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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…
Cambodia, 22 November 2023 – Visa, a world leader in digital payments, announced the expansion of Real Time Visa Account Updater (VAU) to selected markets in Asia Pacific[1], streamlining the payment…
WATCH LIVE: Cambodia Outlook Conference 2023
WASHINGTON: The World Bank announced a $163 million project to strengthen water and sanitation services across four provinces on November 21. According to a World Bank press release, the Water Supply…
PHNOM PENH: The project to upgrade National Road 5, which connects Phnom Penh to Kandal, Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang and Banteay Meanchey, was officially inaugurated this morning. The ribbon cutting…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports will announce the results of the High School Diploma exam for Phnom Penh and Kandal Province from tomorrow at 3 pm. Results from the other provinces…
SIHANOUKVILLE: Nearly 3,000 cruise ship guests and workers docked at Sihanoukville this week. On November 22, the Oceania Regatta came from Vietnam carrying 628 people, including 392 crew members. Most…
PHNOM PENH: The Phnom Penh Municipal Police will deploy about 5,000 officers to maintain security and order during the Water Festival this weekend.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet announced plans to make Kampong Chhnang Province a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as he inaugurated a stretch of National Road 5 that passes through the province on Wednesday…
PHNOM PENH: CAS Event Management Co., Ltd is excited to announce the launch of the Phnom Penh Auto Show, the leading automotive showcase in Cambodia. This electrifying event is set to display the latest…
PHNOM PENH: November 22 marked three months since Prime Minister Hun Manet became Cambodia’s first new Prime Minister in over 30 years, following his father’s decades-long tenure. While inaugurating a…
PHNOM PENH: On the afternoon of November 21, Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Fumiaki Takahashi, President of the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA), at the Peace Palace.
WATCH LIVE: Inauguration Ceremony of 246 Kilometer of National Road No. 5
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Commerce is joining with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to organize a cashew forum under the theme "Together We Promote the Potential of Cambodia's Cashew"…
PHNOM PENH: More than 8,000 kilos of chicken eggs were destroyed by officers of the Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate General (CCF) due to non-compliance in food safety…
PHNOM PENH: With monsoon season finally winding down, a breeze has brought cooler weather to the Kingdom this week. The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology says that the northeastern border and…
PHNOM PENH: While meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet, President of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Charles Yang praised former Prime Minister Hun Sen for ending the war and bringing peace to Cambodia.…
GAZA – Hamas and Israel are reportedly nearing a truce agreement, according to a statement released by Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Telegram.
STUNG TRENG: Conservationists announced good news this week after a critically endangered elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) was spotted in Stung Treng.
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has met with factory workers ten times since taking office three months ago. So far, he says he has met with nearly 200,000 workers.
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Social Affairs completed the "Towards Inclusive Employment for Persons with Disabilities” project this week to highlight the needs of disabled workers in achieving an equitable…
WATCH LIVE: The Last Round Meeting of 2023 Between the PM and Worker
PHNOM PENH: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that nearly 60,000 Cambodians die each year from diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and accounted for 64% of all deaths in 2018.
KAMPONG SPEU: The Kampong Speu Provincial Court has issued an arrest warrant for 32-year-old Kang Daravichai for his alleged involvement in celebratory gunfire on Kirirom Mountain last week.
PHNOM PENH: Former Prime Minister Hun Sen requested the Khmer Writers Association to review educational short stories published on social media and TikTok, saying that some historic and social stories…
PHNOM PENH: The government announced the official implementation of the "Fifth and Sixth Priority Policy Program” under Prime Minister Hun Manet’s new administration on November 20.
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s National Assembly President met with a delegation of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) this week to strengthen and expand cooperation between the two institutions in a mission…
PHNOM PENH: King Norodom Sihamoni returned safely from his trip to France on November 19, having strengthened diplomatic ties between Cambodia and its former colonizer in the fields of cultural preservation…
PHNOM PENH: The sound of fireworks reverberated through the capital this weekend as Cambodia and Japan celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations with a celebration in front of the Royal Palace. Under…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet urged Cambodians to support local products, especially agricultural products from Cambodian farmers, to ensure supply and market demands.
PHNOM PENH: The Government of Japan will provide US$252,136 in total for two recipient organizations under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONE”).
WATCH LIVE: Announcement the 5th and 6th Priority Policy Programs of the New Government
WATCH LIVE: King Returns to Cambodia
WATCH LIVE: Sea Games-ASEAN Para Games 2023 Celebration Party
PHNOM PENH: Chinese Ambassador Wang Wentian urged the media to strengthen Cambodian-Chinese relations to eliminate exaggerated information about both countries.
How can Cambodia’s economic growth become resilient, inclusive and sustainable? What obstacles and opportunities lie ahead as Cambodia seeks upper middle-income status by 2030?
PHNOM PENH: On November 15, the Cambodian Ministry of Environment officially launched its Circular Strategy for 2023-2028 which includes participation in South Korea’s Campaign for Blue Skies and Net…
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet said that extremism, whether in religion or politics, must be eliminated and destroyed because it causes disunity in the society by destroying peace and freedom.
PHNOM PENH: On the morning of November 17, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Chea Somethy, met with four young Cambodians with disabilities who medals in the 2023 Global IT…
KAMPONG SPEU: Representatives of the Kampong Speu Provincial Prosecutor's Office have charged five people in connection with more than 200 rounds of ammunition fired at a Phnom Kirirom tea plantation.
Phnom Penh: Timor-Leste has signed an agreement to buy 4,000 tons of rice from Cambodia for the first time after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on rice trade on October 20, 2022.
Phnom Penh: The Embassy of Italy in Thailand, the Italian Trade Agency in Thailand, and the Italian Cambodian Business Association (ICBA) are thrilled to announce the commencement of the 8th Edition of…
WATCH LIVE: Blessing ceremony Watering of Preah Sokun Vary to Supreme Patriarch
PHNOM PENH: A 1,400-year-old coin is on display at Phnom Penh’s Sosoro Museum to educate the public on the role of money as a source of value, representing the power and prosperity of the Kingdom in ancient…
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea are teaming up to establish human resource development in Cambodia in the field of shipbuilding.
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s National Assembly met today to approve the draft budget for 2024, paving the way for the government to spend nearly $10 billion next year on a range of public services.