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UNBELIEVABLE: Cambodia - The Untold Story

The cursed cruise: how the dream of never-ending luxury at sea became a nightmare

The MV Odyssey was billed as the ultimate escape from Donald Trump. Instead, the oil shock caused by his war has left passengers unceremoniously dumped in Cambodia

The Guardian - UK · 12h ago

Couple Who Spent $1M on 'Endless' Cruise Left in Limbo After Ship's Sudden Shutdown in Cambodia as Fuel Costs Soar

An American couple who spent around $1 million (£764,000) on a residential cruise face an uncertain future after the ship suspended operations in Cambodia.

International Business Times UK · Oct 30

Cruise Ship's Global Voyage Abruptly Halted as Fuel Costs Leave 203 Passengers Stranded in Cambodia

Villa Vie Odyssey's permanent-home cruise is suspended in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, after fuel costs surged, leaving 203 passengers ashore as restructuring is considered.

International Business Times UK · Oct 29

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Watch: Fuel crisis strands 200 passengers aboard luxury cruise ship Odyssey

Around 200 passengers on a residential cruise ship have been left stranded in Cambodia after its operator suspended operations amid soaring fuel costs. The MV Odyssey began its continuous world voyage from Belfast in October 2024, with some residents paying six figures for cabins.

Euronews · Oct 29

Cambodian police and soldiers helped guard abusive scam compounds, Amnesty alleges

Survivors tell rights group that serving officers who worked as guards administered electric shocks and beatings

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29

MV Odyssey world cruise suspended in Cambodia as Iran war pushes fuel costs to $8,000 per cabin

The MV Odyssey is currently docked in Sihanoukville after suspending its voyage due to increased fuel costs. The operator, Villa Vie Residences, has emphasised financial difficulties leading to the ship's current situation. Passengers were given minimal notice to disembark while seeking temporary accommodation and living arrangements. Residents are expressing discomfort…

The Economic Times · Oct 29

Fuel costs jump from $1,800 to $8,000: Cruise ship residents forced ashore in Cambodia

Cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey had to disembark its passengers in Cambodia due to soaring fuel expenses. The ship had operated for over two years, accommodating long-term residents on board. As fuel costs increased significantly, the company announced the suspension of operations. Passengers were provided with temporary accommodation while some…

The Times of India · Oct 29

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EU natural gas prices top €100 for first time since 2022

As winter approaches, the price of European natural gas has topped €100 per megawatt hour, its highest level since 2022. The EU says it's not worried about supplies, although its storage facilities are only 72 percent full, but warns households of a "difficult" season to come. Also in the show:…

France 24 · Oct 28

Passengers stranded in Cambodia after cruise halted due to high fuel costs

The luxury MV Odyssey ship slated for a years-long voyage around the world suspends operations amid high fuel prices

The Guardian - US · Oct 28

Fuel Costs Strand Cruise Passengers: MV Odyssey halts in Cambodia

Imagine selling your house, giving up life on land and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to make a luxury cruise ship your permanent home, only to be told to disembark thousands of miles away from home because the voyage can no longer afford to keep sailing. That is the…

The Times of India · Oct 28

US cruise ship that charged up to $120,000 per person leaves around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia, gives them just seven hours to disembark

The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has left around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia as fuel costs continue to rise. After two years of uninterrupted sailing, the operator halted operations, granting passengers only seven hours to disembark at Sihanoukville's port. With many retirees and remote workers now in search of…

The Economic Times · Oct 28

Abandon ship! Around 200 ‘cruise for life’ passengers stranded in Cambodia

US-based operator Villa Vie Residences has suspended operations due to an ‘extraordinary’ rise in fuel costs since the Iran war began.

Euronews · Oct 28

Passengers Who Paid $120,000 To Live on 'Endless' Cruise Ordered To Leave Ship in Cambodia

Villa Vie Residences has suspended its residential world cruise and ordered passengers off the Odyssey in Cambodia, citing soaring fuel costs, financial losses and an uncertain restructuring process.

International Business Times UK · Oct 28

A US cruise ship ends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs and 200 passengers lose their homes

A U.S. cruise ship on a residential world voyage has suspended its operations in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to abandon their homes

The Independent UK · Oct 28

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Times Life · Oct 28

Cambodia and Laos in One Trip: Angkor, Mekong Boats and the Border Crossing

The two countries share a border only on paper; in practice, most travellers connect through Thailand, crossing into Laos at Huay Xai after flying into Bangkok or Chiang Mai, or looping back through Phnom Penh to catch a flight north. The smarter sequence is Cambodia first, Laos second, because the…

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Luxury cruise ship ends global voyage suddenly over fuel costs and leaves 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia

Residents aboard Ville Vie Odyssey have been told to disembark the permanent world cruise and it is unclear when they will return

We Got This Covered · Oct 27

Passengers on endless cruise told to abandon ship in Cambodia after it allegedly runs low on fuel

Passengers "hold out little hope."

The Independent UK · Oct 15

China opens a joint airfield in Laos with construction ongoing and eyes on its military role

China’s newly opened joint military airfield in Laos is Beijing’s first overseas facility focused on air power

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The Economic Times · Oct 13

Cambodia transitions to electronic visas at its embassies, enhancing convenience for international visitors

Starting this October, Cambodia will discontinue issuing physical visa stickers at its diplomatic missions. Application processes may differ across locations, with some embassies still allowing in-person submissions. Fortunately, Visa on Arrival remains an option for eligible visitors. Indian citizens should verify visa requirements pertinent to their nationality and intentions. Furthermore,…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

India-backed project clears nearly 198,000 sq m of mine-contaminated land in Cambodia

In Koh Kong province, approximately 198,000 square metres of land has been cleared of mines and returned to residents. This effort is part of India’s Quick Impact Project which aims to support local communities. About 134 families are set to benefit from the newfound access to safe land for various…

AAP · Sep 30

'Impossible': wife slams missing activist terror claims

The wife of a missing Australian human rights activist denies claims from Vietnamese authorities he was planning terrorist activities.

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Vietnam accused of abducting Norwegian and Australian human rights activists

Vietnam accuses activists of entering country using forged documents with intention to carry out terrorist activities

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

Saving the Siamese crocodile: Cambodia moves to protect one of the world’s last wild populations

Indigenous communities play crucial role, as ‘genetic bank’ area of wetland offers hope for critically endangered reptile

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29

Vietnamese government accused of abducting human rights activists

Detained anti-human trafficking campaigners include Tran Hiep, a Vietnamese Australian, not heard from since 18 September

AAP · Sep 28

Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam

The wife of an Australian pro-democracy activist jailed in Vietnam over "terrorist activities" has called on Anthony Albanese to bring her husband home.

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