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Francophone Parliament Backs International Law in Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute
Terry Felix​​   Yesterday at 7:08 am​   2mn Read

Francophone Parliament Backs International Law in Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute

CAMEROON, 12 July 2026 — The Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF) has adopted a resolution calling for respect for Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, adherence to commitments aimed at securing lasting peace along the border, and an end to unilateral actions that could further escalate tensions. The resolution was adopted during

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27 Killed as Fire Engulfs Popular Pub in Bangkok

27 Killed as Fire Engulfs Popular Pub in Bangkok

Terry Felix​​   18 hours ago​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, 13 July 2026 — At least 27 people were killed and 63 others injured after a fire tore through a popular pub in Bangkok late Sunday night, with 22 of the injured reported to be in serious condition. The fire broke out at around 11.57pm on July 12 at

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Hun Sen Coins ‘Football Geography’ to Describe Global Shift

Hun Sen Coins ‘Football Geography’ to Describe Global Shift

Terry Felix​​   Thursday 2 July 2026​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, 2 July 2026 — Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen said the 2026 FIFA World Cup has demonstrated a major shift in what he described as the world's "football geography," arguing that success in football is no longer determined by a country's wealth, population or geopolitical influence. In a

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Cambodia Unveils 10-Year Strategy to Transform Rural Communities

Cambodia Unveils 10-Year Strategy to Transform Rural Communities

Terry Felix​​   Saturday 11 July 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, 11 July 2026 — Cambodia has unveiled a decade-long national policy built around five strategic priorities aimed at transforming rural communities by 2035 through stronger infrastructure, improved public services, higher household incomes, digital governance and sustainable development. The National Policy on Rural Development 2025–2035 sets out a vision

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A Mirror Revealing Who Honors Their Commitments and Who Is Walking Away from the Path of Peace

A Mirror Revealing Who Honors Their Commitments and Who Is Walking Away from the Path of Peace

Terry Felix​​   Thursday 9 July 2026​   3mn Read

In highly sensitive border issues, agreements or joint statements are not merely diplomatic messages. They are political commitments and mutual pledges that require both parties (Cambodia and Thailand) to respect and implement them in good faith and in a trustworthy manner. Therefore, the Joint Statement of 27 December 2025 between

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Cambodia Advances Plans for National AI and Data Science Research Center

Cambodia Advances Plans for National AI and Data Science Research Center

Terry Felix​​   18 hours ago​   2mn Read

GRENOBLE, 13 July 2026 — Cambodia has signed two cooperation agreements with France’s Grenoble Alpes University (UGA) to strengthen digital technology training and research and advance the development of a National AI and Data Science Research Center. The agreements were signed during a visit by a high-level Cambodian delegation to

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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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