Pursat collapse as Visakha fight back to win U20 volleyball title

Pursat Provincial Police Department looked poised to make history in the 2026 U20 Wurkz Special Volleyball Cup final after winning the opening two sets, only for Visakha to stage a remarkable comeback to leave their opponents in tears.

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Malaysian investors preparing dairy farm in Pursat

A Malaysian-backed dairy farming project in Pursat province has entered the site preparation and infrastructure development phase of a new dairy farm, following an agreement with the provincial administration.

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PEARL project supports 16,000 farmers with new agricultural equipment at CAFE26

The Cambodia Agriculture Forum and Exhibition 2026 (CAFE26) concluded yesterday, October 25. The event attracted more than 25,000 visitors and featuring 446 exhibition booths over three days.

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Singapore, Cambodia partner for ‘Destination Marketing’ workshop

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) delivered an intensive tourism workshop for their counterparts at the Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB), in what the CTB described as a significant step forward in bilateral cooperation.

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One Year After the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord: Sovereign Defence, the AOT’s Unfinished Mandate, and the Right of Return for Cambodia’s Displaced

One year ago, on October 26, 2025, Cambodia and Thailand signed the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration, marking an important diplomatic effort to de-escalate border tensions and manage a longstanding dispute peacefully. For Cambodia, its significance lies not merely in securing commitments from Thailand, but in protecting territorial integrity and restoring normal life to affected border communities.

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Communist Party of China opens key plenary session focusing on self-governance and building strategy

Analysts said the key political meeting, which runs through Thursday, will offer global observers a vital perspective to understand how a century-old political party can maintain its vitality, drive high-quality national development and deliver benefits to the people amid global turbulence.

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Philippine police to inspect Thomas Markle’s personal belongings amid child abuse probe

Earlier, police confiscated and are probing a laptop discovered at the former Cebu residence of Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, which allegedly contains images of child sexual abuse.

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Dysphagia-friendly ramen developed by Japanese researchers, restaurant owner

The ramen was developed in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, through a collaboration between local chefs, registered dietitians specialising in easy-to-swallow foods using local ingredients, and restaurateur Yuki Onodera.

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Cambodia, Australia push water security as climate pressures mount

Cambodia and Australia are strengthening cooperation to improve access to clean water and build climate resilience in the water supply sector, as officials and industry representatives gathered for the sixth Cambodian Water Conference and Trade Exhibition, which opened in Phnom Penh on Monday.

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N. Korea sends letter to UNSC calling DMZ mine blast S. Korean fabrication

North Korea has sent a letter to the president of the UN Security Council calling last month’s land mine blast near the border an incident “fabricated” by South Korea, Pyongyang’s state media reported Monday.

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Fire guts Kampong Speu garment factory building, all workers safe

A fire which broke out at the YTC Corporation factory on National Road 4 in Kampong Speu province destroyed a fabric storage building and 150 sewing machines, but all workers were reported safe, with no injuries.

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New Call of Duty game depicting another Korean War sparks debate

Officially released worldwide on October 23, the game depicts a fictional second Korean War triggered by a full-scale North Korean invasion of the South – with the storyline also featuring political turmoil within the North Korean leadership.

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Reputational damage: Jan-Sep international arrivals down 43%

International tourist arrivals to Cambodia stood at about 2.46 million in the first nine months of the year, down 43.7 per cent from the almost 4.38 million recorded during the same period last year, according to Ministry of Tourism statistics.

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‘No rubbish, no excuses’: Pursat governor holds commune chiefs accountable for cleanliness

Pursat provincial governor Khoy Rida has issued a stern message to local authorities through the slogan, “Where there is a commune chief, there must be no rubbish; where there is rubbish, there should be no commune chief”, as part of efforts to strengthen accountability for environmental sanitation. Thanks to the measure, he claimed that “approximately 90 to 95 per cent” of public roads and residential areas in the province are now garbage-free.

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Behind Phnom Penh’s runways, creative community makes room for new talent

When Noang joins the runway at Phnom Penh Designers Week this December, the emerging label will share the stage with established names in the capital’s fashion community — an opportunity that puts new talent at the heart of an evening of entertainment.

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EU grant $1.8M to clear cluster munitions from Cambodian border

The European Union is providing a €1.6 million (approximately $1.8 million) grant to accelerate the survey and clearance of cluster munitions and unexploded ordnance in Cambodia’s border provinces, supporting community safety and the recovery of local livelihoods.

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The Illusion of Compliance: Reported Violations of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord and the Myth of Fortified Title

[Op-Ed] One year after the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration, the central question is no longer simply whether Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to peace, but whether their commitments are being implemented on the ground. A ceasefire can stop gunfire without resolving a boundary dispute. Diplomatic statements can express good intentions without ensuring that displaced civilians can return home safely.

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Towards 30 Years of Cambodia–South Korea Relations: The Royal Academy of Cambodia’s Contributions to Higher Education and Research Cooperation

[Op-Ed] As Cambodia and South Korea approach next year’s 30th anniversary of restored diplomatic relations, their partnership reflects significant progress in politics, trade, investment, agriculture, tourism, education, environmental protection and human resource development. Among these achievements, cooperation in higher education and research has made a meaningful contribution to strengthening knowledge, institutional capacity and friendship between the two nations.

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