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Cambodia says scorching heat played a role in ammunition explosion at army base that killed 20 soldiers
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The defence ministry said investigators believed the heatwave was a factor behind the old weapons detonating in Kampong Speu province last week.
Cambodia’s searing heat, crowded jails threaten inmates’ health
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The overcrowded prison system which houses some 40,000 inmates nationwide also faces a scarcity of potable water.
Toyota group member’s Cambodian auto plant builds on African success
Toyota Tsusho takes on broad range of operations, from assembly to financing.
Cambodian conglomerate lures ASEAN money to drive nation’s growth
OCIC partners with Singapore and Thai brands in aviation, retail and more.
Donaco EBITDA up 66% quarter-on-quarter as Cambodia, Vietnam casinos shine
Star Vegas, located in Poipet, Cambodia, was the primary contributor with net revenue of AU$8.8 million (US$5.7 million) – up 44.1%.
Vietnam experts warn against Cambodia’s mega canal project
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The $1.7 billion project will link Phnom Penh with the coastal province of Kep near Vietnam border.
How microloans exacerbate deforestation in Cambodia
Cambodia’s reliance on microloans, long touted as a way to reduce poverty, belies concerns over debt-fuelled deforestation.
Protected areas bear the brunt as forest loss continues across Cambodia
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In 2023, Cambodia lost forest cover the size of the city of Los Angeles, or 121,000 hectares (300,000 acres), according to new data published by the University of Maryland.
Golden Boy goes home – but where is home, exactly?
When the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced its plan to deaccession 16 Angkorian sculptures, Cambodians and Cambodia watchers were overjoyed, although not altogether surprised.
Workers cleaning up dirt at 800-year-old temple uncover dozens of ancient statues
Workers assigned to clean up a pile of dirt at an 800-year-old temple in Cambodia quickly found their task was anything but straightforward. Instead, the project uncovered dozens of ancient statues.
‘Rare’ statue sat hidden in dried-up pond at 800-year-old temple — until now. See it
A dried-up pond sat in the shadow of an imposing 800-year-old temple in Cambodia. The temple may have attracted the most attention, but, as archaeologists recently discovered, the pond held its own secrets too.
China’s 2nd Overseas Base ‘Fully Operational’; 2 PLA Navy Warships Found Docked In Ream, Cambodia
China’s only overseas military base besides Djibouti is up and running. Satellite imagery indicates that two Chinese navy ships have been docked at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base for over four months.
China’s continuing influence over Cambodia’s economy
China's significant investment in Cambodia, including infrastructure support as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, has turned Cambodia into a major manufacturing hub and bolstered its global supply chain ties.
