Tag: Cambodia
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John Herdman Targets Indonesia’s First ASEAN Cup Triumph
New Era Under Herdman as Indonesia Sets Sights on ASEAN Cup Victory Indonesia’s national team now faces a defining challenge under new coach John Herdman as the countdown to the ASEAN Cup heats up. The 50-year-old Canadian-born tactician has inherited a squad eager to end decades of near-m misses and finally lift the region’s prestigious…
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Belt and Road, RCEP, and CCFTA: Transforming Cambodia’s Tourism through Infrastructure and Trade
Introduction: A new era for Cambodia’s tourism sector Cambodia’s tourism industry sits at a pivotal moment. With a wave of international collaboration—most notably China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)—the country is seeing tangible improvements in infrastructure, connectivity, and market access. These developments…
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How China’s Belt and Road, RCEP, and CCFTA Are Transforming Cambodia’s Tourism Sector
Overview: A Cambodian Tourism Renaissance Cambodia’s tourism sector is undergoing a notable transformation driven by major international agreements and partnerships. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) are reshaping the country’s travel experience, infrastructure, and trade dynamics. Together, these initiatives are boosting visitor…
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Beyond the Grain: How Rice-Field Ponds are Forging Climate Resilient Livelihoods in Cambodia
Introduction: A Transformation in Cambodia’s Fields In Cambodia, where rice is life, climate change is reshaping farming futures. Intensifying droughts, volatile prices, and unpredictable rainfall are eroding the reliability of traditional monoculture systems. Against this backdrop, a growing practice—integrated rice-field pond systems—offers a path toward climate-resilient livelihoods that protect households while sustaining rural communities. What…
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Today in History: January 10 — 12 Survivors at the Notorious Cambodian Prison
Overview: January 10, 1979 and a Long Aftermath Today in history marks a stark moment in Cambodia’s brutal 1975–1979 era as Vietnamese forces completed the capture of Phnom Penh. In the wake of the Khmer Rouge dictatorship, which sought to purify the country through radical social engineering, tens of thousands had perished in prisons, labor…
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Today in History: January 10 – The discovery of Phnom Penh’s notorious prison massacre
Today in History: January 10 and the Khmer Rouge’s dark legacy January 10 marks a haunting chapter in the history of Southeast Asia. In 1979, amid Cambodia’s brutal upheavals, a Vietnamese photographer named Ho Van Tay documented a chilling moment that would illuminate the world’s understanding of the Khmer Rouge regime’s atrocities. Drawn to Phnom…
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Ceasefire Violation: Cambodia and Thailand Clash as Truce Faces Strain
Background to the Border Tension The border between Cambodia and Thailand has long been a flashpoint for sporadic clashes and diplomatic wrangles. In the latest development, Bangkok has alleged that Cambodian forces violated a 10-day-old ceasefire, raising concerns about the durability of a fragile agreement meant to curb hostilities along the shared frontier. Phnom Penh…
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Ceasefire Violation: Cambodia’s ‘Operational Error’ Shifts Border Tension
Overview of the Incident The border between Thailand and Cambodia has once again drawn international attention after fresh cross-border fire reportedly erupted, raising concerns about the durability of a fragile ceasefire that had been in place for the past ten days. Bangkok’s government said Cambodian forces were responsible for a violation of the truce, while…
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Ceasefire Violation: Cambodia’s Operational Error Breaks 10-Day Truce
Background Cross-border clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia frontier have resurfaced amid a dispute over a fragile ceasefire. Bangkok has accused Cambodian forces of violating the 10-day truce, while Phnom Penh characterizes the incident as an operational error. The exchange marks a worrying turn in a regional skirmish that has drawn attention from ASEAN and international observers…
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Hun Sen leak topples govt: Cambodia crisis unfolds now
Overview: a government in turmoil briefed by a leak In a development that has sent shockwaves through Southeast Asian politics, a leaked document allegedly from sources within Cambodia’s ruling circle has triggered widespread upheaval. The disclosure comes as tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border escalate, placing the administration of former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in an…