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King Home following Trip to India

PHNOM PENH: King Norodom Sihamoni returned from his state visit to India this afternoon following a three day trip that began on May 29.

12th ASEAN Para Games Opening Ceremony Expected to Dazzle

PHNOM PENH: The 12th ASEAN Para Games will be inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony on June 3, which is said to be just as impressive as the opening ceremony of the SEA Games, according to Prime Minister…

GGAS Promotes Togetherness at 4th Annual Family Day

PHNOM PENH: Golden Gate American School (GGAS) organized its fourth annual Family Day at its Porsenchey branch to build closer relationships between students and parents, as well as to boost the school's…

PM Leaks Opposition Voice Message

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen leaked a voice message detailing the opposition’s preparations for an attack campaign against him and the National Election Committee (NEC), which he labelled…

Cambodian Officials Receive UN Training on Disabled Rights

SIHANOUKVILLE: Members of Sihanoukville’s Disability Action Council (DAC) are convening for a three-day training session meant to further equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to fulfil their…

More than 50 Dolphins Spotted in Kep Province

KEP: According to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on May 29, over 50 saltwater dolphins were spotted off the coast of Kep recently.

Kampot Landfill to Improve Provincial Conditions

KAMPOT: The Kampot landfill was officially inaugurated by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on the morning of May 30, 2023. The landfill was built with a loan from the Asian Development Bank…

King of Cambodia Pays State Visit to India

PHNOM PENH: King Norodom Sihamoni is making an official visit to India at the request of President Droupadi Murmu to celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The…

NEC Determines Order of Parties on July Ballot

PHNOM PENH: The National Election Committee (NEC) has announced the order that parties will be listed on the ballot for the general elections in July. Per tradition, the order is randomized as committee…

Ministry of Health Issues Warning about New Covid Variant

PHNOM PENH: Secretary of State for the Ministry of Health, Or Vandine, warned Cambodians to be vigilant against the latest Covid-19 variant as new cases in neighboring countries and around the world increase.

PM: Bou Samnang Won a World-Class Medal

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian runner Bou Samnang has gained international praise for her inspiring performance at the 2023 SEA Games, appearing in the New York Times and other major international news outlets.

PM: Peace Seekers are Those Who Keep the Peace

Phnom Penh: The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen, urges all citizens, especially workers, to participate in maintaining the peace that Cambodia is currently received. He said that those who do not…

PM Urges Strengthening Safety Policy in Factory Areas

Phnom Penh: The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen, urges the strengthening of the policy of safe villages and communes in the factory areas, saying that maintaining safety in these areas will lead to…

Elections to Continue without US Observers

PHNOM PENH: Spokesperson for the National Election Committee (NEC), Hang Puthea, said that although the United States will not be sending officials to observe, Cambodia's general elections will proceed…

PM Advocates for Factory Workers, Urges them to Vote

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen met with nearly 20,000 workers from the Royal Group SEZ and other Phnom Penh based manufacturers. During the meeting, he advocated for workers’ health and well-being,…

Farmer Dies after Falling into Crocodile Pit

SIEM REAP: A 72-year-old crocodile farmer from Po Banteay Chey village in Siem Reap was killed by the animals after falling into their pit this morning. Siem Reap Administrative Police Chief Mey Savari…

PM: European Football Teams Wear Clothes Made in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: Speaking to nearly 20,000 factory workers, many of whom produce garments, Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed pride that European footballers wear sportswear made in Cambodia via deals with Adidas…

PM Calls on Landlords to be Reasonable

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen called on landlords to keep prices reasonable and not to increase rent for factory workers while meeting with nearly 20,000 workers in the Royal Group SEZ this morning.

Ta Prohm's East Gate Restoration Progressing Nicely

ANGKOR: The Apsara National Authority, in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), is repairing the damaged east gate of Ta Prohm by replacing lost stones with new ones to maintain…

Muay Thai to Return for the 33rd SEA Games

THAILAND: Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand and Executive Director of the SEA Games Federation, Chaiyapak Siriwat, confirmed that Muay Thai will return for the 33rd SEA Games…

‘Surviving Bokator’ coming to Cambodian cinemas May 25

Phnom Penh, 24 May 2023 Cineboxx Films, Canada and Kongchak Pictures, Cambodia in partnership with the Ministry Of Culture and Fine Arts, are excited to announce the long awaited release of the internationally…

Another Candlelight Party Member Joins CPP

PHNOM PENH: Former member and a parliamentary candidate of the Candlelight Party, Ung HokSreang, asked to join the Cambodian People's Party saying that the Candlelight Party is chaotic, corrupt and partisan.

Deputy Police Inspector Suspended for Cockfighting

RATANAKKIRI: Deputy Inspector of the Kon Mom District Police Department, Major Uth Soeung, was temporarily suspended by the Ratanakkiri Provincial Police following a raid which found illegal cockfighting…

Ministry of Health Closes Beauty Clinic After Fatal Surgery

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Health has announced the closure of the "Borin Esthetic Koh Pich" beauty center, located on Diamond Island’s Elite Street following a surgery that resulted in a patient’s death.

Tina Turner, Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Dies at 83

INTERNATIONAL: Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 1939. She began her music career in the early 1950s, singing with various bands in the Midwest. In 1958, she married Ike Turner,…

Thai Actors Get Acquainted with Cambodian Fanbase

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Ch5 joined forces with Thailand’s highest-rated Ch7 to bring 27 of the latest Thai TV series and movies to Cambodia. To celebrate, four of Thailand’s biggest stars hosted a meet…

PM Reprimands Local ISP for Poor Service

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen called out internet service provider Home Internet for having the weakest internet service in Cambodia and ordered the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications to inspect…

PM Emphasizes the Need for Peace

PHNOM PENH: Presiding over a the opening of the new Royal University of Fine Arts campus this morning, Prime Minister Hun Sen stressed the importance of peace at any cost. He emphasized that to live in…

PM Hopeful for Disabled Cambodian Athletes

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen hopes that Cambodian athletes with disabilities will win many medals for the nation in the upcoming 12th ASEAN Para Games. He observed that the past ASEAN Para Games…

CCFC Members Arrested on Charges of Conspiracy

RATANAKKIRI: President of the Cambodian Farmers' Community Association (CCFC), Theng Savoeun, and two other associates were arrested last week in the Kratie province on their way to Phnom Penh and were…

Cambodia and China Strengthen Ties

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and China agreed to continue to maintain good relations in all fields at all levels for the benefit of peace, friendship and development of the two countries, as well as to further…

PM Prepares to Sue Candlelight Party Official

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen accepted a statement from the Candlelight Party, who denied involvement in and responsibility for the statements made by the party’s senior official Chea Poch on May…

PM Advises Medical Professionals and Students on Ethics

PHNOM PENH: During the inauguration ceremony of the polytechnic building at Calmette Hospital on the morning of May 23, Prime Minister Hun Sen advised medical staff, students and interns on medical ethics.

Cambodian Fashion Designer Tells His Story in New Exhibition

PHNOM PENH: The youngest of seven, raised in a floating village in Kampong Khleang, fashion designer Muoy Chorm lives a life far removed from his roots as a farmer, boat driver and fisherman. It is his…

PM to Visit Sihanoukville this Evening

Phnom Penh: The Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen will leave for Sihanoukville this evening after playing golf on the morning of May 20, 2023 in Phnom Penh province.

Vehicle Tax to be Collected Starting June 1

PHNOM PENH: The General Department of Taxation will start collecting taxes on all means of transportation and vehicles for 2023 from June 1 to November 30, 2023.