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Manet congratulates Anutin, looks forward to peace, restored ties
Prime Minister Hun Manet has congratulated new Thai Prime Minster Anutin Charnvirakul on his election as the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand. He expected that the new Thai leader will work with Cambodia to restore normalcy between the two neighbouring kingdoms. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-congratulates-anutin-looks-forward-to-peace-restored-ties
Cambodia and Vietnam strengthen tourism cooperation with new MoU
During his visit to lead the Cambodian tourism delegation to the 19th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo, Minister of Tourism Huot Hak held a high-level and significant working meeting with Nguyễn Văn Hùng, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752188/cambodia-and-vietnam-strengthen-tourism-cooperation-with-new-mou/
Cambodia, Burkina Faso to boost ties in demining
Senate President Hun Sen receives Ambassador Daouda Bitie of Burkina Faso, who presents his credentials to the Acting Head of State. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751681/cambodia-burkina-faso-to-boost-ties-in-demining/
New standoff erupts over Thai border barricades, officials push for action via general border committee
Tensions over razor-wire barricades installed by Thai soldiers in disputed parts of Banteay Meanchey flared again on Thursday, as villagers from Chouk Chey in O’Biechoan commune confronted troops while blocked from their homes and farms. ...
Seoung Nimol and Lon Saoda
https://cambojanews.com/new-standoff-erupts-over-thai-border-barricades-officials-push-for-action-via-general-border-committee/
Cambodia, Vietnam pledge stronger economic ties
Senate President Hun Sen and Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính discussed means to enhance Cambodia-Vietnam relations, especially in areas of trade, investment, and tourism, according to Chea Thyrith, spokesman for Senate president, on Tuesday. . ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750891/cambodia-vietnam-pledge-stronger-economic-ties/
Border province governor calls for legal solutions as evictions of Cambodian families planned
The governor of Banteay Meanchey province has sent a letter to his counterpart in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province, urging Thailand to respect existing agreements and memoranda of understanding, especially regarding Thai claims over Chok Chey and Prey Chan villages in O Bei Choan commune, O ...
Cambodia bats for peace at SCO Plus Summit in China
Prime Minister Hun Manet returned to Phnom Penh after attending the SCO Plus Summit in Tianjin, China, where he met senior leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750380/cambodia-bats-for-peace-at-sco-plus-summit-in-china/
Cambodia, Vietnam strengthen trade ties, courtesy CVTPP
Cambodia and Vietnam reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade and investment relations at the Cambodia-Vietnam Trade Promotion Programme (CVTPP) held at Novotel Phnom Penh Hotel, according to the Ministry of Commerce’s (MoC) statement on Friday. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750237/cambodia-vietnam-strengthen-trade-ties-courtesy-cvtpp/
President Marcos Jr visit to enhance Cambodia-Philippines economic ties
President of the Philippines Ferdinand R Marcos Jr will embark on a two-day state visit to Cambodia from September 7, according to Philippine News Agency (PNA). ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501749531/president-marcos-jr-visit-to-enhance-cambodia-philippines-economic-ties/
Manet asks UN secretary-general to encourage Thais to seek peace
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged UN Secretary-General António Guterres to encourage Thailand to refrain from using force to resolve border disputes, particularly in areas inhabited by civilians. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-asks-un-secretary-general-to-encourage-thais-to-seek-peace
Turning crises into investment opportunities in Cambodia
With its young workforce, investment-friendly environment and steady growth, Cambodia is rapidly emerging as a vital destination in global supply chain integration. ...
Khmer Times staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501748916/turning-crises-into-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/
Civil society groups call for immediate release 18 Cambodian soldiers
Cambodian and Thai civil society groups have released a joint statement urging the Thai government to release 18 Cambodian soldiers who were captured by the Thai army, stating it is in defiance of the ceasefire agreement signed by both sides. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/civil-society-groups-call-for-immediate-release-18-cambodian-soldiers
US investors urged to seize opportunities in Cambodia
Cambodia has urged US investors to capitalise on emerging trade advantages and a rapidly improving business climate, following a high-level working meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol and a United States Congressional delegation led by Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne of Texas. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501748940/us-investors-urged-to-seize-opportunities-in-cambodia/
Khmer witnesses: Nong Chan camp was definitely in Cambodian Territory
The former Nong Chan refugee camp was located on Khmer territory during the 1980s and 90s. No Thai civilians lived there, and no Thai military were stationed there. A canal marked the boundary between Cambodia and Thailand, according to locals who often visited Nong Chan, ...
Civil society organisations call for return of captive Cambodian soldiers
Seventy-three civil society groups in Cambodia and Thailand have called on the Thai government to immediately and unconditionally release captured Cambodian soldiers, so that peace may be maintained and the soldiers can be reunited with their families and loved ones. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/civil-society-organisations-call-for-return-of-captive-cambodian-soldiers
Manet thanks Malaysian PM for ceasefire role as Malaysia celebrates Independence Day
Prime Minister Hun Manet has expressed his gratitude for the proactive support of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in facilitating the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Thai cluster munitions, unexploded bombs ‘dangerous for decades’ warn authorities
A bomb is relatively harmless when secured in military stockpiles but becomes a grave danger when dropped, especially in residential areas. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-cluster-munitions-unexploded-bombs-dangerous-for-decades-warn-authorities
Human Rights Committee appeals to Swedish counterparts over fighter jet sale
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has called for their Swedish counterparts to oppose the sale of Swedish company Saab’s Gripen warplanes to Thailand. The same family of fighter jets were used for the first time ever in combat, when the Thai air force deployed ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/human-rights-committee-appeals-to-swedish-counterparts-over-fighter-jet-sale
Latest MoUs aim to boost Chinese arrivals
Experts in the tourism sector believe that five new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Chinese and Cambodian tourism bodies have the potential to drive Chinese visitor numbers up. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/latest-mous-aim-to-boost-chinese-arrivals
Govt rejects new mine allegations, cited deminers stay silent
Cambodia on Thursday rejected Thai reports that its troops recently planted a landmine that wounded a soldier near Ta Krabey Temple along the Oddar Meanchey border, an act that would violate Phnom Penh’s commitment to ban anti-personnel mines. ...
Coby Hobbs and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/govt-rejects-new-mine-allegations-cited-deminers-stay-silent/
Defence ministry offer commiserations over latest land mine ‘incident’
The Ministry of National Defence has expressed condolences regarding an August 27 landmine explosion that resulted in injuries to a Thai soldier at the Cambodia-Thailand Border area. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-offer-commiserations-over-latest-land-mine-incident--1
CMAA dismiss mine laying accusations, urge Thais to refrain from troop movements
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has strongly rejected allegations made by the Royal Thai Army that Cambodia planted new landmines along the border near Ta Krabey Temple, after a Thai soldier was severely injured in a landmine explosion. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-dismiss-mine-laying-accusations-urge-thais-to-refrain-from-troop-movements
B’bang seeks Korean support in agro-processing stake
Battambang Provincial Governor Sok Lou has called on the Republic of Korea to help mobilise Korean investors to explore opportunities in Cambodia’s agricultural sector, particularly in the processing of the province’s abundant agricultural products. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501746663/bbang-seeks-korean-support-in-agro-processing-stake/
Cambodia and Thailand reaffirm border peace commitments at high-level meeting
Senior military officials from Cambodia and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace along the shared border following an Extraordinary Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, held today, August 27, in Si Saket, Thailand. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-and-thailand-reaffirm-border-peace-commitments-at-high-level-meeting