Seoul readied forces to return fire after Sept. 21 DMZ mine explosions: sources
According to military sources familiar with the matter, the Joint Chiefs of Staff raised the corps-level fire readiness posture shortly after the explosions, which injured three South Korean military personnel near the Military Demarcation Line.
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According to military sources familiar with the matter, the Joint Chiefs of Staff raised the corps-level fire readiness posture shortly after the explosions, which injured three South Korean military personnel near the Military Demarcation Line.
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Newwave, a fast-growing Cambodian Tech Startup partners with OCIC to accelerate digitalisation and Launch a new Innovation Lab at Connexion
OCIC and Newwave, a fast-growing Cambodian technology and artificial intelligence company, signed a partnership agreement on Monday, October 5. The signing took place alongside a Tech Talk led by Newwave CEO and co-founder, Kim Chan Amrithvatey.
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OCIC and Newwave, a fast-growing Cambodian technology and artificial intelligence company, signed a partnership agreement on Monday, October 5. The signing took place alongside a Tech Talk led by Newwave CEO and co-founder, Kim Chan Amrithvatey.
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Indian opposition leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi detained after hours-long election commission protest
After nearly 9 hours, police stormed the Akashvani Bhavan building and forcefully removed the Congress leaders.
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After nearly 9 hours, police stormed the Akashvani Bhavan building and forcefully removed the Congress leaders.
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Cambodia denies handing Australian, Norwegian activists to Vietnam
The Cambodian Ministry of Interior has denied that Cambodian authorities played a role in the transfer of an Australian national and his Norwegian travelling companion to Vietnam, noting that Vietnamese authorities have announced that the pair were detained in the neighbouring nation on September 18.
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The Cambodian Ministry of Interior has denied that Cambodian authorities played a role in the transfer of an Australian national and his Norwegian travelling companion to Vietnam, noting that Vietnamese authorities have announced that the pair were detained in the neighbouring nation on September 18.
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Korea-trained alumni urged to put skills into Cambodian development
Cambodian alumni of Korea-supported programmes are being encouraged to apply their knowledge to their workplaces and communities, as the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association (CAMKAA) finalised a joint working plan for 2027.
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Cambodian alumni of Korea-supported programmes are being encouraged to apply their knowledge to their workplaces and communities, as the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association (CAMKAA) finalised a joint working plan for 2027.
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Manet: ‘US urges Thailand to halt provocative actions’ as Cambodia seeks restart of JBC
Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared how the US Department of State has called for an end to actions that could escalate tensions or involve territorial encroachment on the Cambodia-Thailand border. He also noted that US officials have reaffirmed Washington’s support for the Kuala Lumpur Accord, which was brokered by US President Donald Trump.
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Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared how the US Department of State has called for an end to actions that could escalate tensions or involve territorial encroachment on the Cambodia-Thailand border. He also noted that US officials have reaffirmed Washington’s support for the Kuala Lumpur Accord, which was brokered by US President Donald Trump.
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Japan’s chronic lack of sleep addressed by public, private sectors
A survey by Japan's health ministry found that nearly 40% of adults sleep less than six hours on average.
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A survey by Japan's health ministry found that nearly 40% of adults sleep less than six hours on average.
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Nepal’s growth to slow to 3.7 percent after devastating August 26 flood
The World Bank estimates $1.66 billion in direct damage to physical assets, with infrastructure accounting for 83 per cent of the losses.
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The World Bank estimates $1.66 billion in direct damage to physical assets, with infrastructure accounting for 83 per cent of the losses.
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Endangered mega-fish released into Mekong
Multiple examples of the Mekong’s largest denizens, including the endangered giant barb and Mekong giant catfish, have been released back into the waters of Pursat province after being accidentally caught by local fishermen, say provincial fisheries authorities.
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Multiple examples of the Mekong’s largest denizens, including the endangered giant barb and Mekong giant catfish, have been released back into the waters of Pursat province after being accidentally caught by local fishermen, say provincial fisheries authorities.
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Hun Manet outlines support for displaced, warns state cannot offer full compensation
Prime Minister Hun Manet has outlined the government’s spending on support for the civilians who were displaced by last year’s border clashes, including those who have been able to return home and those remain in temporary shelters or “waiting villages”.
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Prime Minister Hun Manet has outlined the government’s spending on support for the civilians who were displaced by last year’s border clashes, including those who have been able to return home and those remain in temporary shelters or “waiting villages”.
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Casino inspections widening, as Cambodia works to eliminate covert online gambling
Cambodian authorities plan to expand inspections of casinos nationwide to suppress online gambling operations. Senior officials warned of legal action against those involved in such activities, amid the continuing crackdown on online scams.
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Cambodian authorities plan to expand inspections of casinos nationwide to suppress online gambling operations. Senior officials warned of legal action against those involved in such activities, amid the continuing crackdown on online scams.
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Tourism ministry invites ‘constructive criticism’ as international arrivals continue to decline
The Ministry of Tourism has acknowledged that several challenges are facing the Cambodian tourism industry, noting that it is open to public feedback to help improve the sector.
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The Ministry of Tourism has acknowledged that several challenges are facing the Cambodian tourism industry, noting that it is open to public feedback to help improve the sector.
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Cambodian government spends nearly $500m to cushion fuel, electricity prices
The Cambodian government has spent nearly $500 million to cushion electricity and fuel prices amid rising oil costs, Prime Minister Hun Manet said, warning that fuel prices would have been 9-10 per cent higher without government subsidies and tax relief.
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The Cambodian government has spent nearly $500 million to cushion electricity and fuel prices amid rising oil costs, Prime Minister Hun Manet said, warning that fuel prices would have been 9-10 per cent higher without government subsidies and tax relief.
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Traffic accidents claim 43 lives, injure 118 during first ten days of Pchum Ben
At least 43 people were killed and 118 others injured, many of them seriously, during the beginning of the Kan Ben and Pchum Ben festival period, from September 27 to October 6, according to the Ministry of Interior.
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At least 43 people were killed and 118 others injured, many of them seriously, during the beginning of the Kan Ben and Pchum Ben festival period, from September 27 to October 6, according to the Ministry of Interior.
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More than 1,100 Cambodians unable to return home to An Ses as ASEAN observers visit
More than 1,100 Cambodian civilians from the An Ses border checkpoint area in Preah Vihear province are unable to return to their homes because of the ongoing military occupation, according to the Ministry of National Defence.
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More than 1,100 Cambodian civilians from the An Ses border checkpoint area in Preah Vihear province are unable to return to their homes because of the ongoing military occupation, according to the Ministry of National Defence.
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President and CEO of Woori Bank Headquarter Pays Courtesy Visit to NBC Governor H.E. Dr. Chea Serey to Reaffirm Global Support and Strategic Commitment to Cambodia
Senior management of Woori Bank Korea—the parent company of Woori Bank (Cambodia)—led by President and CEO Mr. Jung Jin Wan, visited Cambodia for high-level discussions with the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC).
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Senior management of Woori Bank Korea—the parent company of Woori Bank (Cambodia)—led by President and CEO Mr. Jung Jin Wan, visited Cambodia for high-level discussions with the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC).
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Rub of the green: Irish sports club supporting long-term futures over scam temptations
On the field, gaelic football club Cairde Khmer GAA has always done its best to make sure every player knows their teammates have their backs.
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On the field, gaelic football club Cairde Khmer GAA has always done its best to make sure every player knows their teammates have their backs.
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