Phnom Penh, 8 August 2023 : Cambodia has no reported new Covid-19 cases. There has no imported cases. no new patient recovery, and no new deaths.
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BATTAMBANG: Authorities arrested a tuktuk driver for malicious intent after a French tourist felt she had to jump from the vehicle, causing injuries and facial scarring.
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism issued a statement asking popular Youtuber Uncle Roger to apologize after making disparaging remarks about Cambodian cuisine in his latest video.
PHNOM PENH: Interim Prime Minister and President of the Cambodian People’s Party, Hun Sen, will meet with ministers and officials of both the current government and the upcoming government at CPP headquarters…
PHNOM PENH: According to the outgoing governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, Chea Chanto, the Cambodian economy has proved resilient based on the bank’s first-half of 2023 review.
PHNOM PENH: Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published letters on August 7 that were sent from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and his successor and son, Prime…
PHNOM PENH: In about 15 days, Prime Minister Hun Sen will be become the "Father of the Prime Minister,” which he posted about on his Telegram on August 7.
PHNOM PENH: Undersecretary of State for the Ministry of Education, Sok Sabayna, said that investing in education is important, but that it must be accompanied by teachings in morality, virtue and ethics…
PHNOM PENH: Aide et Action has teamed up with Tropic Planners and Landscape International to beautify Cambodia’s coastline while providing valuable training to locals in the production and maintenance…
PHNOM PENH: On the afternoon of August 5, President of the Cambodian People’s Party and Prime Minister Hun Sen received a video call from the leader of the Vietnamese Communist Party, Nguyen Phu Trong,…
PHNOM PENH: Dr. Hun Manet has been appointed by royal decree of the King as the Prime Minister of Cambodia for the 7th mandate of the National Assembly. The decree was signed on August 7 and announced…
PHNOM PENH, 7 AUGUST 2023 – Iconic global beer brand Heineken® today launches a stylish new look in Cambodia – a taller and sleeker can that delivers the same refreshing taste, same 330ml quantity.
PHNOM PENH: Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister, former PM Yingluck Shinawatra, were seen attending outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen’s 71st birthday celebration over the weekend.
PHNOM PENH: The NEC released the official election results of the 7th National Assembly election from July 23 that show the Cambodian People's Party now controls 120 of the 125 seats in the National Assembly.…
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) accepted the official results of the 7th National Assembly Election 2023 upon their announcement. The party says it’s determined to form a new government…
WATCH LIVE: Official Results of the 7th National Assembly Election
Kingdom of Cambodia Government Rejects Special Rapporteur's Assessment as Erroneous, Selective, and…
Geneva: 4 August 2023 – The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Geneva expresses profound dismay at the recent personal views expressed by certain Special Rapporteurs on Cambodia's national…
PHNOM PENH: Tomorrow, the National Election Committee (NEC) will announce the official results of the 7th National Assembly election, including the allocation of parliamentary seats and the chosen candidates.
AUSTRALIA: The Australian National Gallery repatriated three bronze statues after an investigation showed they had been obtained illegally by infamous art dealer Douglas Latchford. This marks the first…
KANDAL: Prime Minister Hun Sen announced his resignation soon after the close of the national election last month. While his son is expected to inherit the position on August 22, the current prime minister…
WATCH LIVE: Press Conference on Human Rights, Democracy and Elections in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH: Future first lady and Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association of Cambodia, Pich Chanmony, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Sen, the interests of the people have always…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Commerce Pan Sosak requested the US Congress to continue to provide duty-free preferential tariffs (GSPs) to Cambodia for the import of clothing, footwear and travel goods to the…
BATTAMBANG: Residents in Battambang’s Rattanak district have been posting on social media about toxic black water that is suspected to have leaked from a reservoir at a nearby Chinese factory. On the…
PHNOM PENH: The wife of well-known Cambodian comedian Neay Pekmi is in the hospital following a dangerous skin lightening procedure at an unlicensed beauty center in Phnom Penh. Neay Pekmi, whose real…
Espionage Scandal: US Navy Personnel Charged with Sharing Classified Information with Chinese Agents
INTERNATIONAL: Federal prosecutors announced two separate espionage cases this week Two US Navy sailors have been arrested on charges of espionage for allegedly sharing sensitive military secrets with…
PHNOM PENH: The Department of Anti-Drug Crimes defended its officers against what it says are lies being spread on social media. On August 2, Facebook media outlet TNM made a post accusing officers of…
PHNOM PENH: Future first lady and General Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association of Cambodia (GGAC), Pich Chanmony, returned from Cyprus yesterday having secured Cambodia’s bid to host the next global…
KANDAL: Interim Prime Minister Hun Sen laid out four reasons for his decision to resign as prime minister later this month, which he characterizes as a personal sacrifice for the country’s stability and…
BATTAMBANG: Interior Minister Sar Kheng presided over the inauguration of a new drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation center in Battambang on the morning of August 2. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized…
KANDAL: During what he said could be his final speech as prime minister, interim Prime Minister Hun Sen made another statement linking opposition parties to violating a new election law, which bans individuals…
KANDAL: Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the longest-serving leaders in the world, is expected to relinquish his role to his son, Dr. Hun Manet, on August 22, 2023. While presiding over the opening of a…
WATCH LIVE: PM Inaugurates For Official Use Third Ring Road
PHNOM PENH: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Prak Sokhon, congratulated 24 scholarship winners who leave for Japan at the end of August. He urged them…
SIEM REAP: On the morning of August 2, Minister of Environment Say Sam Al officially inaugurated the National Park Office and the "Kesor Kol" lodge in Siem Reap’s Kulen National Park.
MONDULKIRI: Mondulkiri authorities are clearing space to build a bypass on the stretch of National Road 76A that was wiped out by a landslide yesterday in the Oreang District.
PHNOM PENH: The body of a woman who went missing in a flash flood early Sunday morning has been found. The Kampot Police announced the discovery this afternoon after the woman had been missing for four…
PhnomPenh: Nimol FeIix’s journey to success is nothing short of inspiring. Before becoming a successful entrepreneur, she was just an employee at an advertising agency in an airline. But with ambition…
PHNOM PENH: The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF)-Cambodia released a press statement in recognition of World Ranger Day. According to their report, at least 2,000 snares were removed from protected wildlife…
Since its foundation in 2012, CSFF-XI has been known to focus on local short films. However, since 2019, CSFF has expanded its mission to provide new experiences and network with varied filmmakers from…
BATTAMBANG: Thousands of flying fox bats have established a home in the trees near Bay Damram pagoda, about 14km outside of Battambang city. The locale is a tourist destination which has only been enriched…
Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted on four charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. This is the third time in four months that Trump has been criminally charged…
SIEM REAP: According to the Director of Tourism Development and Culture Department at the APSARA National Authority, approximately 2.6 million domestic and international tourists visited the Angkor Archeological…
PHNOM PENH: The Indonesian Embassy is hosting the 14th Indonesian Trade and Tourism Promotion (ITTP 2023) at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre this weekend to promote Indonesia in trade, tourism,…
MONDULKIRI: Mondulkiri Provincial Police informed residents and tourists to avoid National Road 76A near Mondulkiri’s Andong Kraloeng village after a landslide completely wiped out a stretch of the road…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) in New York from September 19-26 after the new government has been formed and a new prime minister instated this month.
PHNOM PENH: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $100 million loan to help build Cambodia's workforce capacity by addressing skills gaps and shortcomings through education and investment reform.…
PHNOM PENH: Two outstanding students from Phnom Penh’s Golden Gate American School have returned home with medals won at the World Scholar’s Cup in South Korea. The competition was held from July 14-19…
PHNOM PENH: Preliminary results released by the National Election Committee show the Cambodian People's Party and royalist FUNCINPEC party receiving the most support among the 18 parties that participated…
INTERNATIONAL: The Russian-Ukraine war has been raging for over a year, resulting in significant human and economic losses for both nations. This conflict has incurred an immense financial burden, with…
KAMPOT: On the evening of July 30 three campers at Omal Falls were swept away in their tents by flash flooding. Extensive recovery efforts have been underway finding one dead, one alive and one still…
BANTEAY MEANCHEY: Residents, authorities and fishermen in Banteay Meanchey Province are on high alert after two crocodiles were caught in the river near Phneat City this week.
CYPRUS: Cambodia will be the host country of the 39th World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) Conference in 2026. The announcement was made last night while the Girl Guides Association…
WATCH LIVE: Preliminary Results of the 7th National Assembly Election
PHNOM PENH: The future Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, congratulated his wife, future First Lady Pich Chanmony, on leading the Girl Guides Association of Cambodia (GGAC) to win the bid to host…
CYPRUS: Cambodia has been announced as the host country of the next World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) Conference at this year’s venue in Cyprus on July 31.
PHNOM PENH: The Royal Government issued a sub-decree on "Disability Identification by Social Model and Basic Rights.”
PHNOM PENH: A woman was arrested after insulting future Prime Minister Hun Manet on Tiktok. In a Tiktok video posted on Saturday, the woman claimed to be speaking as the goddess Ganga, who is worshipped…
PHNOM PENH: Floodwaters are receding after a series of rainy days in Kampot, Kep, Sihanoukville and Koh Kong provinces disrupted traffic and flooded some areas.
PHNOM PENH: The National Bank of Cambodia’s (NBC) Deputy Governor Chea Serey was promoted to Governor and given the rank of senior minister by the King.
PHNOM PENH: Future Prime Minister Hun Manet sent a message of thanks and appreciation to Cambodian People’s Party members who were active during the campaign and observation of the general elections on…
PHNOM PENH: Phnom Penh Municipal Police spokesperson San Sok Seiha said that authorities have arrested 11 Vietnamese men and women in connection with the fatal shooting of a Vietnamese man in Phnom Penh’s…
PHNOM PENH: The current government has until August 22 to reform and restructure following the July 23 election. Prime Minister Hun Sen has made several announcements relating to the transfer of power,…
PHNOM PENH: Visa released a report this week showing an increase in Cambodian consumers using credit/debits cards for payments both online and in-person. The study echoes the assessment of the Cambodian…
KAMPOT: Heavy rains, winds, and thunderstorms have been pounding Cambodia’s provinces over the last month, causing flooding, road closures and death. Over the weekend, three people were swept away by…
Pakistan: A tragic suicide bombing during a political gathering of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) party in northwest Pakistan resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives and left more than 100 others…
PHNOM PENH: Interim prime minister Hun Sen announced that all officials ranked as Secretaries of State and below will keep their positions as the government transitions based on the July 23 election.
Phnom Penh: In a significant display of unity, five political parties have come forward to express their endorsement for the appointment of Gen Hun Manet as the next Prime Minister of Cambodia. This announcement…
Phnom Penh: The Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) has expressed its view that the 7th National Assembly election was conducted in a free, fair, and just manner, adhering to the principles…
Siem Reap: A dedicated working team from the Department of Conservation of Monuments and Preventive Archaeology of the APSARA National Authority is undertaking the intricate task of removing thousands…
The National Election Committee (NEC) held a public hearing on the morning of July 27, 2023, to address five complaints and cases against the decisions made by the Election Commissions of Kampong Cham,…
Dr. Yem Monoroth, a rising star on social media, is taking the world by storm with his educational videos and new knowledge. With a massive following on platforms like Facebook and TikTok, Dr. Yem Monoroth's…
Phnom Penh: Golden Gate American School, or GGAS, has announced the inclusion of the IB International Curriculum in its training program. School's Chairwoman said that the new program will encourage students…
In a surprising move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a request for Russian citizenship from American hockey player Brennen Menell, who currently plays as a defenseman for Dynamo Moscow.
Siem Reap, Cambodia - The Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation has announced the inauguration of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport on October 16, 2023. Situated in the Soutr Nikom district, approximately…
Greece: The wildfires that have been raging across Greece for the past week continue to burn out of control, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people and causing widespread damage.
Geneva, July 27, 2023—In response to recent comments made by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, regarding Cambodia's general elections, the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that he will resign as the Prime Minister of Cambodia on August 22 while continuing to work under the leadership of future Prime Minister Hun Manet. In February,…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen announced yesterday that he would be resigning his position after 38 years of leading Cambodia. He will be handing over the position to his son, Gen. Hun Manet, next…
WATCH VIDEO: Malaysian Ambassador Believes Hun Manet will be a Good Prime Minister
SEOUL: While the official election results are not to be released until August, Prime Minister Hun Sen has received scores of congratulations from foreign dignitaries and organizations on his Cambodian…
Phnom Penh, 27 Jul 2023 – Visa, a world leader in digital payments, announced that its latest Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study shows Cambodian consumers are gradually becoming more familiar with…
Typhoon Doksuri, a powerful storm that recently made landfall in the Philippines, has weakened slightly as it heads towards China. The storm hit the Philippines on Wednesday,
SIEM REAP: Japanese company Treeful plans to invest in a luxury tree house hotel to break a new record on Kulen Mountain after breaking world records on Japan’s Okinawa Island in early August 2022.
INTERNATIONAL: In an unprecedented gesture of camaraderie, the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, received a heartening letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin, delivered by Russian Defense Minister…
PHNOM PENH: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $40 million loan to complete a series of reforms aimed at the decentralization of public services in Cambodia. This second and last subprogram loan…
PHNOM PENH: During Prime Minister Hun Sen’s surprising announcement on Thursday that he will be resigning as Prime Minister, he said that in addition to taking over as Senate President, he will also be…
PHNOM PENH: Preliminary results from the National Election Committee show that out of more than 8.2 million people who went to the polls, about 6.3 million people voted in favor of the Cambodian People's…
PHNOM PENH: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection, Men Sam An, met with 357 students from Phnom Penh Thmey Special Education High School in and Chbar…
PHNOM PENH: After 38 years of leading Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that he will not continue as the Prime Minister following the formation of a new government mandated by the 7th National…
WATCH LIVE: PM to Deliver First Speech after 2023 Election
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen will deliver a special speech this afternoon, his first public speech since Sunday’s election.
PHNOM PENH: The National Election Committee (NEC) is holding a public hearing today, July 27, at the NEC office to hear five complaints and cases regarding violations of the new election law which criminalizes…
PHNOM PENH: Australia has announced that it will provide official development assistance of $83.6 million AUD, equivalent to more than $ 56.6 million USD to Cambodia.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen issued a message on July 26 apologizing for missing ten meetings with factory workers after the election as promised. He said that when the meetings resume, the workers…
INTERNATIONAL: WHO Releases Investment Case on Drowning Prevention, Urges Global Action to Save Lives On World Drowning Prevention Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the urgent need…
BEIJING: The Chinese government announced the appointment of Wang Yi as the new Foreign Minister, replacing Qin Gang, after a brief absence from public duties and weeks of speculation surrounding his…
PHNOM PENH: The Secretary General of the Disability Action Council organized an online IT competition for young persons with disabilities on July 25 and 26. Four lucky winners will be sent to Abu Dhabi,…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has been authorized by the Ministry of Economy and Finance to temporarily charge a public service fee for charging electric vehicles at a…
PHNOM PENH: Following the National Assembly election, Kantha Bopha Hospital in Phnom Penh and Jayavarman VII Hospital in Siem Reap treated more than one thousand children combined.