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PM Expresses Optimism Over First Plenary Session at ASEM13

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen, who is the Chair of the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit, shared that he is optimistic about the outcomes of the summit’s First Plenary Session held virtually…

24-Hours Police Hotline

Phnom Penh: The General Commission of the National Police has announced a hotline number 117 so that people can report any real problems, especially when they need help from the National Police 24 hours…

Laos PM to Visit Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: Laos Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh will visit the Kingdom of Cambodia on 29-30 November. He will lead a high-level delegation from the Lao People's Democratic Republic to visit Cambodia’s…

News Making International Headlines: 26 November 2021

INTERNATIONAL: The Director General of Anti-Narcotics Force, Major general Ghulam Shabeer Nerejo has reported that about 18 metric tons of drugs worth $1.3 billion were confiscated and burnt on Wednesday…

Pickup Truck Crashes into Luxury Car, Couple Injured

PHNOM PENH: A pick-up truck loaded with vegetables has crashed into a luxury car in Phnom Penh on Thursday evening, resulting to injuries. The truck was on its way to Dermkor Market, in the capital when…

UN Urges Cambodia to Draft Same-Sex Marriage Law

PHNOM PENH: The Chairman of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee, Keo Remy, has met with the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Country Director for Cambodia, Pauline Tamesis, on Thursday.

Retired MotoGP Legend Rossi Celebrated in Milan

INTERNATIONAL: Recently retired MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi was honoured during the EICMA motorcycle fair in Milan on Thursday. Rossi, one of motorcycling's greatest and most charismatic champions,

Naples Unveils Maradona Statue on Anniversary of His Death

INTERNATIONAL: Hundreds of fans paid tribute to soccer great Diego Maradona on Thursday, on the one-year anniversary of his death as Naples unveiled a statue of the Argentine world champion in front of…

Thailand’s Tourism Gradually Recovering

INTERNATIONAL: Tourism is one of the world’s major economic sectors. But it is one of the sectors most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, impacting economies, livelihoods, public services and opportunities…

13th Asia-Europe Meeting Kicks Off in Cambodia

Phnom Penh: After months of preparation, Cambodia has finally opened the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting on Thursday. The event is being observed as a great opportunity for Cambodia to showcase its competence…

Cambodia Opens the 13th ASEM Summit

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia finally kicks off the long-awaited13th Asia-Europe Meeting on Thursday. Prime Minister Hun Sen shared his opening remarks from Phnom Penh via video conference, welcoming all ASEM…

Diplomatic Ties Between Cambodia and Russia Accelerating

PHNOM PENH: Admiral Vitaly Luchshev’s expression of confidence was made on the occasion that the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Ith Sarath, allowed him alongside…

Joshua Kimmich Tests Positive for Covid-19

INTERNATIONAL: Bayern Munich on Wednesday has confirmed that Joshua Kimmich has tested positive for COVID-19. Kimmich was already in quarantine alongside team mates Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting,

Benzema Wraps Up Sheriff Rout as Real Seal Last-16 Spot

INTERNATIONAL: Real Madrid booked a berth in the Champions League knockout stages with a match to spare after strolling to a 3-0 win at Moldovan rivals Sheriff Tiraspol in their lop-sided Group D clash…

National Assembly Officially Elects First VP

PHNOM PENH: The National Assembly has officially elected Cheam Yeap as the First Vice President on Thursday’s sixth plenary session. Cheam Yeap replaces the late Nguon Nhel who died of illness on the…

Turkey Requests Extradition Agreement with Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: The Minister of Justice Keut Rith has received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of Turkey to Cambodia Ayda Ünlü on Wednesday. One of the major discussions was about the extradition agreement…

Over 100 Thai Illegal Workers Deported

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian authorities at Banteay Meanchey province have deported 103 Thai national living and working illegally in Cambodia. They were previously detained after found migrating in Cambodia…

News Making International Headlines: 25 November 2021

INTERNATIONAL: Colombia's armed forces seize 10 tonnes cocaine on Tuesday from the leftist National Liberation Army worth over $300 million. The Colombian Defence Minister Diego Molano says it is the…

New Swedish PM Resigns on First Day in Job

INTERNATIONAL: Sweden's first female Prime Minister resigns hours after appointment. Magdalena Andersson was announced as Swedish leader on Wednesday, less than 12 hours in the top job.

MLVT Launches Online Training

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has launched an online vocational training on Wednesday. The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training E-Learning platform is…

BLACKPINK's Lisa Tests Positive for Covid-19

INTERNATIONAL: Lisa of Blackpink has tested positive for Covid-19. It was announced by YG Entertainment on Wednesday. Following Lisa’s Covid-19 positive result, other members were also tested. Luckily,…

Cambodia Highly Values Relations with the United States

The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, Mr. Prak Sokhonn and the Counselor of the U.S. Department of State, Mr. Derek Chollet have a phone conversation…

Information Minister Urges Journalists to Counter Fake News

PHNOM PENH: The 10th Asia-Europe Foundatio Editor’s Roundtable began on Tuesday, as an official side event of the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit. The event was held through virtual videoconference and…

PM Asks Border Agreement Cooperation with Vietnam

Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun has received a visit from the newly appointed Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Huy Tang on Wednesday at the Peace Palace. The two discussed the cooperation between nations,…

Student Murder in Phnom Penh Not Politically Motivated

Phnom Penh Gendarmerie: The murder case of a student in Chroy Changvar district was solved by the Phnom Penh Armed Forces in less than 48 hours. The crime occurred in the early hours last Sunday in front…

Cambodia and Laos Sign Security Cooperation MoU

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior and the Lao Ministry of Public Security have met virtually on Monday to sign a memorandum of understanding on security cooperation for 2022.

'Epic' crab migration continues on Christmas Island

INTERNATIONAL: Roads turn red as flame red crabs begin their annual “epic” migration to sea on Christmas Island. Some people get 'freaked out,' while others lie down and let themselves be covered in crabs.

Cambodia to Host AFF U23 Championship 2022

PHNOM PENH: The Football Federation of Cambodia has officially announced Cambodia’s right to host the AFF U23 Championship 2022 on Wednesday. The match will be held at Morodok Techo National Stadium and…

Sweden Pledges to Support Cambodia’s PWD Employment

PHNOM PENH: The Swedish Embassy in Cambodia has pledged to support the employment of persons with disabilities in the kingdom. The Minister of Labour and Vocational Training has met with the Swedish First…

PM Meets with New Vietnamese Ambassador

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has received a visit from the new Vietnamese Ambassador on Wednesday morning at the Peace Palace. The Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Kingdom…

High School Diploma Exam Scheduled on 27-28 December

Phnom Penh: This year’s high school diploma exam will finally take place on 27-28 December. As per the health and safety guidelines released by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, all students…

Interior Ministry Officially Registers CPK Party

Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Interior has officially registered the Kampucheaniyum party, founded by Yem Ponhearith and other former leaders of the now defunct Cambodian National Rescue Party.

PM to Attend World Economic Forum 2022 in Switzerland

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that he will attend the World Economic Forum in early 2022 in Switzerland. While announcing, the Prime Minister has challenged the opposition groups to…

Former South Korean Dictator Chun Doo-Hwan Dies

INTERNATIONAL: Former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan, who ruled for eight years, whose iron-fisted rule of the country following a 1979 military coup sparked massive democracy protests, died on…

AUKUS Finally Sign the Nuclear Tech Deal

INTERNATIONAL: Australia, the United States and United Kingdom (AUKUS) have officially signed the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Agreement on Monday in Canberra, giving Australia access…