UN unlocks $30M in loans for Cambodian farmers

UN resident coordinator in Cambodia Vladanka Andreeva has outlined a new $3 million agricultural finance programme which is expected to mobilise more than $30 million in lending from banks and microfinance institutions to help Cambodian farmers expand their businesses, invest in equipment and improve their incomes.

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From unsold harvests to farm-gate buyers: Cambodia’s tallest bridge transforms rural economy

The development of National Road 10 and the Russey Chrum Bridge, Cambodia’s tallest bridge, is transforming livelihoods in the once-remote O’Soam commune.

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Information ministry calls for greater access to biodiversity data, fact-based reporting

The Ministry of Information has called on government institutions and conservation organisations to increase public access to scientific data, newly discovered species and research findings on natural resources, while urging journalists to prioritise fact-based reporting to strengthen wildlife conservation and community livelihoods.

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Cambodia, Singapore strengthen public service reform cooperation

Cambodia and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening public administration reform and developing a professional, people-centred civil service, as 30 senior Cambodian officials completed a leadership programme aimed at improving institutional capacity and government coordination.

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ADB approves $72 million package to boost Cambodia’s rural farming resilience

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $72 million financing package to strengthen Cambodia’s rural agricultural sector, improve women’s participation in farming and help about 200,000 smallholder farmers cope with natural disasters.

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As Kingdom marks first anniversary of Trump-brokered KL Accord, peace far from certain

Today marks the first anniversary of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, witnessed by US President Donald Trump. One year on, a lasting peace remains a distant prospect. Parts of Cambodian territory are still occupied by the Thai military, and no substantive negotiations have been held for almost a year.

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Singapore expects all parties to honour commitments, says PM Wong after Indonesia cuts gas exports

Indonesia said it would cut natural gas exports to Singapore by 31 billion British thermal units per day from Oct 24 – a move framed by Indonesian media as as part of President Prabowo’s government efforts to prioritise domestic energy needs, amid growing concerns over energy security.

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‘Eco-friendly’ paper straws worse for environment than plastic: study

Paper straws scored 6.33 times as high as plastic straws on a cancer-related measure, while alternative plastics scored even worse.

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Inside the colourful world of the Durga Puja festival in India’s Kolkata and Guwahati

Photojournalist Bikas Rauniar captures the elaborate pandals and artistic displays that define the festival in India's Kolkata and Guwahati regions.

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In China’s Dandong, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un invokes wartime past, eyes economic future

North Korean leader Kim's one-day China trip renews speculation over possible talks with US President Trump, ahead of this year's China-hosted APEC summit.

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Oxfam urges support for displaced Cambodian families

Oxfam International has called for urgent, sustained assistance for the thousands of Cambodian families displaced by the border conflict with Thailand, so they can return home safely, restore their livelihoods and rebuild their futures with dignity.

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