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Three out of Seven Escapees from Stung Treng Prison Found

Stung Treng: The manhunt to find the remaining four prisoners who escaped from Stung Treng prison is still ongoing. Authorities initially believed that the seven fugitives have tried to sneak into the…

US Prosecutors Help Cambodia Retrieve Valuable Artifacts

PHNOM PENH: New York Federal prosecutors have filed a civil complaint against Denver Art Museum, Keeping Cambodian artifacts acquired from the British art dealer and alleged smuggler Douglas Latchform.

IOC to Investigate Beijing’s Luge Accident

INTERNATIONAL: The International Olympic Committee says a serious training accident on the Beijing Olympic luge track is under investigation. The IOC has released a statement on Tuesday. It says any conclusions…

Manhunt for Stung Treng’s Seven Escapees Continues

Stung Treng: The manhunt to find seven prisoners who escaped from Stung Treng prison is still ongoing. Authorities believe the seven fugitives have managed to escape going into the neighboring country,…

News Making International Headlines: 10 November 2021

INTERNATIONAL: A footage shows how a migrant on Poland-Belarus border used a shovel in an attempt to break the razor wire fence and cross from Belarus to Poland on Monday while others tried pulling down…

Cambodia to Strengthen Cooperation with Slovenia

Prime Minister Hun Sen has fully agreed to strengthen and expand the cooperation with Slovenia in all areas. This was decided during a virtual meeting with the Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša on…

Cambodia-Australia Commitment Remains Steady

Phnom Penh: Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhon has welcomed his Australian counterpart, Marise Payne. He says, "A true pleasure to finally meet in person after several bilateral phone talks as well…

Cambodia Celebrates 68th Independence Day Anniversary

PHNOM PENH: The Kingdom of Cambodia has successfully celebrated the 68th anniversary of the Independence Day on Tuesday. The ceremony was headed by King Norodom Sihamoni and was attended by the government…

Hun Many Pins Message for the Late King Sihanouk

PHNOM PENH: Member of the Parliament and son of the Prime Minister, Hun Many has honoured the sacrifices of the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk on the 68th Independence anniversary of Cambodia.

PM Congratulates on ICAPP’s 20th Anniversary

Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has sent a congratulatory message on Monday to ICAPP president, Jose de Venecia saying that the past two decades have been a remarkable achievement for the group.

Cambodia Celebrates 68th Day of Independence

Phnom Penh: The Kingdom of Cambodia will celebrate its 68th anniversary of national independence on Tuesday. A ceremony will be led by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni lightening the “victory flame”…

PM Inaugurates MLMUPC Building

PHNOM PENH: After seven months of delay, Prime Minister Hun Sen has finally inaugurated the new building of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction.The new building is now located…

Australian FM Visits Cambodian PM

PHNOM PENH: The Australian Foreign Minister Maries Payne has paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hun Sen at the peace palace on Monday. She was warmly welcomed by the Cambodia’s PM.

PM Tells KTV Owners to Wait until End of November

PHNOM PENH: KTVs, night clubs and other entertainment bars are the longest businesses that have been closed due to Covid-19. Although the country has already fully reopened on 1 November, Prime Minister…

Police Arrested for Murdering Brother-in-Law

Battambang: A police officer has been arrested for murdering his brother-in-law in Battambang. The arrest was made by the Serious Criminal Force of Battambang on Thursday, after the victim’s body was…

Foreigner Arrested Smuggling Drugs into Quarantine Hotel

PHNOM PENH: A Malaysian national who was in quarantine ended himself locked in jail. He was arrested after being caught trying to sneak drugs into his quarantine hotel in Phnom Penh. The hotel staff noticed…

Cambodia Sets New Academic Year Starting Date

PHNOM PENH: A week following the reopening of the schools nationwide, the Ministry of Education has now released the date for the new academic year for 2021-2022. It will kick off on 10 of January, 2022.

Wang Yaping, the First Chinese Woman to Walk in Space

INTERNATIONAL: 41-year-old Wang Yaping on Monday became the first Chinese woman astronaut to walk in space as she moved out of the under-construction space station and took part in extravehicular activities…

PM Allows Wedding Ceremonies with Limited People

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has given green light to wedding ceremonies. He made the announcement during the inauguration of the new building of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning…

News Making International Headlines: 8 November 2021

INTERNATIONAL: Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi has narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday after an explosive-laden drone targeted his residence in Baghdad, the country's military…

Verstappen Wins to Stretch F1 Lead

INTERNATIONAL: Red Bull's Max Verstappen has celebrated a dominant win in the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, to surge 19 points, clear of Lewis Hamilton in the Formula One championship with four races…

PM’s Wife Helps Citizens Harvesting Rice in Takeo

PHNOM PENH: The Prime Minister's wife, Bun Rany Hun Sen has extended her hands to the citizens of Kraing Thnong village, Kraing Thnong commune, Bati district in Takeo province harvesting rice on Sunday…

Cambodia Celebrates 18th Anniversary of Royal Ballet

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has released a celebratory message on Sunday as Cambodia celebrates the 18th anniversary of Royal Ballet. The Prime Minister has considered Royal Ballet as an intangible…

Thailand Deports Over 70 Cambodians

Banteay Meanchey: Thai authorites have deported a total of 72 Cambodians found illegally entering the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cooperating with Thailand's border

PM Urges for Food Security Improvement

Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen calls on all stakeholders to join the Royal Government in implementing action plan to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals without leaving anyone behind.

PM Pays Tribute to late Nguon Nhel

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen accompanied by Minister of Interior, Sar Kheng, and other senior government officials have paid tribute to the late National Assembly First Vice President, Nguon Nhel.

King and Queen Mother Donates $15,000 to Sihanouk Hospital

Phnom Penh:​ The King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, and His Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk has donated $15,000 to support the activities of Sihanouk Hospital…

USAID Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Phnom Penh: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the leading U. S. agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their…

More than 100 Cambodian Workers Detained in Thai Border

Battambang: The Unit Command force in Battambang’s province have detained 126 Cambodians, including 47 women and eleven children trying to smuggle into Thailand in search of illegal work. The detention…

Sihanoukville’s New Dumpsite is Ready

Sihanoukville: Building momentum in the construction industry in Sihanoukville is expanding, The Kingdom is witnessing massive growth in this sector, especially the boom of housing market and its rapid…

Cinemas Adapting to New Normal

PHNOM PENH: As Cambodia now fully reopened with business resuming, the cinemas in the kingdom are also adjusting to adapt to the new normal due to Covid-19. Cinemas across the country have reopened on…

Cambodia Expects Increase of Electric Vehicles

PHNOM PENH: The Royal Government is drafting policy to support the elector vehicles sector. It is aimed to call for investors to invest on infrastructure that supports electric vehicles. The remarks were…

Public Awareness for Landmine Danger in Banteay Meanchey

Banteay Meanchey: Officials at Banteay Meanchey’s province have shared awareness to citizens to avoid landmine explosion incidents. Deputy Governor of Banteay Meanchey Ly Sary says that according to the…

Blue Helmet Peacekeeping Mission Celebrates 15 Years

PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian peacekeepers Blue Helmet have been working with the United Nation’s Centre for Peacekeeping Forces by fifteen years now, in challenging missions around the globe.

News Making International Headlines: 5 November 2021

INTERNATIONAL: A kite surfer looking for some recreational fun off Italy's Sicilian coast got more than he bargained for when the weather conditions changed abruptly. An Italian coast guard springs into…

Checo Gets the Limelight as F1 Ready for Mexico GP

INTERNATIONAL: Mexican Red Bull driver Sergio “Checo” Perez hopes to put on a good show for adoring fans as F1 gears up for race this weekend. He says he is sure Red Bull wants him to win his home Mexico…

Sky’s the Limit in Fighting Global Warming in Space

INTERNATIONAL: Sky’s the limit in fighting global warming in space. An Israeli startup, High Hopes Labs, has joined the fight against global warming by seeking inspiration in the upper atmosphere,

Zverev Fights Through Three-Setter in Paris Quarters

INTERNATIONAL: World number four Alexander Zverev took close to three hours to beat Grigor Dimitrov and book his place in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters on Thursday, while top seed Novak Djokovic…

Clean Energy Infrastructure Role Out Cambodia

Phnom Penh: The number of electric vehicles rolling on the roads in Cambodia is expected to increase as the government is drafting policy to support the sector, especially calling on the private sector…

20,000 Jobs Offered at First Day of Career Fair

Phnom Penh: The National Online Job and Productivity Fair has started today and will end tomorrow, with companies and enterprises offering 20,000 jobs opportunities. The fair counts with the presence…

Thach Setha Returns to His Original Party

PHNOM PENH: Thach Setha, a former member of the Sam Rainsy’s Party (SRP), now known as Candlelight Party (CP) who left the party to join the CNRP, has returned to his original party after review and approval…

Asia-Europe Cultural Festival on 22-26 November

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia is celebrating cultures connect. Asia-Europe Cultural Festival will be held from 22 to 26 November at the National Museum, which will feature concerts, mixed arts performances, contemporary…