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Cambodian media criticises Sweden’s image in new Gripen sale to Thailand
ScandAsia
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August 18, 2025
ShareSharePin ItShare in 2011 Thailand recieved Gripen C/D jets purchased from Sweden, these planes were used during border clashes in July. The Cambodian media outlet, Kampuchea Thmey Daily, has cautioned that Sweden’s international reputation as...
India Assists in Training Cambodian Officials in Drug Combat
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 18, 2025 -- Twenty (20) young Cambodian officials have left the country to attend a training course on combating illicit drug trafficking in Palasamudran city, India. According to Mr. Samrith Chethaphirom, Deputy...
How to defuse the explosive conflict between Cambodia and Thailand
Newsroom
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August 18, 2025
Comment: The world risks seeing another deadly war in the Cambodian-Thai conflict if an independent ceasefire monitor is not immediately in place. The dispute started with finger-pointing and has created deep mistrust between both governments and...
Forum on China-ASEAN cultural cooperation held in south China
Xinhua News Agency
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NANNING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 ASEAN-Oriented Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Forum was held on Monday in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with participants from China, ASEAN countries and international...
Cambodia, Australia Discuss Education Collaboration
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 18, 2025 -- Cambodia and Australia held talks here yesterday on education cooperation though exploring Western Australian education system and curriculum, sharing experience in educational affairs and progress, and reviewing...
Cambodia's National Triathlon Team Dominates Ho Chi Minh City Championship
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 18, 2025 -- The Cambodian national triathlon team swept all five categories at the Ho Chi Minh City Triathlon Championship 2025 in Vietnam on Aug. 15-18, signaling strong preparation for upcoming international competitions....
World : Lao Farmer’s Death Highlights Landmine Danger, Children Among Main VictimsÂ
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
PHNOM PENH, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The death of a Lao farmer and the injury of his son serve as a grim reminder of the hidden dangers of unexploded landmines in the tiny Southeast Asian nation, a popular tourist destination. The farmer, along with...
Months After US Aid Cuts, Cambodia’s Free Press Still Scrambles to Survive
CamboJA News
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August 18, 2025
After the Trump administration this year axed most U.S. foreign aid and public broadcasters serving parts of the world with scant press freedom, the fallout laid bare the shaky crutch propping up independent media in underserved regions. In 2024,...
The culture of curry
Inquirer
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August 18, 2025
As a child, our yaya would have chicken curry as part of the menu on rotation. It was yellow and creamy—filled with potatoes, peas, carrots, and chicken—and very mild on the palate. But upon trying Indian curry, I was surprised at how strong the...
Navy arrests six Chinese, one Thai at border checkpoint over Cambodian scam links
Pattaya Mail
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August 18, 2025
Thai Navy intercepts border crossing in Chanthaburi, uncovering links to Cambodian scam network. CHANTHABURI, Thailand – The Royal Thai Navy has confirmed the arrest of six Chinese nationals and one Thai citizen who illegally crossed into Thailand...
Altars of Fire, Oceans of Milk: Mytho-History and the Thai-Cambodian Border Conflict
The American Spectator - Virginia
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And as moths swiftly rushing enter a burning flame and die, so all these men rush to thy fire, rush fast to their own destruction. The flames of thy mouth devour all the worlds. Thy glory fills the whole universe. But how terrible thy splendours...
Dr. Nirav Shah says he's 'considering' entering race for Maine governor
News Center Maine
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August 17, 2025
Dr. Nirav Shah, who became the face of Maine's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, would face a growing field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Janet Mills. MAINE, USA — Former Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah says he's considering entering...
Wing Bank and Singapore Airlines launch points-to-miles program in Cambodia
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 17, 2025
Wing Bank partners with Singapore Airlines, allowing customers to convert WingPoints into KrisFlyer miles, enhancing travel rewards and global connectivity. Cambodia – Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc., a 100% Cambodian-owned digital bank, has partnered...
Chinese scam suspects arrested after sneaking in from Cambodia
Bangkok Post
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August 17, 2025
PUBLISHED : 17 Aug 2025 at 17:20 CHANTHABURI: Authorities arrested six Chinese people in Pong Nam Ron district of this eastern province after they illegally arrived from Cambodia, suspecting them of being scammers. The Royal Thai Navy said on...
Despite a Fragile Truce Between Thailand and Cambodia, Some Thais Want More Punitive Actions
Khaosod English
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August 17, 2025
Believing that Cambodia has not been adequately punished, and notwithstanding the fragile truce, some Thais are calling for more punitive actions against not just the Cambodian government but also innocent Cambodians in Thailand, including migrant...
Rattanakiri Province Achieves ODF Status
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 18, 2025 -- Rattanakiri province has become the 23rd province of Cambodia to achieve an open defecation free (ODF) status, with the Minister of Rural Development presiding over its official recognition. At the event on Aug....
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Aug 18, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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August 18, 2025
Malaysia: * Curb bullying from primary school level, King decrees / Education Ministry to implement anti-bullying campaign in schools following royal decree * Another MP is ejected as Speaker orders Awang Solahuddin to leave * Zara Qairina case:...
World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 17, 2025
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.CHINA’S LANDMINE CLEARING PROJECT BENEFIT 2.6 MILLION PEOPLE -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE About 2.6 million people have benefited from the China-aided Cambodia Landmine Elimination Project over the past seven years. Over 160 square...
General : Sarawak To Take In Cambodian Students, Eyes Direct Phnom Penh-Kuching Flight Route
Bernama
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August 14, 2025
KUCHING, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is prepared to provide scholarships to high school and university students from Cambodia, besides considering proposals for opening a direct Phnom Penh-Kuching flight route. Cambodian Senior Minister in Charge...
Sarawak to take in Cambodian students, eyes direct Phnom Penh-Kuching flight route
Borneo Post
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August 14, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Othsman (left) talks to Abang Johari during the courtesy call at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi today. – Sarawak Public Communications Unit photo KUCHING (Aug 14): Sarawak is prepared to provide...