INTERNATIONAL: Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge sparkled on Tuesday night as she joined her husband, Prince William, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall for the world premiere of the Covid-delayed…
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Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Justice have agreed to finalise the discussions on the draft law about access to information, which will be submitted to the Cabinet for approval
Phnom Penh: The World Bank says the economic recovery in Cambodia, as well as other countries in East Asia and the Pacific, might take longer than expected. The biggest reason for its stagnation is the…
Sihanoukville: The Sihanoukville provincial administration has warned to file administrative and legal action, as well as the temporary suspension of business premises for hotel and casino owners who…
INTERNATIONAL: If you have an old mobile phone or an old version of Android, you might need to hurry to get an updated version on Tuesday. Tech titan Google has confirmed on its website that some Android…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training says all factory workers must be tested for Covid-19 when they return to work after Pchum Ben next week.
Phnom Penh: The Union of Journalists’ Federation of Cambodia has urged all journalists to exercise their right to information for the cause of the nation, not to serve any “foreign political ideology”.
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a proclamation to increase the garment and footwear workers minimum wage by $2 starting next year making it to $194 from $190. The…
Phnom Penh: Minister of Information, Khieu Kanharith, has emphasised the importance of access to information on the occasion of the 2021 International Day for Universal Access to Information.
INTERNATIONAL: More trouble for Britain’s Prince Andrew. An eyewitness who claims she saw the prince dancing with his alleged sex abuse victim Virginia Giuffre, on the same night he said he was at a Pizza…
INTERNATIONAL: The South Korean military has confirmed that North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile towards the sea off its east coast in the country’s latest weapons test that has raised questions…
Phnom Penh: People bring flowers to pagodas. Candles and incense being lit for prayer. Foods being offered to the monks. Traditional music using yike and lakhon basac reverberating in these sacred places.…
Phnom Penh: Digital banking is relatively new in the Kingdom but a recent study by Visa reveals that there is great potential for the growth of digital payments. Visa Country Manager for Cambodia,
Phnom Penh: The National Football team of Cambodia will play at the AFC Asian Cup China in 2023 and the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan in 2022. They have already selected 36 players, according to a list…
Phnom Penh: The Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, Ith Samheng, has asked the Australian government to consider giving the Cambodians employment opportunities to work in their country through…
Phnom Penh: 151 pagodas across Phnom Penh are being disinfected, following the suspension of the Kan Ben and Pchum Pen festivals. Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng has issued an order instructing all 14…
INTERNATIONAL: The British government has put the army on standby and soldiers will be deployed if needed amid the ongoing fuel supply crisis. The British Medical Association says there is a real risk…
Phnom Penh: FUNCINPEC has decided to end the membership of three people for demanding the party's seal from Princess Norodom Marie. In a decision dated Friday 24 September 24, President of FUNCINPEC,…
Phnom Penh: Indonesia has officially opened its Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia on Monday to facilitate trade between the two countries and strengthen the relationship between Indonesian and Cambodian…
Kampong Speu: Monday saw a representative of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Lim Kean Hor, meet with officers, deputies and soldiers of the Coastal Island Command in O Srok Phnom district…
Kampong Speu: Chairman of the Seventh Committee of the National Assembly, Hun Many, has praised the Board of Governors, the leaders from the Department of Education, Youth and Sports for making the school…
Phnom Penh: Princess Norodom Marie has called on those who keep using her name in connection with FUNCINPEC issues to stop as she denies holding their seal.
Prey Veng: The branch head of a finance company in Prey Veng, Vivath Golden Finance, Yom Chantha, 22, was reported killing his female employee at Svay Antor district due to financial issue. The victim…
Phnom Penh: Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol has announced that National Road 48 will be upgraded. The $78 million reform will receive finance by the Republic of Korea and will double…
Kampong Cham: The Kampong Cham Provincial Administration has issued a decision to temporarily close the Thnal Bek market in Svay Teap commune, Chamkar Leu district. The decision was made on Monday which…
Koh Kong: Defense Minister, Tea Banh, has ordered officials to file a lawsuit against Koh Kong journalist, Yuon Chhiv, for disseminating false information related to the implementation of administrative…
Phnom Penh: On the occasion of the 41st World Tourism Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as well as World Tourism Organization Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, have highlighted eco-tourism…
INTERNATIONAL: Lava slowly engulfs the village church in Todoque on the Spanish island of La Palma on Sunday afternoon, following a week-long volcanic eruption.
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has now allowed the reopening of both private and public higher educational institutions across the country starting from the third week of September.
INTERNATIONAL: Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have touched down in Santa Barbara, California, to be reunited with their children Archie and Lilibet after their whirlwind tour of New…
INTERNATIONAL: Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula 1 driver ever to reach 100 wins after he finished first at a drama-packed Russian Grand Prix on Sunday.
INTERNATIONAL: The UK has been plunged into a fuel crisis as deliveries to petrol stations all but stop due to the lack of truck drivers. Panic buying has only made the situation worse.
Banteay Meanchey: The long arm of the law has finally reached a Korean murder suspect, wanted in connection with a murder case in Korea that happened in 1999. He was arrested by Banteay Meanchey Provincial…
Banteay Meanchey: Almost 7,000 families have been affected by the floods in Banteay Meanchey province. On Sunday night, the National Committee for Disaster Management presented an updated report on the…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has recommended the launch of the "Cambodia Safe" campaign as a strategy to attract domestic and international tourists in the upcoming reopening phase.
Phnom Penh: The three Indochina parties, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos, have agreed to increase cooperation to maintain peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Phnom Penh: A foreign national who goes by the name “Perry” shot himself in the foot in front of Sorya Mall in Phsat Thmei 3, Daun Penh, along street 154 at 2am on Sunday morning. The distraught man is…
Kampong Speu: On Saturday an Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus), was rescued by a villager from a trap set by poachers and handed over to rangers at Cardamom Mountain National Park office in Kampong…
Siem Reap: Seven communes in Siem Reap have been put into almost total lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The provincial administration has named Slor Kram, Svay Dongkum, Koak Chork, Chreav,…
Phnom Penh: The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen, stated at the 76th United Nations General Assembly that each country should not be disrupted by sanctions imposed by any other country, or group, in…
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Phnom Penh: In a voice message this morning, Prime Minister Hun Sen has spoken to the nation, during the holiday, about the reopening of universities in the Kingdom.
Phnom Penh: The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen, has asked for the people to understand the Royal Government's decision to suspend the 2021 Pchum Ben Festival, saying that this difficult decision…
Phnom Penh: At 2:30 AM on Saturday, at Tnot Chrum 3 village, Sangkat Boeung Tumpun 2, Khan Meanchey, Phnom Penh. In a jealous rage Lor Sopheary, a 60 year disabled soldier, stabbed his 52 year old wife…
Sihanouksville: On Friday a Police team raided the Golden World Casino in Sihanouksville’s Bei Commune and arrested three Chinese nationals and a Thai man. They were caught smuggling in 36 Thai nationals,…
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Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Information has recalled the attempted assasination of the Prime Minister in Siem Reap on 24 September 1998. Prime Minister Hun Sen's convoy was ambushed. Luckily, he was not…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia expects a stronger and expanded alliance with parliaments around the world through the upcoming 11th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting (ASEP11) that it will host.
Phnom Penh: His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni and Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk will return home from Beijing on Saturday. They have been in China since 16 August for their biennial…
Phnom Penh: The President of the National Assembly, Heng Samrin, has asked Cambodians to respect, protect and abide by the Constitution in order to build and promote the rule of law in the Kingdom.
Phnom Penh: Three million doses of Sinovac which Cambodia has bought from China have arrived at Phnom Penh International. The plane carrying them touched down just before 10 this morning. Another three…
Phnom Penh: Following the recent criticisms on the human rights situation in Cambodia, Commission on Human Rights Committee President, Keo Remy has stressed that the human rights situation in the kingdom…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia is celebrating its 28th Constitution Day on Friday. It marks the 28th anniversary of the promulgation of the National Constitution. Prime Minister Hun Sen has issued a statement to…
Phnom Penh: The US Agency for International Development has announced to provide an additional grant of $5 million to Cambodia. It is aimed to improve the conditions of the health of Khmer Rouge survivors…
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Phnom Penh: The Chairman of the Committee on Education, Youth and Sports, Hun Many, has congratulated the Prime Minister Hun Sen for the Cambodian achievements on social and economic development in the…
Phnom Penh: High-risk businesses and those selling alcohol in the capital have little choice but to hang on for another 14 days. The Phnom Penh Capital Administration announced on Wednesday afternoon…
Phnom Penh: Cambodians mark Constitution Day on Friday. The public holiday is held every year on the 24th of September. It was on that day back in 1993 when the historic document was signed by King Father…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of the Environment says that the Royal Government of Cambodia has been pushing for reforestation movement in the kingdom to increase forest area across the country. The Ministry’s…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has asked the religious sector to consider cancelling Pchum Ben or limit the gathering of people in pagodas in a voice message on Thursday afternoon. This was following…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen will deliver his national speech during the General Debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday 25 September. The Prime Minister’s…
Phnom Penh: “Promoting Parliamentary Partnership for Sustainable Development and Response to the Covid-19 Crisis in the Region Development Triangle CLV-DTA” is the theme of the 8th Conference of the Foreign…
Battambang: The Ministry of Public Works has opened the newly-completed section of National Road 5 between Battambang and Serey Sophorn in Banteay Meanchey. On behalf of Public Works Minister, Sun Chantol,…
Banteay Meanchey: Border police have arrested two “brokers” who tried to smuggle workers across the Banteay Meanchey border into Thailand illegally. This is despite the strict border restrictions implemented…
Phnom Penh: The US has opened its first Department of Agriculture office in Cambodia to support growing agricultural trade between the two countries. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service office is located…
INTERNATIONAL: Boxers Canelo Alverez and Caleb Plant came out swinging at their joint media briefing on Tuesday. It was all part of the build up to their November 6 bout in Las Vegas. Minutes before they…
Phnom Penh: Government says three million doses of Sinovac it has bought from China will be delivered on Friday. Another 3 million doses it has purchased are expected at Phnom Penh International on Monday.…
INTERNATIONAL: Colombia international James Rodriguez has joined Qatar's Al-Rayyan from Premier League Everton. Neither club has disclosed the length of his new contract or the transfer fee, but Everton…
INTERNATIONAL: The world’s best cliff divers have successfully defended their titles. Rhiannan Iffland and Gary Hunt were competing in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series on Wednesday in Puglia, Italy.…
INTERNATIONAL: At least 10 bullets hit the car of a senior aide and a long-time friend of Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday outside the capital Kyiv. Police say it was an assassination…
Phnom Penh: A Cambodian woman living in China has been rescued by local police after using TikTok to appeal to Prime Minister Hun Sen for help. The video message first surfaced on Monday. In it, she claimed…
Phnom Penh: A truck driver has been arrested following this week’s accident in Kandal that claimed the lives of three people. Seven other people have been hospitalised and all are in a serious condition.…
INTERNATIONAL: No-one was killed in Wednesday’s earthquake in Melbourne, Australia, but at least falcon has gone viral on social media for his reaction to the quake. He was caught on a camera belonging…
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Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has held an online meeting with UN Special Rapporteur on Cambodia, Professor Vitit Muntarbhorn. They sat down via videoconference on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the…
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen has held an online meeting with UN Special Rapporteur on Cambodia, Professor Vitit Muntarbhorn. They sat down via videoconference on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the…
Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Capital Administration has announced that the suspension of high-risk businesses and gatherings of more than 15 people will continue for a further 14 days. This includes the…
Phnom Penh: The Asian Development Bank has revised its growth forecast for the Cambodian economy. It says the economy will manage just 1.9% growth amid the prolonged pandemic, but does expect a rebound…
Phnom Penh: A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice and the Human Rights Committee is advising analysts to conduct scientific analysis and clear research as evidence for their opinions. Chin Malin wrote…
Koh Kong: Koh Kong’s Dara Sakor International Airport is expected to be finished in October. The airport located at Botum Sakor district is being developed by Chinese firm Tianjin Union Development Group.…
Banteay Meanchey: The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued a warning that Cambodia will be affected by the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, a low-pressure system, from 22-26 September…
Phnom Penh: The half-brother of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, Prince Norodom Chakrapong, has released a statement saying that the intention of his eighth son, Prince Norodom Ravichak, to buy French…
Phnom Penh: As Kan Ben gets underway ahead of Pchum Ben next month, the Ministry of Tourism is urging tourism businesses to adopt strict safety protocols to prevent any further outbreaks of Covid-19.…
Siem Reap: The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has distributed food aid to more than 6,000 needy families in the area’s red zones.
INTERNATIONAL: Heavyweight boxers Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk have both put in public workouts ahead of their multiple-belt bout in the UK on Saturday. Joshua is putting his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO…
INTERNATIONAL: FIFA has ordered that Hungary must play their next World Cup qualifier behind closed doors. It has also imposed a $217,000 fine, following racist incidents during this month's match against…
Phnom Penh: One of the biggest traditional Khmer festivals, Kan Ben, is underway. The two-week festival culminates in the three-day national holiday of Pchum Ben. It’s a time for Cambodians to perform…
Phnom Penh: The Minister of Tourism has advised Sky Angkor Airlines to get ready for the reopening of passenger flights “very soon”. It’s a ray of hope for the tourism sector, which is waiting anxiously…
INTERNATIONAL: They say it was like a wave of shaking when a magnitude 6 earthquake struck near the rural town of Mansfield, about 200 kilometres northeast of Melbourne on Wednesday. It had an aftershock…
INTERNATIONAL: Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is this year’s recipient of the "European Golden Shoe". It recognizes his achievements as the continent's top goal scorer in the 2020-21 season.…
INTERNATIONAL: It’s not light at the end of the long pandemic tunnel for residents of Hong Kong, but water. As a sign things are starting to return to normal, the city has finally opened its long-awaited…
Phnom Penh: Booster shots for the general public are to be rolled out from the middle of next month. The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday evening that the royal government will start providing…
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Phnom Penh: A joint study of changing hydrological conditions across the Mekong River Basin has been approved by the Mekong River Commission (MRC) and Dialogue Partners China and Myanmar. The study will…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Interior has released Cambodia’s latest traffic accident report and it makes for optimistic reading. It shows that in the first half of 2021, the total number of accidents…
Phnom Penh: The Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, is providing support to strengthen traffic safety control in Phnom Penh. The Phnom Penh Capital Administration and JICA signed an agreement…
Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has decided to drop all charges and cancel an arrest warrant for Seng Sary, a day after a request from Prime Minister Hun Sen. In the letter dated Tuesday 21…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s Ultimate Boxing Championship is underway. The first bouts were staged on Monday, with the country’s boxers preparing for next year’s SEA Games in Vietnam. Boxers have been training…
Kandal: Kandal’s “goat meat case”, which provoked a strong reaction from Prime Minister Hun Sen, has now been resolved, with the Ministry of Agriculture examining the law to avoid a repeat of the incident.…
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of National Defense has instructed officials to collect tax from owners of all vehicles using Royal Cambodian Armed Forces license plates. The notice also states that owners must…