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Tuesday 16 January 2024, Paris – At the occasion of the France - Cambodia Business Forum organized by MEDEF and chaired by H.E. Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Dr. HUN Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia,…
DAVOS: The CEO of world-class travel company Trip.com has vowed to bring more tourists to Cambodia. On January 16, Trip.com CEO Jane Sun met with Prime Minister Hun Manet to brief him on the business…
DAVOS: Prime Minister Hun Manet is meeting with industry leaders from all sectors while attending the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week, including transportation and tourism. On January 16,…
Lagardère Travel Retail and OCIC Group signed a Memorendum of understanding (MOU) in presence of HE Prime Minister Hun Manet
Kampong Chhnang: On Tuesday 16th January 2024, the National Bank of Cambodia and Credit Bureau (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., organized the official launching ceremony for Santepheap Community Pre-school Phum…
PARIS: Prime Minister Hun Manet instructed his accompanying delegation to seize the opportunity to meet with foreign investors to attract more business to Cambodia. He said that as a person who is trusted…
Siem Reap: The APSARA Authority has constructed a bicycle bridge along the Takeo temple bridge to enhance the cycling experience for tourists in the Angkor resort.
SVAY RIENG: A series pig deaths in Svay Rieng Province has raised suspicions of an African swine fever outbreak in the Kampong Ror district. Cambodian authorities are testing for the virus, but have yet…
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government and the Cambodian People’s Party have both reaffirmed their commitment to the One-China Policy following Taiwan’s presidential elections.
PARIS: Prime Minister Hun Manet is following through on his promise to meet with a variety of investors during his official visit to France this week. According to his social media, the PM met with Puy…
PHNOM PENH: President of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC), Keo Remy, met with the EU Ambassador to discuss the CHRC’s progress in human rights along with cooperation between Cambodia and the…
PARIS: The management of French company Vinci thanked the Cambodian government for maintaining peace, stability and security, which facilitated the company's investment in Cambodia. President of Vinci…
KRATIE: The Kratie Provincial administration said that six dolphins were born within the province in 2023, which will serve to increase the income of the community by attracting tourists in the new year.
PARIS: Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed that Cambodia will host the Francophone Summit (CMF) in 2026, with the support of French President Emmanuel Macron.
SIEM REAP: Experts from the APSARA National Authority, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) through the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation (KCHF), are restoring some…
Phnom Penh: 15 January 2024 - ABC is always on hand to make dreams come true – and the legendary beer brand certainly delivered for one lucky couple in Cambodia who worked in close collaboration with…
TBONG KHMUM: Tbong Khmum Province will hold a traditional fishing ceremony on February 17 to commemorate the preservation of ancient heritage in the area. In 2023, more than 60,000 people attended the…
PARIS: During his first official state visit to France, Prime Minister Hun Manet was greeted by over 1,000 Cambodians who live in the European Union. During his speech to the crowd, he warned his critics…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Interior Sar Sokha and US Ambassador to Cambodia W. Patrick Murphy have praised the results of cooperation between Cambodian and US law enforcement agencies in information sharing…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and China have designated 2024 as the year of people-to-people exchanges, which also year coincides with the year of people-to-people exchanges between ASEAN and China. Prime Minister…
PHNOM PENH: With Senate elections approaching next month, the Cambodian government is warning the few opposition parties left to adhere to Cambodian laws, particularly the new ones in place that threaten…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, embarked on a significant official visit to the France and Switzerland from January 13 to 19, 2024. The special flight carrying the Cambodian government…
WATCH LIVE: PM Pay a State Visit in France and Attend World Economic Forum 2024
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul celebrated 500 tons of Cambodian rice being exported to the United Arab Emirates by One Road Group on January 12.
PHNOM PENH: The 2024 campaign against illegal drugs is the ninth campaign aimed at turning Cambodia into a drug-free country as drug epidemics continue to spread both regionally and globally.
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Interior accused some local associations and NGOs of failing to fulfill their obligations under the Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations and says that they…
PHNOM PENH: Government spokesperson Pen Bona said that the support of people both inside and outside the country continues to increase steadily, proving the fervent superiority of the Royal Government…
PHNOM PENH: Authorities of the Kep Fisheries Administration arrested three suspects on a fishing boat who used illegal equipment to harvest snails about five kilometers west of Koh Tonsay. The arrest…
Phnom Penh Cambodia — Prime Minister Hun Manet of the Kingdom of Cambodia is set to lead a high-level delegation to the 54th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 16-17,…
SIEM REAP: Visitors at the Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum will soon be able to view nearly 7,000 pieces of crystal and other artifacts found during an excavation at the Kandal Sras Srang Temple…
PHNOM PENH: The National Institute of Education informed educators and students that it is now offering a short course in five majors that can be taken to improve the quality of education in Cambodia,…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministries of Agriculture and Environment have issued measures to prevent wildfires during the dry season.
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has announced that the dry season will continue until the beginning of May 2024. It noted that this year’s dry season will be a drastic departure…
SIEM REAP: A law enforcement officer of the APSARA Authority has been fined and forced to apologize after video surfaced of him slapping a crying child who was selling baby turtles at Angkor.
PHNOM PENH: The Ministries of Commerce and Agriculture issued a joint statement on January 12 to temporarily suspend the import of certain frozen meats, especially offal.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has set forth certain goals and policies since taking office in August. Many of his strategies are a part of his economic Pentagon Strategy, a roadmap for Cambodia’s…
PHNOM PENH: National Assembly President Khuon Sodary said that the National Assembly of Cambodia welcomes all European Parliament delegations to strengthen parliamentary cooperation for peace and sustainable…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet posted a message on his social media on January 12 to all government officials, warning them to clean up their act to avoid losing their positions.
PHNOM PENH: During his working visit to Japan as Cambodian People’s Party President, former Prime Minister Hun Sen met with Yasushi Akashi, the former head of the United Nations Transitional Authority…
TOKYO: Former Prime Minister Hun Sen, is returning to Cambodia today having received five high-quality prosthetic eyes that will last him the next ten years.
KEP: The Mayor of Kep, Kheng Yuan, was removed from office on corruption charges by Prime Minister Hun Manet on January 12, 2024. The move is part of a wider campaign under the new administration to tackle…
WASHINGTON - In a significant escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, the United States and the United Kingdom have launched joint air and sea strikes against Houthi military installations in…
TOKYO: While visiting Japan, former Prime Minister Hun Sen took time to post to social media to disavow his opponents who say he went abroad for medical treatment and hoped he would not return. The former…
SIEM REAP: Spokesperson for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation, Sin Chanserey Vutha, responded to online criticism of the new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, saying that people were spreading…
SIEM REAP: The Chinese company that run the new Siem Reap International Airport has agreed to waive fees for transport drivers dropping off and picking up passengers. According to a January 11 press release…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet said that identity and culture must be preserved from generation to generation so as not to be lost.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet instructed the Ministry of Interior to appoint more women as deputy governors of provinces and districts to promote female leadership in the country.
TOKYO: President of the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA), Takahashi Fumiaki, said that the JCA will soon open its office in Cambodia, which will play a role in attracting Japanese investors.
Gasoline kept its price at 4,150 Riels, while diesel rose by 50 Riels to 4,150 Riels per liter this week. This is according to the press release of the Ministry of Commerce on January 11.
TOKYO: During his visit to Japan this week, former Prime Minister Hun Sen met with former Japanese Foreign Minister Komura Masahiko to reminisce about the close ties formed between the two countries under…
ANGKOR: Cambodia will hold its first “Angkor Writing” competition in front of Angkor Wat on January 21, 2024. So far, more than 800 candidates have registered.
ANGKOR: APSARA National Authority is cooperating with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) through the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation (KCHF) to restore the Chorm Temple using the anastylosis…
The final report for the Cambodia Climate Change Summit 2023 (CCCS23) is now available, encapsulating vital insights from Cambodia's largest and most diverse assembly of climate experts, stakeholders,…
WATCH LIVE: Closing Ceremony of 2023 Annual Meeting of the Ministry of Women's Affairs
PREY VENG: Police in Prey Veng Province have arrested two suspects for the death of a truck driver who lost control of his vehicle after the suspects threw a brick through his windshield. The police vowed…
PHNOM PENH: Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia, Santo Darmosumarto, expressed his appreciation for the progress and achievements made by Prime Minister Hun Manet’s new administration in just over 100 days.
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Interior Sar Sokha visited prisoners in Kandal this week, where he gave advice on how to better their lives and shorten their sentences.
PHNOM PENH: President of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, Jeffrey Sachs, will share his ideas and experiences involving sustainable development and help Cambodia with its…
PHNOM PENH: Secretary of State for the Ministry of Agriculture Yang Saing Koma said that in March 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture will recruit 800 commune agriculture officers, with plans to recruit…
PHNOM PENH: National Assembly President Khuon Sodary and outgoing Cuban Ambassador, Liurka Rodriguez Barrios, praised the sacrifices and courage of Cambodian and Cuban women who have sacrificed and worked…
PHNOM PENH: The National Assembly of Cambodia is seeking a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Pakistan to deepen cooperation between the two in the near future and to serve the interests…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and neighboring Thailand both received new prime ministers on August 22, 2023. According to both governments, bilateral relations have only strengthened under the new leadership and…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet met with the ambassadors of the Czech Republic and the European Union on January 9 to discuss trade, investment and development aid, among other topics. Both meetings…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Justice has called on judges and prosecutors to issue their decisions responsibly, especially in drug-related cases, while the government continues its campaign to fight corruption…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Information has banned the use of women and minors in alcohol advertisements in order to protect the dignity of women and the futures of Cambodian youth.
PHNOM PENH: In the first week of 2024, there were 57 traffic accidents nationwide, with 22 people killed and 77 injured. According to Deputy Spokesman of the Ministry of Interior, Touch Sokhak, most of…
ANGKOR: Restoration teams have completed the latest phase of restoration at Angkor Wat’s southeast Bakan platform, making the site even more accessible and attractive than ever.
Phnom Penh: In a meeting held at the headquarters of the Mine Authority, Dr. Ly Thuch, the Minister of State and First Vice-Chairman of the Mine Authority, met with Mr. KARUBE Masakazu, the head of the…
WATCH LIVE: Press Conference on Strengthening the Quality and Efficiency of the Justice
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Tourism has issued guidelines to strengthen the professional practice of tour guides and translators as part of Cambodia's tourism recovery post-Covid.
MONDULKIRI: The Bunong tribe of Mondulkiri is an indigenous minority group that has lived off the land for centuries. A 2011 study showed that 95% of Bunong people regularly use medicinal plants. Their…
ANGKOR: Ten kilometers northeast of Angkor Wat lies the stunning but often overlooked Banteay Samre Temple. Assumed to have been started and completed under two different kings, the site features decorative…
PHNOM PENH: In the meeting with A-level students on the morning of January 9, Prime Minister Hun Manet encouraged the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports to continue to seek and widely disseminate…
WATCH LIVE: PM Meet with Grade-A Students, High School Year 2022-2023
PHNOM PENH: A total of 245 prisoners, including 28 women, had their sentences commuted by the King of Cambodia in honor of January 7 Victory Day.
PHNOM PENH: In 2023, Cambodia exported more than 656 thousand tons of rice to international markets worth $466 million US. According to a report of the Cambodian Rice Federation released on January 5,…
PHNOM PENH: In a notable leap forward for Cambodia-China relations, Cambodia Airways has officially launched a direct flight service connecting Phnom Penh to Chongqing. The inauguration of this route,…
PHNOM PENH: This year the Ministry of Education will evaluate between 500-1,000 schools on five standards. Out of the evaluated schools, about 50 will be announced as model schools at the Education Conference…
KRATIE: Kratie Province residents and tourists can now visit a commemorative statue to former Prime Minister Hun Sen and his beloved teacher, the Venerable Kim Chreng.
KOH KONG: During a speech to factory workers on January 8, Prime Minister Hun Manet gave a history lesson on the need for Vietnamese cooperation in the overthrow of the Khmer Rouge more than 40 years…
KOH KONG: Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized that the Royal Government of Cambodia will launch a new policy program on January 25 to promote the development of Sihanoukville and resolve the stagnation…
KOH KONG: Prime Minister Hun Manet defended the new national holiday he established for December 29, saying that those who criticize the new Peace Day do not need to rest with the rest of the nation if…
KOH KONG: While meeting with thousands of factory workers, Prime Minister Hun Manet once again extolled the value of peace, reminding the crowd of the atrocities committed under the Khmer Rouge regime.
WATCH LIVE: PM Inaugurates Samdech Techo Hun Sen Koh Yor Bridge and Meets Factory Workers in Koh Kong
Water is essential for life, but not everyone has access to clean and safe water. Millions of people in Cambodia, especially in rural areas, face water scarcity and contamination, which affect their health,…
Phnom Penh, January 7, 2024 – In ceremony in Phnom Penh, led by President of the CPP Hun Sen, Prime Minister Hun Manet and government officials, paid tribute to the victims of the Khmer Rouge regime.
WATCH LIVE: 45th Anniversary Victory Day
SIEM REAP: In collaboration with local authorities, APSARA National Authority is cleaning up Prasat Kok Balang in Boeung village, Sangkat Chreav, Siem Reap for conservation work.
PHNOM PENH: Transport drivers in Siem Reap are searching for relief for the steep $3 entry fee that they must pay to drop off and pick up passengers. Leaders from the development council, civil aviation…
SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA (December 29, 2023) – In a move set to redefine golfing experience in Southeast Asia, the Bay of Lights development announces the Bay 19 Golf Course commencement. This $41 million…
PHNOM PENH: Spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture, Im Rachana, said that rice farmers can expect water shortages for the upcoming 2024 dry season. She said that while the problem is not limited…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Minister of Labor and Vocational Training and the Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia agreed to strengthen vocational training cooperation through scholarships and the possibility…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has extended heartfelt condolences to Japan following the devastating earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day. The calamity resulted in considerable…
Vatican City: The Vatican has come forward to support Pope Francis' recent directive allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. This decision has been met with criticism from bishops worldwide, who have…
Phnom Penh, Dr. Ly Thuch, President of the Cambodian Mine Action Authority, led a delegation to meet with Wang Wentian, the Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia. The meeting, held at the Chinese Embassy in…
VIETNAM: Ho Chi Minh City TikToker Hua Quoc Anh has been fined 7.5 million VND($306 US) for posting a video with a Thai flag waving over images of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Temple.
TAKEO: Residents of Prey Top village in Takeo Province found two Buddha statues buried in the ground. The villagers sent the statues to the National Museum of Phnom Penh as a tangible cultural heritage…
PHNOM PENH: The National Assembly has heard 106 citizen complaints since beginning its new term on August 21, 2023. National Assembly Secretary-General Leng Peng Long confirmed that most of the complaints…
PHNOM PENH: The Wonders of the Mekong project said that in 2023, 13 endangered catfishes were released back into the wild, which is a sign of hope for the country's natural resources and conservation…