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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…
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…
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…
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: 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…
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…
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…
Phnom Penh: Some good news for Cambodian sports fans. According to the Cambodia Gymnastics Federation, two Cambodian gymnasts took second place in the 6th Korea Open Aerobic Competition at the weekend.…
Phnom Penh: The Royal Government, along with international NGOs and Unicef, has launched an action plan to prevent the online sexual exploitation of children in the kingdom. The plan was unveiled at…
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…
Phnom Penh: Foreign Minister, Mr. Prak Sokhonn has addressed a virtual mid-term ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement. The two-day meeting is being held under the theme, “Non-Aligned Movement…
Phnom Penh: The Governor of Phnom Penh’s Russey Keo district, Mr. Chea Pisey, has ordered the closure of Ngin An Market for two weeks. The closure order is effective immediately and will run through…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says an Indian rice exporter has agreed to stop using Angkor Wat on his packaging. Voyage India’s “Angkor Wat” brand rice was…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Health and the Phnom Penh Capital Administration have launched a crackdown on high-risk businesses that are operating illegally. Phnom Penh Deputy Governor, Mr. Keut Chhe,…
Phnom Penh: As the pandemic eases in some parts of the world, many are returning to something resembling a normal routine. They’re back at the office after months of working from home. Here in Cambodia,…
Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Capital Administration has decided to allow Boeung Keng Kang Market to reopen after it was hit by a Covid-19 outbreak two weeks ago. Phnom Penh Governor, Mr. Khuong Sreng,…
Siem Reap: The Apsara National Authority is now restoring the dilapidated Trapeang Phong temple in Siem Reap province. The ancient temple, located in Prasat Bakong district, was built in the mid-9th century…
Phnom Penh: The World-Wide Fund for Nature in Cambodia is urging people to stop consuming wild meat. This is in response to the World Health Organization’s report that countries around the globe should…
Phnom Penh: Business groups in Cambodia have been waiting for the country’s economy to fully re-open after being shut for more than a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and they’re hoping for a full reopening…
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INTERNATIONAL: British billionaire, Mr. Richard Branson, has become the world’s first person to ride into space aboard a spaceship his own company built. “Virgin Galactic One” roared into low-earth orbit…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia is taking another step forward to creating “Smart Cities”. It hosted a Virtual Conference on Smart City Planning on Monday, organised by the Ministry of Civil Service and the Temasek…
INTERNATIONAL: Italy wrecked England's Euro 2020 party at Wembley on Sunday night, winning the final on penalties to plunge the host nation into despair. The Three Lions were immediately ahead in the…
Phnom Penh: It took intervention from Prime Minister Hun Sen on Sunday night to declare a winner in the Khmer Boxing Federation championship. The title bout ended in mayhem, with Khim Bora being knocked…
Siem Reap: Students at a Siem Reap high school appear to have had a lucky escape. The Cambodian Mine Action Centre discovered 325 old grenades and other unexploded ordnance (UXO) next the school on Saturday.
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered stricter controls at the Cambodia-Vietnam border, after receiving reports that Vietnamese nationals continue to cross despite the border being closed to…
Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Capital Administration announced on Friday afternoon that high-risk businesses will remain closed for a further 14 days. This comes after last week’s announcement by Phnom…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has warned the public residing in the border provinces between Cambodia and Thailand to be extra cautious, with the Delta variant of Covid-19 cases increasing. He made…
Phnom Penh: If you’ve got your annual visa extension coming up, best you take note. Gone are the days that a letter from your employer and registration on the FPCS app were enough. There’s now a stack…
Phnom Penh: You just have two more sleeps before the biggest day in football since the 2018 World Cup. On Sunday night – Monday morning here in Cambodia – England will take on Italy in the final of Euro…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s Council of Ministers met online on Friday to discuss the kingdom’s new investment law. The virtual meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Hun Sen, who says peace and stability…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has accepted an invitation from the Universal Peace Foundation to co-chair its World Peace Summit in South Korea this November. The invitation was accepted during Thursday…
BREAKING NEWS: Vietnam has postponed the 31st Southeast Asian Games that were due to be staged in Hanoi from 21 November to 2 December. The SEA Games Federation made the announcement on Thursday afternoon.
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has issued a statement ahead of Sunday’s World Population Day. He has assured the United Nations that Cambodia is treating sexual and reproductive health as a priority,…
INTERNATIONAL: It’ll be England versus Italy in the final of Euro 2020. The Three Lions beat Denmark in Wednesday night’s nail-biting semi-final at Wembley.
INTERNATIONAL: Popular smartphone manufacturer Vivo has plans for a new “drone phone”. The Chinese company is busy developing a smartphone with a detachable camera module. Vivo apparently filed its patent…
CAMBODIA: A full-scale tightening of Cambodia’s borders with Thailand is underway to guard against the deadly Delta variant of Covid-19. The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces,…
Phnom Penh: Members of the 54th ASEAN National Tourism Organisation are currently evaluating the possibility of re-opening regional tourism by the end of the year. Cambodia’s Director General of Tourism…
Phnom Penh: The non-profit organization, Pour un Sourire d’Enfant, has received a $20,000 donation from Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk. The donation will be used for food, medical…
Mondulkiri: The Ministry of Environment has released images of a rare Southern Serow that was captured by automatic cameras in Cambodia. The Southern Serow is rarely seen in Cambodia, being listed as…
CAMBODIA: Cambodia is celebrating the 13th anniversary of the declaration of Preah Vihear Temple as a World Heritage Site. Perched on a mountaintop on the border with Thailand, Preah Vihear is the highest…
CAMBODIA: Despite the raging pandemic, fear of infection and closed-down locations, Cambodia is still managing to attract tourists, both domestic and international, as it eyes a reopening of borders…
INTERNATIONAL: Italy has reached the final of Euro 2020. Midfielder Jorginho converted the decisive spot-kick as Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties after their semi-final ended 1-all after extra time…
INTERNATIONAL: Alarm bells are being sounded over the impact of rising sea levels in Southeast Asia and Cambodia is not immune. A new study shows that huge areas of land in the region are closer to sea…
Phnom Penh: The Royal Government has announced that it is investigating the construction of an alleged replica of Angkor Wat in Thailand. Images of building work at Sihanakorn Temple in Thailand’s Buriram…
Phnom Penh: No fewer than 18 fire trucks were called to the scene of a fire Tuesday morning at a wedding venue in Russey Keo’s Sangkat Chram Chamres 1 in Phnom Penh. The venue was completely destroyed…
Sihanoukville: Cambodia will soon have its own “golden mile”. The little island of Morakot has reopened to local tourists in Sihanoukville and is promising to be Cambodia’s best luxury getaway. Originally…
Phnom Penh: After a month-long break, the Cambodian League is back in action and Boeung Ket Football Club is looking good. They picked up their second straight win in the C-League after beating Prey…
CAMBODIA: It’s not every day you hear about a positive impact of climate change, But Cambodia’s rice farmers stand to benefit over the next ten years, as the market share of top exporters India, Thailand,…
Kampot: Kampot Governor, Mr. Cheav Tay has ordered a total clampdown on the production and sale of illegal wine. He wants all establishments and facilities making wine illegally to be shut. The move…
Phnom Penh: Persons with disabilities can now grab a chance to earn a living driving tuk-tuks. This has been made possible by the Australian-Cambodian organisation, the Agile Development Group.
Phnom Penh: The 87 kilometre-long section of National Road 5, linking Battambang and Banteay Meanchey is virtually complete. The update was shared by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA,…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia is already ASEAN’s top exporter of bicycles and the 5th largest in the world and one French-Khmer engineer looks set to boost exports even further. Srey Veasna is the man behind…
INTERNATIONAL: The countdown to Sunday’s final of Euro 2020 is underway and the semi-finals will be played on Wednesday and Thursday. Spain, Italy, Denmark and England are the final four teams in the…
Phnom Penh: He’s become known as the Lion King of BKK 1 and Qi Xiao now has his controversial pet back after the personal intervention of Prime Minister Hun Sen. Not only did the Prime Minister order…
Phnom Penh: The United Nations Development Program has praised Cambodia as one of the leading countries in the world when it comes to the empowerment of persons with disabilities. The UNDP’s country…
The massive blaze at the Che Lai Pheng Oil Depot in Kandal’s Saang district, has been put out. It took firefighting teams about two hours to extinguish the blaze which started just after 12 noon on Sunday.
Kandal: While exact numbers have not been released to the media, “several” of Kandal’s police and military police have become infected with Covid-19. As a result, all Kandal provincial police and military…
Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh Governor, Mr. Khuong Sreng, says the capital’s high-risk businesses are to remain closed. He did not specify when they may be allowed to reopen. Administrative measures extending…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minster Hun Sen has received a farewell visit from the outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador Mr. Vu Quang Minh at the Peace Palace.
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s Defense Ministry says it will cover the costs for six young cadets who are attending military academies in the United States. The six were facing the prospect of having to abandon…
Phnom Penh: Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed to continuously support Cambodia as the two countries’ bilateral relations have maintained high-level development.
Phnom Penh: Two-way trade between Cambodia and China has seen a year-on-year increase of 25.09% in the first five months of 2021. Between January and May, trade receipts totalled $3.9-billion. Figures…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has announced that it will buy Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test kits from South Korea and that these will be sold on to businesses and institutions…
Kratie: Another dolphin calf has been spotted at Kampi Pool in the Mekong River in Kratie. The calf is estimated to be less than a week old and was spotted in a pod of at least nine other of the critically-endangered…
INTERNATIONAL: TikTok is ticking for a little longer. The world’s fastest-growing video sharing app has announced it will now allow users to create and share videos that are up to three minutes long,…
INTERNATIONAL: The quarterfinals of Euro 2020 kick off Friday night. Only eight teams remain in the tournament and it’s anyone’s championship to win. Two of the four quarterfinal matches will be played…
Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh’s current administrative measures for high-risk businesses expire on Saturday and it would seem likely that another extension will be announced. The Phnom Penh Capital Administration…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has guaranteed to strengthen the close relations and cooperation between the Cambodian People’s Party, the CPP, and the Communist Part of China on the occasion of its…
Thailand: Fully-vaccinated tourists can now enter the Thai resort island of Phuket after the government re-opened the popular destination with no need for 14 days quarantine. It’s all part of the Thai…
INTERNATIONAL: It was a case of what not to do with a priceless masterpiece that had been missing for nine years, but Greek Police were all thumbs this week, as they proudly displayed a recovered Picasso…
INTERNATIONAL: If you love your football, you’re in for one heck of a weekend. It is quarterfinal weekend at Euro 2020 – the biggest sporting event the world has seen since the start of the pandemic…
CAMBODIA: The Mekong River Commission has encouraged member countries to share more information. It says this is vital if water resource management in the Lower Mekong Basin is to be improved and if…
Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh’s Capital Administration is warning that the city could experience some disruptions to garbage collection over the next few days. Two new service providers will start operating…
INTERNATIONAL: England have become the favourites to reach the Euro 2020 final after beating Germany 2-0 at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane saw the Three Lions…
Phnom Penh: With Covid-19 keeping gyms closed in most parts of the world, we shouldn’t be too surprised that sales of home-gym equipment and online training programs are growing, but you might be surprised…
Ratanakiri: Automatic cameras set up in Ratanakiri’s Virachey National Park continue to stun researchers. Just days after they captured the first image in decades of a Giant Muntjac deer, they’ve now…
Prime Minister Hun Sen, in his capacity as leader of the Cambodian People’s Party, has joined his regional political counterparts virtually, to mark the 30th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia Dialogue…
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INTERNATIONAL: It’s a headline day at Euro 2020. On Tuesday night, either England or Germany will reach the quarterfinals of the tournament. They play at Wembley Stadium, which will also host the semi-finals…
Siem Reap: There is a major restoration project underway at Angkor. The Apsara Authority is taking advantage of the lack of international tourists to carry out some much-needed renovations. It hopes…
Siem Reap: Good news for those living in and around Siem Reap. The city’s roadworks, involving no less than 38 separate projects, are nearing 65% completion. Project engineers say all work will be finished…
Phnom Penh: In what is being seen as a boost for agricultural production in the kingdom, the U.S Agency for International Development, USAID, has initiated a $3-million cold-chain logistics system.…
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INTERNATIONAL: The quarter-finals of Euro 2020 are starting to take shape. Belgium will take on Italy in Munich on the 2nd of July. The Czech Republic will face Denmark on the 3rd. The other quarter-finals…
INTERNATIONAL: The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s roughest fight could well play out in court over the next few years. The UFC has long dominated the world of Mixed Martial Arts and is one of the biggest…
Phnom Penh: A young lion, being kept as a pet by a Chinese national in Phnom Penh’s BKK 1, is finally in the hands of authorities. He’s now been taken to the safety of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Health has vaccinated the 4-millionth Cambodian. This means it is already 40% of the way to its target of inoculating 10-million adults by the 4th quarter. The announcement…
Phnom Penh: The National Committee for Disaster Management is rolling out preparations ahead of possible flooding in the Mekong River basin. It’s sprung into action following the latest weather forecast…
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Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen is making the most of his time in quarantine. He is half-way through his 14-day quarantine period, after coming into indirect contact with someone with Covid-19 last…
Siem Reap: One of the most photographed sites at Angkor, the great “Takao Gate” at Angkor Thom, is being repaired. The gate is located along the western side of the Bayon Temple. Visitors reach it by…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has confirmed that it met online with representatives of the private education sector on Thursday. Ministry spokesperson, Mr. Ros Soveacha, told…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Environment has confirmed Cambodia’s first recorded sighting in decades of the “most endangered” Giant Muntjac. It has released an image of the large deer, taken by a remote…
Phnom Penh: Southeast Asia is proving to be a lucrative place for start-ups, with entrepreneurs around the region succeeding in raising billions of dollars for innovative new ventures. Just think of…
Phnom Penh: Australia is working with Cambodia on the implementation of the country’s new Disability Law. It has been helping to support Cambodians with disabilities for over ten years. The Australian…
Phnom Penh: The 2020 Tokyo Olympics get underway four weeks on Friday and a new event, “sport climbing” will be making its debut. According to the International Federation of Sports Climbing, there will…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s fight against Covid-19 and its post-pandemic recovery have received a major shot in the arm. The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a $200-million “International…
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Phnom Penh: One of Cambodia’s oldest political parties, FUNCINPEC, has condemned a Facebook post by Mr. Sam Rainsy. The former Cambodian opposition leader posted on Tuesday, reacting to the arrest of…