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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…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Health says two more cases of monkeypox have been detected in Cambodia and called on the public to be cautious and educated on how the disease spreads so they can take preventative…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Labor says that Cambodia does not yet have an agreement to send workers from Cambodia to Israel. The ministry calls on citizens not to believe in any recruitment schemes that…
PHNOM PENH: French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet for an official visit January 18-19, 2024. According to the invitation, King Norodom Sihamoni’s visit in November…
PHNOM PENH: In 2023, the Council for the Development of Cambodia approved a total of 268 investment projects, including 247 new projects and 21 expansion projects, of which 71 investment projects were…
JAPAN: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation confirmed that more than 1,600 Cambodians were in six prefectures of Japan affected by Monday’s earthquake. There is still no confirmation…
SIEM REAP: In 2023, more than 800,000 foreign tourists bought tickets to Angkor, totalling more than $37 million in revenue, an increase of more than 200% compared to 2022.
MONDULKIRI: More than 20,000 tourists visited Mondulkiri Province to celebrate the New Year.
PHNOM PENH: In the era of advanced technology, many people have been affected by online scams, especially in rural areas. Local residents have lodged complaints with the authorities, but the official…
PHNOM PENH: From November 14, 2023 to January 1, 2024, the Ministry of Labor registered a total of 106,862 new members to the Social Security Health Care Program.
SOUTH KOREA: Cambodian citizens and workers living and working in South Korea can apply for a regular passport for 4 months from January 2024 onwards, according to the announcement of the Ministry of…
PHNOM PENH: The National Election Committee (NEC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its headquarters on a confiscated plot of land in Phnom Penh’s Tonle Bassac District, which formerly housed political…
SIHANOUKVILLE: According to a report received by EAC from the Director of the Sihanouk Department of Tourism, the province received a total of 472,697 tourists from December 30 to January 1: a 21% year-to-year…
In a shocking incident in South Korea, Lee Jae-Myung, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, was brutally attacked. The event took place in the southeastern city of Busan during his visit…
JAPAN: Workers, students and Cambodians living in Japan have been evacuated by Japanese authorities following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that triggered tsunami alerts off the coast of Japan’s Ishikawa…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia continues to maintain its position as the country with the most public holidays and festivals in the world. On January 1, 2024, the government declared December 29 as “Peace Day in…
PHNOM PENH: This month, more than 700,000 factory workers will receive $204 for their labor, a $4 increase from their monthly wage in 2023.
PHNOM PENH: Secretary of State for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Secretary-General of the Disability Action Council, Em Chan Makara, thanked the owner of the Barbie Park Playground for lifting its…
SIHANOUKVILLE: Those visiting the beaches of Sihanoukville for the New Year celebration will receive free public high-speed WiFi during the holiday.
MONDULKIRI: The Ministry of Tourism promoted a number of tourist attractions in Mondulkiri, some of which are hidden in the forests. The province is located in the northeastern region of Cambodia, is…
BANTEAY MEANCHEY: Crime was up 7% in Banteay Meanchey Province in 2023, with authorities carrying out 78 arrests across 89 reported crimes.
PURSAT: The Cambodia-Japan Water Treatment Plant in Pursat City was officially inaugurated on December 28, nearly doubling the clean water capacity of the Pursat Water Authority.
PHNOM PENH: In addition to the Royal Government building the Victory Monument in Phnom Penh, the Royal Government is building similar monuments across Cambodia’s provinces to serve as historical sites…
PHNOM PENH: Government spokesperson Pen Bona said that Cambodia entered a new historical era on December 29, 1998. He said that former Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Win-Win Policy, celebrated on this day,…
Cambodia had quite a year with many firsts, celebrations of the past and plans for the future.
PHNOM PENH: The return of the cruise ship granted safe harbor during the outbreak of Covid-19 has reignited the discussion around former Prime Minister Hun Sen’s humanitarian efforts during that time.…
PHNOM PENH: On December 28, the Ministry of Health announced four new cases of the Covid strain Omicron JN.1. At present, all four patients have been treated and continue to receive cardiology care at…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian government officials gathered today to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of former Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Win-Win policy, which effectively ended the Khmer Rouge by allowing its members…
WATCH LIVE: 25th Anniversary of the End of the Cambodian Civil War
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) will get top billing on the Senate election ballot in February. On December 28, Buddhist monks drew the names of the four parties to be included on the ballot,…
PHNOM PENH: Myanmar’s Ambassador to Cambodia, Thit Linn Ohn, is bidding farewell to Cambodia after over four years in the position. Having started his term before the violent military takeover in Myanmar…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Labor Heng Sour signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korean Governor Dong Han Yook to provide Cambodians with more opportunities for seasonal work in South Korea.
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Religion Chay Borin met with the President of India’s Tibetan Buddhist Institute to discuss the upcoming procession of Buddhist relics from India through Thailand and on to Cambodia.
SIHANOUKVILLE: The Westerdam cruise ship has returned to Cambodia nearly four years after it was granted a safe haven in the Kingdom during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic. With more than 2,000…
Canopy Sands Development and International Airport Advertising Corporation (IAAC) Forge a Visionary…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - December 8, 2023 - Canopy Sands Development, a visionary in urban development, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the International Airport Advertising Corporation…
PHNOM PENH: On the occasion of his first international New Year in office, Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed the Ministry of Tourism to cooperate with local administrations to provide decorations…
PHNOM PENH: Banned news source The Cambodia Daily posted an article yesterday claiming that the government’s highly-anticipated canal to connect the Bassac River to the sea is merely another Chinese-funded…
PHNOM PENH: On December 26 Interior Minister Sar Sokha met with Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Huy Taing to discuss security cooperation. Cambodia and Vietnam have expressed the same strong hope that relations…
PHNOM PENH: The Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh, was officially inaugurated on the morning of December 27, under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Manet.
PHNOM PENH: At the opening of a new wastewater treatment plant, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet took the opportunity to remind Cambodians of the long years of suffering they endured and how the scars…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet once again pledged to strengthen the quality of the public health sector to better serve the people. Speaking at the inauguration of the Choeung Ek sewage treatment…
WATCH LIVE: Inauguration Ceremony of Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh
INTERVIEW: EAC Exclusive Interview with Italian Ambassador Paolo Dionisi
PHNOM PENH: The Inter-Ministerial Commission held its first meeting with China Metro Group to promote the study of a light rail development project connecting the new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport…
PHNOM PENH: National Assembly President Khuon Sodary met with the winners of the the 2024 Australian Government Postgraduate Scholarships on the morning of December 26 at the National Assembly building.
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Justice Keut Rith, chaired a meeting to review and evaluate the list of potential sentences to be commuted and pardoned on January 7, when Cambodia celebrates its liberation from…
Siem Reap: The archeological team of the Department of Conservation of Monuments and Preventive Archaeology of the APSARA National Authority is excavating the foundations of the southern gate of Ta Prohm…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized the importance of building a community with a common destiny of peace and prosperity among the Mekong-Lancang countries in support of the Economic Development…
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) released a statement in response to an open letter published by six human rights groups concerning what the letter called Cambodia’s “descent into…
CHINA: Princess Jenna Norodom appeared on CCTV1's "The Beauty of Shared Arts" program and wore traditional Khmer costumes while performing the Chinese song, “Co-nourished by the Lancang-Mekong River,”…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet stressed the importance of collecting data to guide the government’s policies in the private sector. While reviewing the results of last year’s economic census, he…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Interior Sar Sokha said that if government officials or civil servants are involved in hit and run traffic accidents, they may lose their position.
WATCH LIVE: PM Announces Final Results of 2022 Economic Census in Cambodia
Sihanoukville, Cambodia - December 20, 2023 - Get ready to ring in the New Year in style as the 'Element' Countdown Music Festival makes its debut in Cambodia. Taking place from December 30 to 31 at the…
Phnom Penh: The Director-General of the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia, Mr. Kun Nhim, acknowledged that the customs revenue for 2023 fell short of the planned target due to free…
Phnom Penh: Mr. Chuon Narin, the Deputy Commissioner and Phnom Penh Municipal Police Commissioner, has issued orders to the Phnom Penh Police to locate and apprehend a hit-and-run driver responsible for…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Tourism has thrown its support behind the "Phnom Festival," an event organized by the private sector to spotlight local tourism and harness its potential.
Phnom Penh: The General Department of Customs and Excise has unveiled a comprehensive set of reform measures aimed at aiding the private sector's recovery following the Prime Minister's directives. These…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued an announcement indicating that Cambodia will continue to experience cool weather with minimum temperatures dropping to 16 degrees…
Phnom Penh: President of Cambodian People’s party (CPP) Hun Sen, extended a warm invitation to Phanith, an exceptional student, and his family to his residence on the morning of December 25, 2023.