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Youk Chhang Calls on AOT to Take Stronger Stand on Alleged Sovereignty Breaches
Terry Felix​​   5 hours ago​   1mn Read

Youk Chhang Calls on AOT to Take Stronger Stand on Alleged Sovereignty Breaches

PHNOM PENH, Feb 16, 2026 — The director of Cambodia’s Documentation Center on Thursday urged the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to take a more assertive stance in publicizing alleged violations along Cambodia’s border, saying the issue concerns not only national sovereignty but also regional credibility. Youk Chhang, a Ramon Magsaysay

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Youk Chhang Calls on AOT to Take Stronger Stand on Alleged Sovereignty Breaches

Youk Chhang Calls on AOT to Take Stronger Stand on Alleged Sovereignty Breaches

Terry Felix​​   5 hours ago​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, Feb 16, 2026 — The director of Cambodia’s Documentation Center on Thursday urged the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to take a more assertive stance in publicizing alleged violations along Cambodia’s border, saying the issue concerns not only national sovereignty but also regional credibility. Youk Chhang, a Ramon Magsaysay

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Bhumjaithai, Pheu Thai Move Toward Government Formation

Bhumjaithai, Pheu Thai Move Toward Government Formation

Terry Felix​​   13 hours ago​   1mn Read

Bangkok, Feb. 14, 2026 — Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party and Pheu Thai Party have announced an alliance aimed at forming the country’s next government, signaling a major post-election realignment as final results await official certification. Leaders from both parties confirmed on Feb. 13 that they would cooperate, moving coalition discussions beyond

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Cambodia’s Imports from Singapore Surge After Thai Fuel Halt

Cambodia’s Imports from Singapore Surge After Thai Fuel Halt

Terry Felix​​   17 hours ago​   1mn Read

Phnom Penh, Feb. 14, 2026 — Cambodia’s imports from Singapore surged 252% year on year in January, while shipments from Thailand fell sharply, reflecting a shift in energy supply following Phnom Penh’s halt of fuel purchases from its neighbour, customs data showed. Figures cited from the General Department of Customs

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A warning on misleading ‘hotspot’ images

A warning on misleading ‘hotspot’ images

Terry Felix​​   Tuesday 3 February 2026​   2mn Read

I am writing to share a concern about the public use of hotspot information with limited accuracy due to lack of on-ground verification. In addition, snapshot images taken from hotspot visualised websites and sharing them on social media platforms without a technical explanation can unintentionally misinform the public and create

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Cambodia Highlights Cross-Border Digital Solutions in Talks With Georgia

Cambodia Highlights Cross-Border Digital Solutions in Talks With Georgia

Terry Felix​​   Friday 13 February 2026​   1mn Read

Phnom Penh, Feb. 13, 2026 — Cambodia showcased its digital payment and document verification platforms during high-level talks with Georgian officials, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to expand its fintech footprint internationally. During a meeting with representatives of the National Bank of Georgia, Cambodian officials presented the verify.gov.kh digital

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Cambodia’s ARDB says it has no links to USDT

Cambodia’s ARDB says it has no links to USDT

Terry Felix​​   Thursday 29 January 2026​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, Jan 28, 2026 — Cambodia’s Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) said on Wednesday it has no involvement with Tether USD (USDT), rejecting what it described as misleading reports linking the state-owned bank to the cryptocurrency. In a statement, ARDB said it has never engaged in trading, transferring

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