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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....
Cambodia finalizes national model of university intellectual property policy
PHNOM PENH, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has finalized a national model of university intellectual property (IP) policy to support research and development as well as the innovation ecosystem, said a joint press release on Friday. The United...
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...
Etihad Airways operates 1st direct flight between UAE, Cambodia's capital
PHNOM PENH, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Etihad Airways has commenced its first direct flight between the United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s Abu Dhabi and Cambodia's Phnom Penh, said a Techo International Airport's news release on Saturday. The first flight...

Improved logistics connectivity in southwest border region to open business opportunities
Tay Ninh (VNA) – Despite robust trade growth, Vietnam’s logistics sector continues to face bottlenecks that drive up costs and weaken competitiveness, especially for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Strengthening trade, production, and...
Cambodia: Political Repression, Media Harassment, and Microfinance-Linked Dispossession
Mr. President, Human Rights Watch thanks the Special Rapporteur for his report, which highlights the shrinking civic space and throttling of the political opposition in Cambodia, as well as the government’s acts of transnational repression....

ASEAN Chamber of Commerce to Lead Investment Mission to Cambodia
The ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced plans to mobilize a delegation of 50 to 100 member companies to explore significant investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly within the burgeoning tourism sector. This decision...

Finovate Global Netherlands: Insurtech, SME Financing, and Digital Banking
This week’s edition of Finovate Global reviews recent fintech news from the Netherlands. Dutch insurtech RISK acquires Amsterdam-based fintech Dyme Dutch insurtech RISK has acquired Amsterdam-based savings app Dyme. Terms of the transaction were...

Cambodia, US forge economic ties amid regional uncertainty
Cambodia, US forge economic ties amid regional uncertainty It is comforting to note that the Royal Government is seeking investment from the US despite its historical relationship as an exporter, says an expert. Cambodia’s longstanding trade...

PM Anutin shares lunch with troops at Thai-Cambodian border, urges victory
Prime Minister Anutin joins Thai troops for lunch at the Phanom Dong Rak border base, serving pa-lo and urging soldiers to succeed in protecting Thailand’s sovereignty. SURIN, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul joined Thai troops for...

Cambodia Approves $7.8 Billion in Investment Projects in First Nine Months of 2025
An aerial view shows the city skyline with high-rise buildings in Phnom Penh on July 19, 2025. (Photo by Suy SE / AFP) PHNOM PENH-- Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of 7.8 billion U.S. dollars in the first nine months of 2025, a...
Cambodia sees 5.6 pct drop in int'l tourist arrivals in first 8 months of 2025
PHNOM PENH, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia recorded a total of 4.05 million international tourists in the first eight months of 2025, down 5.6 percent from 4.29 million over the same period last year, said a Ministry of Tourism's report released on...

Lead Like A Humanitarian To Transform Your Business
business Dr. Will Parks, author of Graceful Leadership - Inspiring hope, creativity and resilience in times of peace and crisis Image: Pixabay From emergency response coordination in earthquake-devastated Nepal to the front lines in Iraq during...
Cambodian NA President and Malaysian Delegation Reaffirm Com...
AKP Phnom Penh, October 03, 2025 -- Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia, received at the NA Palace this morning a visiting delegation of the Parliamentary Federation for World...

Cambodian former opposition politician’s killer jailed for life in Thailand
Published On 3 Oct 20253 Oct 2025 A court in Thailand has sentenced a Thai gunman to life imprisonment for killing a Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok, a murder opposition figures have accused Phnom Penh’s powerful former leader Hun Sen...

Court sentences life imprisonment for gunman who killed ex-Cambodian MP
The court concluded that the evidence presented was convincing, confirming that Ekkalak was the shooter who deliberately killed Lim Kimya with intent, premeditating the murder. Ekkalak was convicted under several criminal laws, including...

Quislings Over Cambodia? Symbolic Labels and Political Legitimacy
Amongst the fallout from the recent border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, politicians on both sides of the border have been looking to capitalize on the tragedy. On August 12, three days before the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory Over...

Business News | Global Tourism Awards 2025: A Spectacular Celebration of Excellence in Tourism
PNN New Delhi [India], October 3: The Global Tourism Awards 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion, celebrating excellence and innovation across the travel and tourism industry. The evening brought together global leaders, industry veterans,...

Cambodian ex-MP's killer jailed for life in Thailand: judge
Cambodian ex-MP's killer jailed for life in Thailand: judge BANGKOK, Oct 3, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - A Thai gunman was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok, a judge said. "The actions of the...

A Multi-Art Event Concludes the Chakto Program in Phnom Penh
Fouad Boussouf, choreography mentor, is photographed with senior dancers during a workshop of the NGO Cambodian Living Arts. Photo provided PHNOM PENH — Coming up with an art production that will fascinate people—whether music, comic strip or...