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PHNOM PENH: A recent story of nearly 400 tons of unregulated frozen meat being confiscated in Sen Sok has been declared false by the General Department of Customs and Excise, who says the frozen meat…
A collective plea from 27 aid organizations, including UN agencies and their partners, demands an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza. The joint statement emphasizes the dire conditions in Gaza…
PHNOM PENH: Teams with various ideas, in a local startup seeds funding event in support of entrepreneurs was held at the OCIC Sales Center in Koh Pich, under the theme “Pitch Perfect.” This event marks…
WATCH LIVE: PM Meets Citizens Who Voluntary to Relocate to Run Ta Ek Area
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet met with former Singaporean Foreign Minister George Yeo this morning at the Peace Palace.
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sodary returned home on the afternoon of December 7 after visiting Vietnam and Laos and attending the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Parliamentary…
New Zealand has provided Cambodia an additional $3.1 million in assistance to support of the fourth phase of a demining project along the Thai border.
PHNOM PENH: Former Singaporean Foreign Minister George Yeo paid a visit to former Prime Minister Hun Sen on the morning of December 7, where he praised the progress of the Kingdom based on Phnom Penh’s…
PHNOM PENH: On the morning of December 7, Prime Minister Hun Manet met with President of Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) Li Daosong at the Peace Palace.
SIEM REAP: Siem Reap’s Puok District was declared mine-free on December 5 with the efforts of the Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAC) and international organizations.
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) has rejected a report published by The Cambodia Daily that alleged party members must pay at least $20,000 to join the CPP Central Committee at its upcoming…
VIENTIANE: President of Cambodia’s National Assembly, Khuon Sodary met with Suonthone Xayachack, Vice President of the National Assembly of Laos during breakfast on December 7, following the closing of…
PHNOM PENH: Cheers rang out at the Koh Pich Theater in Phnom Penh on Monday morning, as Cambodia celebrated its 25th annual National Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme “Innovative Solutions…
BANTEAY MEANCHEY: Officials seized more than 6,000 kilograms of meatballs from a truck carrying imported meat from Thailand on December 3.
PHNOM PENH: The government has decided to provide 4 million Riels or about $ 1,000 per month to the political parties represented on the Supreme Consultative Council (SCC) for work expenses, in addition…
VIENTIANE: With the Cambodia-Vietnam-Laos Parliamentary Summit taking place in Laos this week, Cambodia’s National Assembly President Khuon Sodary led a high-level delegation to pay official visits to…
PHNOM PENH: Chairman of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC), Keo Remy, said that the report of the fourth round of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) will be submitted to the Human Rights Council…
PHNOM PENH: Nearly 400,000 kilos of frozen meat was seized from a warehouse in Sen Sok by the Phnom Penh Department of Animal Health and Production on December 4.
PHNOM PENH: The 10th Cambodian Book Fair will be held from December 14-17 on Koh Pich, where visitors will be able to get their literary fix amid thousands of books, art performances and fellow book lovers.
SIEM REAP: Over the next two weeks, Cambodians will recognize the value of their heritage and how it continues to benefit them to this day. Meanwhile, international tourists will have the honor to experience…
PHNOM PENH: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea will attend the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the Mekong-Lanchang Cooperation (MLC) in Beijing on December 7.
VIENTIANE: The Cambodian-Vietnamese-Laos Parliamentary Summit (CLV) is being held in Laos this week, where parliamentary leaders meet for the first time this year to promote the development triangle that…
PHNOM PENH: According to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture , Cambodia exported more than 7.3 million tons of agricultural products to 75 markets in the first 11 months of 2023. The country brought…
SIEM REAP: Vietnam is the latest country to launch cross-border QR payments with Cambodia following Thailand and Laos. The new policy enables people of both countries to make safe,
Geneva: In yet another devastating turn of events, Gaza finds itself once again in the crossfire of intense hostilities. The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding alarm bells about the renewed violence,…
PHNOM PENH: The government plans to end the cash program that helped poor and vulnerable families during the Covid-19 crisis and will be replacing it with a new program.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the Cambodian government does not only work when things are good, but that it helps people in all circumstances and never abandons them.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet spoke at the celebration of the 25th Cambodian and 41st International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 4,where he pledged that the Royal Government will…
WATCH LIVE: Announcement for the Implementation of the New National Social Assistance Program Guidelines
KEP: On December 3, Prime Minister Hun Manet highlighted the "Kep Tourism Development Master Plan" 2023-2035, that will promote the seaside town as an eco-tourism destination and luxury resort to fulfill…
BATTAMBANG: The Battambang Administration will organize the 2023 Global Food Fair and New Year Celebration to celebrate the city’s inscription as a UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for Gastronomy.
PHNOM PENH: Today, the Australian Embassy, World Bank, the National Committee for sub-National Democratic Development Secretariat (NCDDS) and World Vision International in Cambodia (WVI-C) launched the…
PHNOM PENH: Second Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, General He Weidong, met with former Prime Minister Hun Sen today to emphasize his support for the decades-long rule of the Cambodian…
PHNOM PENH: On December 3, a team of three law students from the Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE) won the first place at the Cambodian national rounds of the 2023 International Humanitarian…
KEP: The 10th Sea Fest was held in Kep over the weekend, attracting more than 268,000 visitors. According to Kep Governor Som Piseth, the two-day event ran smoothly thanks to the work of civil servants…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and China agreed to strengthen cooperation on human resource training and demining during a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and General He Weidong of the People’s Liberation…
VIENTIANE: Cambodia’s National Assembly President Khuon Sodary arrived in Laos on December 2 on the final stop of her first official trip abroad. The NA President stopped first in Vietnam, where she met…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet, said that persons with disabilities play an important role in the development of families and communities. He said that promoting entrepreneurship is a way to increase…
WATCH LIVE: PM Presides Over the Celebration of the 25th National day for PWD
WATCH LIVE: 10th Sea Festival 2023
WATCH LIVE: 10th Sea Festival 2023
Phnom Penh: The Royal Government of Cambodia has instructed the relevant ministries and institutions to organize various entertainment programs for people with disabilities on the occasion of the 25th…
PHNOM PENH: In celebration of the Cambodian and International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Prime Minister Hun Manet sent out a message saying that he is highly committed to the successful implementation…
PHNOM PENH: King Norodom Sihamoni has called on Cambodians with disabilities to continue their efforts to develop knowledge and skills in line with the modern age as Cambodia develops. He especially encouraged…
HANOI: Cambodia’s National Assembly President, Khuon Sudary, announced her support for a single tourism package that would take visitors through Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
DUBAI: The 28th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP28) is happening from November 30-December 12 in the United Arab Emirates. The Summit presents the opportunity for Heads of State and Government…
WATCH VIDEO: Uncovers the Enduring Legacy of Princess Buppha Devi's Dance School
PHNOM PENH: The new administration is enacting policies across ministries in an effort to clean up the streets. Yesterday, Minister of Interior Sar Sokha instructed police commissioners to be on the lookout…
SIEM REAP: The Apsara Authority will hold its third "Remembrance of Angkor" celebration from December 7-16, with First Lady Pich Chanmony presiding.
PHNOM PENH: In its vision to make Cambodia a high-income country by 2050, the government is as invested in development as ever. Its new Pentagon Strategy provides a roadmap for the direction the country…
INTERNATIONAL: Having deprived millions of his fellow humans of the right to reach old age, infamous US foreign policymaker Henry Kissinger died this week at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of…
PHNOM PENH: As schools across the country began the 2023-2024 school year on December 1, Prime Minister Hun Manet announced the launch of a clean school campaign and the inclusion of morality and ethics…
VIETNAM: The President of Cambodia’s National Assembly , Khuon Sodary, left for Vietnam on the afternoon of November 30. This is her first official foreign visit after taking office in August.
PHNOM PENH - In a dazzling display of artistic prowess, the dancers of the Princess Buppha Devi Dance School have brought forth their latest creation, a breathtaking amalgamation of classical dance and…
SIEM REAP, Dec. 1, 2023 – U.S. Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy and Phoeurng Sackona, Cambodian Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, presided today over a signing ceremony to commit a $450,000 grant from the…
WATCH LIVE: Prime Minister Chairs a Plenary Session of the Council of Ministers at Peace Palace
WATCH VIDEO: PM Congratulates Opening of 2023-2024 School Year
KAMPONG CHHNANG: A local fisherman in Kampong Chhnang received a letter of commendation from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries after he caught and released a giant barb, Cambodia’s national…
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian Livestock Breeders' Association (CBA) organized a seminar to promote safe frozen meat protocol for public health and to teach about the impact of frozen meat imports on Cambodia’s…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia is celebrating seven years of its treasured Chapei Dang Veng on the UNESCO Intangible Culture List this week.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Destination Mekong invites the tourism industry to their 4th edition of the Destination Mekong Summit on 6 and 7 December in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, under the theme “Mekong in Motion,…
KOH KONG: Prime Minister Hun Manet gave a speech at the groundbreaking for the construction of a new dam in Koh Kong today. He used the time to discuss Cambodia’s access to electricity, his feelings on…
KOH KONG: On November 30, Prime Minister Hun Manet presided over the groundbreaking for construction on the Stung Tatai Dam in Koh Kong, where he spoke about the nation’s power needs and promised to protect…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet said that he is willing to be painted as a dictator if that’s what it takes to protect the peace.
WATCH LIVE: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Stung Tatai Dam in Koh Kong Province
PHNOM PENH: Former Prime Minister Hun Sen took to Telegram to announce that he will be supporting an impoverished student with disabled parents who got an A on his High School Diploma exam.
SIHANOUKVILLE: A Russian submarine destroyer docked at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on Sunday as the country was enveloped in Water Festival celebrations. The Admiral Panteleyev 548 and its crew…
DUBAI: Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul led a delegation to visit the Cambodia Private Commercial Center in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa Tower on November 28 to check the center’s progress and get insight…
INTERNATIONAL: In the latest edition of its annual "POLITICO 28: Class of 2024" roundup, Politico has bestowed the title of "Dreamer of the Year" upon Volodymyr Zelensky. This recognition comes as a shift…
PHNOM PENH: November 29, 2023 marks the one-year anniversary of the inclusion of Cambodia's Bokator martial arts style being inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List for embodying the Kingdom’s…
PHNOM PENH: As of this morning, Cambodia ranks third out of 35 participating countries in the 7th Vovinam World Championships in Ho Chi Minh. So far, Cambodian athletes have garnered 17 medals – 5 gold,…
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) says the human rights situation in the nation’s prison system is improving. The committee conducted its own assessment and said that conditions…
PHNOM PENH: 2023 is a big year for Cambodia as the Kingdom has its first new Prime Minister in nearly 40 years, the economy recovers from Covid and Phnom Penh hosts its first Water Festival in four years.…
VIETNAM: President of Cambodia’s National Assembly, Khoun Sodary, is preparing to lead a high-level delegation to pay an official visit to her counterparts from Vietnam and Laos from November 20-December…
PHNOM PENH: For the first time in four years, Phnom Penh put on a full celebration of the Annual Water Festival, where dragon boats from each province race to gain glory for their hometowns. Millions…
PHNOM PENH: Government spokesperson Pen Bona lauded the success of the Prime Minister and his administration in overseeing a peaceful, orderly and joyous Water Festival this week.
SIEM REAP: Siem Reap saw more visitors to this year’s Water Festival than it did the year before Covid hit. According to the Department of tourism, more than 30,000 tourists came to visit Siem Reap during…
UN: As the ceasefire in Gaza extends into its fifth day, UN humanitarian officials are sounding the alarm, emphasizing the critical need for increased aid deliveries. The current pause in fighting presents…
WATCH LIVE: Royal Water Festival 2023 Day 3
PHNOM PENH: King Norodom Sihamoni took his seat as the highest presidency at the Royal Water Festival on the evening of November 26.
WATCH LIVE: King Presides Over the Opening of Royal Water Festival 2023
WATCH LIVE: Royal Water Festival 2023 Day 1
PHNOM PENH: A new social welfare program for persons with disabilities (PWDs) was officially launched to help vulnerable populations achieve financial literacy through entrepreneurship training.
PHNOM PENH: The Royal Water Festival is held every year in the Kingdom of Cambodia for three days, in late October or November. It often corresponds with the lunar Mid-Autumn Festival and marks the end…
PHNOM PENH: The results of the 2023 High School Diploma Exam were announced in Phnom Penh and Kandal Province yesterday afternoon as many students who spent 12 years preparing for the exam received the…
PHNOM PENH: The China Assistive Devices and Technology Center for Persons with Disabilities (CADTC) provided much-needed equipment for those with limited mobility and vision on November 24.
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Health has issued another public health alert after a woman in Kampot Province tested positive for the H5N1bird flu virus this week.
PHNOM PENH: The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), also known as the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a German program that works
PHNOM PENH: On November 23, Former Prime Minister Hun Sen, met with the Vice Chairwoman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Shen Yueyue, where they expressed confidence in the relationship…
PHNOM PENH: The World Economic Forum is an independent NGO that engages political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas by acting as a mediator.…
Gazza: In a bid to halt the seven-week-long conflict, Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas have agreed to a four-day truce set to commence on Friday, November 24. Mediators from Qatar announced that…
MONDULKIRI: Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary (KSWS), located in Mondulkiri and Kratie Provinces, is home to the highest number of species recorded in any protected area in Cambodia. Many of the rare species…
PHNOM PENH: The Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics celebrated its 30th anniversary on November 22, where Minister of Social Affairs Chea Somethy reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensure that…
KRATIE: A police chief has been summoned for questioning in Kratie Province after he interrupted a traditional dance performance at a pagoda to request a permit, shocking the audience and performers alike.
PHNOM PENH: The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) signed Memorandums of Understanding with the China’s central bank to enhance confidence, security, efficiency, stability and inclusion in the financial…
PHNOM PENH: On the morning of November 23, the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) hosted the conference “Cambodia Vision 2030 and Beyond: Charting a Path for Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive…
PHNOM PENH: The Singapore Alumni Association of Cambodia (SAAC) had a very successful inaugural launch at the prestigious Himawari Hotel Apartments on the evening of 22 November 2023. This event brought…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Education officially announced the preliminary results of the High School Diploma Exam yesterday, breaking down the overall results before individual scores are released.
Geneva: WHO has officially requested detailed information from China regarding an upswing in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children.
PHNOM PENH: The government is reviewing its own performance over the last three months since Prime Minister Hun Manet took over on August 22. Senior ministers and the PM himself have declared the start…