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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 ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-province-governor-calls-for-legal-solutions-as-evictions-of-cambodian-families-planned

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/

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, ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/khmer-witnesses-nong-chan-camp-was-definitely-in-cambodian-territory

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

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

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

International demining groups confirm border mines are old, not new

International demining organisations have backed Cambodia’s claim that mines discovered near the Thai border are “remnants of past conflicts”, not new deployments, with the issue being officially acknowledged by the Ottawa Convention committee. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/international-demining-groups-confirm-border-mines-are-old-not-new

Tea Seiha: No leader should use people as shields for personal gain

Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha has rejected claims that the government concealed information about recent border tensions, stressing that Cambodia remains committed to the ceasefire and will not allow its people to be used for political manipulation. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tea-seiha-no-leader-should-use-people-as-shields-for-personal-gain

Banteay Meanchey governor protests Thai promises of titles for disputed lands

Banteay Meanchey governor Oum Reatrey has sent a formal letter to Parinya Phothisat, governor of Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province, protesting the planned issuance of land ownership certificates to Thai citizens. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/banteay-meanchey-governor-protests-thai-promises-of-titles-for-disputed-lands

Boycott of Thai products driving steep decline in bilateral trade

Thai military action has led many Cambodians to declare a boycott of Thai products. Despite the fell in sales, the owners of many large Thai brands and companies believe this trend will subside once border tensions are resolved. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/boycott-of-thai-products-driving-steep-decline-in-bilateral-trade

Cambodia, Thailand vow to normalise the border situation

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to a new push for stronger military cooperation, vowing to maintain regular communication and resolve all border issues peacefully. Importantly, they committed to rebuilding trust and ensuring a return to normal relations between the two countries. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-thailand-vow-to-normalise-the-border-situation

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