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Hun Sen Signals New Investments in Cambodia’s Defence Industry
Terry Felix​​   50 minutes ago​   2mn Read

Hun Sen Signals New Investments in Cambodia’s Defence Industry

BATTAMBANG, June 12, 2026 — Cambodian Senate President and Acting Head of State Hun Sen has pledged continued support for the development of Cambodia’s domestic defence industry, saying the country should strengthen its capacity to produce equipment needed for national security and defence. Speaking during a visit to the DSS

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Hun Sen Signals New Investments in Cambodia’s Defence Industry

Hun Sen Signals New Investments in Cambodia’s Defence Industry

Terry Felix​​   50 minutes ago​   2mn Read

BATTAMBANG, June 12, 2026 — Cambodian Senate President and Acting Head of State Hun Sen has pledged continued support for the development of Cambodia’s domestic defence industry, saying the country should strengthen its capacity to produce equipment needed for national security and defence. Speaking during a visit to the DSS

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Hun Sen Defends Tank Imports, Says Cambodia Has No History of Invading Neighbours

Hun Sen Defends Tank Imports, Says Cambodia Has No History of Invading Neighbours

Terry Felix​​   2 hours ago​   2mn Read

BATTAMBANG, June 11, 2026 — Cambodian Senate President and Acting Head of State Hun Sen on Thursday defended Cambodia’s recent acquisition of tanks and military equipment, saying the move was part of the Kingdom’s sovereign right to strengthen its defence capabilities and did not constitute a threat to any country.

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Cambodia-Thailand Commerce Contracts by Nearly US$700 Million Year-on-Year

Cambodia-Thailand Commerce Contracts by Nearly US$700 Million Year-on-Year

Terry Felix​​   9 hours ago​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, June 11, 026 — Trade between Cambodia and Thailand declined sharply during the first five months of 2026, with total bilateral trade falling by 38.7% year-on-year to just over US$1.1 billion, according to data released by Cambodia’s General Department of Customs and Excise. Despite the decline, Thailand remained

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Peace as Principle, War as Fiction: A Response to Misleading Thai Media Narratives

Peace as Principle, War as Fiction: A Response to Misleading Thai Media Narratives

Terry Felix​​   Yesterday at 8:26 am​   4mn Read

The reporting by certain Thai media outlets regarding remarks made by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Acting Head of State of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on 9 June 2026 not only reflects an interpretation that departs from the original meaning of his statement, but also risks creating public misunderstanding and negatively

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Cambodia Expands Digital Expertise Abroad, Assisting Six Countries With E-Government Platforms

Cambodia Expands Digital Expertise Abroad, Assisting Six Countries With E-Government Platforms

Terry Felix​​   Tuesday 2 June 2026​   2mn Read

DILI, June 2, 2026 — Cambodia is helping several countries develop digital government platforms, reflecting the country’s growing technological capabilities and enhancing its international standing, Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth said on Monday. Speaking during the launch of Timor-Leste’s verify.gov.tl document verification platform in Dili on June 1,

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Cambodia, India Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

Cambodia, India Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

Terry Felix​​   Wednesday 3 June 2026​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, June 3, 2026 — Cambodia and India have officially launched the first phase of a cross-border QR code payment connectivity system, allowing Indian visitors to make digital payments at merchants across Cambodia by scanning KHQR codes using mobile banking applications from participating Indian financial institutions. The launch ceremony

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