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Hun Sen reassures Japanese parliamentarian: ‘No need for third party, ICJ will resolve border issue’

Senate president Hun Sen has informed Nagashima Akihisa, special advisor to the Japanese Prime Minister, that Cambodia is not yet seeking a third party to resolve the border dispute with Thailand, prioritising the International Court of Justice (ICJ) mechanism first. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-reassures-japanese-parliamentarian-no-need-for-third-party-icj-will-resolve-border-issue-

Manet ready to welcome ICJ legal team, assertive in face of threats

Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that a team of international lawyers will arrive in Cambodia this evening to discuss the Kingdom’s four-point complaint to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-ready-to-welcome-icj-legal-team-assertive-in-face-of-threats

Despite three rounds of talks, Cambodia risks 49% U.S import tariff as deadline nears

With just 10 days left before the U.S. reciprocal tariffs take effect, President Donald Trump has confirmed he will not extend the 90-day pause beyond the July 9 deadline, signaling that trade penalties will be enforced unless new agreements are reached with the U.S. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/despite-three-rounds-of-talks-cambodia-risks-49-u-s-import-tariff-as-deadline-nears/

Hun Sen: Thaksin family friendship shattered by Paetongtarn’s insults and dishonesty

Senate president Hun Sen has shared his regret that Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has caused the 30-year friendship between him and Thaksin Shinawatra to come to an end. He also apportioned blame for stalled border issue resolutions to her “dishonesty” and “insults toward her ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-thaksin-family-friendship-shattered-by-paetongtarn-s-insults-and-dishonesty

Deported Cambodian blacklisted as ‘national security threat’

A Cambodian woman who previously worked in Thailand has been placed on a blacklist by Thai authorities, permanently barring her from re-entering the neighbouring Kingdom in the future. She was previously detained for two nights by Thai authorities on charges of illegally entering the country ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deported-cambodian-blacklisted-as-national-security-threat-

Thai-Cambodia border closed to cargo traffic

The General Department of Immigration (GDI) has announced that it will not permit any type of cargo transport to enter, exit, or transit through any international border checkpoints or regional checkpoints along the Cambodian-Thai border. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-cambodia-border-closed-to-cargo-traffic

Farewell, ‘brother’: Hun Sen warns he will expose Thaksin for betraying him

Senate president Hun Sen has sent a blunt message to the man who he once described as his “Godbrother” – former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra – accused Thaksin of betraying him and warning that he will expose his treasonous actions, including betraying the Thai ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/farewell-brother-hun-sen-warns-he-will-expose-thaksin-for-betraying-him

Hun Sen warns border conflict may be prolonged

Senate president Hun Sen travelled to Oddar Meanchey province to meet with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) troops stationed at the border this afternoon, June 26. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-warns-border-conflict-may-be-prolonged

Manet: Cambodia waiting to see who holds ‘real power’ in Thailand

Prime Minister Hun Manet has explained that Cambodia is waiting to see who holds real power and a clear position in Thailand — someone the Kingdom can trust enough to work with to find a joint solution for the benefit of both countries. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-cambodia-waiting-to-see-who-holds-real-power-in-thailand-

Interior minister: Thailand claims borders open, yet people barred from crossing

Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has raised questions about the sincerity of Thai authorities. He cited several issues, from the killing of a Cambodian soldier to the closure of borders to the dissemination of “false” information to the world regarding ongoing border issues with Cambodia. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-minister-thailand-claims-borders-open-yet-people-barred-from-crossing

Cambodia-Thailand flights operating as usual

Despite Thailand’s unilateral decision to close all land borders with Cambodia on the night of June 23, flight operations between Cambodia and Thailand are continuing as usual up to the present. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-flights-operating-as-usual

PM urges support for local products

Prime Minister Hun Manet Monday called on all citizens to support locally made products and work diligently in cultivating and processing goods for both personal use and broader consumption. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501706267/pm-urges-support-for-local-products/

Can Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand return to good jobs?

The question whether Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand will return home to better jobs and livelihood remains uncertain amid escalating tensions. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/can-cambodian-migrant-workers-in-thailand-return-to-good-jobs

Thai military closes all land borders, but deals reached at a few to allow citizens to return home

Thailand has fully enforced the closure of all land border crossings with Cambodia, restricting entry into the country, while allowing citizens who wish to return home. ...

Khuon Narim and Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/thai-military-closes-all-land-borders-but-deals-reached-at-a-few-to-allow-citizens-to-return-home/

Government spokesperson highlights ‘irrational’ claims by Thai leader

A Cambodian government spokesperson has pointed out “irrational claims” made by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. On June 23, she claimed that Thailand had decided to cut electricity, internet, and oil and gas supplies to Cambodia, when in fact Cambodia had already shut down these ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-spokesperson-highlights-irrational-claims-by-thai-leader

Thailand clocks tourists from entering Cambodia as their border tensions soar

Thailand began imposing land border restrictions Monday including blocking tourists heading into Cambodia as the two countries engage in retaliation in their border dispute. ...

Kiripost staff
https://kiripost.com/stories/thailand-blocks-tourists-from-entering-cambodia-as-their-border-tensions-soar

Cambodia confident no supply disruptions after Thai fuel, gas imports halted

Persistent pressure and threats from certain Thai extremist groups have prompted the Cambodian government to suspend all fuel and gas imports from Thailand. The Cambodian government, economic experts and the general public are all reportedly in agreement that Cambodia is fully capable of securing enough ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-confident-no-supply-disruptions-after-thai-fuel-gas-imports-halted?_gl=1*1tqguzx*_gcl_au*MTcxOTY3NTA2My4xNzQ3MzYwNDAz*_ga*Nzg5NDM0MDI2LjE2NjI0MzM2MTg.*_ga_R70MJXK09N*czE3NTA3MzAzMzQkbzcxMCRnMSR0MTc1MDczMDQ0MyRqNDIkbDAkaDI0NDIwNzIzMQ..

Cambodia bans Thai fuel imports as tensions rise

Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a halt to all fuel and gas imports from Thailand starting at midnight, citing sufficient alternative supplies and escalating tensions following a Thai military-led incursion of 150 cyclists into the Ta Moan Thom temple compound. ...

Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-bans-thai-fuel-imports-as-tensions-rise

Sellers support Thai fruit ban despite losses; gov’t promotes alternatives

As Cambodia’s ban on Thai fruit imports took effect amid border tensions, local traders are grappling with shortages, rising prices, and spoiled stock in Thailand—while officials urge a shift toward alternative markets and domestic produce. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/sellers-support-thai-fruit-ban-despite-losses-govt-promotes-alternatives/

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