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Cambodia and Vietnam Enter ‘New Phase’ of Bilateral Relations
Terry Felix​​   6 hours ago​   1mn Read

Cambodia and Vietnam Enter ‘New Phase’ of Bilateral Relations

PHNOM PENH, April 10, 2026 — Cambodia and Vietnam have pledged to further strengthen and expand their bilateral cooperation across key sectors, officials said following high-level talks in Phnom Penh. Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Tran Cam Tu, a senior member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of

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Cambodia and Vietnam Enter ‘New Phase’ of Bilateral Relations

Cambodia and Vietnam Enter ‘New Phase’ of Bilateral Relations

Terry Felix​​   6 hours ago​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, April 10, 2026 — Cambodia and Vietnam have pledged to further strengthen and expand their bilateral cooperation across key sectors, officials said following high-level talks in Phnom Penh. Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Tran Cam Tu, a senior member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of

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Phnom Penh, Hanoi Aim to Double Trade to $20 Billion

Phnom Penh, Hanoi Aim to Double Trade to $20 Billion

Terry Felix​​   14 hours ago​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, April 10, 2026 — Cambodia’s acting head of state Hun Sen held talks with senior Vietnamese official Tran Cam Tu on Friday, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and pledging to deepen cooperation across key sectors including trade, border security and defense. During the meeting at the Senate Palace, Hun

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Hun Manet Meets VINCI Airports CEO, Eyes Expansion of Direct Flights

Hun Manet Meets VINCI Airports CEO, Eyes Expansion of Direct Flights

Terry Felix​​   Yesterday at 8:30 am​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH/PARIS, April 9, 2026 — French airport operator VINCI Airports has pledged to continue supporting Cambodia’s aviation development and expand its investment in the country, following talks with Prime Minister Hun Manet, officials said. The meeting took place on April 8 during Hun Manet’s working visit to France, where

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The Patriot’s Paradox: Thailand’s Withdrawal From MOU 44, Cheap Nationalism, and Elite Interests

The Patriot’s Paradox: Thailand’s Withdrawal From MOU 44, Cheap Nationalism, and Elite Interests

Terry Felix​​   Wednesday 8 April 2026​   6mn Read

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s recent election victory could spell trouble for Thailand-Cambodia relations. His electoral success and subsequent policy statement proposing Thailand’s withdrawal from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU 44) — a framework for bilateral negotiations over disputed maritime areas between Thailand and Cambodia — represent a deep

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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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Thailand Inflation Seen Rising to 3.4% in 2026

Thailand Inflation Seen Rising to 3.4% in 2026

Terry Felix​​   Wednesday 8 April 2026​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, April 8, 2026 — Thailand’s inflation is expected to rebound in 2026, driven by rising energy and food costs, according to projections from the Kasikorn Research Center. The research centre forecasts inflation could reach 3.4% next year, as higher domestic fuel prices, increasing costs for fresh produce, meat and

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