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Cambodia Says Preah Vihear Restoration Could Take 20 Years, Cost Up to $70 Million
Terry Felix​​   3 hours ago​   1mn Read

Cambodia Says Preah Vihear Restoration Could Take 20 Years, Cost Up to $70 Million

PHNOM PENH, April 6, 2026 — Cambodia said efforts to stabilise and fully restore the Preah Vihear Temple could take decades and cost tens of millions of dollars, following damage attributed to past military clashes. Kong Puthika, director-general of the Preah Vihear National Authority, told Radio France Internationale that preventing

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Cambodia Says Preah Vihear Restoration Could Take 20 Years, Cost Up to $70 Million

Cambodia Says Preah Vihear Restoration Could Take 20 Years, Cost Up to $70 Million

Terry Felix​​   3 hours ago​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, April 6, 2026 — Cambodia said efforts to stabilise and fully restore the Preah Vihear Temple could take decades and cost tens of millions of dollars, following damage attributed to past military clashes. Kong Puthika, director-general of the Preah Vihear National Authority, told Radio France Internationale that preventing

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France Visit Offers Cambodia Chance to Press Border Case

France Visit Offers Cambodia Chance to Press Border Case

Terry Felix​​   Saturday 4 April 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, April 4, 2026 — Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet is set to visit France next week for high-level talks and a global summit, with analysts suggesting the trip could be used to advance Phnom Penh’s position on its border dispute with Thailand. Hun Manet will travel to Paris

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Thailand Calls for Work-from-Home to Cut Energy Use

Thailand Calls for Work-from-Home to Cut Energy Use

Terry Felix​​   10 hours ago​   1mn Read

BANGKOK, April 6, 2026 — Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged businesses and the public to adopt energy-saving measures, including working from home and reducing private car use, as global oil supply risks intensify. In a message posted on his official page, Anutin warned that escalating conflict in the

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Op-Ed: Thailand’s Fuel Crisis and the Politics of Blame

Op-Ed: Thailand’s Fuel Crisis and the Politics of Blame

Terry Felix​​   Saturday 4 April 2026​   3mn Read

Thailand is currently grappling with two striking developments: the reported disappearance of 57 million litres of fuel and an emergency meeting convened by senior officials alleging that oil has been smuggled into Cambodia. These developments come at a particularly sensitive moment. Thai citizens are facing rising fuel prices and potential

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Cambodia Boosts Data-Driven Policymaking to Tackle Labour Challenges

Cambodia Boosts Data-Driven Policymaking to Tackle Labour Challenges

Terry Felix​​   Friday 3 April 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, April 3, 2026 — Cambodia is strengthening its capacity for evidence-based policymaking to tackle evolving labour market challenges, in a move aimed at boosting competitiveness and supporting long-term economic growth, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said. A four-day training programme held in Siem Reap from March 30 to

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NBC Says Banking System ‘Strong’ After Temporary Withdrawal Limits Raise Concerns

NBC Says Banking System ‘Strong’ After Temporary Withdrawal Limits Raise Concerns

Terry Felix​​   Tuesday 17 March 2026​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, March 17, 2026 — Cambodia’s central bank on Monday urged depositors to remain calm after concerns over withdrawal limits at a local lender triggered widespread discussion online. The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) issued the appeal after APD Bank temporarily capped outgoing transfers at $300 per day per

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