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Cambodia’s Construction Sector Sees Import Surge: A 35.6% Increase in First Half of 2025
Construction & Property News
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July 21, 2025
In a significant boost for the construction industry, Cambodia invested over USD 1.24 billion in construction materials during the first half of 2025. This marks a remarkable 35.6% increase compared to the same period last year, when imports...
Thailand–Cambodia Border Fighting Kills 16 in Two Days
Khaama Press
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July 25, 2025
Image/AP.Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day, killing 16, as border disputes reignited tensions despite international ceasefire calls. Heavy artillery clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continued for a second...
Thailand declares martial law in 8 districts amid deadly clashes with Cambodia
Mint
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July 25, 2025
Thailand on Friday declared ‘martial law’ in eight of its districts bordering Cambodia, after the two nations engaged in deadly clashes over a long-time territorial dispute. According to news agency AFP, Apichart Sapprasert, commander of the...
Thailand and Cambodia exchange fire for second day as death toll rises to 16
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 25, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Two Shiva temples at heart of Thailand-Cambodia clashes: What we know so far
Mint
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July 25, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia are locked in a bitter dispute over the Emerald Triangle, a border region where the two countries meet Laos. The area is home to several ancient temples, including the Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple, near which clashes broke out...
Your Weekly Recap: Post outage prompts govt action, Thai-Cambodia border clashes erupt, and ICJ delivers landmark climate opinion
RTL Today
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July 25, 2025
Your Weekly Recap for 21–25 July 2025. Here are five things you should know at the end of this week: Post outage prompts government action on emergency communications More than half of Luxembourg pensions now paid abroad, CNAP reports Government...
Russia Seethes As Thailand-Cambodia Continue Fighting, Putin Aide Slams West
The Times of India
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July 25, 2025
'From One Chaiwala To Another': PM Modi's Viral Moment With Indian-Origin Tea Seller In UK Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a warm moment over “Chai Pe Charcha” at Chequers after signing the India-UK Free...
Closure of Six National Parks on Cambodian Border – Rangers Evacuated After Intense Clashes
The Nation Thailand
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July 25, 2025
Bunkers, Patrols, and Firearms Procurement Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Mr. Chalermchai Sri-on, stated that bunkers and emergency shelters have been prepared, and the ministry will coordinate with the Thai military to assist in...
Thailand and Cambodia: 16 dead and 100,000 displaced on the second day of clashes
Asia News
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July 25, 2025
Today's news: The United States has lifted a series of sanctions on companies collaborating with Myanmar's military junta. France announces recognition of the Palestinian state in September. India and Great Britain sign a free trade agreement....
GGGI Strengthens Commitment to Support Cambodia’s Carbon Neutrality Goal by 2050
Construction & Property News
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July 25, 2025
The Global Green Development Institute (GGGI) reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with Cambodia to enhance the country’s capacity for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This commitment was highlighted during a meeting between HE Eang...
Thailand, Cambodia Clash in Rare Armed Attacks
Foreign Policy
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Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border, a historic European Union-China summit, and trade wins for India and the United Kingdom. Deadly Border Clashes Thai and Cambodian troops...
Asian universities rise in global sustainability leadership rankings
Eco-Business
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July 25, 2025
As global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) face mounting financial shortfalls, universities across Asia are emerging as key players in sustainable finance. The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 highlight...
CAMBODIA'S TOURISM PARADOX: A BOOMING INDUSTRY WITH A FADING ICON
Tourism Review
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Cambodia’s tourism sector posted impressive numbers in 2024, recording 6.7 million international visitors – indeed, a satisfying 8% climb over 2018, before the world changed. Still, a curious problem persists: Angkor Archaeological Park, arguably...
Thailand, Cambodia not at war; F-16 jet used to target enemy position, national parks to become army base camps | 5 latest updates
The Week
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Thailand's National Security Council (NSC) claimed that its soldiers had attempted to reason with their Cambodian counterparts on Thursday morning to avoid a gun battle. However, their warnings were ignored by the other side, leaving them with no...
5 things to know for July 25: Thailand-Cambodia, France, AI, Sanctuary city lawsuit, Skydance-Paramount merger
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 25, 2025
(CNN) — In addition to telling time, smartwatches can track your steps, heart rate, blood pressure and sleeping patterns. Now, a smartwatch has helped search and rescue teams locate a small plane after it crashed into the dense forests near West...
Thai-Cambodian conflict: 12 Thais die amid ground clashes and airstrikes
Asia News
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July 24, 2025
Cambodia accuses Thailand of opening fire. The territorial dispute once again involves the area around the Ta Muen Thom and Preah Vihear temples. Since late May, tensions between the two Southeast Asian countries have increased, both of which are...
Cambodian police delegation visits An Giang border troops
People's Army Newspaper
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The visit held special significance, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and cooperation under the motto: “Good neighbors, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability” between the An Giang Provincial Border...
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Japan gripped by hot weather and heated politics
Nikkei Asia
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Hello from Tokyo. Just like last year, Japan is experiencing another brutally hot summer. I relocated from Nikkei's Singapore bureau to our Tokyo editorial headquarters in spring 2024, and it's clear that Tokyo is much hotter than the tropical...
Filipinos warned vs scam jobs in Cambodia
The Manila Times
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July 24, 2025
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh cautioned Filipinos against accepting AI (artificial intelligence) or data entry specialist job offers in Cambodia since these are "code names" for cyber scam work. Typically, these...
Filipinos warned against accepting AI-linked job offers in Cambodia
The Manila Times
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July 24, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh cautioned Filipinos against accepting AI (artificial intelligence) or data entry specialist job offers in Cambodia since these were "code names" for cyber scam work. Typically, these...