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Phnom Penh: On Tuesday afternoon at the Phnom Penh International, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Tea Banh attended a handover ceremony of precious medical equipment from the Ministry…
INTERNATIONAL: China's foreign ministry has called on “certain people” on Tuesday to stop the "malicious hyping" and "politicization" of the issue of tennis star Peng Shuai, as foreign governments and…
Sihanoukville: The provincial administration of Preah Sihanouk is celebrating the National Environmental Sanitation Day on Tuesday, with the theme “Clean Village, Healthy, Happy Life”.
INTERNATIONAL: "Do Not Travel" Advisories were issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State Department on Monday to Germany and Denmark because of a rising number of…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that he will attend the World Economic Forum in early 2022 in Switzerland. While announcing, the Prime Minister has challenged the opposition groups to…
DUBAI: The Cambodian delegation, led by the Minister of Tourism, Thong Khon, and Phnom Penh Municipal Governor, Khuong Sreng, have visited the Expo 2020 in Dubai on Tuesday. The delegation made the visit…
INTERNATIONAL: Former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan, who ruled for eight years, whose iron-fisted rule of the country following a 1979 military coup sparked massive democracy protests, died on…
PHNOM PENH: During the inauguration ceremony of the Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Hun Sen has stated the government is fully committed to the reopening of the country’s…
PHNOM PENH: A total of 37 artists from Asia and Europe have presented their work during the ASEM Cultural Festival 2021 at the National Museum. Their works of art are displayed under six main topics such…
INTERNATIONAL: Australia, the United States and United Kingdom (AUKUS) have officially signed the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Agreement on Monday in Canberra, giving Australia access…
PHNOM PENH: The Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandet has led a Cambodian delegation visiting South Korean officials last week to strengthen the digital cooperation between the two countries.
Battambang: Vendors from Boeung Chhouk Market in Battambang has made another protest asking authorities to allow them to continue selling at the same location. This was following a relocation notice from…
INTERNATIONAL: Winter sports have been gaining increasing popularity across China in recent years with the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics fueling a passion for ice and snow activities among those young…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has expressed his strong commitment to continue the reopening of the country’s social and economic activities as the COVID-19 pandemic has been under control.
Kampong Cham: After months of delay due to Covid-19, the Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge has finally been inaugurated on Tuesday. Prime Minister Hun Sen has led the inauguration ceremony with Chinese…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Social Affairs Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation has started the ‘Gender Equality’ training course on Tuesday. The two-day training is aimed at helping women in crisis demonstrating…
INTERNATIONAL: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, in a rare public rebuke of China has expressed abhorrence and “grave concern” on Monday during ASEAN-China summit.
INTERNATIONAL: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will take a late call on striker Romelu Lukaku for Tuesday's Champions’ League group home game against Juventus, but said on Monday that midfielder Jorginho…
INTERNATIONAL: It’s like the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds.”California cops on hunt for 80 looters in ski masks who ransacked Bay Area Nordstrom and filled 25 cars with designer goods in a one-minute raid.
INTERNATIONAL: A Toyota Land Cruiser is turning heads in Dubai, but not on the city's dunes this time. It is a model made of 440,000 Lego bricks. The project has kicked off a couple of months ago just…
Banteay Meanchey: The 11 suspects involved in a shootout with police authorities on Saturday in Banteay Meanchey have been charged in court. Around 30 people, including Thai nationals, started a fight…
INTERNATIONAL: Bayern player Leroy Sane on Monday has weighed in on the vaccine saga plaguing the Munich club. He says he was 'vaccinated himself' and 'stood for it' but that he respected his team mates'…
Cambodia releases latest Covid-19 case numbers.
INTERNATIONAL: On 23 November 2021 the ASEAN region has reported a total of 13,822,720 Covid-19 cases, this includes 288,368 deaths. The data was released by Worldometer, a website that is compiling Covid-19…
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INTERNATIONAL: Chinese Xi Jinping on Monday has called for a new round of upgrade in the free trade area between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Siem Reap: Cambodia has launched the 4th Asia-Europe Foundation Young Leaders Summit on Monday. The virtual summit is being held under the theme “Sustainable Development in a Post-COVID-19 World”.
INTERNATIONAL: Four years after making their first appearance on the fan-voted show, South Korean superstars BTS were finally crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday,
PHNOM PENH: The ASEAN-China Summit was held on Monday morning to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations. ASEAN and China Leaders agreed to establish Comprehensive Strategic…
Kampong Cham: Prime Minister Hun Sen will lead the inauguration ceremony of the Cambodia-China Stung Trang-Krouch Chhmar Friendship Bridge together with Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian on…
INTERNATIONAL: Protest has continued on Saturday in cities across the United States against the verdict acquitting teenager Kyle Rittenhouse of murder in the fatal shooting of two men during racial justice…
INTERNATIONAL: China has warned Lithuania on Friday that it would take "all necessary measures" to safeguard national sovereignty, after Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a de facto embassy.
INTERNATIONAL: Authorities searched for a gun owner who fled after his weapon fired by accident at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta's International airport, sending terrified travelers bolting onto the tarmac…
INTERNATIONAL: Norwegian Erlend Fagerli and Britain's Lia Lewis were crowned champions at the 2021 Red Bull Street Style World Finals footballing event in Valencia on Saturday evening.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on China to reopen its border to ASEAN countries to strengthen and promote tourism, economy, and investment. The Prime Minister was speaking at the ASEAN-China…
Banteay Meanchey: The gang crackdown in Banteay Meanchey province has resulted to a conflict between authorities and gangsters on Saturday evening. Three police personnel were wounded when Thai and Cambodian…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will host the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting from Thursday to Friday. As a cultural side-event, the Ministry of Culture in partnership with the European Union and the Asia-Europe Foundation,…
INTERNATIONAL: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, whose whereabouts have been a matter of international concern for weeks, attended a tennis tournament and autographed balls for children in Beijing on Sunday.
PHNOM PENH: The Water Festival holiday has concluded on Saturday with some extended their vacations until Sunday. Up to a million citizens have traveled around the Kingdom during the three-day holiday.
PHNOM PENH: The Standing Committee of the National Assembly has conducted a meeting on Monday morning approving set of agendas for the sixth session of the National Assembly.
INTERNATIONAL: Germany's Alexander Zverev capped a memorable year by sweeping aside Russian world number twoand defending champion Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 to win the ATP Finals on Sunday, claiming the…
PHNOM PENH: The World Health Organization has continued to urge people in the kingdom to keep being vigilant against Covid-19, despite being fully vaccinated. WHO Representative to Cambodia
INTERNATIONAL: A gunman has opened fire in Jerusalem's Old City, killing one person and wounding at least four others. One of them is a rabbi. The attacker was identified as a 42-year-old Palestinian…
Cambodia releases latest Covid-19 case numbers.
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has become the official host of the Asian Youth Games 2029. The Kingdom has signed for the hosting rights in Dubai on Sunday. It was announced by Secretary of State at the Ministry…
PHNOM PENH: At least 27 songs have been created after Prime Minister Hun Sen’s post on Friday. The Prime Minister has posted on his social media page holding his granddaughter with tears but not crying.
INTERNATIONAL: Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton has won the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday, followed by Max Verstappen, with Fernando Alonso finishing third.
INTERNATIONAL: A four-month-old kitten in Turkey named Midas was born with two sets of ears and a defective jaw due to a recessive genetic mutation. But this does not stop her to become an internet star…
INTERNATIONAL: On 22 November 2021 the ASEAN region has reported a total of 13,798,674 Covid-19 cases, this includes 287,825 deaths. The data was released by Worldometer, a website that is compiling Covid-19…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Tourism Thong Khon has made a significant remark, stressing how the good tourism management during the Water Festival holiday shows the Kingdom is ready to welcome tourisms fully…
PHNOM PENH: According to the announcement by the Ministry of Tourism, 910,150 citizens traveled during the three-day Water Festival, from November 18 to 20, with almost 900 thousand were national holidaymakers…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen will lead a working group to attend a special meeting to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the ASEAN-China Dialogue Partnership on Monday.
Cambodia releases latest Covid-19 case numbers.
PHNOM PENH: Organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea under the theme of "Promoting Development Effectiveness: Innovative Approaches in the Era of COVID-19 to meet SDGs", the…
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PHNOM PENH: Minister of Tourism and Chairman of National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), Thong Khon, along with Phnom Penh Municipal Governor Khuong Sreng, were this Saturday morning in a VIP lounge…
Cambodia releases latest Covid-19 case numbers.
PHNOM PENH: According to the report announced by the Ministry of Tourism, 332,875 thousand tourists were recorded travelling around the provinces on the second day of the three-day Water Festival.
Pailin: Sense Entertainment Club located in Phsar Prom Cheung Village, Stung Karch Commune, Sala Krao District in Pailin Province, has been damaged by a fire early morning on Friday,
Phnom Penh: Finally, the song "Teuk Phneak Chao Srok Min Chenh Somleng" or in English,“Cry in Silence” which was written by Mr. Chan Samith of Stung Trang Province and sung by Ms. Meas Leakena, following…
Siem Reap: The 26th Angkor Wat International Half Marathon has been postponed to 2 January, 2022 from previously announced 19 December, 2021 by the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC).
Phnom Penh: Cambodia and Japan are both happy and satisfied with their thriving relations of friendship and cooperation and both have agreed that the year 2023 will be an important juncture for celebration…
Phnom Penh: This Friday morning, Prime Minister Hun Sen has posted a photo of him and his 21st granddaughter, who was upset at that time. She looks weepy because she feels a strong sympathy for her grandfather.…
Cambodia releases latest Covid-19 case numbers.
Siem Reap: The Asia-Europe Youth Group held a tree planting ceremony in front of Angkor Wat on Saturday.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has initiated the symbolical tree-planting
Phnom Penh: The Kingdom’s Covid-19 cases continues to show a dramatic decline but the Ministry of Health has again reminded people to stay cautious and prevent the spread of Covid-19 during this year’s…
Minister of Foreigner Affairs Prak Sokhonn had a cordial conversation in a telephone call this Thursday morning with the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Hayashi Yoshimasa, whom Prak…
Cambodia releases latest Covid-19 case numbers.
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has delivered a special voice message for all people in the Kingdom, urging to never forget about the health safety measures necessary to live in the “new normal”, especially…
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Phnom Penh: The Royal Government Attorney Group has released a statement on Wednesday stressing that Cambodia has no political prisoners, only politicians convicted for something for committing criminal…
Phnom Penh: The government found that 17.8 percent of the population is living below the poverty line, up from 13.5 percent in the 2014 survey. The Royal Government has explained that the increase in…
INTERNATIONAL: Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu on Tuesday officially became the first woman and person of color to be elected mayor of Boston in nearly 200 year-long history.
Svay Rieng: Minister of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection Men Sam An has urged all citizens to continue maintaining good hygiene and self-protection in order to protect themselves from…
Pailin: The Department of Culture and Fine Arts of Pailin province is inspecting ancient caves for preservation and conservation purposes. The department says it is aiming to preserve the beauty of the…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has released the health safety guidelines for the Higher Secondary Diploma Examinations taking place on 27 December.
Phnom Penh: The Royal Government allows the reopening of visits to museums, cinemas and theaters across the country starting Thursday. The directive released on Wednesday afternoon has stated that the…
PHNOM PENH: National Defense Minister Tea Banh has congratulated the repatriation of the 186th Royal Gendarmerie Squadron who returned safely to Cambodia on Tuesday after the completion of their humanitarian…
PHNOM PENH: The presiding judge has rejected bail of the 14 activists on Wednesday involved in the plot of overthrowing the government. The defendants charged in line with the “9 November” incident was…
INTERNATIONAL: Myanmar’s ruling military junta has leveled new criminal charges against Aung San Suu Kyi, the de facto leader of the country’s former civilian government, who led a non-violent struggle…
INTERNATIONAL: The sharks were spotted feeding frezy on the 12-metre-long carcass of a whale about 100 metres offshore at Rottnest Island on Tuesday morning, forcing authorities to shut several popular…
INTERNATIONAL: The international public health group Medicines Patent Pool has welcomed on Tuesday Pfizer's decision to allow generic manufacturers to supply its experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill to…
PHNOM PENH: Bon Om Touk in Khmer Language. It means boat racing festival. A three-day Cambodian holiday celebrated in late October or early November marking the end of the country’s rainy season as well…
PHNOM PENH: The US Ambassador to Cambodia, Patrick Murphy, sat down with The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Aun Pornmoniroth, on Tuesday to discuss ongoing cooperations between…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has asked the Chinese leaders to consider establishing Covid-19 vaccine factory in Cambodia. The Prime Minister was speaking on Wednesday morning during the handover…
INTERNATIONAL: From a backflipping gymnast to ball control tricks to a man pulling a car while walking on his hands, this year's Guinness World Records Day is as colourful as ever.
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Information organized a workshop on Tuesday for journalists in the country. The workshop’s purpose was to provide participants with a better understanding of the profession…
Battambang: The newest Non-communicable Diseases centre, located in Battambang province has been inaugurated on Tuesday. The inauguration ceremony took place in the presence of the Deputy Country Director…
INTERNATIONAL: Israel Startup Redefine Meat will begin offering 3D-printed plant-based “meat” products at select high-end restaurants in Europe. The company has made the announcement on Tuesday,
PHNOM PENH: The eleventh Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting was held virtually on Tuesday under the theme “Strengthening Parliamentary Partnership for Peace and Sustainable Development in the…
PHNOM PENH: Female Petanque 2021 World Champion Ouk Sreymom has finally returned home on Tuesday evening. The celebrated athlete who won the gold medal in world Petanque finals in Spain was warmly welcomed…
PHNOM PENH: Fifteen Afghan refugees working as staff for ‘The Asia Foundation’ in the United States have arrived in Cambodia along with their families on Tuesday night. The Ministry of Interior confirms…
INTERNATIONAL: Argentina and Brazil drew a tense and end-to-end match 0-0 on Tuesday. Both teams retained their unbeaten record in the South American World Cup qualifiers.
INTERNATIONAL: Chinese President Xi Jinping had a virtual meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday, with the two sides conducting thorough and in-depth communication and exchange of views on issues…
INTERNATIONAL: Polish security forces turned water cannon on migrants who threw rocks across the Belarusian border.Thousands have gathered in a chaotic attempt to reach the European Union,
PHNOM PENH: A total 73 members of the Cambodian Blue Helmet Force have returned to Cambodia on Tuesday. They have completed a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
Cambodia releases latest Covid-19 case numbers.
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