Cambodia
Cambodia Initiates 2027 Minimum Wage Talks Amid Cost-of-Living Concerns
The National Minimum Wage Council has begun discussions to determine the 2027 minimum wage for Cambodia’s garm...
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Business
Ikea Implements Widespread Price Reductions Across Europe
The furniture retailer is investing €1.2bn to lower costs on hundreds of items as European consumers face ongo...
Cambodia
Cambodia Reports 26% Drop in Gambling Revenue Amid Casino Crackdown
Government gaming duties fell to $29 million in the first half of 2026 as authorities shuttered nearly 100 cas...
Business
UK Government Names Hundreds of Employers for Minimum Wage Underpayments
Over 600 businesses, including B&Q and Five Guys, have been identified by the UK government for failing to pay...
Business
UK Households Face Potential Energy Bill Hikes Amid Rising Wholesale Gas Costs
Rising wholesale natural gas prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and low European storage levels, threaten...
World
Iceland Rejects Resumption of EU Membership Talks
Icelandic voters have opted against restarting negotiations to join the European Union, with concerns over fis...
Cambodia
Cambodian Small Businesses Struggle to Meet Rising Demand Amid Regulatory and Financial Hurdles
While a nationalist boycott of Thai goods has spurred a 30% increase in demand for local products, Cambodian S...
Cambodia
Cambodian Social Organizations Face Funding Crisis Amid Declining Foreign Aid
A new report from the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society highlights the vulnerability of Cambodia's soc...
Cambodia
Cambodia Opens Major Industrial Exhibitions to Boost Manufacturing
Over 200 exhibitors gathered in Phnom Penh for four-day industrial fairs showcasing advanced machinery and aut...
AI
Bill Gates Warns AI Has Surpassed Critical Safety Thresholds
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is calling for urgent policy action, arguing that rapid advancements in...