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Cambodia's export up 18.4 pct during January-July period
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia exported products worth 17.72 billion U.S. dollars in the first seven months of 2025, up 18.4 percent from 14.96 billion dollars over the same period last year, said an official report released on Monday....
Defusing the PMN-2 dispute between Cambodia and Thailand: Why the GBC Must Move Fast — Phar Kim Beng
Malay Mail
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August 11, 2025
AUG 11 — Any ceasefire will always have spoilers. Not all guns can stay silent immediately. The Cambodian–Thai border is once again under the shadow of an old but lethal danger: landmines. Stealth-like but supremely dangerous in breaking the...
Why Tourists Still Travel to War Zones and High-Risk Destinations
FTN News
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August 11, 2025
Just a few years ago, Moscow and Tel Aviv ranked among the world’s most visited urban destinations, attracting millions for their history, culture, and vibrant nightlife. Russia, before the large-scale invasion of Ukraine, welcomed 25 million...
Thai driver caught smuggling Cambodian migrants
Bangkok Post
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August 11, 2025
Workers said they were heading to Samut Prakan for construction jobs PUBLISHED : 11 Aug 2025 at 15:49 A Thai driver has been arrested on a highway in the eastern province of Sa Kaeo bordering Cambodia while carrying illegal Cambodian migrants,...
Chinese Development Company Eyes Investment in Cambodia’s Agricultural Sector
Construction & Property News
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August 11, 2025
A delegation from Divelopment Co, Ltd in the People’s Republic of China recently visited Cambodia to explore investment opportunities in the agricultural sector. The meeting, held on August 6, 2025, between H.E. Mang Sinnet, Governor of Preah...
Việt Nam bolsters investment, economic cooperation in northeastern Cambodia
Vietnam News
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August 11, 2025
PHNOM PENH — Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyễn Minh Vũ led a delegation to Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri and Kratie provinces from August 5-8, aiming to deepen economic ties and support Vietnamese businesses operating in Cambodia’s northeastern...
Pattaya reels as forced migrant labor exodus hits tourism and construction — jobs Thais won’t do
Pattaya Mail
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August 11, 2025
Pattaya’s tourism sector struggles as over half of Cambodian migrant workers return home amid border tensions, disrupting services and operations. PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya’s booming tourism and construction industries are reeling from a severe...
Maldives raises 2025 tourist arrival forecast to record 2.3...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, 11 August, 2025-- The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has revised projected tourist arrivals for 2025 to a record 2.3 million, state-run PSM News reported on Sunday. In May, MMA said it expected arrivals to be 2.2 million. The...
Koh Chang, Koh Kood, and Koh Mak: Treasure troves for sea explorers this long holiday
Pattaya Mail
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August 11, 2025
Trat expects over 26,000 tourists during Mother’s Day holiday, with Koh Kood as top destination. PATTAYA, Thailand – During the long Mother’s Day holiday from August 9-12, Trat province is expecting more than 26,190 tourists, generating...
Tourism a mixed bag over holiday
Bangkok Post
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August 10, 2025
Officials note drop in local tourists PUBLISHED : 11 Aug 2025 at 05:20 Tourist activity was a contrast in opposites on the first day the four-day Mother's Day holiday from Aug 9 to 12, with Koh Kut in Trat bustling while Pattaya in Chon Buri...
Chonburi and Trat See Tourism Surge During Mother’s Day Holiday
Khaosod English
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August 10, 2025
CHONBURI / TRAT — Thailand’s premier coastal destinations experienced a significant tourism boost during the four-day Mother’s Day holiday weekend (August 9-12), with Chonburi and Trat provinces recording strong visitor numbers. This uptick...
Cambodian rockets, mines keep Thai border areas, communities unsafe: army
Bangkok Post
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August 10, 2025
PUBLISHED : 10 Aug 2025 at 14:20 UPDATED : 10 Aug 2025 at 14:59 The presence of numerous Cambodian rockets and landmines means that Thai border communities and frontiers are still unsafe for civilians and military personnel, according to the Royal...
Not Vietnam or Thailand. At Rs 1,414 per day, another country is the cheapest travel destination in southeast Asia
The Economic Times
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August 10, 2025
Southeast Asia has long been a favorite region for Indian travelers seeking affordable international holidays. While countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia have traditionally been considered budget-friendly, recent reports...
Tourism on Trat’s key islands picks up over long weekend amid regional tensions
Pattaya Mail
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August 10, 2025
Despite regional uncertainties, Trat’s island tourism shows resilience as visitors gradually return for the holiday season. PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism on Trat’s three main islands—Ko Chang, Ko Kood, and Ko Mak—has revived during the four-day...
Brit mum's 'unimaginable' rabies death after holiday has life-saving impact
The Mirror
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August 10, 2025
A daughter whose mum died from rabies says speaking out about their ‘unimaginable loss’ has helped boost the number of Brits getting vaccinated. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, died after being "scratched" by a puppy in Morocco. She’d only had...
Barbed wire blocks Cambodia’s scammers, drug traffickers, illegal immigrants
Bangkok Post
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August 10, 2025
PUBLISHED : 10 Aug 2025 at 15:45 SA KAEO: Soldiers have laid about 16 kilometres of barbed wire to prevent scammers, drug traffickers and illegal workers from easily crossing the Thai-Cambodian border in the East. The Royal Thai Army said on...
Govt eyes property damage payouts over Cambodian border attacks
The Nation Thailand
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August 10, 2025
Extra support for soldiers’ families In addition to payments from the central fund, the Defence Ministry will provide welfare support to families of soldiers killed in the clashes. This includes employment quotas for their children within the...
Cambodian nationals escape latest crackdown on visas to the United States
Pattaya Mail
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August 9, 2025
Donald Trump complained two months ago that too many Cambodians were overstaying their US visas. In June 2025, the US administration issued a warning to 36 nations that they could face a total travel ban under Donald Trump’s progressive tightening...
Thai-Cambodian border clash clean-up
Bangkok Post
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August 9, 2025
Clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border have dealt a heavy blow to the Northeast's economy, with trade losses in four provinces alone estimated at up to 500 million baht a month. The border conflict and the closure of several checkpoints since...
Thailand’s June 2025 economy shows strong exports, tourism slowdown impacts Pattaya
Pattaya Mail
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August 10, 2025
Pattaya’s tourism faces pressure from reduced foreign arrivals amid border tensions, but rising domestic travelers help support the local economy during this uncertain period. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – According to Pornchai...