Svay Rieng target first AFC win in Singapore; Crown brace for Kitchee test
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng are targeting their first victory in the AFC Champions League Two group stage when they travel to bottom-of-the-table Singaporean club Tampines Rovers FC this evening. Meanwhile, Phnom Penh Crown are preparing for a home clash against Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC.
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Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng are targeting their first victory in the AFC Champions League Two group stage when they travel to bottom-of-the-table Singaporean club Tampines Rovers FC this evening. Meanwhile, Phnom Penh Crown are preparing for a home clash against Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC.
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Beyond Brick and Mortar: Reflecting on 30 Years of Cambodia–Korea Ties Through the Lens of Human Capital
This October marks three decades since Cambodia and South Korea restored full diplomatic ties in 1997. In diplomacy, thirty years is often measured through tangible milestones: bilateral trade surpassing billions of dollars, the conclusion of the Cambodia–Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), the vital contributions of Cambodian workers across Korean industries, and marquee infrastructure projects such as the planned Cambodia–Korea Friendship Bridge across the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers.
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This October marks three decades since Cambodia and South Korea restored full diplomatic ties in 1997. In diplomacy, thirty years is often measured through tangible milestones: bilateral trade surpassing billions of dollars, the conclusion of the Cambodia–Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), the vital contributions of Cambodian workers across Korean industries, and marquee infrastructure projects such as the planned Cambodia–Korea Friendship Bridge across the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers.
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Returning to the Bas-Reliefs: Who Copied Whom? Understanding the Roots of Southeast Asia’s Water festivals
As November approaches and the waterways of Cambodia and Thailand prepare for their annual celebrations, a question frequently resurfaces on social media and in public debates:
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As November approaches and the waterways of Cambodia and Thailand prepare for their annual celebrations, a question frequently resurfaces on social media and in public debates:
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Defence ministry calls up first 5,000 military draftees for medical checks
The National Military Service Committee has selected 5,000 candidates that will undergo physical fitness and medical examinations before being considered for service in the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF).
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The National Military Service Committee has selected 5,000 candidates that will undergo physical fitness and medical examinations before being considered for service in the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF).
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$12.8M reasons to cooperate: Cambodia, Singapore police recover funds from online scammers
Cambodian and Singaporean police have recovered $12.8 million that was transferred to a bank account in Cambodia after a Singapore-based petrochemical company was defrauded through an online scam.
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Cambodian and Singaporean police have recovered $12.8 million that was transferred to a bank account in Cambodia after a Singapore-based petrochemical company was defrauded through an online scam.
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Philippine defence secretary Teodoro rejects China’s claim of abuse of ASEAN chairmanship
Teodoro's remarks were in response to Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang, who accused Manila of violating Asean’s consensus-based principles and undermining China’s rights as a dialogue partner.
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Teodoro's remarks were in response to Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang, who accused Manila of violating Asean’s consensus-based principles and undermining China’s rights as a dialogue partner.
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Vietnamese top Chinese arrivals as Cambodia’s largest tourism source
Vietnamese tourists were the largest group of foreign arrivals to Cambodia in the first nine months of the year, narrowly surpassing Chinese visitors.
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Vietnamese tourists were the largest group of foreign arrivals to Cambodia in the first nine months of the year, narrowly surpassing Chinese visitors.
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PM pledges permanent status for ‘waiting villages’, even after border dispute resolution
Prime Minister Hun Manet has assured the Cambodian families displaced by the border conflict with Thailand that newly established resettlement villages will remain permanent communities even if residents eventually return to their original homes and farmland following a settlement of the territorial dispute.
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Prime Minister Hun Manet has assured the Cambodian families displaced by the border conflict with Thailand that newly established resettlement villages will remain permanent communities even if residents eventually return to their original homes and farmland following a settlement of the territorial dispute.
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Does Social Media Promote Genuine Cultural Appreciation or Superficial Tourism?
[Op-Ed] Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube have transformed how people understand culture and tourism. Travellers no longer rely solely on guidebooks and documentaries; vlogs, short videos and viral images influence where they visit and how they view different cultures.
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[Op-Ed] Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube have transformed how people understand culture and tourism. Travellers no longer rely solely on guidebooks and documentaries; vlogs, short videos and viral images influence where they visit and how they view different cultures.
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AFC success: Svay Rieng thrash Singaporeans, Crown defeat Hong Kong side
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng secured a significant victory in the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Two campaign, putting Singaporean hosts Tampines Rovers FC to the sword with an emphatic 5-1 victory last night. Phnom Penh Crown also claimed a home victory, over Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC, to maintain their unbeaten record and stay top of Group H.
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Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng secured a significant victory in the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Two campaign, putting Singaporean hosts Tampines Rovers FC to the sword with an emphatic 5-1 victory last night. Phnom Penh Crown also claimed a home victory, over Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC, to maintain their unbeaten record and stay top of Group H.
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The Power of Leverage: A New Vision for Cambodia’s National Defence
[Op-Ed] Every living organism on Earth faces threats to its survival, and humans are no exception. Yet nature offers no universal defence strategy. Some species rely on camouflage or chemical defences, while others, such as wildebeest, depend on numbers, mobility and the protection of the herd. The largely solitary honey badger, by contrast, relies on physical defences, resourcefulness and the willingness to confront much larger predators.
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[Op-Ed] Every living organism on Earth faces threats to its survival, and humans are no exception. Yet nature offers no universal defence strategy. Some species rely on camouflage or chemical defences, while others, such as wildebeest, depend on numbers, mobility and the protection of the herd. The largely solitary honey badger, by contrast, relies on physical defences, resourcefulness and the willingness to confront much larger predators.
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US$12.2 million worth in AI chips intercepted at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Malaysian authorities said this was the fifth such case recorded this year, with total value of seizures exceeding USD 24.73 million. The operations are allegedly part of a syndicate utilising Malaysia as a transit point, avoiding regional restrictions before transporting the chips elsewhere.
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Malaysian authorities said this was the fifth such case recorded this year, with total value of seizures exceeding USD 24.73 million. The operations are allegedly part of a syndicate utilising Malaysia as a transit point, avoiding regional restrictions before transporting the chips elsewhere.
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Indonesia names 20 companies as forest fire suspects in crackdown on haze culprits
According to the Indonesian police, Singapore accounts for the largest share, with nine of the 22 companies. They added that Malaysia has eight, Britain two, and China, Japan and South Korea one each.
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According to the Indonesian police, Singapore accounts for the largest share, with nine of the 22 companies. They added that Malaysia has eight, Britain two, and China, Japan and South Korea one each.
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Relocated Pursat riverside families find safety, but struggle to earn a living
Six months after moving from makeshift homes along the Pursat River to a newly developed residential area, some relocated families say they feel safer from flooding, riverbank erosion and uncertainty over land ownership. However, they now face a different challenge: Declining sales and limited opportunities to earn enough to support their families.
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Six months after moving from makeshift homes along the Pursat River to a newly developed residential area, some relocated families say they feel safer from flooding, riverbank erosion and uncertainty over land ownership. However, they now face a different challenge: Declining sales and limited opportunities to earn enough to support their families.
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China lashes out at hit Japanese TV show ‘Vivant’
China Central Television claimed that the fictional drama about Japan's Self Defence Forces was stirring up hostility toward China, and that was part of Tokyo’s ongoing cognitive warfare.
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China Central Television claimed that the fictional drama about Japan's Self Defence Forces was stirring up hostility toward China, and that was part of Tokyo’s ongoing cognitive warfare.
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Empowering Business Growth: How Financing from LOLC Cambodia Helped Mr. Sam Ear Move Forward
Every successful business begins with a dream, but turning that dream into reality requires determination, careful planning and the right support. For Mr. Mom Sam Ear, a grocery store owner in Chek village and commune, Svay Rieng town, Svay Rieng province, the journey from company employee to independent entrepreneur reflects his commitment to building a better future for himself and his family.
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Every successful business begins with a dream, but turning that dream into reality requires determination, careful planning and the right support. For Mr. Mom Sam Ear, a grocery store owner in Chek village and commune, Svay Rieng town, Svay Rieng province, the journey from company employee to independent entrepreneur reflects his commitment to building a better future for himself and his family.
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GDI identify more than 5,000 attempts to illegally enter/exit Kingdom; 373 charged
Officials at Cambodia’s immigration checkpoints identified almost 3,000 criminal violations in the first nine months of the year, with the majority involving the use of forged documents.
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Officials at Cambodia’s immigration checkpoints identified almost 3,000 criminal violations in the first nine months of the year, with the majority involving the use of forged documents.
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Looted Khmer antiquities coming home to Kingdom
Eighteen Khmer artefacts and fragments dating from the 10th to 13th centuries have been presented to the Cambodian embassy in London ahead of their return to the Kingdom, where specialists will investigate their origins and historical connections to Cambodian communities.
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Eighteen Khmer artefacts and fragments dating from the 10th to 13th centuries have been presented to the Cambodian embassy in London ahead of their return to the Kingdom, where specialists will investigate their origins and historical connections to Cambodian communities.
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From orchids to gold: RISIS seeks inspiration from Cambodia in Phnom Penh debut
Singaporean jewellery brand RISIS plans to make its Cambodian debut in November, bringing its signature gold-preserved orchids to Phnom Penh while exploring how the Kingdom’s flowers, cultural heritage and artistic talent could inspire future designs.
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Singaporean jewellery brand RISIS plans to make its Cambodian debut in November, bringing its signature gold-preserved orchids to Phnom Penh while exploring how the Kingdom’s flowers, cultural heritage and artistic talent could inspire future designs.
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LOLC Cambodia Plants 5,500 Trees in Chombok Natural Protected Area to Increase Forest Cover, Restore and Conserve Natural Resources
Demonstrating its strong commitment to social responsibility and environmental conservation, LOLC (Cambodia) Plc. organized a tree-planting campaign in the Chombok Natural Protected Area, located in Phnom Sruoch District, Kampong Speu Province. The initiative brought together LOLC’s management and staff, local authorities, representatives of the Chombok Natural Protected Area, relevant technical officials, distinguished guests, and other participants to contribute to environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources.
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Demonstrating its strong commitment to social responsibility and environmental conservation, LOLC (Cambodia) Plc. organized a tree-planting campaign in the Chombok Natural Protected Area, located in Phnom Sruoch District, Kampong Speu Province. The initiative brought together LOLC’s management and staff, local authorities, representatives of the Chombok Natural Protected Area, relevant technical officials, distinguished guests, and other participants to contribute to environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources.
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