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Chinese arrested for kidnapping, extortion in Sihanoukville

Police officers have arrested four Chinese nationals who are suspected of kidnapping fellow countryman and extorting money from him in Preah Sihanouk province, authorities said, adding that a second Chinese national was rescued during the operation.

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MoU Between IDP IELTS Cambodia and VANDA University Advances English-Language Skills, Empowers Global Education

IDP IELTS Cambodia and VANDA University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to internationally recognised English-language testing services and reliable IELTS information, empowering students to make informed decisions as they pursue their educational and professional aspirations.

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Manet calls for increased support for ‘backbone of the economy’; MSMEs

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Cambodia’s economy, contributing around 63 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for public servants to dedicate themselves to supporting the sector by improving service delivery.

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Celebrating 30 Years of Cambodia–South Korea Diplomatic Relations: Reflecting on Achievements and Shaping a Shared Future

[Op-Ed] Cambodia and South Korea will mark the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations with a seminar titled “The Future Direction of Korea–Cambodia Relations”. The seminar will be co-organised by the South Korean embassy in Cambodia and the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) on October 26, at the academy’s Tonle Sap Hall in Phnom Penh.

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Croatia pledges support for Cambodia’s 2035 mine-free target

Croatia has pledged to support Cambodia’s goal of becoming mine-free by 2035 and to further strengthen cooperation across a range of priority sectors, including trade and investment, agro-industry, transport and logistics, education, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

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Culture ministry dismisses Thai claims: ‘Preah Vihear was never a legitimate target’

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of has rejected renewed allegations by the Thai military that Cambodian forces used ancient temples, notably the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear Temple, for military purposes during last year’s fighting.

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Haze crisis debate heats up ahead of ASEAN summit

For weeks, forest and peatland fires have continued to ravage large parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan amid an unusually severe El Niño-driven dry season, with toxic haze spreading into Singapore and Malaysia, turning what began as a domestic fire disaster into a diplomatic storm.

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Million-dollar study into National Museum upgrades completed

A feasibility study into the modernisation and expansion of the National Museum of Cambodia was formally presented to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on October 22.

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Seoul to raise North Korea land mine armistice violation with UN Security Council

This move highlights escalating security friction along the inter-Korean border and Seoul's efforts to rally international accountability.

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The Forgotten Vows: Hold Every Paris Peace Signatory Accountable

[Op-Ed] As a Cambodian citizen, I believe the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements must be more than a historical document. They represent international commitments to protect Cambodia’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity.

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Japan plans fast-track teacher licensing program to attract midcareer professionals amid shortage of educators

Graduate schools and local boards of education would jointly develop curricula and select candidates with an eye toward hiring them as teachers upon completion of the programme.

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Snakes alive: Python traffickers busted in Siem Reap

Three people have been arrested and 27 pythons, weighing a combined 150kg, have been seized in Siem Reap province’s Pouk district, near the Tonle Sap Lake.

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Starbucks Hong Kong staff labels South Korean customer ‘Kim’ as ‘Kimchi’

South Korean customer questions Starbucks staff’s ‘accidental’ label; Hong Kong branch apologises.

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South Korea’s Gangnam prostitution ring arranged over 2,800 meetings in just over 40 days

The syndicate, which has profited over 574 million won (US$434,000) allegedly used 33 studio apartments as operation venues – advertising their services online and through Telegram channels under the guise of “Swedish massage” and similar services.

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Dam useful: Pursat hydropower project expected to begin generation, flood mitigation by year’s end

The 80-megawatt Stung Pursat 1 hydropower project in Pursat province’s Veal Veng district is almost complete, and expected to begin generating electricity in December this year. The developer explained that the dam could also help reduce downstream flooding and provide water for agriculture during the dry season.

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