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Annual Go-Kart Race Gets Go-ahead

INTERNATIONAL: The easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the Bolivian executive capital, La Paz, was good news for children and their parents this weekend. It meant their annual Go-Kart Race could go ahead…

Cambodia Sends Condolences to Luxembourg After Floods

Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Prak Sokhonn have both expressed their condolences to Luxembourg after last week’s floods. The Prime Minister sent a letter to Luxembourg’s…

Japan to Continue Supporting Demining Project

Phnom Penh: Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia Mr. Mikami Masahiro has assured that the Japanese government will continue to support the kingdom’s demining project. This was discussed on Friday evening during…

Prime Minister Rejects Former CNRP Members’ Requests

Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has rejected the political rehabilitation request of the two former CNRP senior officials due to violations against the law. The two former senior officials of Cambodia…

Cambodian Red Cross Sends Condolences to China

Phnom Penh: Cambodian Red Cross President and the wife of the Prime Minister, Bun Rany Hun Sen has expressed condolences to the Red Cross Society of China following the historic flooding leaving at least…

Quarantine Alternative Introduced

Phnom Penh: The Inter-Ministerial Commission for Combating Covid-19 has officially announced on Friday, the alternative quarantine option for international travelers coming into the country through Phnom…

Endangered Leopard Died Due to Injuries Caused by a Snare

Kampot: The Wildlife Alliance Cambodia has urged people to stop using snares or traps in the wild. This was following the death of a clouded Leopard rescued from a trap in Kampot province. Wildlife Alliance…

Phnom Penh Extends Suspension of High-Risk Businesses

Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Capital Administration has decided to continue the closure of high-risk businesses and prohibit gatherings of more than 15 people for a further 14 days effective through Friday…

Phnom Penh Sets Restrictions for Construction Sites

Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh Capital Administration has observed series of outbreaks among staff and workers in construction sites described as a “worrying high risk level”. This has prompted Phnom Penh Administration…

2020 Summer Games Finally Underway

INTERNATIONAL: Friday sees the official opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Opening Ceremony is being attended by barely a thousand people and kicks off at 6pm, Cambodian time, Friday evening.…

Ministry of Health Assures Public About Oxygen Supply

Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Health has confirmed that Cambodia does have all the oxygen it needs despite the increase in demand due to rising Covid-19 cases. The Ministry’s Secretary of State, Mr. Ngov…

New Russey Keo Bridge 50% Complete

Phnom Penh: The construction of the new Russey Keo Bridge across the Tonle Sap River is 50% complete. The bridge will open in March 2023. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Public Works and…

Government Dismisses Claims of Chinese Hacking

Phnom Penh: The Royal Government has dismissed US claims that China hacked Mekong data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs back in 2018. Government spokesperson, Mr. Phay Siphan, told EAC News that the…

International News Dominating World Headlines: 23 July 2021

Flood waters in China show little sign of receding, with drone footage revealing the extent of the disaster. Floodwaters are still at least waist high, with entire streets submerged. Groups of people…

Cambodia’s Olympians Arrive in Tokyo

Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s Olympic team has arrived in Japan for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. They flew out of Phnom Penh International Airport on Tuesday morning. The kingdom’s hopes of what would be…

Dust Devil Interrupts Soccer Match

INTERNATIONAL: A local soccer game in Bolivia was interrupted this week by the most unwelcome of guests. A 'dust devil' rolled its way across the playing field, just as the teams were lining up. It was…

Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Over 55% Complete

Phnom Penh: Cambodia is over halfway to the day when a road-trip between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville takes 2-3 hours. Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Sun Chanthol led a senior government…

Phnom Penh’s Canals Flow Again

Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Municipal Authority has restored the flow in the capital’s main drainage canals, by removing more than 20,000 cubic metres of mud, as well as more than 2,000 cubic meters of…

Cambodian Olympic Team Gets Set to Head to Tokyo

Phnom Penh: The Olympic Games gets underway next Friday and the Cambodian team is off to Tokyo. There is great enthusiasm around the world to celebrate the Games, after they were postponed last year,…

World’s Largest Astronomy Museum Opens in Shanghai

INTERNATIONAL: The Shanghai Astronomy Museum has officially opened its doors in China. With 58 square kilometres of floor space, it’s the largest of its kind in the world, and space is exactly what it’s…

“Alternative State Quarantine” Pilot Project Launched

Phnom Penh: The Inter-Ministerial Commission for Combating Covid-19 has officially launched an “Alternative State Quarantine” pilot project for international travellers coming into the country through…

PM Hun Sen Sends Condolences to Belgium After Floods

Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has written to Belgian Prime Minister, Mr. Alexander De Croo, to express his condolences over the recent floods that have left more than 20 people dead. Thousands of…

Smart Responds to MPTC Orders

Phnom Penh: One of Cambodia’s leading telecommunications service providers, Smart Axiata, has released a public statement in response to Thursday afternoon’s announcement by the Ministry of Posts and…

Six-Millionth Cambodian Receives First Shot

Phnom Penh: The six-millionth Cambodian to receive their first shot of Covid-19 vaccine has been named as 67 year old Pheng Soeun. She is a farmer in the Chamkar Leu District of Kampong Cham.

Countdown to Tokyo 2020

INTERNATIONAL: We are less than 24 hours away from the official start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Everything seems at the ready, with Japanese fighter pilots even drawing the Olympic rings over the…

Asura and Deva Statues Excavated At Angkor’s Takao Gate

Siem Reap: There’s been a pleasant surprise for the restoration team at Takao Gate at Angkor Thom. They’ve unearthed some ancient statues of Asura and Deva. A total of 15 artifacts have been found. Apsara…

Video Games Coming Soon to Netflix

INTERNATIONAL: You might soon be able to play a video game based on our favourite series on Netflix. The world’s biggest streaming service is diving into video games, with growth in its movie and TV streaming…

Cambodia to Vaccinate Children Aged 12-17

Phnom Penh: Parents be ready. Prime Minister Hun Sen has confirmed that Cambodia will vaccinate children aged between 12 and 17. In a speech on Friday morning, the Prime Minister says the country will…

More Sinopharm Doses Arrive in Cambodia

Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s latest batch of vaccines arrived in the country on Thursday morning. The one million doses of Sinopharm take to 16-million the number of doses that have been delivered to the kingdom…

Phuket On Track For July Reopening

Thailand might be battling its third and worst wave of Covid-19, but the government says the popular resort island of Phuket is still on track to reopen to international tourists next month.

King Sihamoni Sends Condolences to China Amid Floods

Phnom Penh: His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has written to Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing his condolences for the devastating floods that have caused the deaths of at least 33 people.

Study into Origins of Marijuana Released

INTERNATIONAL: It’s one of the world’s most popular recreational drugs and is being legalized in more and more countries around the world, but scientists have long wondered where marijuana first came…

NASA Begins Search for Ancient Life on Mars

INTERNATIONAL: NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has started its historic hunt for signs of ancient life on the Red Planet. The rover has been working seven days a week to test and practice with its sophisticated…

Climate Change Dominating International Headlines 22 July 2021

Large parts of the world are dealing with climate-triggered catastrophes, with record rainfall in China prompting the worst floods in living memory. They come a week after record-breaking floods in Europe.…

One Dead, 10 Injured in Koh Rong Boat Fire

Sihanoukville: Sihanoukville police say one person has been killed and 10 others have been injured after a boat caught fire at sea off Koh Rong. The boat caught fire at about 10:30 on Wednesday morning…

Online Tax Payments for Vehicles Introduced

Phnom Penh: The taxman says this year’s vehicle taxes can be paid online through government’s online tax payment system, because of Covid-19. Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and Royal Government…

MPWT Opens New Public Service Centre in Siem Reap

Siem Reap: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport, MPWT, has officially opened the country’s 5th public service centre at Siem Reap’s Heritage Walk Shopping Mall. The service centre aims to reduce…

Cambodian Bicycle Exports Earn Almost $250-million in H1

Phnom Penh: Demand for bicycles made in Cambodia is growing. According to the Ministry of Commerce, in the first half of 2021, Cambodia exported 1.26-million bicycles, earning $247.5-million. 34 electric…

More Sinopharm Doses to Arrive Thursday

Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s next shipment of vaccines will arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport on Thursday morning. The one million doses of Sinopharm vaccine have been bought from China. The Ministry…

PM Hun Sen says “Exercise at Home”

Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has encouraged people not to forget to exercise to keep themselves healthy and prevent serious Covid-19 disease. On Tuesday night he posted pictures of himself exercising…

Excitement Mounts in Tokyo, despite Cancellation Talk

INTERNATIONAL: Just two days to go to the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and amazingly, athletes are treading a fine line. Tokyo 2020 CEO, Toshiro Muto, says organizers have not yet…

5-year-old Killed by 15-year-old Neighbor in Tbong Khmum

Tbong Khmum: The eastern province of Tbong Khmum has been rocked by a shocking murder. A 5-year-old boy has been killed by his 15-year-old neighbour. The little boy was reported missing on Monday, and…

World’s First Space Tourists Launched

INTERNATIONAL: The world’s first space tourists have enjoyed a history-making trip, but it was short – exactly 10 minutes and 10 seconds. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ company “Blue Origin” successfully…

Commerce Ministry Denies Price-Fixing Rumours

Phnom Penh: With the pandemic starting to have an impact on food prices, the Ministry of Commerce says it is not engaged in price fixing. It says only the basic trading principle of supply and demand…

International News Dominating World Headlines: 21 July 2021

Typhoon Cempaka has made landfall in the coastal area of south China's Guangdong Province. It’s the first typhoon to make landfall in China this year. It slammed into the city of Yangjiang on Tuesday…

Siem Reap’s 38-Road Project Almost Complete

Siem Reap: Siem Reap’s massive, $140-million road project will be completed by the end of the year. This has been confirmed by Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Sun Chantol, who led this week’s…

Cambodia’s Demining Project Receives Boost from China

Phnom Penh: China has pledged $2.5-million to support Cambodia’s landmine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance activities for 2022. The grant was announced Tuesday afternoon by the Director-General…

Prime Minister Encourages People to Exercise

Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has encouraged people not to forget exercising to prevent Covid-19 disease. In a post from his Facebook page on Tuesday, the Prime Minister can be seen doing an exercise.…

ASEAN-Japan Collaborate on Sustainable Agriculture

Phnom Penh: ASEAN and Japan have committed themselves to working together towards sustainable agricultural production while fighting climate change. The agreement to cooperate was conducted during a virtual…

Crane Numbers Dropping in Cambodia

Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Environment is partnering with other wildlife organizations to conserve the habitats of the kingdom’s cranes. They are considered to be the world's tallest flying birds, growing…

ADB Project Boosts Cambodia’s Health System

Phnom Penh: The Asian Development Bank has proclaimed that the health system in Cambodia has been boosted by its six-year assistance project. The ADB says the kingdom’s national health adaptation plans…

Olympians Mock “Cardboard Beds”

INTERNATIONAL: Safety measures are a pillar for the success of the Tokyo Olympics, but athletes are human and they have their needs. A video of an Irish gymnast jumping on a bed to prove that they are,…

Fire Destroys Over 100 Stalls at Kep’s White Horse Market

Kep: More than a hundred vendors in Kep have lost their businesses after Monday night’s fire at the town’s White Horse Market. Both the Kep Provincial Commission and Kampot Provincial Commission responded…

International News Dominating Headlines: 20 July 2021

Prime Minister Hun Sen has sent a letter of condolence to German chancellor Angela Merkel for the devastating floods that have hit the country this past week. He says he is “deeply saddened” to learn…

Tokyo Olympics Set to Make History

INTERNATIONAL: The Covid-delayed Tokyo Olympics get underway on Friday. They’ll be the first to be held behind closed doors, with the host city under a state of emergency because of a surge in Covid-19…

Rare Public Summer Swim for Yunnan Elephant

INTERNATIONAL: China’s Yunnan Province is set to declare a new national park to protect the region’s elephants. Their habitat has been shrinking in recent years owing to human encroachment, but that has…

Nearly 8 Tons of Drugs Destroyed

Phnom Penh: Cambodia marked Monday’s International Day Against Drug Abuse by burning nearly 8 tonnes of drugs that have been seized by police over the past year.

Laos Locks Down Borders for a Further 15 Days

INTERNATIONAL: Laos has announced that its borders will remain closed to all incoming foreign nationals for a further 15 days. Deputy Head of the Prime Minister's Office, Thipphakone Chanthavongsa, told…

Warning of Flashfloods for Cambodia’s Coastline

Phnom Penh: Sections of the Cambodian coastline are being warned of possible flashfloods, with two typhoons effecting the country’s weather over the next 72 hours. Typhoon “In-fa” formed over the Pacific…

Zero-Emission Plane Takes to the Skies

INTERNATIONAL: The airline industry could soon have a zero carbon footprint. The US firm, Universal Hydrogen, is poised to announce preliminary deals with airlines as it looks at a possible listing as…

Olympic Torch Reaches Tokyo

INTERNATIONAL: The Covid-delayed 2020 Olympics get underway on Friday. The opening ceremony will culminate in the lighting of the Olympic flame. The torch relay is on its 10th day in Tokyo, with torchbearers…

International Headline News: 19 July 2021

INTERNATIONAL: Protests rocked Bangkok on Sunday, while the German Chancellor expressed how terrifying Europe’s floods have been. These two stories are dominating international headlines this Monday.

Siem Reap’s West Top Temple Restoration Almost Completed

Siem Reap: The Apsara Authority says the restoration of the West Top Temple in Siem Reap is about 60% complete. The ancient temple located in Angkor Thom has been hit hard by over-tourism and erosion…

Olympic Market Back to Business

Phnom Penh: After two weeks of closure due to Covid-19 cases detected in the market, Phnom Penh Governor Mr. Khoung Sreng has permitted the reopening of Olympic Market Business Center on Saturday. In…

Another Ancient Sculpture to Return to Cambodia from US

Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has confirmed that an ancient Cambodian statue named “Skanda on a Peacock” will be returned to the kingdom. This follows a report from the United States…

Ministry of Labour Rolls Out Cash Support

Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is releasing another round of cash subsidies for those workers whose employment contracts have been suspended in the garment and tourism industries,…

International Headline Stories: 16 July 2021

INTERNATIONAL: Fires in the US, floods in Europe are dominating international headlines this Friday. A swift-spreading wildfire is raging through south-central Oregon for a ninth day. Two-thousand homes…

Maradona Immortalised by Mexico “Church”

INTERNATIONAL: Football legend Diego Maradona is an icon around the world, but at a church in Mexico he’s the object of actual worship. In the Mexican city of Puebla, a new church opened on 7 July, celebrating…

British “Iron Man” Shows off New Jet Suit

INTERNATIONAL: You might not have to wait too much longer before you’re flying over Phnom Penh traffic. Briton, Richard Browning, the founder of Gravity Industries, has revealed a new battery-powered…

Young Cambodian Tops the Rankings in Billiards

Phnom Penh: A young Cambodian woman is busy climbing the world’s rankings in billiards. Sruong Pheavy has joined one of the biggest tournaments in the world and is already top of the table. She recently…

Public Urged to Throw E-Waste into Designated Bins

Phnom Penh: The Environment Ministry has urged the public to dispose of their old batteries, laptops and phones properly. It has set up e-waste disposal bins at select supermarkets and gas stations in…

ASEAN to Focus on Improved Transport and Logistics

INTERNATIONAL: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is to focus on improving transport and logistics across the region, with the help of Japan. The region’s Senior Transport Officials have held…

Siem Reap Gets Ready to Vaccinate Foreigners

Siem Reap: Foreigners living in Siem Reap are being invited to register for vaccinations. The province will begin their inoculations next Tuesday. In line with Wednesday’s announcement from the Health…

ASEAN Urged to Take Strong Action Against Myanmar

INTERNATIONAL: ASEAN has been urged to take strong against Myanmar. US Secretary of State, Mr. Antony Blinken made the call during Wednesday’s special ASEAN-US Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, hosted virtually…

Features of Next iPhone Leaked

INTERNATIONAL: Apple is scheduled to release its long-awaited iPhone 13 in September, but as ever, its design appears to be the tech world’s worst-kept secret. Leaked details have already sprung its…

Cambodia Closes Borders with Vietnam

Phnom Penh: Beginning Sunday 18 July, Vietnamese nationals will no longer be allowed to cross the border into or out of Cambodia. The 30-day order was issued by Prime Minister Hun Sen, with Covid-19…