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‘My Digital Cambodia’ Highlights Simple Tools Making Everyday Life Safer, Faster, and More Convenient

“My Digital Cambodia”, the third flagship event under the B2B Asia News ‘Powered By Cambodia’ campaign, took place from October 17–18, 2026, at AEON Mall Sen Sok City, focused on spotlighting everyday digital tools in Cambodia.

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China-ASEAN youth camp opens with calls to turn ‘friendship into action’

The fourth China-ASEAN Excellent Youth Summer Camp is taking place at China’s Henan Normal University.

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World Vision announce 12-year programme to tackle child malnutrition, poverty in Kratie

World Vision International in Cambodia today, October 20 launched a 12-year development programme aimed at improving the lives of more than 33,000 people, including nearly 12,000 children, in Kratie province. The organisation’s assessments have reported persistent poverty, child malnutrition and limited access to education and sanitation in rural communities.

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Your Future, Your Choice! Explore 10 Malaysian Universities in One Day

Your next big opportunity could be waiting right here in Phnom Penh! Meet 10 leading Malaysian universities in one place, explore scholarship opportunities, compare study costs and discover pathways to your future, all in one afternoon!

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Foreign minister: Cambodia not playing victim, but exposing truth about Thai occupation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn has rejected accusations that Cambodia is portraying itself as a victim on the international stage, insisting that the Kingdom cannot deny what it describes as the “reality of Thai troops occupying Cambodian territory and preventing more than 20,000 displaced civilians from returning to their homes”.

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Air passenger numbers down one-tenth; increase in cargo tonnage delivers small consolation

The first nine months of the year saw a roughly 10% decline in the number of passengers passing through Cambodian airports, although the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) reported that cargo tonnage increased by almost one fifth.

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Sokhonn urges Thailand to honour agreement and restore diplomatic relations

Cambodia’s foreign minister has called for Thailand to implement the confidence-building measures recommended by the UNCLOS conciliation commission, particularly the restoration of diplomatic representation.

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US$1 billion in assets frozen in Malaysian financial crime probes since 2022, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM48.3mil had also been forfeited, while compounds totalling RM1.1bil were imposed between 2022 and September this year.

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Scars on the heart: Second phase of emergency repairs underway at Preah Vihear

Restoration specialists have begun the second phase of emergency stabilisation work at Preah Vihear Temple. The UNESCO-listed structure suffered extensive damage from Thai shelling and airstrikes during last year’s border conflict, with hundreds of recorded impacts and more than 80,000 stone fragments left scattered across the complex.

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Van Vun makes history; claims Cambodia’s first Asian Para Games medal

Cambodian para-athlete Van Vun has become the first athlete to win a medal for Cambodia at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, earning widespread acclaim for an achievement that rewards years of dedication by the Kingdom’s para-athletes.

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Exiled opposition lawmaker will send delegation to Kingdom for border discussions

Former opposition lawmaker Um Sam An has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Hun Manet, and will send a delegation to Cambodia next month to discuss the current border situation.

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What Will Be the Legacy of Our Generation?

[Op-Ed] The outside world may not know much about Cambodia, our history or our people, but the mention of Angkor Wat often brings immediate recognition — her majestic towers, intricate carvings and breathtaking scale, built nearly nine centuries ago. She stands as enduring testimony to a civilisation of remarkable sophistication in architecture, engineering, art and urban planning.

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Cockroach Janata Party appeals to Delhi High Court to free jailed leaders

“Their liberty cannot be sacrificed at the altar of political vendetta,” the outfit said on X.

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Philippine congressman urges expulsion of lower-ranking Chinese diplomats

At a media briefing, the Congressman said lower-ranking diplomatic officers, particularly those managing the Chinese embassy in Manila’s Facebook page, should be removed amid continuing criticism of Philippine officials online.

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Tokyo prison to pilot calming rooms for inmates with severe behavioural disorders to support rehabilitation

At Tokyo’s Fuchu Prison, rooms will be set up that are designed to help inmates calm down, while correctional officers will receive training from specialists on how to respond to these prisoners’ behavioural needs.

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Customs digitalisation puts focus on financing for Cambodia's importers

Cambodia imported $20.9 billion worth of goods in the first six months of 2026, up 28% from the same period last year, as businesses continued to bring machinery, raw materials, vehicles and consumer goods into the country.

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