering high-quality services at reasonable costs. Patients are...
Travelbag names Thailand as the world’s safest destination
Travel Daily Media
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July 3, 2025
Long-haul travel specialist firm Travelbag reports that, based on several key factors, Thailand is the safest place in the world to visit in 2025. The online travel platform analysed data from research company Numbeo with regard to local safety...
TUI forecasts strong growth for Asia as top long-haul destination for German travelers
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 3, 2025
TUI sees Asia as a top long-haul destination this winter, led by Thailand, with major hotel expansion and rising bookings from German travelers. German travelers are showing continued enthusiasm for international travel, with Asia emerging as a...
Cambodia’s int’l airports receive 1.2 million passengers in Jan-May
Khmer Times
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July 2, 2025
Air passengers line up for check-in at the Phnom Penh International Airport. KT/Chor Sokunthea Synopsis: Reconnecting flights and opening new air routes have contributed significantly to the growth of air passengers and foreign tourists to...