Thailand and Cambodia Ink Seven Deals to Combat Online Scams, Security and Pollution
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Thailand and Cambodia Ink Seven Deals to Combat Online Scams, Security and Pollution
Seven deals have been signed during the Thai PM's visit to Cambodia, spanning online scams and security, air pollution and migrant workers, with the Thai premier confident that bilateral trade will hit the $15 billion target by the end of the year
The Fallout of Abandoned Chinese Investments in Sihanoukville
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This commentary examines the rise and fall of Chinese investments in Sihanoukville, the impact of the government’s policy changes, and the long-term consequences for residents involved in speculative real estate ventures. Drawing from Chhun Menghak’s first-hand experience as a local who witnessed the changes, he shares key insights and lessons learned from this tumultuous period
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This commentary examines the rise and fall of Chinese investments in Sihanoukville, the impact of the government’s policy changes, and the long-term consequences for residents involved in speculative real estate ventures. Drawing from Chhun Menghak’s first-hand experience as a local who witnessed the changes, he shares key insights and lessons learned from this tumultuous period
US Seeks Trade Fairness with ASEAN, Calls to Stand Against External Aggression
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US Seeks Trade Fairness with ASEAN, Calls to Stand Against External Aggression
In the recently-concluded 37th US-ASEAN Dialogue in Siem Reap, Senior Bureau Official for the East Asian and Pacific Affairs Bureau Sean O’Neill spoke about trade fairness in the region, a free and open Indo-Pacific, and standing against aggression from outside…
Wing Bank Partners with FootprintLab to Launch Cambodia’s First ESG-Linked Banking Solution
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Coinciding with Earth Day, Wing Bank has announced a groundbreaking partnership with FootprintLab to accelerate climate-conscious financial behavior in Cambodia. This collaboration represents a bold step forward in both financial inclusion and environmental responsibility, and will enable the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) accounting into everyday banking—a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Cambodian market.
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Coinciding with Earth Day, Wing Bank has announced a groundbreaking partnership with FootprintLab to accelerate climate-conscious financial behavior in Cambodia. This collaboration represents a bold step forward in both financial inclusion and environmental responsibility, and will enable the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) accounting into everyday banking—a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Cambodian market.
Major Power Outage Disrupts Phnom Penh
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Major Power Outage Disrupts Phnom Penh
A major power outage hit Phnom Penh on Wednesday afternoon, due to an issue involving a gas source, a 230 kV power line and a load, leaving large parts of the city without electricity for over an hour
Insurance Premiums Up at $357M in 2024 Amid Concerns of Market Growth
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Insurance Premiums Up at $357M in 2024 Amid Concerns of Market Growth
While insurance premiums in Cambodia rose modestly by 3.7 percent to $357 million compared to 2023, payouts jumped 43.6 percent, highlighting industry concerns over its sustainability due to economic uncertainties and lack of public awareness
Sihanoukville's Abandoned Buildings Get Property Tax Support Until 2028
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Sihanoukville's Abandoned Buildings Get Property Tax Support Until 2028
Businesses in Preah Sihanouk province are being thrown a financial lifeline as the Ministry of Economy and Finance extends property tax incentives until 2028 to spur the completion of stalled construction projects
US Slaps 3,521% Tariffs on Cambodian Solar Exports, But Minimal Impact Predicted
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US Slaps 3,521% Tariffs on Cambodian Solar Exports, But Minimal Impact Predicted
The US has imposed tariffs of up to 3,521 percent on Cambodian solar exports - highest among four Southeast Asian nations - but experts say the impact on Cambodia will be minimal due to its limited role in global solar exports and the sector’s reliance on…
BREAKING: An Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, With No Immediate Reports Of Serious Damage
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ISTANBUL (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas on Wednesday, Turkey’s disaster and emergency management agency said. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries in the metropolis of 16 million.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas on Wednesday, Turkey’s disaster and emergency management agency said. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries in the metropolis of 16 million.
Extra Rules of Origin Procedures to Monitor Local Content Use Coming Soon
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Extra Rules of Origin Procedures to Monitor Local Content Use Coming Soon
The Ministry of Commerce is devising extra procedures for exports to the US to strengthen the mechanism to monitor local content use and value-add to ensure transparency and compliance with the Law on Rules of Origin and America’s rules of origin. The rules…
Push for Digitalisation and Privatisation of Public Services to Boost Business Climate
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Push for Digitalisation and Privatisation of Public Services to Boost Business Climate
Deputy Prime Minister Aun Pornmoniroth has called for the privatisation and digitalisation of public services to streamline business processes, reduce bureaucracy and enhance Cambodia’s investment climate, as part of the newly launched 2025–2028 online services…
Man​ Suffers Serious Injuries in Landmine Explosion
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Man​ Suffers Serious Injuries in Landmine Explosion
A 24-year-old man has been severely injured in a landmine explosion while ploughing farmland in Oddar Meanchey, with the ongoing presence of landmines and explosive remnants of war continuing to pose a serious threat to public safety
The European Union Hits Apple And Meta With 700 Million Euros In Fines, First Under Digital Rules
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The European Union Hits Apple And Meta With 700 Million Euros In Fines, First Under Digital Rules
LONDON (AP) — European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros Wednesday as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-nation bloc’s digital competition rules.
Phillip Bank Unveils First Concept Branch— Where Finance Meets Culture
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Phnom Penh, 24 April 2025 – Phillip Bank, the only Singaporean-owned commercial bank in Cambodia, proudly announces the opening of its newly relocated Norodom Branch — reimagined as its first art-centered concept branch, blending the discipline of banking with the elegance of culture and design.
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Phnom Penh, 24 April 2025 – Phillip Bank, the only Singaporean-owned commercial bank in Cambodia, proudly announces the opening of its newly relocated Norodom Branch — reimagined as its first art-centered concept branch, blending the discipline of banking with the elegance of culture and design.
Japanese Warships Conduct Goodwill Exercise off Ream Naval Base
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Japanese Warships Conduct Goodwill Exercise off Ream Naval Base
The ships Indo-Pacific and Middle East Deployment 2025 troops conducted a friendly exercise in the sea surrounding Ream Naval Base, according to the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. It vows to continue cooperation with the Royal Cambodian Navy to achieve…
Ban On Advertising Traditional Medicine Falsely Claiming to Cure Kidney Issues
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Ban On Advertising Traditional Medicine Falsely Claiming to Cure Kidney Issues
Officials have put in place a ban against advertising traditional medicine that falsely claims to cure kidney problems, with experts claiming it can in fact cause damage to health