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Cambodia to attend ASEAN defense ministers'meeting in Malaysia

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Tea Banh left for Langkawi, Malaysia on Sunday to attend the 9th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting to be held from Monday. “The ASEAN defense ministers will review the latest development of security and defense situation in ASEAN,” ...

Global Post News Staff
http://bit.ly/1CkICdO

After visit, Refugee deal still shrouded in doubt

In 2001, Australia’s then-Conservative government first introduced its “Pacific Solution” as a way of stopping an influx of asylum seekers attempting to reach its shores by boat—and as a way of winning votes during an election defined by wedge politics. ...

Holly Robertson
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/after-visit-refugee-deal-still-shrouded-in-doubt-79790/

Chinese puppetry show launched in Cambodia

An eight-member troupe of China’s Fujian puppetry practitioners performed the show here on Wednesday. Held at the Chinese Cultural Mansion in Cambodia, the show drew dozens of viewers, including Cambodian Culture and Fine Arts Secretary of State Samraing Kamsan, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Bu Jianguo and ...

Ecns.cn News Staff
http://www.ecns.cn/2015/03-12/157756.shtml

Cambodia, Australia further discuss refugee resettlement plan

Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong met with Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton on Thursday to further discuss a refugee resettlement plan following an agreement struck by the two countries in September. ...

The Cambodia Herald​ News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cambodia-australia-further-discuss-refugee-resettlement-plan-8297

New bus links plan between far South, Malaysia

The Transport Ministry is speeding up work on a joint plan for bus services that would link the far South and Malaysia to meet the needs of commuters between the two countries. Thailand also plans to hold talks with Cambodian authorities this month over increasing ...

Amornrat Mahitthirook
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/491558/bus-scheme-seeks-more-malaysia-links

Criticised training exercises begin anew

An annual US-led military training exercise, which was marred by controversy last year when a major rights group said it was teaching tactics that would assist Cambodia’s “abusive armed forces” in crackdowns, will officially open today in Kampong Speu province. ...

Alice Cuddy
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/criticised-training-exercises-begin-anew

Cambodian parliament's 1st vice-president voices support to Chinese investment

Kem Sokha, first vice-president of Cambodia’s National Assembly, on Wednesday lent his support to Chinese investors in Cambodia and urged them to focus on quality and transparency in their projects. ...

The Cambodia Herald​ News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cambodian-parliaments-1st-vice-president-voices-support-to-chinese-investment-8263

Obama announces new education effort to 'Let Girls Learn'

Saying every girl “has value,” President Barack Obama announced a more focused government effort Tuesday to help tens of millions of girls around the world attend and stay in school. Michelle Obama said she’s heading to Japan and Cambodia later this month to promote it. ...

ABC News Staff
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/us-lady-plans-mid-march-visit-japan-cambodia-29346795

Cambodian, Laos defense ministers pledge to bolster ties, cooperation

Cambodian Defense Minister Gen. Tea Banh said, on Monday, that he met with his visiting Laos counterpart Lt. Gen. Sengnuan Saiyalath, and they agreed to further enhance bilateral ties and cooperation for mutual benefits. ...

The Cambodia Herald​ News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cambodian-laos-defense-ministers-pledge-to-bolster-ties-cooperation-8256

Lao president hails relations with Cambodia

President Choummaly Sayasone told Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni last week that Laos highly values the bilateral relations and cooperation it enjoys with Cambodia. Leaders of the two countries have maintained regular contact and exchanged visits. The two neighbours have cooperated in a broad range of ...

The Cambodia Herald​ News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/lao-president-hails-relations-with-cambodia-8255

Government to promote private investment in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam

Hoping to give more teeth to its Act East Policy, the Modi government has decided to expand India’s economic links with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) by promoting private sector investments in these countries through a project development company. ...

Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury
http://bit.ly/1AZyVz1

Three men arrested, one shot by Thai forces

A Cambodian national was shot and two others arrested in Thailand last week while allegedly smuggling drugs across the border, officials said yesterday. ...

Taing Vida
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/three-men-arrested-one-shot-thai-forces

ASEAN economic ministers expect stronger growth in 2015

The ministers expect ASEAN’s economy to improve in 2015 to 5.1% – above the 3.5% global growth projection – based on the stronger demand in advanced economies, energised by the robust US recovery and several policy stimulus measures in the Eurozone and Japan. ...

Channel News Asia News Staff
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/asean-economic-ministers/1687244.html

Cambodia, Russia to sign 5 cooperation documents next week

Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong will lead a delegation to pay a working visit to Russia from March 2 to 4 in order to boost ties and cooperation, according to a news statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. ...

Global Post News Staff
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/150227/cambodia-russia-sign-5-cooperation-documents-next-week

Lao President in Cambodia for state visit

Mr. Choummaly Sayasone, President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, is paying a two-day state visit to Cambodia starting Thursday. ...

The Cambodia Herald​ News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/lao-president-in-cambodia-for-state-visit-8239

Brunei crown prince to visit Cambodia next week

Brunei Crown Prince Haji Al- Muhtadee Billah will pay an official visit to Cambodia from March 2 to 4 in order to further enhance bilateral ties and cooperation, according to a statement from the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. ...

Global Post News Staff
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/150225/brunei-crown-prince-visit-cambodia-next-week

Preah Vihear dilemma demands more than military skills

The border with Cambodia still sits as the core of a dispute between the two countries – although things look calm on the surface, as politically “viral” groups in Thailand remain busy with other issues. However, feelings could heat up if the power arrangement in Bangkok ...

Supalak Ganjanakhundee
http://www.nationmultimed

Environmental groups urge Cambodia PM to press Laos to cancel dam project

Conservation groups have called on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to press Lao President Choummaly Sayasone to postpone the construction of the much-criticized Don Sahong dam project on the Mekong River in Laos. ...

Ounkeo Souksavanh
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/efforts-to-cancel-dam-project-02252015161706.html

Cambodia agrees to support Malaysia’s proposed Asean Peacekeeping Force

Cambodia has agreed to support Malaysia’s proposed establishment of an Asean Peacekeeping Force, comprising of personnel from all 10 Asean member states to serve the United Nations. ...

M. Kumar
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/02/23/Asean-Hisham-Peackeeping/

Finland's Foreign Minister vows to help Cambodia

Finland will continue to help Cambodia in all sectors in order to contribute to Cambodian development, Finland’s Foreign Minister, Erkki Tuomioja said Wednesday during a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...

The Cambodia Herald​ News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/finlands-foreign-minister-vows-to-help-cambodia-8215

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