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Cambodia Expects Increase of Electric Vehicles

PHNOM PENH: The Royal Government is drafting policy to support the elector vehicles sector. It is aimed to call for investors to invest on infrastructure that supports electric vehicles. The remarks were…

Public Awareness for Landmine Danger in Banteay Meanchey

Banteay Meanchey: Officials at Banteay Meanchey’s province have shared awareness to citizens to avoid landmine explosion incidents. Deputy Governor of Banteay Meanchey Ly Sary says that according to the…

Blue Helmet Peacekeeping Mission Celebrates 15 Years

PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian peacekeepers Blue Helmet have been working with the United Nation’s Centre for Peacekeeping Forces by fifteen years now, in challenging missions around the globe.

News Making International Headlines: 5 November 2021

INTERNATIONAL: A kite surfer looking for some recreational fun off Italy's Sicilian coast got more than he bargained for when the weather conditions changed abruptly. An Italian coast guard springs into…

Checo Gets the Limelight as F1 Ready for Mexico GP

INTERNATIONAL: Mexican Red Bull driver Sergio “Checo” Perez hopes to put on a good show for adoring fans as F1 gears up for race this weekend. He says he is sure Red Bull wants him to win his home Mexico…

Sky’s the Limit in Fighting Global Warming in Space

INTERNATIONAL: Sky’s the limit in fighting global warming in space. An Israeli startup, High Hopes Labs, has joined the fight against global warming by seeking inspiration in the upper atmosphere,

Zverev Fights Through Three-Setter in Paris Quarters

INTERNATIONAL: World number four Alexander Zverev took close to three hours to beat Grigor Dimitrov and book his place in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters on Thursday, while top seed Novak Djokovic…

Clean Energy Infrastructure Role Out Cambodia

Phnom Penh: The number of electric vehicles rolling on the roads in Cambodia is expected to increase as the government is drafting policy to support the sector, especially calling on the private sector…

20,000 Jobs Offered at First Day of Career Fair

Phnom Penh: The National Online Job and Productivity Fair has started today and will end tomorrow, with companies and enterprises offering 20,000 jobs opportunities. The fair counts with the presence…

Thach Setha Returns to His Original Party

PHNOM PENH: Thach Setha, a former member of the Sam Rainsy’s Party (SRP), now known as Candlelight Party (CP) who left the party to join the CNRP, has returned to his original party after review and approval…

Asia-Europe Cultural Festival on 22-26 November

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia is celebrating cultures connect. Asia-Europe Cultural Festival will be held from 22 to 26 November at the National Museum, which will feature concerts, mixed arts performances, contemporary…

Tiktok Music Video “Are You Ok” is Now Back

PHNOM PENH: The controversial Tiktok music video “Are You Ok” by Ton Chan Seyma is now back. The widely circulated music video was previously interpreted having a double meaning. This has prompted the…

News Making International Headlines: 4 November 2021

INTERNATIONAL: At least 14 people have died in Mallama, Colombia after several houses collapsed during a landslide on Monday.Twenty were reported missing after the landslide that also affected several…

12th Grade Exam Postponed for Next Year

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has announced to postpone the 12th Grade exam for next year. It was confirmed yesterday by the Minister of Education, Hang Chuon Naron at the inauguration…

Markus Eder Completes “The Ultimate Run”

INTERNATIONAL: The Italian freestyle skier Markus Eder has completed a breathtaking the “ultimate” skin run. He has skied from the peaks of Zermatt to the valley floor through ice caves, castles and crevasses.

Mexican F1 Ace Burns Rubber in Mexico City Ahead of Race

INTERNATIONAL: The Mexican Grand Prix is still a few days away but Red Bull's Sergio Perez is already winning over the audience in his home country."Checo," as he is affectionately called by fans and…

Cambodia Partners with Russia in Boosting Tourism

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and Russia are now partners in boosting tourism and the business sector. The two countries have pledged a strong cooperation to promote tourism and investments.

India Crushes Afghanistan by 66 Runs in T20 World Cup 2021

INTERNATIONAL: India has finally flexed their muscles to crush Afghanistan by 66 runs in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals. The 2007 champions' hopes of making the last four…

Finally Beer Gardens to Reopen in the Kingdom

PHNOM PENH: Ministry of Tourism has announced the reopening of beer garden business nationwide with the approval of the Prime Minister. This decision is also in reference to the sharp decline of the Covid-19…

National Online Job and Productivity Fair Starting Tomorrow

Phnom Penh: The government has appealed all citizens, specially unemployment workers willing to find a job to get their resume and join the 2021 National Online Job and Productivity Fair, taking place…

Chinese Embassy to Donate More 10,000 NK95 Masks

Phnom Penh: The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Cambodia to donate more 10,000 NK95 masks in support to the activities of the Cambodian-Chinese Friendship Youth Volunteer Doctors,

PM Donates $5,000 and Two Houses to Kong Seiha's Family

Siem Reap: Prime Minister Hun Sen through the Governor of Siem Reap Province Tea Seiha donated 20 million Riels (about $5,000) and 2 houses to the family of 7-year-old Kong Seiha. The boy lives with his…

Cambodia, France Sign Two Financing Agreements Virtually

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and also the Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Porn Moniroth, the First Secretary of the Embassy of the French Republic in Cambodia Fabrice Ientienne,

Siem Reap’s “Colourful Life” to Return Next Month

Siem Reap: After more than a year of missing buzz, Siem Reap’s dynamic province is expected to return next month. It will start with hosting the first Angkor International Festival of the Arts.

Strengthened Relation Between Cambodia and Vietnam

PHNOM PENH: The neighboring countries Cambodia and Vietnam are not only close by location but also when it comes to their relation. During the 11th meeting on the cooperation and development between border…

Facebook to Stop Facial Recognition System

INTERNATIONAL: No more facial recognition in Facebook. Facebook Incorporated has announced on Tuesday that it is shutting down its facial recognition system. This system automatically identifies users…

Cambodian Inventor Produces Radio-Controlled Aircrafts

PHNOM PENH: There’s a saying, “When you aim high, you reach high”. That’s how Johnny Churne overcame his difficulties as an orphan boy dreaming to be a pilot and started producing his own radio-controlled…

Fati Stunner Gives Barcelona Win in Kyiv

INTERNATIONAL: Barcelona's Ansu Fati scored a superb second-half goal to secure a crucial 1-0 Champions League win at Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday. Barca's young prospect Fati rescued his team in the 70th minute…

News Making International Headlines: 3 November 2021

INTERNATIONAL: At least 25 people were killed and more than 50 wounded in an attack on Afghanistan's biggest military hospital on Tuesday which saw two heavy blasts followed up by gunmen assaulting the…

Djokovic Survives Paris Masters Scare

INTERNATIONAL: ATP Tour 1000 Paris masters second round highlights with world number one Novak Djokovic beating Marton Fucsovics. Djokovic has been No. 1 for a record total of 345 weeks, and has finished…

10 Millionth Vaccinated Receives Reward

Phnom Penh: The 89-year-old Sok Phat from Siem Reap has received his reward on Tuesday for actively participating in the government’s vaccination campaign against Covid-19. The woman was the 10 millionth…

Mine Clearance in Pailin Province

Pailin: An area of about 25-square kilometres are still full of landmines in Pailin province. This is according to the First Deputy Chairman of the Mine Authority, Mr. Ly Thuch, who has announced on the…

53 Cambodian Illegal Border Hoppers Arrested in Thailand

Banteay Meanchey: Thai paramilitary border patrol police have arrested 53 Cambodians who illegally crossed the border into Thailand on Monday in Aranya district, Thailand’s Sa Keo province.

5% of Schools in Banteay Meanchey Remain Closed

Banteay Meanchey: Majority of the schools in Banteay Meanchey province have successfully reopened on Monday. 95% of the schools managed to welcome the students back.

Covax Donates Vaccination Equipment

PHNOM PENH: More donations for Cambodia’s vaccination campaign. The Covax Facility has donated refrigeration equipment to Cambodia as an aid for the country’s vaccination storage capacity on Monday.

Green Light for Public Transport and Ferry Services

PHNOM PENH: After one year of inactivity due to the pandemic, Prime Minister Hun Sen has included in his speech on Monday requesting public transports and ferry services to start re-operating. The first…

News making international headlines: 2 November 2021

INTERNATIONAL: Nine firefighters killed and one injured after cave collapses during rescue exercise and trapping 16 of them inside. A total of 26 firefighters were taking part in a training exercise when…

Disguised Hamilton Surprises Children

INTERNATIONAL: Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton surprises children hoping to become future engineers in motorsport. He disguised as a team engineer as he surprised three children at Mercedes'…

Aguero Out for Three Months Following Chest Pains

INTERNATIONAL: Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero is out of the game for three months following cardiac evaluation. The Spanish club says on Monday that Aguero was experiencing chest pains.

PM to Provide Vaccine to Cambodians Living in Thailand

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered officials to cooperate with Thailand in sending the Covid-19 vaccine to Thailand to help the Thai government vaccinate Cambodians living in the country.

Koh Kong’s International Airport to be Open in 2022

PHNOM PENH: Minister of Tourism Thong Khon met with representatives of the Chinese-owned Union Development Group – UDG -, in order to arrange an official date for the opening of Dara Sakor International…

PM Announces New Covid-19 Quarantine Rules

PHNOM PENH: The government has set out four phases in the fight against the pandemic. First was preventing COVID19 community transmission from March 2020 to October 2020. Then, controlling the outbreak…

Man Dressed as Joker Attacks 17 and Set Tokyo Train on Fire

INTERNATIONAL: A 24-year-old man dressed in Batman's Joker costume attacked passengers on the world’s busiest rail station, the Shinjuku in Tokyo. 17 people were injured, as many party-goers headed into…

Nationwide Reopening of Schools at All Levels

PHNOM PENH: Students are now back to school. All schools nationwide have reopened on Monday, following the directives from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. The reopening covers both public…