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China Reports First COVID Deaths in Over a Year

INTERNATIONAL: Mainland China has reported its first COVID deaths in over a year on Saturday ,March 19, said a post on the National Health Commission's website.

PM approves the temporary use of Chom Chao flyover

Phnom Penh: PM allowed the Phnom Penh Capital Administration to temporarily put traffic on the flyover and subway at Choam Chao at 5:30 pm on March 19, 2022, after 100% completion of construction.

China to import more agricultural products from Cambodia

Phnom Penh: The President of China said that China will import more agricultural products from Cambodia to implement the free trade agreement between the two countries effectively and contribute to reducing…

Japanese Noodle-Sorting Robot Has Forks For Hands

INTERNATIONAL: An automated system with a humanoid robot that can help package noodles was displayed at a recent Tokyo technology exhibition as a solution for food manufacturers struggling with labour…

Riel odds lose against Chinese yuan

INTERNATIONAL: The odds of the Khmer Riel on March 17, 2022, are slightly lower than the Chinese yuan. The National Bank of Cambodia said that 1 Chinese yuan bought 635 riels and sold up to 641 riels,…

PM Welcomes Saudi Arabian Investments in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has said that he welcomes and encourages the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to promote all cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of tourism, agriculture,…

First Cambodian H&M Opens Today March 18, 2022

PHNOM PENH: H&M, one of the world’s biggest international fashion brands, has confirmed the opening of its first official Cambodian outlet. The branch opened at AEON Mall 1 in the capital today March…

Protests against Anti-Asian Violence Must Continue

INTERNATIONAL: On Wednesday 16 March 2022, people across America gathered in protests marking one year since the deadly Atlanta spa shootings; eight people were killed, six of whom were Asian women.

Poland’s Karolina Bielawska Crowned Miss World 2021

INTERNATIONAL: Polish representative Karolina Bielawska wins Miss World 2021, which was held in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, 16 March 2022. The 23-year-old model, who is studying for her Master’s degree…

Taliban Finally Allows Girls To Return to Class Next Week

INTERNATIONAL: The Taliban will finally allow girls around Afghanistan to return to class when high schools open next week, an education official has announced on Thursday, after months of uncertainty…

Stocks step back, oil bounces as peace talks stall

INTERNATIONAL: Stockmarkets took a breather on Friday after several days of sizeable gains, while commodities were set on edge by the lack of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations.

Amazon.com closes deal to buy MGM movie studio

INTERNATIONAL: Amazon.com Inc on Thursday said it had closed its $8.5 billion deal to buy MGM, combining the fabled moviemaker behind "Rocky" and James Bond with the online retailing giant as it looks…

UK PM Says 'Putin Has Been Able To Hold Economies To Ransom'

INTERNATIONAL: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said on Wednesday ,March 16, that the West needed to end its dependency on Russian energy as it allowed Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, to hold…

U.S. To Send Hundreds More Anti-Aircraft Systems To Ukraine

INTERNATIONAL: President Joe Bidenhas announced an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday,March 16, even as his position on a no-fly zone did not change after Ukrainian…

Thomas Becomes First Trans Woman to Win NCAA Title

INTERNATIONAL: University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas became the first transgender NCAA champion in Division I history after winning the women's 500-yard freestyle in Atlanta.

PM does not allow Cambodian children to be starving

Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen confirmed to the International President of SOS-KDI Mr. DEREJI WORDOFA that there is no country in the world that suffered the most like Cambodia, however, Cambodia…

Meet a talented young artist

PHNOM PENH: At just eleven years old, Ung Setharith has already won two art competitions. His most recent award was at a drawing competition to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.…

Zelensky Says Negotiations with Russia Continue

INTERNATIONAL: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday ,March 16, has said negotiations with Russia would continue amid signs of a compromise at peace talks.

China Inc walks tightest of ropes over Ukraine

INTERNATIONAL: Chinese companies are at the pointy end of Beijing’s foreign policy. Those with overseas businesses are awkwardly falling behind their government’s position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Protesters March in Sri Lanka As Economic Crisis Deepens

INTERNATIONAL: Opposition leaders have led a march of hundreds of protesters through Sri Lanka's main city of Colombo on Tuesday,March 15, against a worsening economic crisis that has brought fuel shortages…

Chinese Traditional Medicine Experts Arrive in Cambodia

Phnom Penh: A group of 12 Chinese traditional medicine experts sent by the Chinese government help to prevent Covid-19, arrived in Phnom Penh for 60 days to diagnose, treat and train in viral disease…

Morning Bid: "What a mess"

INTERNATIONAL: A look at the day ahead in markets from Julien Ponthus.

Khmer New Year Business and Holiday Travel Plans 2022

PHNOM PENH: With the announcement from the Cambodian Prime Minister on March 7 that the country will hold the traditional Khmer New Year festival from April 14-16 2022, and the nation returning to pre-COVID…

Cambodian Economic Outlook for 2022

PHNOM PENH: The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) claims that the national economy will grow by 5 percent in 2022 while inflation is projected at 2.6 percent.

Looking Like A Tank Conor Mcgregor's Body Transformation

INTERNATIONAL: Stunned fans hail Conor McGregor's body transformation as the UFC star packs on the muscle ahead of his return to action after a broken leg - with a potential fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer…

Thankful Woods Enters Hall of Fame: I Didn't Get Here Alone

INTERNATIONAL: Tiger Woods, who inspired a generation of players with his otherworldly talent, charisma, and staggering success, took his place among the game's greats on Wednesday as he was inducted…