SIEM REAP: Over 150 individuals representing more than 10 countries gathered in Siem Reap over the weekend for the 7th general assembly of the Friends of Asia Pacific WAGGGS (FAPW), a regional body of…
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WATCH LIVE: PM Inaugurates New Administration Building, Ministry of Interior
WATCH LIVE: PM Presides Over the Opening of the 7th Friend of Asia-Pacific WAGGS General Assembly
WATCH LIVE: King Inaugurate for Official Use the Angkor Wat's Main Bridge
SIEM REAP: The Minister of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia and the Ambassador of the Republic of India presided over the inauguration ceremony of the conservation and restoration of the mural paintings…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra announced that Prime Minister Hun Manet’s first official meeting with journalists will be held in May of next year, coinciding with World Press Freedom…
PHNOM PENH: A three-day fireworks display will be held next week in celebration of Cambodia’s 70th Independence Day in addition to the Anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.
PHNOM PENH: Canadian-born Burmese boxer Dave Leduc met with Prime Minister Hun Manet ahead of his Sunday match against Prom Samnang. The Prime Minister said the match reflects mutual respect and contributes…
UN: The resolution’s full title is the “necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”.
PHNOM PENH: The President of Cambodia’s National Assembly will be making her first trip abroad at the end of November, having already met with dignitaries since taking office in late August. On November…
UN: According to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health, 8,805 Palestinians have been killed since 7 October, including at least 3,648 children and 2,187 women, and some 22,240 have been injured, UN humanitarian…
Today Cambodia’s Minister of Environment provided the keynote speech alongside remarks from the Australian Ambassador to Cambodia, U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, and Chairman of the Mekong Future Initiative…
PHNOM PENH: National Assembly President Khuon Sodary led an introductory session on November 3 for Members of Parliament on the various support services the National Assembly offers so that they can fulfill…
PHNOM PENH: Secretary of State for the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Em Chan Makara, led a national forum on "Inclusive Employment for People with Disabilities 2023" on…
WATCH LIVE: Representative of the Minister of Social Affairs opens the National Forum on Labor and Employment for PWD
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia, in collaboration with the Australian government, has opened its first fish ladder (or fishway) in Siem Reap’s Sleng Village to help maintain movement patterns for fish as infrastructure…
PHNOM PENH: On October 29, authorities arrested a man who claimed to be a member of the royal family in order to write an official letter inviting a popular monk to speak at a festival.
INTERNATIONAL: Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO), the operator of the nuclear power plant, has officially confirmed the initiation of the latest phase of wastewater discharge into the sea. This follows two…
INTERNATIONAL: Addressing the 75th Nordic Council session in Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday (31 October 2023), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that deep cooperation among the Nordic countries after…
PHNOM PENH: Representing the Minister of Social Affairs, Secretary of State Em Chan Makara met with 130 persons with disabilities who make their living singing on the streets of Phnom Penh to discuss…
INTERNATIONAL: During a continued emergency session in the General Assembly this afternoon on the situation in the Middle East, many Member States mourned the thousands of children killed in Gaza, calling…
KOH KONG: Authorities arrested a man who was caught on video brutally beating a deer to death which sparked a social media outcry.
KANDAL: Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the Royal Government has prepared hundreds of millions of dollars to provide technical training for the poor and increase their salaries.
WATCH LIVE: PM Meets Nearly 20,000 Workers in Kandal Province
SIEM REAP: APSARA Authority is preparing to install a safety railing on the main bridge that has been restored and is set to open on November 4.
NEW YORK: The director of the New York office of the UN high commissioner for human rights (OHCHR) resigned with a strongly-worded letter to the OHCHR saying that the UN “surrendered to the power of the…
PHNOM PENH: Canadian boxer Dave Leduc is traveling from Myanmar to Cambodia to compete with Khmer boxer Prom Samnang on November 5.
PREAH VIHEAR: During October, Koh Ker Temple welcomed over 20,000 visitors, eager to see Cambodia’s most recently inscribed World Heritage Site.
PHNOM PENH: From January to October 27, 2023, Cambodia exported more than 11,403 tons of fresh longan to the Chinese market. Since longan exports officially began on October 27, 2022, Secretary of State…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Culture held a workshop on November 1 to train content creators on social media to participate in the production of videos that help strengthen social ethics.
PREAH SIHANOUK: The wave of investment that was sweeping across Cambodia before the Covid pandemic has hit a wall and left many projects stalled or abandoned completely. With China experiencing an economic…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is busy this week solidifying relationships between Cambodia’s new administration and the country’s foreign partners. On October 31, Ministry officials met…
BATTAMBANG: The city of Battambang’s hard work has paid off after UNESCO announced its inscription into its Creative Cities Network. The UCCN, which was established in 2004 with the aim of promoting cooperation…
PHNOM PENH: The Chaktomuk short film festival closed to a packed house at Olympia Mall’s Legend Cinema on October 30. The audience was filled with film enthusiasts, actors, filmmakers and Secretary for…
PHNOM PENH: The first round of Bilateral Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office…
PHNOM PENH: On October 30, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sok Chenda Sophea, had a telephone conversation with Japanese Foreign Minister Kimikawa Yoko in their first official…
KAMPONG SPEU: Six officers of the Kampong Speu Gendarmerie were arrested by the National Gendarmerie and sent to court in connection with drug offences.
Phnom Penh// 31 October 2023: Stunning photographs taken by children living in one of the most impoverished parts of Cambodia are being exhibited at the country’s leading arts center in Phnom Penh.
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Social Affairs and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) organized a training course on the right to justice for people with disabilities in the judiciary…
KOH KONG: A video showing a man beating a swimming deer to death at Kok Hav Beach has gone viral on social media, causing outrage from the public who are demanding justice and swift legal action.
PHNOM PENH: Many people dressed strangely, some as monsters, some as angels at a show organized on Saturday, October 28 called “The Enchanted Forest Halloween Party.”
PHNOM PENH: According to the representative for Social Affairs Minister Chea Somethy, the Cambodian government is turning the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into a reality in…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Engineering Squadron 539 returned safely from their UN peacekeeping duties in Mali and were welcomed by national and foreign dignitaries upon their arrival on October 27.
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Education Hangchuon Naron said that the Ministry of Education has not yet officially decided which grades will qualify students to become teachers.
SIEM REAP: The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts celebrated Cambodia’s appearance in an episode of The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition that debuted last week.
WATCH LIVE: Representatives of the Minister of Social Affairs Open Training on “Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities”
SIEM REAP: Tourists visiting the Chau Say Tevoda-Thommanon temples will now have access to two different path options which will better guide their tour of the ancient structure. Head of Tourism for the…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports scheduled High School Diploma exams for November 6-7. Minister of Education Hang Chuon Naron, confirmed that 137,412 candidates, including 73,278…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Chea Somethy met with the European Union’s Ambassador to Cambodia, Igor Driesmans, ahead of the launch of the "Disability Identity…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Social Affairs sent four students with physical disabilities to the United Arab Emirates last week to compete in the Global Information Technology Competition (GITC). While…
KAMPONG SPEU: Speaking at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new administrative building in Kampong Speu on October 30, Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that the province is officially the 13th in the…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation announced the introduction of a "Disability Identity Card" for persons with disabilities under the presidency of Minister…
Matthew Perry, renowned for his role as Chandler Bing on the iconic TV show "Friends," has sadly passed away, according to reports from US media. He was 54 years old.
WATCH LIVE: PM Preside Over Inaugurates Kampong Speu Provincial Administration Building
WATCH LIVE: PM Meets Nearly 20,000 Workers in Phnom Penh
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation organized a training course for its officials on how to communicate with the media and the public to get their message clear.
PHNOM PENH: On the morning of October 26, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Chea Somethy welcomed a courtesy call from the General Director of ATscale,
Beijing: China's former Premier Li Keqiang has passed away due to a sudden heart attack, less than a year after stepping down from his role as the country's second-highest-ranking leader. He was 68 years…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet said that problem solving and improving the justice system will be a priority in his first term to help his people and create more harmony in society.
WATCH LIVE: Prime Minister Chairs Weekly Cabinet Meeting
PHNOM PENH: Limkokwing University opened a world of possibilities for ten remarkable 12th graders this week, granting them the prestigious "Limkokwing Award for the Most Outstanding High School Student"…
PHNOM PENH: The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications thanked the representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Cambodia for its willingness and commitment to contribute to the…
PHNOM PENH: Minebea CEO Yoshihisa Kainuma says he will mobilize large Japanese companies to invest in Cambodia, especially in the export to regional and international markets of smart lighting components…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Labor Heng Sour met with US Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy to strengthen partnerships in the fields of employment, social security and vocational training to improve work environments…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Russian Ambassador Anatoly Borovik today to solidify the friendship between the two countries under the new administration and to plan a trip for the PM’s…
PHNOM PENH: On October 26, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Chea Somethy and the Minister of Health, Chheang Ra, presided over the inauguration ceremony of the Assistive…
PHNOM PENH: The Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Chea Somethy, said that in the first nine months of 2023, the state has provided rehabilitation services and support packages…
PHNOM PENH: In a meeting with the Australian Ambassador Justin Whyatt, Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng, asked Australia to consider the possibility of investing in public transport in Phnom Penh to relieve…
PHNOM PENH: The Chaktomuk Short Film Festival (CSFF) conducted a press conference at the Cambodia Film Commission (CFC) ahead of the festival’s opening day. The event was well-attended by the media, along…
PHNOM PENH: Secretary of State for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Secretary-General of the Disability Action Council, Em Chan Makara, met with Chief Operating Officer of Maybank Cambodia, Qazreen…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with former Japanese Foreign Minister and former Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komura Masahiko, on October 24.
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia touted its achievements in democracy during the July elections, often citing the participation of 18 parties on the ballot. Earlier this month, 13 of those parties officially joined…
SIEM REAP: A senior civil aviation official said that currently the number of air passengers travelling through Siem Reap Angkor International Airport is at an average of 2,600 per day after opening last…
KAMPONG CHAM: Prime Minister Hun Manet is continuing his father’s legacy by meeting with crowds of factory workers and delivering messages of peace, development, and the benefits of supporting the Cambodian…
KAMPONG CHAM: Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered the withdrawal of Cambodian Blue Helmet troops and the destruction of all military equipment in Mali at the request of the United Nations.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed that the body of a Cambodian student who was killed in Israel on October 7 arrived in Phnom Penh on October 24 for the family to lay him to rest in a traditional…
WATCH LIVE: Signing Ceremony: CPP Alliance with Political Parties in Cambodia
WATCH LIVE: PM Meets More Than 12,000 Workers in Kampong Cham
PHNOM PENH: Heavy rains have hit Cambodia hard this week, resulting in flooding across the country. According to an announcement from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on October 24, the…
PHNOM PENH: Former President of the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) in Worcester, Massachusetts (USA), Thorn Vithy, was approved as a member of the long-reigning Cambodian People’s…
PHNOM PENH: The Government of Japan will provide a grant of approximately $9.7 million USD to support land registration and surveys that show the extent, value and ownership of the land. The grant will…
PHNOM PENH: The Minister of Health welcomed and thanked the ATscale Global Partnership for organizing a project to support the Ministry of Health in providing rehabilitation services and prosthetics to…
PHNOM PENH: The Royal Government officially launched a priority policy program on "Expanding the scope of the Equity Fund for Vulnerable Families" on the morning of October 24 under the chairmanship Prime…
PHNOM PENH: During the interim between his time as Prime Minister and his upcoming role as President of the Senate, former Prime Minister Hun Sen remains President of the Cambodian People’s Party and…
PHNOM PENH: The Techo Santepheap National Hospital was officially inaugurated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the morning of October 24, under the presidency of Prime Hun Manet.
In a rare move, China's top diplomat is set to visit Washington this week, as announced by the United States on Monday. This visit is seen as a potential precursor to President Xi Jinping's visit, aimed…
Phnom Penh, 24 October 2023 - The Singapore Business Investment Forum (SBIF) proudly announces the launch of its sectorial committees, a significant step towards strengthening the representation and advocacy…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized that the Royal Government will continue to build large-scale public hospitals across the country akin to the "Techo Santepheap National Hospital", which…
PHNOM PENH: The closing ceremony of the 3rd International Conference on the Rescue of Victims of Mines and War Explosions in the Context of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was attended by Acting…
PHNOM PENH: While inaugurating a new hospital outside of Phnom Penh this morning, Prime Minister Hun Manet promoted his vision for a quality healthcare sector in which people come first.
WATCH LIVE: Inauguration Ceremony of "Techo Santepheap National Hospital"
Phnom Penh: Mr. Sin Chanserivutha, the Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation, has clarified that there is no prohibition on informal transportation services…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia took home two awards from the 2023 World Travel Awards. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia won Asia's Leading Cultural Destination and Leading Youth Cultural Destination.
Phnom Penh: On the morning of Monday, October 23, 2023, Mr. Vong Sauth, the Second Vice President of the National Assembly, held a meeting with Mr. Nguyen Huy Taing, the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic…
PHNOM PENH: First Lady Pich Chanmony, said that she will visit the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport soon, as it is an achievement that Cambodians should be proud of.
SIEM REAP: The Siem Reap Administration will organize the boat racing along the Siem Reap River from November 26-27 in order to promote the culture and traditions of Cambodia.
SIEM REAP: The new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport opened last week to much fanfare with hundreds of locals touring the new facilities.
RIYADH: At the invitation of the King of Saudi Arabia, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet led a high-level delegation to the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Riyadh on October…
SIEM REAP: Tourists will soon be able to enter Angkor Wat on the original main entrance path as the reconstructed bridge is officially inaugurated on November 4 under the presidency of King Norodom Sihamoni…
PHNOM PENH: On the morning of October 23, the Prime Minister posted on his social media to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement (PPA). His post was headed by a picture of his father,…