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Morodok Techo National Stadium Finally Inaugurated

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen together with Chinese Ambassador Wang Wentian led the inauguration ceremony of the Morodok Techo National Stadium on Saturday. The official inauguration comes four months…

Cambodia’s Air & Tech Show Finally Back

PHNOM PENH: After missing a year due to Covid-19, Cambodia’s Aircraft and Technology Expo is finally back. The event is aimed to present aircraft, tech products of students/talents and inspire Cambodian…

PM: Helping Laos is Like Brotherhood

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has described the help to Laos as like brotherhood. He made the statement during the visit of the outgoing Laos Ambassador Amphay Kindavong at the Peace Palace on Friday.

News Making International Headlines: 17 December 2021

INTERNATIONAL: More than 300,000 people fled their homes and beachfront resorts as Typhoon Rai pummeled the southern and central regions of the country, knocking out communications in some areas and tearing…

France to Increase Concessional Loans to Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: The French Government will increase the size of concessional loans and seek the assistance of the European Union and other sources to contribute to the development and recovery of the Cambodian…

Cambodia-US Discuss Progress on $300 Million Grant

PHNOM PENH: The Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and Secretary-General of the Cambodian Committee for Rehabilitation and Development of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (NCDD), Chhieng…

Cambodians Enjoy “Prahok” Season

PHNOM PENH: It’s the time of the year – prahok season for Khmer people. The Fisheries Administration under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that it’s Cambodia’s best time…

Successful Dragon Boat Race Training Completed in Kandal

Kandal: The basic training course for technical officers and organizers of the traditional international “Dragon Boat” race was successfully completed after running for five days (12-16 December), at…

Japan Develops Inflatable Scooter That Fits into Backpack

INTERNATIONAL: Need to take a short distance trip somewhere but don't have access to a car or public transportation? Japan's "Poimo" may be your solution. "Poimo", stands for "portable, inflatable mobility",…

MoH: Cambodia’s First Omicron Patient Has No Major Symptoms

PHNOM PENH: After three days from the discovery, the first Omicron patient in Cambodia still has not shown any major symptoms. This was revealed by the Secretary of State and spokesperson for the Ministry…

Burmese Civilians in Eastern Jungle Train to Battle Military

INTERNATIONAL: Myanmar is on the verge of a new civil war. A spokesperson for the country’s parallel government has warned as communities increasingly take up arms to protect themselves from a relentless…

Dutch Delights as 2022 La Vuelta Route Unveiled

INTERNATIONAL: The route for next year's Vuelta de Espana was officially presented on Thursday with the race set to start in the Dutch city of Utrecht on August 19.

Cambodia Extends Condolence to US Tornado Victims

PHNOM PENH: The Royal Government of Cambodia has sent a condolence statement to the United States on the deadly tornadoes that devastated lives and properties last week. The statement was released on…

Germany's New Government to Facilitate Worker Immigration

INTERNATIONAL: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced on Wednesday his government would make it easier for workers from abroad to come to Germany and to integrate, and fight back against right-wing…

Deputy Prime Minister Urges ASEAN-Korea to Strengthen Ties

PHNOM PENH: Speaking at the 16th Annual International Conference on the New Context of ASEAN-ROK Relations, hosted by the Royal Academy of Cambodia, Deputy Prime Minister of the Office of the Council…

Maggots Help Indonesians Fight Food Waste at Home

INTERNATIONAL: It's time to take out the trash for Dewi Sinta, and she empties a colourful plate of papaya skins, rotting lettuce and dragonfruit scraps into a green tub in the backyard of her Jakarta…

Japan to Provide More AstraZeneca Vaccine

PHNOM PENH: The Japanese Government has announced to provide more AstraZeneca vaccine to Cambodia. The donation will be delivered to the kingdom through the Covax mechanism.

French-Speaking Investors to Visit Cambodia in March

PHNOM PENH: French-speaking nations and its investors will visit Cambodia in March 2022 in search of more investment and opportunities in the Kingdom, as Cambodia has a lot of potential for investment.…

Powerful Typhoon Threatens Philippines, Thousands Evacuated

INTERNATIONAL: Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from coastal areas of the central and southern Philippines ahead of a strong typhoon, a tropical cyclone that is expected to make landfall…

CGTI Partners with CMAA to Provide Soft Skill Trainings

PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian Garment Training Institute and Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday to establish a mutually beneficial…

Cambodians Concern About the Omicron Variant

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Health has announced on Tuesday this week the discovery of the first Omicron variant of Covid-19. It was discovered from a Cambodian pregnant woman travelling from Ghana,

Cabinet Approves Two Draft Laws

PHNOM PENH: Two draft laws in the Kingdom of Cambodia have been approved during the cabinet meeting on Thursday morning. The draft laws are to amend the Law on Commercial Enterprises and the Law on Commercial…

Warriors’ Stephen Curry Sets NBA Three-Point Record

INTERNATIONAL: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry set the NBA's all-time three-point record at New York's Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, making his 2,974th long-range shot in the first quarter…

News Making International Headlines: 16 December 2021

INTERNATIONAL: Around 300 people were trapped on the roof of Hong Kong's World Trade Centre on Wednesday after a major fire broke out. The building is located in the bustling commercial and shopping district…

U.S. Looking at Whether Myanmar Committed Genocide

INTERNATIONAL: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said on Wednesday the United States was looking at what additional steps to take against Myanmar's junta and also "actively" looking at whether…

MLVT: Cambodia Works on Raising Minimum Wage

PHNOM PENH: Minister of Labor and Vocational Training Ith Samheng emphasizes that Cambodia has continued to raise the minimum wage during the opening ceremony of the Workshop on Dissemination of the Global…

PM Suggests Opening Free Trade Agreements with Russia

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen receives courtesy visit from the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev on Wednesday. The Russian official has brought the Friendship Medal that…

Cambodia to Start Adolescents’ Booster Doses in January

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will start providing booster doses for children under 12 to 17 years old next month. This was announced by Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday. The Prime Minister has reminded people…

PM Meets with the Russian Security Council Secretary

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has a quite busy day on Wednesday. Following the inauguration of the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh Hotel, the Prime Minister has met with the Russian Secretary of the Security…

Preah Sihanouk Eyes to Establish Ecotourism Area

Sihanoukville: Preah Sihanouk Provincial Governor Kouch Chamroeun is eyeing to establish an ecotourism area in the province to boost the tourism sector. He has visited the proposed eco-tourism boat port…

PM to Appoint FM as ASEAN Envoy to Myanmar

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that he will appoint Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn as the envoy of the ASEAN Chair to coordinate with Myanmar.

French, Cuban Olympic Committees Support Beijing

INTERNATIONAL: The French and Cuban Olympic committees have voiced their unshakable support to the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics with ardent expectations for its success. On Monday night, the…

F1 Champion Verstapen Back Behind the Wheel

INTERNATIONAL: Max Verstappen got back behind the wheel for tyre testing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday after winning the Formula One world championship for Red Bull. The 24-year-old Dutch driver,

Pfizer Says Covid-19 Pills Near 90% Efficacy

INTERNATIONAL: Pfizer has announced on Tuesday the final analysis of its antiviral COVID-19 pills showing near 90% efficacy in preventing hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk patients.