INTERNATIONAL: The Olympic flame has been officially handed over to representatives from China. The event went off without a hitch, the day after protests disrupted the lighting ceremony on Monday.
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INTERNATIONAL: Two barber brothers in India are turning heads, quite literally, with their creative hair designs. They can shave just about anything on their customers’ heads and have plans to go global…
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PHNOM PENH: Few hours after Prime Minister Hun Sen delivered a speech on Tuesday morning that the country is set for full reopening after the assessment that Pchum Ben holiday did not cause a major outbreak…
Phnom Penh: The Mekong River Commission has released two reports on Tuesday highlighting the major livelihood of families in the Lower Mekong Region. That covers Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
Ratanakiri: Bulwer's Petrel is a species of seabird that is usually found far out on the open sea, but one has been spotted 200kms away from its natural habitat by the nature conservation team, BirdLife,…
Siem Reap: The Department of Forestry Management, Cultural Landscape and Environment is carrying out protective measures at Angkor to manage high-risk trees that are endangering temples and visitors.
Battambang: The Governor of Battambang’s Kamrieng District, Sok Kim Khon, has told EAC News that excavations underway at the foot of Kbal Kon Domrey Mountain are part of a project by the Kamrieng commune…
Kandal: It has taken just two days for the Kandal and Prey Veng Provincial Gendarmeries, along with the National Gendarmerie, to solve a case of premeditated murder. The operation was led by the Commander…
Phnom Penh: Secretary of State in the Ministry of Interior and Permanent Vice Chair of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking, Chou Bun Eng, says the United States remains committed in…
Phnom Penh: Gender equality and women's empowerment are key factors in Cambodia's development towards achieving sustainable national economic growth and an inclusive society. So says Deputy Prime Minister…
Phnom Penh: With the permission of Prime Minister Hun Sen, Minister of Health Mam Bunheng and Secretary of State in the Ministry Youk Sambath will attend the 72nd meeting of the World Health Organisation…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has collaborated with the Government of Singapore through its embassy in Cambodia in conducting a training course about diplomacy…
Ratanakiri: At least 77 families have been evacuated amid widespread flooding in Ratanakiri province. Five of its districts are affected. These are along the Sre Pok and Sesan rivers, Ta Veaeng, Andoung…
PHNOM PENH:: The Ministry of Economy and Finance has signed a service agreement with China on Monday to develop Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose special economic zone.
BATTAMBANG: The Anti-Drug Task Force in Battambang’s Ek Phnom District have arrested two drug suspects after a raid on Monday night. The first suspect, named as 38-year-old Chhoeun Hort,
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s Commission for Covid-19 Vaccination is urging anyone who missed out on vaccination several months ago to now come forward and get their shots. As the kingdom edges ever closer to…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Social Affairs has instructed its officials to look for homeless people in the country’s cities and towns and interview them in order to identify their home province and assist…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has met with the US-ASEAN Business Council. Tuesday’s meeting tackled business activities in the kingdom with the aim of encouraging more foreign investment.
PHNOM PENH: Almost two weeks after Pchum Ben, Prime Minister Hun Sen has declared that the three-day holiday has not had a major impact on Covid-19 cases in the country. The holiday was seen as a major…
INTERNATIONAL: It’s a big night in the UEFA Champions’ League. Liverpool are away to Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid travel to Shaktar Donetsk for their Champions’ League group matches.
INTERNATIONAL: South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff have confirmed that North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile off its east coast, also known as the Sea of Japan. It’s the latest apparent missile…
INTERNATIONAL: Professionals usually take 10 to 15 minutes to complete a hole on a golf course, but four European Tour players have teamed up to set a new Guinness World Record. They managed it in less…
Siem Reap: Students in Siem Reap have gone back to school. A total of 173 primary and secondary schools in the province have now been allowed to reopen. On Monday, 44 public secondary schools welcomed…
Banteay Meanchey: Police in Banteay Meanchey continue to have their hands full with would-be migrant workers trying to cross the border into Thailand. On Monday night, a border operation team was on patrol…
INTERNATIONAL: The crusades of the middle ages are the stuff of myth and legend, despite also being historical fact, but very little of them survives to this day. That was until an amateur archaeologist…
INTERNATIONAL: The Bulls team of Urs Huber and Simon Schneller have won the men's opening stage of the Cape Epic on Monday in the town of Ceres in South Africa’s Western Cape province. This is the 17th…
INTERNATIONAL: Tributes have poured in for former US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, who died on Monday due to complications from Covid-19. US Ambassador to Cambodia, W. Patrick Murphy has tweeted that…
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PHNOM PENH: The retail price of petrol in Cambodia is steadily rising as international oil prices climb to levels not seen since October 2018. The rise is thanks to the winding down of the pandemic as…
Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh Municipal Court has charged the driver of a car that killed three people in an accident in Trapeang Thleung 1 village, Choam Chao 1 commune in Por Sen Chey district on Saturday…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun issued a sub-decree on Monday setting the compulsory contribution for civil servants in the kingdom in line with the Law on Social Security, promulgated No. promulgated…
PHNOM PENH: A loan of $40 million has been approved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support Cambodia's efforts in expanding credit access to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
PHNOM PENH: The General Department of Taxation, GDT, has collected 8,549 billion riel (approximately $2.1-billion) in tax revenue in the first nine months of this year. The figure represents 94.12% of…
Sihanoukville: For the first time since 2016, a Royal Australian Navy ship has docked in Sihanoukville. It’s part of Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity, called the IndoPacific Endeavour.
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced the release of a new 30,000 riel banknote. He says Monday’s release is to mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Paris Peace Agreement, with the…
PHNOM PENH: The long weekend saw the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts hold the Chapei Dong Veng Festival and Competition. The Chapei Dong Veng is a Cambodian traditional guitar with two strings and a…
INTERNATIONAL: The 17th edition of the Cape Epic got underway in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday. Sina Frei and Laura Stigger won the women's prologue, with Jordan Sarrou and Matthew Beers winning…
INTERNATIONAL: Newcastle United lost their first match this weekend since being taken over by a Saudi-led consortium, but even though they fell 3-2 to Tottenham Hotspur, the fans celebrated anyway. They…
Battambang: Almost non-stop rain in Battambang has resulted in severe flooding, with nearly 3,000 homes damaged. Most of the properties swamped are along the province’s rivers. The Provincial Administration…
PHNOM PENH: New quarantine periods are now in effect after having been announced by Health Minister Mam Bunheng on Saturday. They benefit fully-vaccinated travellers and reduce quarantine periods to between…
INTERNATIONAL: At least 25 people have died in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains in southwestern India. Rescuers spent Sunday scouring for survivors in muddy debris.
INTERNATIONAL: The Olympic Flame for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will be lit at an ancient ceremony on Monday afternoon in Greece and organisers are hoping for better weather.
INTERNATIONAL: 31 critically endangered green sea turtles are back in the Caribbean after being rescued from an animal trafficking network in Colombia last Thursday. The surviving turtles swam back to…
PHNOM PENH: The Royal Government has reissued a guide on how to apply for a validation certification or invitation letter, as part of the revised travel restrictions coming into effect on Monday.
Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Administration has decided to waive the showing of immunization cards for people under the age of 18 at all educational institutions in the capital, as people under the age…
Sihanoukville: For the first time since 2016, a Royal Australian Navy ship wil arrive in Cambodia on Monday. The frigate, HMAS Anzac, will be docking in Sihanoukville as part of a flagship regional engagement…
PHNOM PENH: A new official notice has been signed by the Minister of Health, Mam Bun Heng, late on Saturday. He has given new clarifications over modifications of the Covid-19 quarantine requirements…
PHNOM PENH: AirAsia is reorganizing the company on a new holding of four airline units, in order to better distinguish the brand. The group will unite the airlines in Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and…
PHNOM PENH: The Asia-Europe Forum on Women was hosted by Cambodia between 13 and 14 of October in a hybrid format. On Saturday, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs issued a statement on outcomes of the meeting.
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PHNOM PENH: Health measures and travel conditions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 have been revised by the Inter-Ministerial Commission for Combating Covid-19. Starting on Monday 18 October
PHNOM PENH: Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn co-chaired Friday’s ASEAN Foreigners Ministers Meeting with the Minister of Foreigner Affairs of Brunei, Erian Yusof. The meeting was held by videoconference.
Pailin: A man has been swept away by a flooded river in Pailin’s Phnom Dambang, bordering Samlot district, after he went down to grab a tree floating in the river. Pailin police say that Nang Sinal, a…
Phnom Penh: Ministry of Justice spokesman Chin Malin is to meet with regional directors and the world justice project team to inquire about the method of assessing the rule of law score after the organization…
Phnom Penh: On the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement, the Cambodian Ambassador to the US, Chum Sounry, has participated in an online event at the United States Institute of…
Phnom Penh: At the Friendship Building in Phnom Penh, Deputy Prime Minister Bin Chhin, head of the Council of Ministers, has received the Australian Ambassador Pablo Kang to discuss bilateral cooperation…
Phnom Penh: A report from the World Justice Project (WJP) has ranked Cambodia 138 out of 139 countries in its 2021 Rule of Law Index. The country ranked between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Venezuela
INTERNATIONAL: After a six year hiatus, the English singer Adele is back with a new song and music video called “Easy on Me”, which features on the artist’s new album “30”.
PHNOM PENH: The Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Vong Soth, led his ministry to pay homage to King Father Norodom Sihanouk at his monument in Phnom Penh on Friday morning.
PHNOM PENH: During a videoconference with Country Director for Cambodia, Sunniya Durrani-Jamal, of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Minister of Labor Ith Samheng has requested ADB to continue its support
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has praised King Norodom Sihanouk for his dedication to the motherland on the 9th anniversary of his death.
PHNOM PENH: The Vaccinated Tourist Plan, for international visitors, an initiative of Prime Minister Hun Sen, has already been prepared during inter-ministerial discussions before a public announcement.
PHNOM PENH: Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health, Youk Sambath has stated that the Royal Government of Cambodia is considering the reopening of economic activities in all sectors, including the…
PHNOM PENH: Grimm Power PCL’s solar farm in Cambodia is named the best new utility of its kind by the UK-based International Finance Magazine this year. The prestigious IFM 2021 Award bestowed
PHNOM PENH: The National Election Committee (NEC) on Thursday has analyzed the quantity of citizens that registered to vote for the commune election, and has considered the number way lower than expected.
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INTERNATIONAL: Indonesia's top holiday destination, Bali, reopened to foreign tourists on Thursday after 18 months of pandemic hiatus, but the island is lacking one crucial ingredient: international flights.…
PHNOM PENH: National Assembly Member and President of the Union Youth Federations of Cambodia, Mr. Hun Many, called on the people to be ready to celebrate and support the upcoming international meetings…
Phnom Penh: General Chuon Sovann, the Deputy Chairman of the National Authority for Combating Drugs and Chairman of the 7th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, said that the outcome of the meeting on drugs will…
PHNOM PENH: The new president of World Bank Cambodia, Maryam Salim has congratulated the kingdom for the vaccination success against Covid-19. She says that the rapid pace of the vaccination is directing…
INTERNATIONAL: Ironing vendors are common across India. Their irons are heated using charcoal, a fuel that contributes to air pollution, but 14-year-old Vinisha Umashankar of Tiruvannamalai in the southernmost…
Amendments to the Constitution Requiring that Top Leaders Hold Only Khmer Nationality has Been Sent…
PHNOM PENH: Amendments to the constitution that require top leaders to have "only Khmer nationality" were approved by the National Assembly's Standing Committee today and submitted to the National Assembly's…
PHNOM PENH: The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen, said that the delivery of 2 million Chinese Sinovac vaccines, this morning, will enable Cambodia to complete its vaccination plan quickly and ahead…
Siem Reap: As the country prepares to fully reopen the tourism economy, the Siem Reap Provincial Administration has decided to waive this year’s license renewal fees for tour guides. They’ve been decimated…
INTERNATIONAL: Singapore's borders have effectively been closed for 21 months, so news that the rules will finally be relaxed has sent residents rushing for a ticket out. On 9 October,
Sihanoukville: A 31-year-old man has died, hours after his minivan was hit by a train in Preah Sihanouk. He was rushed to hospital and was receiving emergency treatment when he died. The victim was a…
INTERNATIONAL: Britain’s Prince William has criticised the space tourism race, saying it detracts focus from addressing climate change here on Earth. His comments came after Star Trek star, William Shatner,
INTERNATIONAL: Thursday is a busy night for World C up qualifiers in South America. Argentina host Peru in Buenos Aires, while Brazil face Uruguay in Manaus. All four teams have it all to play for.
INTERNATIONAL: A man armed with a bow and arrows has gone on the rampage in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg, 68 kilometres from the capital Oslo. He’s killed five people and wounded two others in the…
PHNOM PENH: Two million of the three million doses of Sinovac promised by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in September, landed at Phnom Penh International Airport on Thursday morning. They were welcomed…
INTERNATIONAL: At last, he’s actually boldly gone where few men have gone before. Actor William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the Star Trek TV series, has become the oldest person in space after…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has written a comment in response to a Facebook post, seeming to refer to Sam Rainsy, saying, “If you’re smart, people will admire you, but if they don’t, people will…
INTERNATIONAL: The Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy, a test event for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, is underway in the Chinese capital. The competition is staged in the renovated Capital Gymnasium…
PHNOM PENH: The Kingdom of Cambodia commemorates the ninth anniversary of the death of His Late Majesty, King Father Norodom Sihanouk, on Friday. On 15 October every year, Cambodians pay respects to their…
INTERNATIONAL: Long-distance runner, Agnes Tirop, has been found stabed to death in her home in Kenya. She was the country’s two-time World Championship bronze medallist. Her husband is the prime suspect…
Phnom Penh: The Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health, Lok Chumteav Sambath, has confirmed that on Thursday morning, Cambodia will receive an additional 2 million doses of the Sinovac vaccine to…
Phnom Penh: The Royal Government is concerned about the preservation of heritage buildings, that due to modernization, are damaged or lost to exploitation, vandalism, and demolition. Heritage buildings…
Kampot: A foreign national was reported missing on Tuesday 12 October around 3pm. The person identified as a Chinese male was visiting the Bokor National Park in Kampot when he got lost in the mountains.
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INTERNATIONAL: Brazil’s most famous monument, and the seventh wonder of the world, Christ the Redeemer, has celebrated 90 years of history on the 12th of October. In a celebration at the Catedral Metropolitana…
INTERNATIONAL: Hosting the 15th COP conference at the southwestern city of Kunming, the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi JinPing, has announced during the Leader’s Summit that China will…
INTERNATIONAL: A modern-day “Mulan” has apologised to her Chinese fans after she lied about her gender in an attempt to join a boy band. 13-year-old Fu Jiayuan says she lied about her gender to a popular…
Pailin: A report from local authorities in Pailin Province states that continuous rain during Tuesday night has raised the level of the Boryakha River, prompting flooding of several homes in the lowlands…
Phnom Penh: In its 25-year history, the Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM) has never featured a forum for women, but Cambodia is hoping to change that. As hosts of ASEM13, Cambodia is set to request that the Women’s…
Phnom Penh: Unlike the first and second phases of the capital’s vaccination campaign, when hundreds of thousands of adults rushed to get their shots, the capital’s booster shot campaign is off to a much…
Phnom Penh: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President, Masatsugu Asakawa, has announced this Wednesday that it is realising its ambition to deliver climate financing to its developing member countries (DMCs),…
INTERNATIONAL: A rare tsunami warning for the Mediterranean has been issued after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Greek island of Crete. The small church of Agios Nikolaos, in the village of Xerokampos,…
Phnom Penh: A $17 million grant for Cambodia from the European Union through the Europe Investment Bank (EIB) will be used for rural infrastructure development in Cambodia. The grant is part of the project…
BATTAMBANG: The Battambang Provincial Department of Water Resources says the situation in the province is manageable and widespread flooding is not expected, even as the river level in the province rises…