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The Ministry of National Defence has clarified that no troops have been withdrawn from the Ta Moan Temple, which both Thailand and Cambodia consider part of their respective heritage and territory. Each side will continue to station five soldiers at the site. ...

The sound of traditional Khmer Chai Yam music echoed through the streets as students and locals gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Chan Sovannreach, a 12th-grade student from Bun Rany Hun Sen Prey Poun High School. ...

The Cambodian tourism industry’s traditional low season begins in April and continues until October. As it coincides with fewer public holidays in Europe and North America, the Kingdom receives fewer foreign visitors. ...

During a current official visit to Timor-Leste, Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen was warmly and enthusiastically welcomed by the country’s leaders. They met him at the airport and will also confer an honorary decoration upon him. ...

Another company has been identified by the Ministry of Environment as discharging contaminated wastewater into a public waterway, bringing the total to 29 since 2024. ...

The Russian ambassador to Cambodia has claimed that Russia is making every effort to ensure that all countries in the world can live in peace. He emphasised the importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with other peace-loving nations to prevent any repeat of the devastation ...

A 21-year-old woman has died and 41 other workers sustained injuries in a May 7 traffic accident on National Road 44 in Kampong Speu province’s Veal Pong commune, in Oudong Me Chey town. ...

The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent public warning about the dangers of anthrax. The notice follows recent outbreaks in neighbouring countries and beyond. ...

Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries yesterday highlighted the importance of intellectual property registration to boost the value of agricultural products.   ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) will host the 12th Annual Macroeconomic Conference in December 2025, focusing on ‘Promoting the Participation of Small and Medium Enterprises in Cambodian Economic Development’, according to an announcement released on Friday.   ...

The launch of Cambodia’s ‘Strategy for the Development of E-Services for Business 2025–2028’ is expected to redefine public service delivery for businesses, creating a robust digital ecosystem that promotes efficiency, transparency, and ease of access.   ...

Cambodia launched a $90 million wastewater treatment project in Kandal Province, bringing the total number of wastewater treatments to 14 nationwide. The initiative was welcomed by a civil society organization, which praised the government for ensuring environmental sustainability and public health. ...

A $20 million ASEAN–South Korea Cooperation Project on Methane Mitigation (AKCMM) has officially been launched. The project aims to help Cambodia tackle methane emissions — one of the most dangerous greenhouse gases contributing to global warming. ...

This year’s “Golden Dragon” military exercises will get underway later this month, with more than 2,000 military personnel from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) set to take part. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered the suspension of operations at any factory or enterprise that lack proper wastewater treatment systems and cause pollution to public water sources, especially near rivers and the sea. ...

Senate president Hun Sen met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, during a working visit to Indonesia on May 5. ...

Labor activist Rong Chhun, who is also a senior advisor of Nation Power Party, was found guilty of incitement by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for criticizing the ruling party’s border policies and the way it “handles” the illicit cybercrime industry. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered stricter inspections of imported vegetables and meat, calling for broader public education on the prevention of cancer, as cancer kills one Cambodian every 40 minutes—or about 38 lives each day. ...

In Cambodia, around 20,000 new cancer cases are reported annually, with approximately 14,000 deaths from the disease each year. This number may be lower than in other countries, but it is still high when the Kingdom’s population of 17 million is taken into consideration. ...

The diplomatic relationship between France and Cambodia is gaining new momentum, marked by ambitious cooperation projects and high-level visits designed to take the partnership to the next level. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday urged journalists and all citizens to help promote the positive aspects of Cambodia, especially its tourism sector to attract foreign investors and tourists.   ...

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and the Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association (CAMKAA), yesterday organized a knowledge sharing seminar ...

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the suspension of USAID support and Cambodia’s drop in press freedom rankings from 151 to 161 were the most widely discussed topics during an event held to mark the 32nd World Press Freedom Day. ...

In the past decade, Cambodia’s media landscape has undergone a major transformation, marked by notable growth in digital platforms. ...