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IMF urges Cambodia to tighten fiscal governance to combat scam-related money laundering
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Kingdom to strengthen financial oversight, tighten licensing requirements for banks and casinos, and improve coordination among...
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Hun Sen mourns death of former Malaysian first lady
Acting Head of State Hun Sen has joined world leaders in mourning the death of Malaysia’s former First Lady, Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali....
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PM visits flood-hit areas as thousands evacuated to safety
Prime Minister Hun Manet has pledged continued government support for communities affected by severe flooding along the Cambodia-Thailand border, stressing that protecting lives and...
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CPP says Russia’s Duma election conducted fairly
A Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) delegation has said Russia’s ninth State Duma election was conducted fairly and openly and in accordance with the applicable...
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NEC launches voter registration campaign for 2027
The National Election Committee (NEC) will launch a 55-day voter list review and registration campaign on October 7, with 12 political parties preparing to...
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Cambodia key to China-ASEAN partnership
China has underscored Cambodia’s “crucial position” in its ASEAN partnership, signalling continued development cooperation with the Kingdom while seeking closer coordination against regional online...
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831 teachers to take exam for transfers to Phnom Penh public schools
A total of 831 teachers who are civil servants under the national civil service framework will sit an internal examination to transfer to public...
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Ministry of Health reports new H5N1 case, calls for public vigilance
Cambodia has confirmed a new human case of H5N1 avian influenza after a 49-year-old man in Oddar Meanchey province contracted the virus following direct...
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Brazil come from behind to beat Australia 4-2 in friendly
Brazil came from behind to beat a gallant Australia 4-2 in an entertaining friendly in front of over 52,000 fans in Brisbane on Tuesday.The...
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Promised Italy, trafficked to Egypt: Two women recount months of abuse
The woman held up part of her body in front of the camera. There were several dark marks on it. She said the injuries...
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Ganges water-sharing treaty to be discussed by 2 countries’ joint river commission: Jaiswal
The issue of the Ganges Water Treaty between Bangladesh and India will be discussed by the Joint River Commission of the two countries.Discussions on...
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ECNEC approves 13 projects involving Tk 158.24b
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today. Tuesday approved 13 development projects involving an estimated cost of Tk 158.24 billion (15,823.57...
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Private universities: 54 of 117 move to own campuses, yet questions over quality
The number of private universities in the country has increased, as has the number of students. Half of these universities, which once operated on...
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Shankar Agrawal sent to custody despite Supreme Court bail order
Kathmandu, September 29 Businessman Shankar Agrawal, who had been ordered released on bail by the Supreme Court, has been sent to custody by the...
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How a residential visa was allegedly shifted from one foreigner to another
Kathmandu, September 29 A computer operator at the Department of Immigration has been charged with forgery after investigations by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)...
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Kyrgyz Presidential Election Set for January 2027, Candidates Start to Step Forward
So far, incumbent President Sadyr Japarov and Omurbek Suvanaliev – a politician and former minister of internal affairs – have announced their intentions to...
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What is driving the wave of reckless crime?
The renowned sociologist, Durkheim, stated that as long as society exists, crime will also be present. Understanding this, it is the government's duty to...
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Police chief Dan Bahadur Karki meets Chief Justice Manoj Sharma
Kathmandu, September 29 Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki met Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma at the Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon. According...
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Foreign investors sell Sri Lanka rupee bonds for second week
Foreign investors have dumped nearly US$50 million worth Sri Lanka rupee bonds in last two weeks
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What Did Chinese Analysts Think of the Trump-Xi Summit?
To some, Trump's hospitality was “historic.” To others, it was an attempt to “lull China into a false sense of security.”
Read original →Sri Lanka to submit amended Trust Law aimed at tackling money laundering, terrorism financing
Sri Lanka has to pass through three mutual evaluations by APG to prevent falling into grey list
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Nepali Congress announces revised schedule for 15th general convention
Kathmandu, September 29 The Nepali Congress Central Election Committee has announced a revised schedule for the party’s 15th General Convention. According to the revised...
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CIB found new facts in ANFA investigation: Minister Pokharel
Kathmandu, September 29 The government has said the investigation into the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) is still ongoing after new facts emerged during...
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Supreme Court justices raise serious concerns over Chief Justice Manoj Sharma’s leadership
Kathmandu, September 29 At an emergency meeting of Nepal’s Supreme Court on Monday, nearly all of the country’s senior judges turned their criticism on...
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