Preah Vihear and the Limits of International Law
The deployment of cluster munitions in the vicinity of the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple marks a critical intersection of international law, cultural preservation and modern border security. Reports from the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), detailing the dispersal of unexploded ordnance (UXO) across 2,300 square kilometres alongside 562 documented points of structural damage to this UNESCO World Heritage site, elevate what might otherwise be localised friction into a matter of international concern.
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The deployment of cluster munitions in the vicinity of the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple marks a critical intersection of international law, cultural preservation and modern border security. Reports from the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), detailing the dispersal of unexploded ordnance (UXO) across 2,300 square kilometres alongside 562 documented points of structural damage to this UNESCO World Heritage site, elevate what might otherwise be localised friction into a matter of international concern.
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Cambodia, Türkiye aim to firm up parliamentary ties
Cambodia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening parliamentary relations, with goal of delivering mutual benefits for the people of both nations.
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Cambodia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening parliamentary relations, with goal of delivering mutual benefits for the people of both nations.
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US, Cambodian ink bilateral health MoU to fight infectious diseases
Cambodian and the US have signed a five-year, $36 million bilateral health memorandum of understanding (MOU) and a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA). The comprehensive framework aims to strengthen the two nations healthcare partnership, ultimately contributing to the public health and well-being of both the Cambodian and American people.
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Cambodian and the US have signed a five-year, $36 million bilateral health memorandum of understanding (MOU) and a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA). The comprehensive framework aims to strengthen the two nations healthcare partnership, ultimately contributing to the public health and well-being of both the Cambodian and American people.
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Comments by Thai official on ‘third round of fighting’ not constructive
Thai defence minister Adul Boonthamcharoen’s statement on the possibility of a third round of fighting between Cambodia and Thailand rests on erroneous, if not intentionally misleading, assumptions and interpretations of the conflict.
He asserts that the any future conflict will be large-scale in nature, when in fact, much of the conflict has been tactical or at the most operational-level aggressions that culminated in a posture where Thai military forces occupied Cambodian territory, in violation of international law and US/ASEAN-brokered ceasefire agreements.
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Thai defence minister Adul Boonthamcharoen’s statement on the possibility of a third round of fighting between Cambodia and Thailand rests on erroneous, if not intentionally misleading, assumptions and interpretations of the conflict.
He asserts that the any future conflict will be large-scale in nature, when in fact, much of the conflict has been tactical or at the most operational-level aggressions that culminated in a posture where Thai military forces occupied Cambodian territory, in violation of international law and US/ASEAN-brokered ceasefire agreements.
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Kingdom pressing Thailand for urgent talks, citing illegal occupation
Cambodia has renewed high-pressure calls for urgent border negotiations with Thailand, proposing a special meeting later this month while reiterating a firm stance against the continued violations of its territorial sovereignty.
In an April 7 press release, the State Secretariat of Border Affairs reiterated that the Cambodian side of the Joint Border Commission (JBC) has repeatedly sent diplomatic notes to their Thai counterparts, seeking a special meeting, but has yet to receive a firm response.
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Cambodia has renewed high-pressure calls for urgent border negotiations with Thailand, proposing a special meeting later this month while reiterating a firm stance against the continued violations of its territorial sovereignty.
In an April 7 press release, the State Secretariat of Border Affairs reiterated that the Cambodian side of the Joint Border Commission (JBC) has repeatedly sent diplomatic notes to their Thai counterparts, seeking a special meeting, but has yet to receive a firm response.
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Manet speaks at health summit in France
Prime Minister Hun Manet addressed the One Health Summit in Lyon, France today. He highlighted how Cambodia is prioritising multisectoral coordination between human, animal, and environmental health to prevent future pandemics. In his April 7 address, he outlined the Kingdom's commitment to an integrated approach that addresses the root causes of health threats.
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Prime Minister Hun Manet addressed the One Health Summit in Lyon, France today. He highlighted how Cambodia is prioritising multisectoral coordination between human, animal, and environmental health to prevent future pandemics. In his April 7 address, he outlined the Kingdom's commitment to an integrated approach that addresses the root causes of health threats.
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Julian Gargiulo, Princess Norodom Jenna & Khuon Sethisak Bring World-Class Music to Koh Pich City Hall
An evening of artistic excellence unfolded at Koh Pich City Hall with “Carnegie in Cambodia: Julian Gargiulo & Princess Norodom Jenna”, bringing together international music and Cambodian artistic expression.
Organised by Etoile Performing Arts, with the support of OCIC Group, Vattanac and partners, the event marked a significant cultural moment in Phnom Penh’s artistic calendar.
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An evening of artistic excellence unfolded at Koh Pich City Hall with “Carnegie in Cambodia: Julian Gargiulo & Princess Norodom Jenna”, bringing together international music and Cambodian artistic expression.
Organised by Etoile Performing Arts, with the support of OCIC Group, Vattanac and partners, the event marked a significant cultural moment in Phnom Penh’s artistic calendar.
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Express Food Group Cambodia Announces New Ownership and Eyes Next Chapter of Growth
Express Food Group Cambodia (EFGC) announces an ownership change today with the execution of a share transfer agreement between Thai based EFG Holdings and Singaporean firm Palms Food International Pte. The deal is for all the shares of the company and forms part of a broader strategy of Palms Food International to acquire QSR business franchises in the ASEAN region.
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Express Food Group Cambodia (EFGC) announces an ownership change today with the execution of a share transfer agreement between Thai based EFG Holdings and Singaporean firm Palms Food International Pte. The deal is for all the shares of the company and forms part of a broader strategy of Palms Food International to acquire QSR business franchises in the ASEAN region.
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GDCE: Latest duty reductions likely to reduce monthly tax take by $50M
Recent tax and duty adjustments implemented by the Cambodian government on some imported goods — such as electric vehicles, solar equipment and fuel — are expected to reduce the General Department of Customs and Excise’s (GDCE) monthly revenue by almost $50 million.
The GDCE leadership shared its latest forecasts during the 10th Meeting of the Customs-Private Sector Partnership Mechanism (CPPM), held at the GDCE headquarters on April 7.
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Recent tax and duty adjustments implemented by the Cambodian government on some imported goods — such as electric vehicles, solar equipment and fuel — are expected to reduce the General Department of Customs and Excise’s (GDCE) monthly revenue by almost $50 million.
The GDCE leadership shared its latest forecasts during the 10th Meeting of the Customs-Private Sector Partnership Mechanism (CPPM), held at the GDCE headquarters on April 7.
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Cambodian products gain ground as ‘Buy Local’ push and Thai boycott reshape domestic market
A growing “Buy Local” movement, coupled with a consumer backlash against Thai imports, is rapidly reshaping Cambodia’s domestic market, with locally made products now capturing an estimated 30 per cent market share, industry leaders said ahead of a major national expo this week.
The shift comes as Cambodia prepares to host the third “Together We Produce, Together We Use Cambodian Products” exhibition from April 9 to 12 at Koh Pich Exhibition and Convention Centre. The event will see more than 300 booths display hundreds of locally made goods, ranging from food and beverages to cosmetics and household items.
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A growing “Buy Local” movement, coupled with a consumer backlash against Thai imports, is rapidly reshaping Cambodia’s domestic market, with locally made products now capturing an estimated 30 per cent market share, industry leaders said ahead of a major national expo this week.
The shift comes as Cambodia prepares to host the third “Together We Produce, Together We Use Cambodian Products” exhibition from April 9 to 12 at Koh Pich Exhibition and Convention Centre. The event will see more than 300 booths display hundreds of locally made goods, ranging from food and beverages to cosmetics and household items.
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Apsaras Beyond Borders: Understanding the True Origins of Southeast Asia’s Celestial Dancers
Recent coverage by Khaosod English celebrating the beauty of Apsara carvings at Prasat Sikhoraphum has rightly drawn admiration from readers. These intricately carved celestial maidens stand as a testament to the artistic brilliance of the region. However, such portrayals also invite a deeper reflection on their historical and cultural origins.
Apsaras — the celestial dancers of Hindu–Brahmanic mythology — are not confined to modern national boundaries. Their artistic expression in Southeast Asia is most strongly associated with the legacy of the Khmer Empire, one of the most influential civilisations in the region’s history. At its height, the empire extended far beyond present-day Cambodia, encompassing large parts of what is now northeastern Thailand, including Surin Province.
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Recent coverage by Khaosod English celebrating the beauty of Apsara carvings at Prasat Sikhoraphum has rightly drawn admiration from readers. These intricately carved celestial maidens stand as a testament to the artistic brilliance of the region. However, such portrayals also invite a deeper reflection on their historical and cultural origins.
Apsaras — the celestial dancers of Hindu–Brahmanic mythology — are not confined to modern national boundaries. Their artistic expression in Southeast Asia is most strongly associated with the legacy of the Khmer Empire, one of the most influential civilisations in the region’s history. At its height, the empire extended far beyond present-day Cambodia, encompassing large parts of what is now northeastern Thailand, including Surin Province.
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Cambodia, South Korea announce plans to ‘Turn Challenges into Opportunities’
Cambodia and South Korea have highlighted the importance of remaining flexible while strengthening close cooperation in both the public and private sectors, as senior officials from both nations met to discuss their relationship. The meeting came as bilateral trade between the two countries reached nearly $160 million in the first two months of the year.
The 3rd Cambodia–Korea Public and Private Sector Dialogue, held at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on the morning of April 8, saw Sun Chanthol, CDC first vice-chairman, and Kim Changyong, South Korean ambassador, discuss ways to turn challenges into opportunity.
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Cambodia and South Korea have highlighted the importance of remaining flexible while strengthening close cooperation in both the public and private sectors, as senior officials from both nations met to discuss their relationship. The meeting came as bilateral trade between the two countries reached nearly $160 million in the first two months of the year.
The 3rd Cambodia–Korea Public and Private Sector Dialogue, held at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on the morning of April 8, saw Sun Chanthol, CDC first vice-chairman, and Kim Changyong, South Korean ambassador, discuss ways to turn challenges into opportunity.
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Since When Did the Thai Military Become the World’s Law Enforcement Officials?
A recent Associated Press tour, orchestrated by the Thai military at the O'Smach Resort on the Thai-Cambodian border, reads like a dispatch from a dystopian novel. Within a sprawling 197-acre complex — equivalent to 150 American football fields — an estimated 10,000 workers operated an industrial-scale cyber-fraud machine.
But look past the abandoned desks littered with American SIM cards and Chinese scripts, and a much darker, far more volatile geopolitical reality emerges.
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A recent Associated Press tour, orchestrated by the Thai military at the O'Smach Resort on the Thai-Cambodian border, reads like a dispatch from a dystopian novel. Within a sprawling 197-acre complex — equivalent to 150 American football fields — an estimated 10,000 workers operated an industrial-scale cyber-fraud machine.
But look past the abandoned desks littered with American SIM cards and Chinese scripts, and a much darker, far more volatile geopolitical reality emerges.
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Cambodia warns against Thailand’s potential withdrawal from 2001 maritime pact
Cambodia has expressed frustration over reports that Thailand is considering withdrawing from a key bilateral maritime agreement, warning that such a move would undermine years of cooperation and mutual trust between the two neighbours.
In an April 8 statement, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation responded to media inquiries regarding Thailand’s possible exit from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding on the Area of Overlapping Maritime Claims to the Continental Shelf (MoU-2001).
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Cambodia has expressed frustration over reports that Thailand is considering withdrawing from a key bilateral maritime agreement, warning that such a move would undermine years of cooperation and mutual trust between the two neighbours.
In an April 8 statement, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation responded to media inquiries regarding Thailand’s possible exit from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding on the Area of Overlapping Maritime Claims to the Continental Shelf (MoU-2001).
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Above the forest floor: Beng Melea Temple pedestrian bridge sees heritage meet safety
Authorities have completed the restoration of a key wooden pedestrian bridge at Beng Mealea Temple, in a move aimed at improving visitor safety while preserving the integrity of one of Cambodia’s most atmospheric heritage sites ahead of the Khmer New Year holiday.
The newly rebuilt structure replaces an aging bridge that had deteriorated over time due to prolonged exposure to weather and heavy use.
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Authorities have completed the restoration of a key wooden pedestrian bridge at Beng Mealea Temple, in a move aimed at improving visitor safety while preserving the integrity of one of Cambodia’s most atmospheric heritage sites ahead of the Khmer New Year holiday.
The newly rebuilt structure replaces an aging bridge that had deteriorated over time due to prolonged exposure to weather and heavy use.
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No more bets: Svay Rieng casino shuttered for scam operation
Authorities have revoked the license of Golden Galaxy Casino in Svay Rieng provincial capital Bavet, after an online scam operation involving more than 200 foreigners was discovered on the premises. The facility has been closed down.
According to the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC), the license was struck after an April 7 raid.
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Authorities have revoked the license of Golden Galaxy Casino in Svay Rieng provincial capital Bavet, after an online scam operation involving more than 200 foreigners was discovered on the premises. The facility has been closed down.
According to the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC), the license was struck after an April 7 raid.
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Together against online crime: CCTC head briefs diplomats on anti-scam law
A senior official from the government’s anti-scam body has reiterated a warning to property owners that they must play their part in eliminating online scam activities by refusing to rent to criminal groups.
Chhay Sinarith, standing vice-chairman of the Secretariat for the Commission for Combating Technology Crimes (CCTC), met with 55 foreign diplomats on April 7 to share Cambodia's resolve in cracking down on these offenses through the establishment of the Law on Combating Online Scams, said an April 8 CCTC press release.
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A senior official from the government’s anti-scam body has reiterated a warning to property owners that they must play their part in eliminating online scam activities by refusing to rent to criminal groups.
Chhay Sinarith, standing vice-chairman of the Secretariat for the Commission for Combating Technology Crimes (CCTC), met with 55 foreign diplomats on April 7 to share Cambodia's resolve in cracking down on these offenses through the establishment of the Law on Combating Online Scams, said an April 8 CCTC press release.
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Faces of tradition: Mask-makers links cultural preservation with livelihoods
AA training programme in traditional Khmer lacquer mask-making is emerging as a model for linking the preservation of the Kingdom’s intangible cultural heritage with the creation of economic opportunities for local communities.
Organised by the APSARA National Authority (ANA) and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the initiative is being implemented at the headquarters of the Run Ta Ek Natural Village management unit, in Siem Reap’s Run Ta Ek Techo Sen town.
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AA training programme in traditional Khmer lacquer mask-making is emerging as a model for linking the preservation of the Kingdom’s intangible cultural heritage with the creation of economic opportunities for local communities.
Organised by the APSARA National Authority (ANA) and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the initiative is being implemented at the headquarters of the Run Ta Ek Natural Village management unit, in Siem Reap’s Run Ta Ek Techo Sen town.
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Manet informs Macron of Thai aggression, does not ask France to ‘take sides’
Prime Minister Hun Manet discussed the issue of the Cambodian-Thai border dispute during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, said Jean-François Tain, Minister Delegate attached to the Prime Minister, during a press conference today. He noted that Manet had not sought political support from France, but asked that it continue to respect international law.
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Prime Minister Hun Manet discussed the issue of the Cambodian-Thai border dispute during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, said Jean-François Tain, Minister Delegate attached to the Prime Minister, during a press conference today. He noted that Manet had not sought political support from France, but asked that it continue to respect international law.
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