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'I went on holiday and caught a disease that kills 100,000 a year'
The Mirror
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August 17, 2025
A backpacker has told how her post-party hangover turned out to be a deadly infection which kills over 100,000 people every year. Alysha Pyrgotis, 27, was left vomiting and with ‘extreme diarrhoea’ after catching typhoid on the remote Indonesian...
Foreign Office puts 72 countries on 'do not travel' list with UK tourists warned
Birmingham Live
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August 17, 2025
Of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 72 are currently flagged as having no-go zones due to security issues, health risks and legal differences with the UK. The Foreign Office has placed a string of countries on a "do...
Thai government addresses border tensions with Cambodia, affirms economic stability
Pattaya Mail
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August 16, 2025
In the weekly “Voices from Thai Khu Fah” program, officials detailed progress on border security, economic policies, farmer support, and foreign investment, while rejecting Cambodia’s accusations and urging cooperation on landmine clearance....
Phnom Penh Bans Smoking in Walk Street Area to Promote Clean...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 13, 2025 -- The Phnom Penh municipal administration has announced a smoking ban in the city’s Walk Street area, aiming to promote clean, green, and safe tourism while strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of...
Cambodian Tourism Minister Grants Interview to U.S. White Ho...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 15, 2025 — Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism H.E. Huot Hak (R, Pic. 1) grants an interview to Mr. Alfaro Michael Barry, the U.S. White House correspondent, coordinated by Mr. Soy Sopheap, Director-General of the DAP News...
Cambodian officers, soldiers joining National Day parade welcomed in Tây Ninh
Vietnam News Agency
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TÂY NINH — The Military Command of the southern border province of Tây Ninh held a ceremony on Friday to welcome a delegation from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces who came for training and participating in a military parade for the celebration of...
Cambodia hands over 353 citizens to Vietnam
VietnamPlus
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August 15, 2025
Tay Ninh (VNA) – Cambodian authorities on August 15 handed over 353 citizens, identified by Cambodia as illegal residents, to the Border Guard Station at Xa Mat International Border Gate in the southern province of Tay Ninh. Verification showed...
Cambodian officers, soldiers joining National Day parade welcomed in Tay Ninh
VietnamPlus
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August 15, 2025
Tay Ninh (VNA) – The Military Command of the southern border province of Tay Ninh held a ceremony on August 15 to welcome a delegation from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces who came for training and participating in a military parade for the...
This Underrated Country Is Becoming One of Asia’s Best Outdoor Destinations—and It Has One of the Region’s Most Popular Hiking Trails
AOL
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Abhinavformula1/Shutterstock Hiking in the Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve.Key Points The Bukit Gasing Circular in Malaysia was recently named the best hiking trail in Southeast Asia in a new study. The 2.4-mile loop in Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve has...
Thai-Dutch Couple Meets Diplomats Visiting Cambodia-Attacked Areas
Khaosod English
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August 16, 2025
SISAKET — A Thai-Dutch couple living in Si Sa Ket Province, who were caught up in military clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border, traveled to meet the Dutch Ambassador to Thailand during his visit to observe affected areas on Saturday. They...
Cambodia and EU strengthen tourism cooperation with focus on eco-tourism and potential investment
Vietstock
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August 15, 2025
Cambodia and EU strengthen tourism cooperation with focus on eco-tourism and potential investment Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and the European Union (EU) Embassy to Cambodia discussed strengthening tourism cooperation to focus on key areas,...
Cambodia’s growth prospects for 2025, 2026 remain steady: Govt
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Cambodia’s growth prospects for this year and the next remain steady—5.2 per cent in 2025 and 5 per cent in 2026—backed by resilient performance across key sectors despite moderating economic momentum, according to the latest outlook by the...
Most Filipino trafficking victims end up in 4 Southeast Asian countries
Inquirer
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August 19, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed concern over the growing number of Filipinos being repatriated from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand after they allegedly fell victim to human traffickers and were...
India Happy to Contribute to Cambodia’s Socio-Economic Devel...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 16, 2025 -- Indian Ambassador to Cambodia has emphasised the longstanding civilisational ties and strong bilateral relations between India and Cambodia, and noted that India is happy to be part of Cambodia’s socio-economic...
World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 16, 2025
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. ASEAN OBSERVERS END BORDER SECURITY INSPECTION -- FRESH NEWS The Ministry of National Defence said that the ASEAN Interim Observation Team completed its two-day mission to assess security along the Cambodia-Thailand border. The...
Cambodia seeks to boost trade, tourism ties with Kuwait
Kuwait Times
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August 11, 2025
KUWAIT: Ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of Cambodia Sman Manan reaffirmed the strong and growing relationship between Cambodia and Kuwait on Sunday, tracing its roots back to 1995 when bilateral ties were first established. During a briefing on...
Things to do in Long Beach: Midsummer scream, Gaza fundraiser, sewing workshop and more!
Signal Tribune - California
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August 15, 2025
Spend the upcoming week attending movie screenings, concerts and community events all over Long Beach. Those looking to sample the local cuisine can explore a range of tasting events, from the Museum of Latin American Art’s Tequila & Tunes event...
Long Beach’s new immigration policies are not enough to protect community, local organizers say
Signal Tribune - California
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August 15, 2025
At around 11 p.m. Tuesday night, Long Beach immigration advocates urged the city council to strengthen their policies to protect the immigrant community. What the council passed, they say, falls short of what the community needs, as federal agents...
Chinese tourists to Cambodia's renowned Angkor park up 21 pct in 7 months
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia recorded 53,291 Chinese tourists to its famous Angkor Archaeological Park in the first seven months of 2025, up 21 percent over the same period last year, an official report said on Friday. During the...
Vietnamese Deputy PM meets with Chinese, Cambodian, Thai officials in Yunnan
VietnamPlus
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August 15, 2025
Beijing (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had meetings with officials of China, Cambodia, and Thailand on the sidelines of the 10th Lancang – Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in China's Yunnan...