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Years on, Virachey park expansion squeezes indigenous farmers
Three years after Cambodia redrew its conservation map, Indigenous communities around Virachey National Park in the northeast are still adjusting to the changes. ...
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Journalists flag stricter media rules at press freedom event
Regulatory hurdles remain major challenges for Cambodia’s media, local journalists said on Thursday at an event ahead of World Press Freedom Day. ...
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Ministry warns against use of burning acid to extract precious metals
The Ministry of Environment has warned about the public health impacts of the improper use of acid for gold or platinum extraction. Acid is used to extract precious metals like gold or platinum from e-waste, jewellery and other materials. ...
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Concerns of ‘unethical journalism, media extortion’ raised on World Press Freedom Day
Concerns over unethical practices and alleged extortion in the Kingdom’s media industry took centre stage ahead of today’s World Press Freedom Day, as speakers from the private sector, government and media warned that such behaviour risks eroding public trust and undermining economic growth. ...
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NBC says Huione pay‑related dispute falls outside its authority after protest
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has said that addressing disputes raised by individuals who identify themselves as customers of Huione Pay Payment Service Institution falls beyond the bank’s legal mandate, following a protest on April 27 that escalated into confrontations near its premises. ...
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‘Good’ but ongoing challenges: Press freedom in Cambodia ahead of World Press Freedom Day
Cambodia’s media landscape is under renewed focus ahead of World Press Freedom Day 2026, with a contrast emerging between official data highlighting progress and independent reports documenting continued risks faced by journalists. ...
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Shots fired as foreign attachés tour Oddar Meanchey border
The Ministry of National Defence has warned that gunfire was heard in the O’Smach area this morning, April 29, during an inspection visit by the Military Attaché Corps to Phnom Penh (MACPP), noting that the display appeared to be contrary to the spirit of the ...
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World Bank’s $300M fund to enhance Cambodia’s transport transformation
A $300 million fund package has been approved by World Bank’s executive directors for Cambodia to improve transport links and logistics capacity which would benefit over 1.6 million road users and communities along the Asian Highway 21 (AH21) corridor. ...
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Official statement from the British Embassy in Cambodia following the verdict on Kem Sokha’s appeal hearing
On 30 April 2026, the British Embassy in Cambodia issued an official statement following the verdict on Kem Sokha’s appeal hearing.The British Embassy would like to see Kem Sokha released and his political freedoms restored. The British Embassy believe this would help strengthen democracy in ...
British Embassy in Cambodia
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Announcement calling for application on Data Story Grant
On 4 May 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) issued an announcement calling for applications for the Data Story Grant. This Call for Applications invites journalists who participated in the ODC’s Data Literacy for Reporting on Natural Resources training on 28-30 May 2026 to apply for a ...
Open Development Cambodia (ODC)
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Announcement on the "Cambodia-China mixed martial arts performance" on 30 April 2026 at the north of Bayon Temple, Siem Reap province
On 28 April 2026, Ministry of Tourism issued an announcement on the “Cambodia-China mixed martial arts performance” on 30 April 2026 at the north of Bayon Temple, Siem Reap province.The Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Cambodia has the honor to inform tourism associations, ...
Ministry of Tourism
