Hun Sen, Sam Rainsy ring in new year together
The last time opposition leader Sam Rainsy joined such a crowd in this town, he chided Prime Minister Hun Sen for being “weaker than a female” for not calling a snap election amid mass anti-government protests, as Thailand’s Yingluck Shinawatra had done days earlier. ...
Mech Dara and Alex Willemyns
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/hun-sen-sam-rainsy-ring-in-new-year-together-82010/
‘Insurrection’ case still looms over opposition activists
Phnom Penh Municipal Court again delayed a hearing for 11 opposition activists, shortly after opening one on Monday. But the case still hangs over them, along with charges that Human Rights Watch has called “ridiculous.” ...
Neou Vannarin
http://bit.ly/1G2p0Zj
Two montagnards hide out in Northeastern Cambodia
Two more ethnic Montagnards from Vietnam are in hiding in a remote northeastern province in Cambodia, two days after villagers there helped six others reach United Nations refugee agency personnel in the capital to seek asylum, local residents said Tuesday. ...
Ratha Visal
http://bit.ly/1TsVaXJ
Kingdom to get demining aid
The international community will provide $20 million in aid to assist Cambodia with mine and explosive ordnance clearance. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-get-demining-aid
Preah Sihanouk province tops domestic tourism destinations
Preah Sihanouk province reigns supreme among domestic tourists as the industry undertakes a strategic pivot towards locals. ...
Syed Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50899216/preah-sihanouk-province-tops-domestic-tourism-destinations/
Cambodia stresses need for strengthening Asia-Europe cooperation
It is necessary to strengthen the Asia-Europe cooperation to be more comprehensive to achieve a resilient economic growth. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50977103/cambodia-stresses-need-for-strengthening-asia-europe-cooperation/
Cambodia, UNDP appreciate good environment cooperation
Cambodia and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have appreciated their fruitful cooperation in socio-economic and environmental development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50989525/cambodia-undp-appreciate-good-environment-cooperation/
Cambodia is expected to produce Covid-19 vaccine next year
Cambodia is expected to produce the Covid-19 vaccine next year, said Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian. ...
Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50983339/cambodia-is-expected-to-produce-covid-19-vaccine-next-year/
Mixed emotions as EU revokes import tariffs on long grain Cambodian rice
With the EU rolling back import tariffs on long grain white rice from Cambodia and Myanmar, market participants expect a rise in shipments from Cambodian exporters who were however still skeptical due to continued high freight rates. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501009558/mixed-emotions-as-eu-revokes-import-tariffs-on-long-grain-cambodian-rice/
PM gifts Kampong Thom land to impoverished families
Prime Minister Hun Sen will divide state land in Kampong Thom province and award titles to more than 9,000 families who currently dwell on it during the Khmer New Year celebrations. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-gifts-kampong-thom-land-impoverished-families
Sweden opens 'honorary consulate' in Phnom Penh
Sweden on April 22 officially launched an ‘honorary consulate” in Phnom Penh, with Cambodian national Kim Tol Tan appointed as the consular officer. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sweden-opens-honorary-consulate-phnom-penh
Political parties start campaigns for commune elections in Cambodia
Political parties in Cambodia began a two-week campaign on Saturday for the fifth commune elections, which will be held on June 5, a National Election Committee (NEC) official said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501079746/political-parties-start-campaigns-for-commune-elections-in-cambodia/
Cambodia and Sri Lanka exempt visas for Diplomatic and Official passport holders
Cambodia and Sri Lanka have exempted visas for Diplomatic and Official passport holders, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501210091/cambodia-and-sri-lanka-exempt-visas-for-diplomatic-and-official-passport-holders/
Cambodia marks national anti-human trafficking day
Cambodia on Monday celebrated the 16th National Anti-Human Trafficking Day, with approximately 3,000 participants. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501201525/cambodia-marks-national-anti-human-trafficking-day/
China and Cambodia to create modern agriculture master plan
Cambodia’s agriculture industry is slated to grow after China agreed to set up a working group with the Kingdom to draw up a master plan to develop modern agriculture countrywide and strengthen bilateral trade. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/china-and-cambodia-to-create-modern-agriculture-master-plan
Cash scheme to decrease inflation burden
The government will launch a social protection scheme to give cash to those impacted by rising inflation. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cash-scheme-to-decrease-inflation-burden
Cambodia to host 43rd AIPA General Assembly later this week
Cambodia will host the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly from Nov. 20 to 25. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501185795/cambodia-to-host-43rd-aipa-general-assembly-later-this-week/
BRI plays “monumental role” in infrastructure development in Cambodia: Deputy PM
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects have played a “monumental role” in infrastructure development and connectivity in Cambodia, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501113564/bri-plays-monumental-role-in-infrastructure-development-in-cambodia-deputy-pm/
Foreign tourists to reach 3m in 2023
Tourism leaders remain confident the sector will further rebound in 2023, attracting three million international arrivals. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/foreign-tourists-to-reach-3m-in-2023
Laos, Cambodia reaffirm commitment to enhance cooperation on border security
Laos and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation on maintaining security along the borders. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501258939/laos-cambodia-reaffirm-commitment-to-enhance-cooperation-on-border-security/
