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Deadly Collision Claims 67 Lives in U.S. Air Disaster | At Least 30 Dead and Many Injured in Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in India | Cambodia to Host 2025 National Chapei Dang Veng Festival from June 11-13 | Senate President Hun Sen Reflects on Cambodia’s Development and ASEAN Integration | ASEAN Secretary-General Hails Samdech Techo Hun Sen's Vision at Policy Speech | Cambodia Temporarily Bans Livestock and Meat Imports from Thailand Amid Anthrax Outbreak |
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PREAH VIHEAR: For the whole month of September, the Preah Vihear and Koh Ker temples received a total of nearly 10,000 visitors.
PHNOM PENH: Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions and Deputy Chairman of the Mine Authority, Ly Thuch, instructed demining specialists to inform people living in flood-prone areas to be careful…
PHNOM PENH: The retail price of gasoline per liter decreased by 200 Riels (almost five cents) for the start of October, while the price of diesel has remained the same.
PHNOM PENH: It’s official! Cambodia has entered the Guinness Book of World Records again, this time with the heaviest freshwater fish ever caught. Biologists from the Wonders of the Mekong team tagged…
PHNOM PENH: Miss Kay No, a rising star in Cambodia, is making waves in the entertainment industry. Not only is she blessed with beauty, but she also possesses a wealth of acting talent that has captivated…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Chea Somethy, spoke on the occasion of the Cambodian Day for Older Persons 2023 on October 2, the minister made a number of recommendations,…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Chea Somethy, said that nearly 400,000 elderly people over 60 are currently benefiting from the National Social Security Fund…
PREAH SIHANOUK: Authorities have reported two victims, a mother and child, fell from a fishing boat and disappeared into the ocean at around 7pm on October 1 while fishing between Tang Island and Pi Islands…
BANTEAY MEANCHEY: Nearly 1,000 troops of the 51st Infantry Brigade are on standby to intervene in flooding emergencies and other natural disasters that may occur in Banteay Meanchey along the Thai border…
PHNOM PENH: Miss Pov Pisey, a young and beautiful actress, has captured the hearts of fans across Cambodia. Her journey to stardom is a testament to her innate artistic talent and unwavering determination.…
WATCH LIVE: King Returns to Cambodia
PURSAT: The Pursat River has risen to alarming levels following heavy rains that started on September 26. The provincial department says the water level is higher than it has been in many years and advised…
PHNOM PENH: Secretary of State for the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Em Chan Makara, reminded his colleagues to pay special attention to policies that help raise persons…
PHNOM PENH: National Assembly President Khuon Sodary, asked the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, to provide more support to Cambodian workers living and working in Thailand while acknowledging…
PHNOM PENH: The world is seeing historical flooding events more frequently as climate change takes its toll and Cambodia is no exception. This morning, Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a message calling…
PHNOM PENH: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with former Prime Minister Hun Sen during his first visit to Cambodia since being put in office last month. During their meeting, the Thai PM praised…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet signed an agreement to reduce the export tax on natural stone products, both processed and unprocessed by 20 to 25%, along with removing all taxes on natural stone…
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government released a report detailing the cash assistance programs it introduced to help families cope with the Covid-19 pandemic.Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet relayed…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet had his first official meeting with new Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at the Peace Palace today. The two PMs agreed that Cambodian-Thai cooperation will continue…
PHNOM PENH: After 20 meetings of back-and-forth between representatives of factory owners and factory workers, a settlement on the minimum wage for 2024 has been reached, falling short of the workers…
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian Red Cross and the Ministry of Environment are teaming up to reduce the use of plastic under the theme "Today I will not use plastic bags" in Kampong Chhnang on September 30.
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Prisons announced it will start randomly drug testing prison officials across the country along with those detained on suspicion of drug use.
POIPET: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is paying his first official visit to Cambodia to hold bilateral meetings with Cambodia’s top leaders and to celebrate the opening of a service center for…
PHNOM PENH: This week saw the grand opening of a resource center dedicated to Cambodia’s modern history of civil war, genocide, and the international effort to restore justice to the Kingdom.
PURSAT: The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology announced heavy rains for Cambodia from September 23-30 and so far the rains have resulted in significant flooding in multiple provinces, causing…
PHNOM PENH: On September 15, Director-General of Taxation Kong Vibol announced to the media that the 20% capital gains tax, passed in 2020, would finally take effect on January 1, 2024 after being postponed…
WATCH LIVE: Thai PM Pays Courtesy Call on Cambodian PM
PHNOM PENH: Art lovers have an opportunity to experience a prominent form of traditional Cambodian musical theater this weekend at Phnom Penh’s Secondary School of Fine Arts.
PHNOM PENH: National Assembly President Khuon Sodary requested that British Ambassador Dominic Williams continue to support the development of trade between Cambodia and the United Kingdom and to enhance…
PHNOM PENH: In his first meeting with the US Ambassador as Prime Minister, Hun Manet pledged to continue the search for and repatriate the remains of American soldiers who died during the Vietnam War,…
PHNOM PENH: The General Department of Taxation issued a statement in response to social media posts that decry the organization for taking more money from citizens, while other countries are reducing…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina, welcomed staff of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at his ministry on the afternoon of September 26 to discuss investment in Cambodia’s…
PHNOM PENH: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will pay his first official visit to Cambodia tomorrow, September 28. During his visit, the Thai Prime Minister will lay a wreath at the Independence Monument…
PREAH VIHEAR: Koh Ker was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 17 and has been widely celebrated throughout…
HANGZHOU: Cambodian-French swimmer Antoine de Lapparent broke Cambodia’s record for the men’s 50m backstroke at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on September 25, finishing in 26.77 seconds.
PHNOM PENH: On September 24, police arrested one of four suspects who beat a young woman in a guesthouse last week after the victim accused them of stealing her shoes.
PHNOM PENH: Drama continues to circulate online regarding Thailand’s new temple complex in Buri Ram, which many say copies Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple.
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Tourism Sok Soken gave a keynote address at the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCham ) event entitled “Where is Cambodia’s Tourism Industry Heading?” on September 26, where he…
BANTEAY MEANCHEY: Farmers in Banteay Meanchey’s Mongkul Borei district are pleased to see this year’s rice prices increase, especially since this year’s yield has decreased.
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Cults and Religions advised members of the public to refrain from exploiting Buddhism for business. In a circular from September 25, the ministry included acts like preaching,…
ANGKOR: The Bakan Tower substructure at Angkor Wat rises 30 meters to support the five surrounding towers and give the temple complex its iconic outline. Currently, archaeologists and their hardworking…
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian Red Cross, led by its Honorary President, Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, successfully concluded the 2023 Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leaders Meeting on Friday,…
PREAH SIHANOUK: Minister of Social Affairs Chea Somethy, accompanied by his wife Chea Phalkun and ministry officials, visited the M’Lop Tapang organization in Sihanoukville on September 25 to see their…
PREAH SIHANOUK: Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Chea Somethy spoke to a group of drug addicts in treatment while leading a team to inspect the progress of a drug treatment…
PREAH SIHANOUK: Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Chea Somethy led his ministry’s officials to visit and inspect the progress of its Preah Sihanouk department on September…
PHNOM PENH: The Royal Academy of Cambodia officially launched the 2022 version on the Khmer dictionary in both print and digital formats.
PHNOM PENH: The National Assembly is in the process of revising civil aviation laws which are nearly 30 years old as Cambodia’s infrastructure expands to include more domestic and international airports.…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet returned to Phnom Penh this morning following his first trip to the US at Cambodia’s leader. During the four-day trip, he was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Pich…
PHNOM PENH: The larger-than-life image of Prime Minister Hun Manet appeared on multiple digital billboards in the largest city in the US over the weekend, sparking online debate about who paid for the…
CHINA: The 19th Asian Games kicked off in Hangzhou, China on September 23 with a mesmerizing hi-tech opening ceremony that welcomed athletes from 45 countries to compete in the second largest sporting…
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NEW YORK: While attending the UN General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Hun Manet managed to meet with US Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, who congratulated the new PM on his nomination and let…
NEW YORK: Senior Minister Ouch Borith addressed the United Nations on September 21 to detail Cambodia’s successful handling of the Covid-19 crisis at the “Universal Health Coverage: Expanding our ambition…
PHNOM PENH: Starting her journey as a perfume wholesaler with a meager capital of $300, Ms. Chi Sophea has diligently worked to establish her own GMB brand. Among her most recognized products is the Booster…
WATCH LIVE: PM delivery a Speech at UN General Assembly
PHNOM PENH: The retail prices of gasoline and diesel have increased by 150 Riels per liter in the last ten days. Although prices have gone up, Cambodians still pay below the global average for gas.
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia is hosting the 20th Southeast Asia Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Leaders Meeting this week to discuss global topics related to humanitarian aid, particularly climate change. Former…
NEW YORK: Following a 20-hour journey, Prime Minister Hun Manet and First Lady Pich Chanmony safely arrived in New York with a delegation of Cambodian officials on the morning of September 22. They were…
WATCH LIVE: Cambodians living in the US and Canada Come to Welcome PM at a hotel
PHNOM PENH: Former Prime Minister Hun Sen sent a message to Cambodian People’s Party supporters who are expected to meet with his son on his first trip to the US as Cambodia’s prime minister.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet posted a photo to his social media showing himself reviewing documents on his flight to New York. The photo is reminiscent of a similar one taken on his way to the…
PHNOM PENH: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts that Cambodia's economic growth in 2023 will be slightly lower than the expected 5.5%, coming in at 5.3% for the year.
PHNOM PENH: The Mine Authority hosted an inter-ministerial meeting to prepare for the third “Global Conference on Assisting, Landmine and other Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Victims and Survivors in…
PHNOM PENH: The original sixteen members of the Child Protection Unit (CPU) have been awarded commendation certificates by Sar Kheng, vice president of the CPP in his former capacity as Minister of the…
PHNOM PENH: The newly appointed Council of Minister met on the morning of September 20 to approve a draft of the government’s National Strategy on Informal Economic Development 2023-2028. Cambodia’s informal…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Mines and Energy issued a press release on September 20, to announce reduced electricity prices for industrial and agricultural consumers connected to medium and high voltage…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian youth, government officials and foreign ambassadors gathered at Olympic Stadium last night to celebrate the inscription of the Koh Ker Temple complex on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet met with 99 sports delegates at the Peace Palace yesterday before they headed off to China to represent Cambodia in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, which start this…
PHNOM PENH: A police officer died after falling from the 37th floor of a high-rise building while running from the police on suspected drug activity in the early morning of September 20.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet departed for the US this morning to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
PHNOM PENH: Only days after the Cambodian prime minister’s return from China, the two countries have signed an agreement to make way for the export of fresh coconuts from Cambodia to China. On September…
WATCH LIVE: PM Departure to USA to attend UN General Assembly
WATCH LIVE: Celebration of Koh Ker World Heritage Site
KAMPONG SPEU: To commemorate Cambodia’s hosting of the 20th Red Cross and Red Crescent Leaders Meeting this week, President of the Cambodian Red Cross, former First Lady Bun Rany, presided over a tree…
PHNOM PENH: In an important move for Cambodia’s cultural heritage preservation, the Koh Ker Temple complex was officially inscribed as a World Heritage Site at a committee hearing in Saudi Arabia over…
PHNOM PENH: Director-General of the National Authority of Preah Vihear, Kong Puthika, led a delegation to Saudi Arabia over the weekend where he successfully petitioned the World Heritage Committee to…
PHNOM PENH: Anonymous hackers took over Cambodia’s National TV station (TVK) on the afternoon of September 19 and the Ministry of Information has warned the public not to trust the site while the government…
PHNOM PENH: China kicked off its second annual Global Public Security Forum on September 19 under the theme of "One World, Common Security." More than 500 law-enforcement officials, experts and scholars…
WATCH LIVE: PM Addresses Opening 2023 Annual Conference at Global Public Security Cooperation Forum
PHNOM PENH: She is beautiful, smart, and successful. She is Miss. Socheata Chea, alias Miss SoTa, the young content creator who inspires millions of people in Cambodia with her educational and motivational…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Director-General of the Central Department of Public Order, Lim Phan Phearak, met with a delegation of the Swiss Consulate in Bangkok on September 18 to discuss safety for tourists…
PHNOM PENH: The General Department of Taxation reminded property owners in Cambodia to fulfill their property tax before the September 30 deadline. The department noted that people only have 11 days to…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia is playing host to the ASEAN Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Societies this week where RCRC youth delegates are preparing to meet with leaders to present their ideas for the future…
PHNOM PENH: The Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC) issued a statement warning strict action against unlicensed advertising for commercial gambling and illegal online gambling.
PHNOM PENH: Anyone travelling down Norodom Boulevard near Bassac Lane has noticed a massive new building under construction for the last year and a half. According to Secretary of State of the Ministry…
PHNOM PENH: A report issued by the Ministry of Labor recently lauded the achievements of former Prime Minister Hun Sen’s administration during its last five-year term, saying that over 270,000 workers…
TAKEO: Addressing those who warn of China’s overreach in Cambodia’s economic development, Prime Minister Hun Manet asked people to consider Cambodia's interests before criticizing its interactions with…
TAKEO: Prime Minister Hun Manet announced his strategy of “one strategy, one plan, one voice" to create unity in export goals between the public and private sectors. "In the past, even though we had a…
TAKEO: Prime Minister Hun Manet is asking Cambodians to join him in celebrating the inscription of Koh Ker Temple on the World Heritage List tomorrow.
PHNOM PENH: Visa studies reveal that growth in Cambodians’ use of and interest in cashless payment and financial tools matches Southeast Asia neighbors.
TAKEO: Prime Minister Hun Manet urged the study of policies to promote population growth after receiving reports that the majority of Cambodians will be elderly by 2050, when his government aims to be…
WATCH LIVE: PM Meets Nearly 20,000 Workers in Takeo
PHNOM PENH: Secretary of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Soeung Rathavi, led a delegation to pay an official visit to Bangkok from September 14-15.
PHNOM PENH: On September 18, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Chea Somethy, led dignitaries and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to visit persons with disabilities…
PHNOM PENH: With the government forming a national committee to coordinate information and public opinion earlier this month, the Minister of Information has announced that the government is preparing…
PHNOM PENH: Starting on January 1, 2024, the state will impose a 20% tax on capital gains for those selling real estate. The move was meant to take place at the start of 2020, but was delayed by the Covid-19…