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Gen Z women brewing Cambodia’s coffee boom
Gen Z women brewing Cambodia’s coffee boom Published on: Sunday, October 05, 2025 Published on: Sun, Oct 05, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Fuelled by entrepreneurial zeal and a desire to escape monotonous work routines, low-cost mobile coffee...

Attorney general candidate apologizes for 2022 texts depicting political violence
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s Democratic candidate for attorney general has apologized for widely condemned text messages from 2022 that revealed him suggesting that a prominent Republican get “two bullets to the head.” The texts put the...

World : Top News Headlines In The Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia & Thailand: Oct 5, 2025
PHILIPPINES 1. COMELEC LIFTS BARMM GUN BAN AFTER SC POSTPONES POLLS -- THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has lifted the gun ban across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the Supreme...

Top News Headlines In The Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia & Thailand: Oct 5, 2025
PHILIPPINES 1. COMELEC LIFTS BARMM GUN BAN AFTER SC POSTPONES POLLS -- THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has lifted the gun ban across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the Supreme...

Cambodia Defends its Human Rights Record as the UN Rapporteur Presents his Report
This photo shows In Dara, Permanent Representative to office of UN in Geneva. Photo: Permanent Mission of Cambodia/Facebook PHNOM PENH – Cambodia does not claim to have a perfect record in the area of human rights, and, while the country is...

Democrat in Virginia attorney general race apologizes for 2022 texts depicting political violence
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's Democratic candidate for attorney general has apologized for widely condemned text messages from 2022 that revealed him suggesting that a prominent Republican get “two bullets to the head.” The texts put the...

Why Cambodia Needs Energy Efficiency for Economic Growth
front-- This photo shows Phnom Penh city around the Royal Palace area. Photo: Teng Yalirozy PHNOM PENH — Cambodia has experienced dramatic economic growth in recent decades, fueled by energy-intensive industries and rapid urbanization. But experts...
Cambodian Permanent Representative Responds to UN Special Ra...
AKP Phnom Penh, October 04, 2025 -- H.E. Ambassador Dara In, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations in Geneva, delivered Cambodia’s statement in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human...

Cambodia approves investment projects worth $7.8 bln in first 9 months of 2025
Cambodia approves investment projects worth $7.8 bln in first 9 months of 2025 Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of $7.8 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a year-on-year rise of 47 percent, said a Council for the Development of...

Cambodia’s Tourism Sector Embraces Decarbonization for a Greener Future
front-- Held as part of Clean Energy Week, the session on ‘Transforming Cambodia’s Tourism Through Decarbonization’ took place on October 3, bringing together both public and private stakeholders. Photo_ Se PHNOM PENH — Acknowledging the growing...

Successful first month for Cambodia’s new Phnom Penh gateway
Phnom Penh’s new Techo International Airport (KTI) has enjoyed a successful first month of operations, according to its operator. Inaugurated on September 9, Techo International Airport is Cambodia’s largest aviation infrastructure project....

World Bank charts talent path for Vietnam’s semiconductor future
World Bank charts talent path for Vietnam’s semiconductor future The World Bank has proposed a 'three-plus-one' formula to help Vietnam develop its semiconductor industry and other high technologies, calling for a strong long-term strategy. Launch...

The First Frigate to Be Donated by China to Cambodia Passes Trial
Tea Banh, who is now a member of the King’s Privy Council, made an inspection on the construction site on Sept. 20 during his visit to China. Photo: Facebook/General Tea Banh PHNOM PENH — One of the frigates built by China for Cambodia has been...

PHNOM PENH’S TECHO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OPENS: CAMBODIA’S NEW GLOBAL GATEWAY
On 9 September, Phnom Penh celebrated a historic milestone with the inauguration of Techo International Airport, the nation’s largest aviation infrastructure project. Cambodian funded and built, with a design inspired by the nation’s cultural and...

World Bank commits strong support for Vietnam’s major development projects
Hanoi (VNA) – The World Bank (WB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Vietnam in mobilising diverse financial resources to implement large-scale infrastructure projects. The pledge was highlighted during a recent meeting between Deputy...

Norwegian People’s Aid partners with U.S. in renewed mine-clearing support for Cambodia
Landmines continue to be a big problem for Cambodia, where many rural areas are infected with explosives. Photo: AP News The United States has announced a new grant of 675,000 USD to support mine-clearing operations in Cambodia, continuing its...

‘Outsider ministers’ spark online debate amid political uncertainty
Public sentiment mixed but leaning positive Overall, sentiment around the outsider minister phenomenon was moderate. Positive engagement totalled 905,933 interactions, notably higher than negative responses at 541,633 engagements. The data...

Vietnam, Cambodia team up to supercharge economic ties
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu held a working session with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol in Phnom Penh on October 2 to...

The Left’s Political Playbook (Bonus Track): Redefining Words and Standards
Last week, I wrote about the left’s playbook of projection and deflection, wherein they ascribe their own sins unto their victims. This week, let us examine how the left tries to advance its radical agenda by redefining words and standards....
Etihad Airways Launches Direct Flights to Cambodia
AKP Phnom Penh, October 04, 2025 -- Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), launched its first direct service between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Phnom Penh (KTI) this morning, establishing a new air link connecting...