INTERNATIONAL: Typhoon Kompasu battered Hong Kong on Wednesday, as the stock market, schools and government services were all suspended. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange said the stock market will be closed…
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BATTAMBANG: Police in Battambang province arrested 130 Cambodians, who were illegally trying to cross into Thailand on Tuesday morning.
Battambang: The Anti-Drug Police Force raided one of the largest drug storages sites in Battambang and rounded up 11 men and 1 woman.
Kep: After years of clearing the kingdom’s provinces of the remnants of war, the Royal Government is working hard to declare Kep the country’s first mine-free province. This was discussed during Tuesday’s…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has congratulated the national football team on their victory over Guam in the second round of their AFC play-off in Bahrain. As promised, he’s awarded them $100,000…
INTERNATIONAL: The Alisal Fire in California has nearly doubled in size, with the flames now spanning more than 5,000 hectares. It is zero percent contained, forcing the closure of parts of Highway 101…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s crackdown on drugs is working. By the beginning of October, authorities said they’d already detained 9,828 drug-related suspects over the first nine months of this year. That’s…
Phnom Penh: With the rainy season coming to an end, it seems to have saved the worst for last. Days of heavy rain this month have caused flooding in Banteay Meanchey and Battambang, swollen rivers in…
Phnom Penh: On Cambodia’s second National Disaster Management Day, Prime Minister Hun Sen has called for a strengthened disaster management mechanism. He wants a focus on disaster risk reduction to prepare…
INTERNATIONAL: As the world slowly moves into a new normal, for fans of Barcelona, they’re now living in a post-pandemic world. Their team will be able to play in front of capacity crowds from Friday.…
INTERNATIONAL: Tennis players planning to compete at the Australian Open in Melbourne are being encouraged to get vaccinated by the Australian government. The state of Victoria, of which Melbourne is…
INTERNATIONAL: Seeing the Aurora Borealis is on a lot of people’s bucket list and millions of people across the upper Northern Hemisphere were lucky enough to see them on Tuesday night. The night lights…
INTERNATIONAL: They call it the “beautiful game”, but it was far from that at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night. England played host to Hungary in their World Cup qualifier, but it was the Hungarian fans…
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Phnom Penh: The First Vice President of Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), Senior Minister Ly Thuch, met with the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Hungary, Mr. Istvan…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of National Defence is advising locals and foreigners in Cambodia to get their booster shots where they were initially vaccinated. For foreigners who were vaccinated in another…
INTERNATIONAL: Owners at a busy turkey farm have enlisted the help of a herd of llamas to fight off hungry foxes who have historically wreaked havoc on their business.
Phnom Penh: On Monday, the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, Chea Chanto, had a meeting with the resident representative of the International Monetary Fund, Mr. Yasuhisa Ojima.
Koh Kong: Heavy rains brought by the effects of Typhon Kompasu have prompted flooding in Khemarak Phoumin and other districts of Koh Kong. The main roads and some homes in the area have been swamped.…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has asked factory owners to give their workers a paid day off to allow them to get their booster shots. The request was made by Labour Minister,…
INTERNATIONAL: It’s one of the most talked-about shows of the year and it might be dubbed into English, but that hasn’t stopped people wanting to learn the show’s original language. We’re talking, of…
Phnom Penh: Amendments to the constitution requiring that the Prime Minister of Cambodia can only have Khmer nationality have been received by parliament and are scheduled to be approved by a plenary…
INTERNATIONAL: Argentina are on track to qualify for Qatar 2022, following their 3-0 win over Uruguay on Sunday, but across the Atlantic, in Libya, it looks to be game over for Libya after their loss…
INTERNATIONAL: The new Saudi owners of English Premier League club Newcastle are wasting no time in making their presence felt. They’ve already started looking for a new manager to replace Steve Bruce,…
Siem Reap: Perhaps the city hardest hit by the pandemic in Cambodia has been Siem Reap. It was designated ASEAN’s “City of Culture” for 2021-2022, but the pandemic has meant that it’s been unable to take…
INTERNATIONAL: The Mexican Navy has seized 2.4 tons of meth and 7 kilograms of marijuana. The bust took place off the coast of Ensenada in Baja California, when authorities spotted a suspicious speedboat.
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has emphasised that the constitutional amendment currently before the National Assembly will apply only to the nation’s top four office bearers and will not affect any…
Phnom Penh: For the second year running, there will be no Water Festival in Cambodia next month. Interior Minister, Sar Kheng, announced on Monday that the decision by government has been taken in the…
INTERNATIONAL: England face their fierce rivals Hungary at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night in a world cup qualifier. The last time the teams met, Hungary fans hurled racist abuse at two of England’s…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has finally been able to hit the fairway again to enjoy a round of golf. He posted photos of him enjoying the sport on Tuesday morning. He says that he is finally back…
INTERNATIONAL: It’s going to be a late night for Cambodian football fans. The Angkor Warriors take on Guam in Bahrain for the second leg of their AFC playoff. Kick-off is at 11pm Tuesday night, Cambodian…
Phnom Penh: His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has written to Prime Minister Hun Sen asking him to proceed with the constitutional amendment that would mandate only Khmer nationality for the nation’s top…
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Phnom Penh: The Cambodian Customs and International Partners Study 2021 have virtually discussed with the Japan Customs and Tariff Bureau, Japan International Cooperation Agency and the World Customs…
Kampong Thom: Interior Minister, Sar Kheng, is urging authorities in Kampong Thom Province to promote the management and protection of natural resources as public property by strictly enforcing the law.…
Kampong Thom: Interior Minister, Sar Kheng, has advised authorities at all levels to be open to accept all requests from the people and to be as helpful as possible, solving problems effectively and immediately.…
Phnom Penh: Minister of Interior, Sar Kheng, has announced that according to government decision the Water Festival will be cancelled again. This is the second time for Cambodia not to celebrate the festival…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has announced the provision of cash support to workers in the garment and tourism sector affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ministry says…
Koh Kong: Koh Kong authorities are processing land issues for those affected by the Union Development Investment Project. On Monday, Deputy Governor of Koh Kong Province, Sok Sothy, attended a meeting…
Phnom Penh: In his weekly meeting with leaders of the Ministry of Information on Monday 11 October, Minister of Information, Khieu Kanharith, has praised the media for covering events that happened during…
Phnom Penh: The draft constitutional amendment paving the way for a mandate for only Khmer nationality for the country’s top office bearers has been declared viable by the Constitutional Council. On October…
Phnom Penh: After a pandemic-forced delay, Miss Grand Cambodia 2021 finally took place on Sunday. The 23-year-old Pokimtheng Sothida of Battambang beat out beauties from the country’s other provinces…
Phnom Penh: The National Election Committee, NEC, will start the process of reviewing the 2021 voter registration list from Tuesday 12 October. The review period will run until 30 November. The NEC says…
Phnom Penh: The Royal Government of Cambodia has expressed gratitude to Japan’s Government for its continued support in boosting the kingdom’s social and human resource development. On Monday, Cambodia’s…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s rollout of booster shots to the general population has begun in 11 of Phnom Penh’s 14 districts. The third dose of Covid-19 vaccine is an attempt to bolster immunity in the kingdom,…
Banteay Meanchey: 24 Cambodians have been arrested in Banteay Meanchey for attempting to cross illegally into Thailand. They were picked up by the Cambodian Border Guard Force, which has been enforcing…
The Guardian Sends Letter to Cambodia Assuring the Correction of Article Stating Cambodian PM Holds…
Phnom Penh: British newspaper, the Guardian, has sent a letter to Cambodia assuring that the article stating that Prime Minister Hun Sen is one of the non-European citizens holding a Cypriot passport…
INTERNATIONAL: World champions France have won the Nations League with a 2-1 win over Spain at the San Siro Stadium. Their goals came from Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe. The first half was a relatively…
Phnom Penh: Serbia says it is ready to welcome Prime Minister Hun Sen for an official visit, just as soon as a schedule can be finalised. This was conveyed during Sunday’s courtesy call by Minister Delegate…
INTERNATIONAL: The world is hard at work preparing for its first manned-mission to Mars. It might only happen in 20-30 years’ time, but that doesn’t mean we’re not already getting used to the idea. A…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s pavilion at the 2020 World Expo in Dubai has received plenty of praise from international guests. The Ministry of Commerce set up the kingdom’s pavilion which has been wowing both…
INTERNATIONAL: A short-range transport aircraft, carrying a group of parachute jumpers, has crashed in the Russian region of Tatarstan, killing 16 people and severely injuring 6 others. The plane, which…
INTERNATIONAL: Britain’s Tyson Fury won Saturday night’s slugfest with American Deontay Wilder, earning himself an 11th round knockout to retain his WBC heavyweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las…
Phnom Penh: People living along the Prek Tnaot River in Southern Phnom Penh are being advised to prepare for possible evacuation. Water levels have risen dramatically in recent days and while not flooded…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s national football squad are on a high after their first leg win over Guam in their AFC playoff. They were hard at work in training on Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s second leg. At stake…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has congratulated the Cambodian national football team on its victory over the United States' Guam in the 2023 Asian Football Championship playoff. The Cambodian team…
Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Capital Administration will start providing the Covid-19 booster shots for the general public from Monday, 11 October. It will be given to people living in 11 districts except…
Kampong Speu: A man was killed in a traffic accident caused by three cars colliding on National Road 4 in Kampong Speu province. According to the police report, the accident happened in the first village,…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced to donate $100,000 to the Cambodian national team if they will make it to the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers. This was the announcement during the…
Phnom Penh: Kantha Bopha Hospital has asked the public’s help to look for the family of a 15-year-old boy currently treated at the facility after being hit by a train in Kamboul district.
Kandal: A body of a woman was found dead floating in Kandal province’s Bassac River on Saturday afternoon. The victim was found by the nearby residents in Tonle Bassac at Prek Ta Chor village, Svay Proteal…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s national team, Angkor Warriors has ended the first leg of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 victorious during its playoff early Sunday (Cambodia time). Guam’s Matao was defeated by the Angkor…
Phnom Penh: Guam Men's National Team, the Matao will now face Cambodia's Angkor Warriors in a soccer playoff for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Final Qualification Round.
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Ministry of Health spokesperson, Or Vandine says “Exercising the necessary preventive measures will…
Phnom Penh: Or Vandine, for the Ministry of Health, says Cambodia will be able to return to normalcy once citizens implement the necessary health and protective measures for their daily lives.
Phnom Penh: The World Health Organization has once again congratulated Cambodia for its vaccination success against Covid-19. This was following the report from ASEAN Magazine featuring Cambodia represented…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia and Australia’s Foreign Ministers have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and regional and international issues of common concern during a phone conversation on Friday.…
Phnom Penh: The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen, recalled the hardships that he and his wife, as well as their son, Hun Manet, faced under the Khmer Rouge regime on his grandson's birthday.
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Phnom Penh: "The door is closed forever for people to have two nationalities and are trying to hold this top position, especially the position of Prime Minister," the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen,…
INTERNATIONAL: The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize is to be shared by two journalists for their work defending the freedom of speech in their respective countries. The Philippines’ Maria Ressa and Russia’s Dmitry…
Phnom Penh: A poll carried out by the travel guide company, roughguide.com, has voted Cambodia as the friendliest country in the world.
Phnom Penh: Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, has ordered Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn to continue diplomatic relations with Cyprus in seeking justice for him as well as Cyprus.
Battambang: The border between Thailand and Cambodia in Battambang province has been severely flooded due to torrential rain. The border crossing in Kamrieng district is the most heavily affected, which…
Sihanoukville: Thursday’s storm surge in Preah Sihanouk has claimed the lives of four siblings. One was drowned almost immediately, with three others reported missing. The last of their bodies was recovered…
INTERNATIONAL: News that English Premier League club, Newcastle, has been sold to a Saudi-led consortium, has been warmly received by its legion of fans. The purchase has brought to an end the deeply…
INTERNATIONAL: France will face Spain in Sunday’s final of the Nations League. The world champions stunned Belgium in Thursday night’s semi-final, recovering from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2.
INTERNATIONAL: Two of Africa’s biggest football teams, Egypt and Libya, face off on Friday night in a World Cup Qualifier. The match will determine the leader of their qualifying group. Both teams were…
INTERNATIONAL: You might always have wanted to take a trip in a hot air balloon, but would you necessarily want to take one 30,000 metres up – more than twice as high as your average passenger jet? That’s…
INTERNATIONAL: At least four people have been killed in flash floods in the US state of Alabama after torrential rain. Roads have been closed, homes swamped and dizens of people have been evacuated, leaving…
Phnom Penh: There may have been 40% less tourists on the roads this Pchum Ben, but the number of accidents, injuries and deaths remained on par with 2020. The National Police’s Department of Traffic and…
Phnom Penh: Pchum Ben proved to be the boost domestic tourism businesses needed. While the numbers of local tourists were down about 40% on last year, more than 660,000 people still travelled throughout…
Phnom Penh: The Council of Ministers has approved a draft amendment to the constitution, mandating only Khmer Nationality for the kingdom’s top leaders. The Plenary session was chaired by Prime Minister…
Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Municipal Prosecutor's Office has decided to charge former opposition leaders, Sam Rainsy, Eng Chhay Eang, Mu Sochua, Ho Vorn and a number of as yet unidentified accomplices,
Phnom Penh: Minister of information Mr. Khieu Kanharith has supported the original idea of the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, who wanted to amend the Constitution to make the top leaders…
Thailand: Eleven Cambodians and a Thai National have been picked up by Thai police in three separate locations after crossing the border from Cambodia. All the arrests were made on Thursday by the Thai…
Battambang: Police in Battambang have arrested two suspects after a drug raid in the city. The City Police Inspectorate conducted the raid just after lunchtime on Wednesday in Chamkar Samrong 1 village,…
Battambang: A two-year-old girl has drowned after being left to play in pools of water in Battambang. The tragedy was reported on Wednesday afternoon in Pich Chenda village in the Phnom Preuk district.
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s Council of Ministers will meet on Friday to discuss, among other things, an amendment to the kingdom’s constitution that would prevent dual citizenship for the country’s top leadership.
Sihanoukville: One person has died and three others are missing after a storm surge along the coast of Preah Sihanouk. Tragedy struck on Thursday afternoon in an area below the so-called “Tree of Love”
Phnom Penh: The Cambodian Human Rights Committee has issued “part two” of its response to recent criticism of the human rights situation in the kingdom. The 30-point statement was released just hours…
Sihanoukville: A chef has been injured in a fire that broke out on Thursday morning in Koh Touch Village on Koh Rong, off the coast of Sihanoukville. Police say the fire started in a small restaurant…
Britain’s The Guardian Newspaper has edited an article that accused Prime Minister Hun Sen of being among thousands of people who illegally obtained a Cypriot passport. While the article now clarifies…
Phnom Penh: The Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Cambodian People's Party has made statement rejecting the information the Prime Minuster has bought foreign citizenship and passport…
Phnom Penh: All leaders, officials and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation have expressed their full support to the initiative to Prime Minister Hun Sen in the amendment…
Phnom Penh: Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Mr. Vong Sauth has supported the original idea of the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, who wanted to amend…
Phnom Penh: Minister of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection, Men Sam An and all levels of civil servants have announced their support for the high-level initiative of the Prime Minister.
(Phnom Penh): Chairman of the Royal Government Lawyers Group, Ky Tech who is also the personally lawyer of Prime Minister Hun Sen says , he supports the move of having only one Khmer nationality for government…
Phnom Penh: Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has expressed concern on the rise of geopolitical tension and major power rivalries that may escalate arm races and destabilise regional peace during…
The Minister of Labor and Vocational training has announced support for Prime Minister Hun Sen’s initiative to amend the relevant law to make the top leaders of the nation have only one nationality -…