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Farmer Dies after Falling into Crocodile Pit

SIEM REAP: A 72-year-old crocodile farmer from Po Banteay Chey village in Siem Reap was killed by the animals after falling into their pit this morning. Siem Reap Administrative Police Chief Mey Savari…

PM: European Football Teams Wear Clothes Made in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: Speaking to nearly 20,000 factory workers, many of whom produce garments, Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed pride that European footballers wear sportswear made in Cambodia via deals with Adidas…

PM Calls on Landlords to be Reasonable

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen called on landlords to keep prices reasonable and not to increase rent for factory workers while meeting with nearly 20,000 workers in the Royal Group SEZ this morning.

Ta Prohm's East Gate Restoration Progressing Nicely

ANGKOR: The Apsara National Authority, in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), is repairing the damaged east gate of Ta Prohm by replacing lost stones with new ones to maintain…

Muay Thai to Return for the 33rd SEA Games

THAILAND: Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand and Executive Director of the SEA Games Federation, Chaiyapak Siriwat, confirmed that Muay Thai will return for the 33rd SEA Games…

‘Surviving Bokator’ coming to Cambodian cinemas May 25

Phnom Penh, 24 May 2023 Cineboxx Films, Canada and Kongchak Pictures, Cambodia in partnership with the Ministry Of Culture and Fine Arts, are excited to announce the long awaited release of the internationally…

Another Candlelight Party Member Joins CPP

PHNOM PENH: Former member and a parliamentary candidate of the Candlelight Party, Ung HokSreang, asked to join the Cambodian People's Party saying that the Candlelight Party is chaotic, corrupt and partisan.

Deputy Police Inspector Suspended for Cockfighting

RATANAKKIRI: Deputy Inspector of the Kon Mom District Police Department, Major Uth Soeung, was temporarily suspended by the Ratanakkiri Provincial Police following a raid which found illegal cockfighting…

Ministry of Health Closes Beauty Clinic After Fatal Surgery

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Health has announced the closure of the "Borin Esthetic Koh Pich" beauty center, located on Diamond Island’s Elite Street following a surgery that resulted in a patient’s death.

Tina Turner, Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Dies at 83

INTERNATIONAL: Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 1939. She began her music career in the early 1950s, singing with various bands in the Midwest. In 1958, she married Ike Turner,…

Thai Actors Get Acquainted with Cambodian Fanbase

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Ch5 joined forces with Thailand’s highest-rated Ch7 to bring 27 of the latest Thai TV series and movies to Cambodia. To celebrate, four of Thailand’s biggest stars hosted a meet…

PM Reprimands Local ISP for Poor Service

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen called out internet service provider Home Internet for having the weakest internet service in Cambodia and ordered the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications to inspect…

PM Emphasizes the Need for Peace

PHNOM PENH: Presiding over a the opening of the new Royal University of Fine Arts campus this morning, Prime Minister Hun Sen stressed the importance of peace at any cost. He emphasized that to live in…

PM Hopeful for Disabled Cambodian Athletes

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen hopes that Cambodian athletes with disabilities will win many medals for the nation in the upcoming 12th ASEAN Para Games. He observed that the past ASEAN Para Games…

CCFC Members Arrested on Charges of Conspiracy

RATANAKKIRI: President of the Cambodian Farmers' Community Association (CCFC), Theng Savoeun, and two other associates were arrested last week in the Kratie province on their way to Phnom Penh and were…

Cambodia and China Strengthen Ties

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and China agreed to continue to maintain good relations in all fields at all levels for the benefit of peace, friendship and development of the two countries, as well as to further…

PM Prepares to Sue Candlelight Party Official

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen accepted a statement from the Candlelight Party, who denied involvement in and responsibility for the statements made by the party’s senior official Chea Poch on May…

PM Advises Medical Professionals and Students on Ethics

PHNOM PENH: During the inauguration ceremony of the polytechnic building at Calmette Hospital on the morning of May 23, Prime Minister Hun Sen advised medical staff, students and interns on medical ethics.

Cambodian Fashion Designer Tells His Story in New Exhibition

PHNOM PENH: The youngest of seven, raised in a floating village in Kampong Khleang, fashion designer Muoy Chorm lives a life far removed from his roots as a farmer, boat driver and fisherman. It is his…

PM to Visit Sihanoukville this Evening

Phnom Penh: The Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen will leave for Sihanoukville this evening after playing golf on the morning of May 20, 2023 in Phnom Penh province.

Vehicle Tax to be Collected Starting June 1

PHNOM PENH: The General Department of Taxation will start collecting taxes on all means of transportation and vehicles for 2023 from June 1 to November 30, 2023.

Hun Many: SEA Games Ushered in a New Era for Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: President of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia, Hun Many, said that the spirit of wonder guided the host of the 32nd SEA Games, making history and ushering in a glorious era of potential…

PM Urges Action Against Future Diseases

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen warned that we must be prepared for unpredictable diseases that could happen in the future.

Ukraine Repels Missile Attack with New US-Made Defense System

KYIV: The Ukraine claims to have escaped a Russian missile bombardment on Tuesday morning with little damage. While the damage was expected to be far worse based upon previous attacks, it seems the Ukraine’s…

Congratulations! Cambodia Hosts Successful 32nd SEA Games

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen praised his nation for successfully hosting the 32nd SEA Games with pride. Many players worked behind the scenes to ensure the event ran smoothly, including…

Historic 32nd SEA Games Come to an End

PHNOM PENH: The 32nd SEA Games have come to a close and athletes from all over Southeast Asia have delivered world class performances, bringing pride to their nations and earning the respect of their…

Thailand Confirms It Is Ready to Host the 2025 SEA Games

PHNOM PENH: The Sport Authority of Thailand (SAT) held a press conference to express its readiness to host the 33rd SEA Games in 2025 following Cambodia’s successful run as host of the 32nd SEA Games.…

Should Owners Keep the Service Charge or Tip Money

In Cambodia's bustling business landscape, the issue of business owners keeping service charges and tip money has garnered significant attention. This controversial practice raises questions about fairness,…

Sihanoukville Sees Exponential Growth as SEZ

SIHANOUKVILLE: A recent report on the progress of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) showed a total of 175 enterprises employing nearly 30,000 locals established in the international industrial…

PM Leaks Internal Candlelight Party Messages

PHNOM PENH: The Prime Minister of Cambodia leaked internal messages from the Phnom Penh Candlelight Party (CP) led by Chea Poch, who seems to be ready to take action.

NEC Continues to Reject Candlelight Party Candidature

PHNOM PENH: The National Election Committee (NEC) has again rejected the Candlelight Party’s application to be on the ballot for the 7th National Assembly election in July, saying that the party did not…

Fisheries Administration Team Prepares to Track 100 Fish

STUNG TRENG: A team from the Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute of the Fisheries Administration inspected and prepared a location to tag and release 100 endangered fish with GPS tracking…

Manpower Used to Restore Angkor Wat’s Bakan Tower

Siem Reap: The restoration team of APSARA National Authority has built scaffolding to remove large stones and restore them to their original condition; they will also be cleaning small stones and dust…

Athletes Still Garnering the Gold for 2023 SEA Games

With only two days left in the 2023 SEA Games, athletes from eleven nations continue to bring glory to their respective countries with world-class performances. As of this morning, Vietnam has a total…

Cambodian Workers in Thailand Welcomed into the CPP

THAILAND: The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) welcomed over 1,000 Cambodian migrant workers living in Thailand into its ranks yesterday. The CPP’s newest members trust in Prime Minister Hun Sen to lead…