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SINGAPORE 1.BEWARE PHISHING SCAMS INVOLVING ONLINE ADS FOR CHEAP EZ-LINK CARDS WITH UNLIMITED TRAVEL: POLICE - THE STRAITS TIMES People have lost at least $59,000 since Aug 1 to scams involving the online sale of ez-link cards, with the police...
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Border runs to Cambodia not yet on the cards
The Department of Defence warns that all Thai-Cambodian land crossings remain closed to individuals, though air travel to Cambodia is unaffected. Foreign tourists and expats are being warned by the Department of Defence that all Thai-Cambodian...
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Cambodia opens $2bn Chinesebuilt airport
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The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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SK TDT | Cambodia Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com A $2 billion Chinese-built airport in Cambodia opened its runways to the first planes on Tuesday, bringing hopes for a tourism revival but beset by accusations of land evictions. Officials hope...
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Cambodia makes 3.62 bln USD from exports of agricultural products in first 8 months of 2025
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Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia exported 10.37 million tonnes of agricultural products in the first eight months of 2025, up 35.6 percent compared to the same period last year, said a Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries...
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Cambodia’s Garment Workers Seek Minimum Wage That Reflects ‘Undeniable Realities’
As minimum wage discussions in Cambodia kick into gear, more than two dozen trade unions and civil society organizations advocating for the Southeast Asian nation’s nearly 1 million garment, footwear, textile and travel goods workers are calling...
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Cambodian unions demand $232 minimum wage for textile workers in 2026
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Trade union confederations, federations, and civil society organisations in Cambodia’s garment, footwear, textile, and travel goods sectors are calling for the minimum wage in 2026 to be raised to $232 per month.“This is not merely a request, it...
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Tourism boost as new 30 million passenger airport has grand opening
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Religion Bulletin - August 2025 Thái Nguyên Authorities Restrict Catholic Worship; United Nations Voices Concern Over Repression of Khmer Krom Buddhism in Việt Nam
Notable religious events in August 2025: Catholic Community in Thái Nguyên Province Faces Restrictions on Worship; Authorities in Lào Cai Province Prevent Religious Groups from Evangelizing; Faith on the Rise, but State Recognition Still Limited...
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Cambodia opens new airport
Cambodia on Tuesday (9 September) marked a historic milestone with the inauguration of Techo International Airport (KTI), the nation’s largest aviation infrastructure project and one of the world’s biggest airports by land area. Exterior shot of...
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Cambodia inaugurates Techo International Airport
Cambodia has today inaugurated Techo International Airport (KTI), the country’s largest aviation infrastructure project and now among the world’s largest airports by land area. As reported, Lagardère Travel Retail will operate retail services and...
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South Korea urged to finalise Asean economic pact
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Eleven Myanmar
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by Ry Sochan PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/ANN) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn urged South Korea to finalise the comprehensive economic partnership for Asean countries as soon...
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Out & About: Things to do in the Long Beach, South Bay areas, Sept. 12-18
Friday 11th Annual Cambodia Town Film Festival: The Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. Fourth St. Also Sept. 13 and 14. Information and schedule: cambodiatownfilmfestival.com. A Doll’s House: By Henrik Ibsen, directed by Michael Hovance and...
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South Korean Police Bust $31M Illegal Gambling Ring Operating from Cambodia
According to The Chosun Daily, South Korean police have arrested ten people connected to an illegal online gambling ring that processed approximately KRW 44 billion (approximately $31,6 million) in transactions. The operation was based in Cambodia...
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China's 'airport construction leader' creates new gateway for Cambodia
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China Daily
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The China-constructed Techo International Airport officially opened to traffic on Tuesday in what was a major leap forward for Cambodia's aviation industry. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co...
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Reflecting on 50 years since the genocide and healing through art at this year’s Cambodia Town Film Festival
When the Cambodia Town Film Festival began, it offered a stage for filmmaker voices, highlighting a community often underrepresented on screen; this year, it will continue that tradition in Long Beach. Taking place Sept. 12-14 at the Long Beach...
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Cambodia opens $2 billion airport amid controversy
Published on: September 9, 2025 10:23 PM Cambodia has officially opened its $2 billion Techo International Airport, built with Chinese investment, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure development. The airport, located 20...
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Thai-Cambodia Border Economy Projected to Struggle Until 2025
BANGKOK — More than a month after deadly Thai-Cambodian border clashes, seven provinces in Thailand’s lower northeast and eastern regions are experiencing severe economic collapse, with businesses shuttering and thousands losing their livelihoods...
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Cambodia's new global gateway opens its doors to passengers and opportunity
The opening was marked by the arrival of the first commercial flight operated by Air Cambodia, greeted with a traditional water salute (Photo: OCIC). Cambodia today marked a historic milestone with the inauguration of Techo International Airport...
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Suspicious Gold Exports to Cambodia May Be Fueling Thai Baht’s Strength
BANGKOK — Thailand’s business leaders are raising alarms over irregular gold exports to Cambodia that may be artificially strengthening the baht and threatening the country’s economic recovery. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Chairman of the Federation of...
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Cambodia Reaffirms Full Support for the Philippines’ ASEAN C...
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AKP Phnom Penh, September 09, 2025 -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet reiterated Cambodia's full support for the success of the Philippines' upcoming Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2026, according to a press release...
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