The Dismantling of the Mekong Peace: A Legal Post-Mortem of the ‘Anutin Doctrine’

[Op-Ed] As Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul takes the podium in Bangkok today to formalise a study into the cancellation of the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 44), the regional legal architecture is not just shifting — it is being demolished. For twenty-five years, the Thai-Cambodian relationship was governed by the principle of pacta sunt servanda (agreements must be kept). Today, that principle has been replaced by a calculated policy of legal irredentism.

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Wat Phnom riding into the New Year with ‘Golden Horse’ centrepiece

As the Khmer New Year approaches, the area around Wat Phnom is coming alive with preparations for the 2026 Nokor Sangkranta celebrations.

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‘Pithi – Objects of Ceremony’ Khmer Returned Artefacts Exhibition at Koh Pich City Hall

Following its successful opening during the Carnegie in Cambodia event, the exhibition “Pithi – Objects of Ceremony” at Koh Pich City Hall was open to the public until April 9. It will reopen from April 22 to May 4, offering a unique opportunity to discover recently repatriated Khmer artefacts, with visiting hours daily from 2pm to 6pm.

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Why Was It Not Called the “Gulf of Khmer”? History, Power and the Politics of Names

[Op-Ed] The question is both simple and profound: if the Khmer Empire was once the dominant civilisation in mainland Southeast Asia, why is the body of water along Cambodia’s coast not called the “Gulf of Khmer”? Why do we instead know it today as the Gulf of Thailand?

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A.V.R (Asia Vehicle Rental) and CHANGAN Cambodia Officially Sign MoU to Deliver a New Car Rental Experience for Customers

A.V.R (Asia Vehicle Rental), a leading car rental service provider in Cambodia, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CHANGAN Cambodia to expand car rental options and enhance customers’ travel experiences.

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Three held for Chheb–Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary forestry crimes

The Preah Vihear Provincial Court ordered the pre-trial detention of three suspects in connection with illegal forestry activities in the Chheb–Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the O’Skach area of Choam Ksant district on Thursday, April 9.

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Foolproof security arranged, Pakistan interior minister assures US envoy ahead of US‑Iran talks in Islamabad

Pakistan is set to host in-person talks between the US and Iran on Saturday after a two-week ceasefire was announced between the two countries, bringing a pause to the hostilities which broke out on February 28.

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Indonesia demands thorough probe of peacekeeper deaths

Two incidents in Lebanon left three Indonesian peacekeepers dead, following the release of preliminary findings from a United Nations probe that highlighted the probable roles of Israel and Hezbollah in the deadly events.

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China sales for Toyota, Honda drop in March as gas-powered vehicles struggle

Toyota sold 142,700 units in China, down 8.0% year-on-year, marking its second consecutive month of decline.

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ADB: Growth of Cambodian economy tipped to slow, with inflation rising

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has predicted a slowdown in the growth of Cambodia’s economy. It estimated that it will grow at around 4.5% in 2026, if global commodity market disruptions are not prolonged by the conflict in the Middle East.

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South Korea President Lee says Iran war could reshape world order, calls for readiness

Seoul remains on high alert over the prolonged economic fallout from the Middle East war, even amid a temporary pause in hostilities following a conditional two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran on Tuesday.

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Thai PM orders strict WFH for state agencies amid energy crisis

Under the order, central, provincial and local agencies are told to strictly follow the March 10, 2026 Cabinet resolution on remote working to save resources and fuel.

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Kingdom sees Q1 international trade jump almost one-fifth

Despite ongoing crises to the global economy, Cambodia’s international trade has increased. In the first quarter of 2026, total trade reached nearly $17 billion, an increase of almost 20% over the same period in 2025, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE).

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King to remain in China for treatment of prostate cancer

His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni will stay in Beijing for another one to two months to undergo further treatment for prostate cancer.

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EFG Cambodia: Two Decades In. Now Building a Pizza Brand of Its Own.

EFG Cambodia operates one of the most diverse food and beverage portfolios in the Kingdom. Across multiple brands and dozens of outlets in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Battambang, Poipet, Sisophon and the provinces, the company serves hundreds of thousands of Cambodian customers every month. The business is supported by a team of over 650 employees across Cambodia.

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Acting head of state calls for trust in government regarding Thai border issues

Hun Sen, acting head of state, has called on the Cambodian people to trust the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet in seeking solutions to border issues and the occupation of parts of the Kingdom’s territory by the Thai military, emphasising that these matters will be handled through international law and peaceful means.

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Growth outlook under threat as three major shocks weigh on economy: ADB

Cambodia’s economic recovery remains on track, but a convergence of three major external challenges — border disruptions, rising trade barriers and global oil price shocks — could significantly derail growth, the Asian Development Bank warned at the launch of its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026 on Friday April 10.

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