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Over 74,000 tourists attend three-day equinox event at Angkor
More than 74,000 national and international tourists visited the Angkor Archaeological Park over three days, from Mar. 21 to 23, to witness and photograph the Angkor Equinox, according to the APSARA National Authority. ...
Cambodia protests Thai army’s continued violation of territorial sovereignty
Thai armed forces have allegedly continued to encroach and unlawfully occupy Cambodia’s sovereign land along disputed border areas despite agreeing to a ceasefire last December, a move an analyst describes as “grave violation” of international law. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-protests-thai-armys-continued-violation-of-territorial-sovereignty/
APD Bank outage fuels transparency fears as government seeks calm
Fears over transparency in Cambodia’s banking sector have intensified after a Phnom Penh bank briefly suspended services and capped transfers, with experts warning that disruptions could trigger wider panic following recent license revocations and bank liquidations. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/apd-bank-outage-fuels-transparency-fears-as-government-seeks-calm/
Education minister: ‘International Francophonie Day demonstrates solidarity with French-speaking community’
Deputy Prime Minister Hang Chuon Naron has described the celebration of International Francophonie Day as “reflecting Cambodia’s commitment and deep solidarity with the French-speaking community, alongside diverse nations” — especially the younger generation, who he called a driving force in promoting development and the future ...
Tina: Agricultural sector demonstrates resilience, contributes over one-eighth of national economy
Despite numerous global and regional challenges, Cambodia’s agricultural sector has demonstrated resilience and notable progress, playing a vital role in ensuring food security, creating jobs and supporting national economic growth, according to Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Dith Tina. ...
Mobile, internet providers commit to preventing, combatting online crimes
The Kingdom’s mobile, internet and other telecommunications operators expressed their commitment to joining the fight against online scams during a meeting with the Minister of Post and Telecommunications. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mobile-internet-providers-commit-to-preventing-combatting-online-crimes
Srepok hydropower dam needs more study after capacity increased, NGOs say
Civil society organizations and communities urged relevant parties, especially Royal Group of Companies, to conduct further environmental and social impact assessment studies relating to a planned hydropower dam project on the Srepok River in northeastern Cambodia. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/srepok-hydropower-dam-needs-more-study-after-capacity-increased-ngos-say/
Why tariffs aren’t the biggest factor holding back US-Asean trade
Trump’s flashy tariffs get the attention, but non-tariff barriers are what truly kill competition and leave firms and consumers worse off. ...
Tourism ministry launches mobile video contest to promote Angkor equinox event
The Ministry of Tourism has announced a video competition using mobile phones to promote the Angkor Equinox event under the theme “Angkor Wonders.” ...
Foreign ministry reissues call for Thais to cease ‘illegal activities’ on Kingdom’s soil
Cambodia has repeated its protests against “numerous illegal activities” being conducted by the Thai government in at least 15 locations on Cambodian territory. The areas have been occupied since the December 27 ceasefire. ...
Government builds temporary housing for thousands of displaced families ahead of rainy season
Around 3,000 temporary houses would be constructed in three provinces to accommodate the remaining displaced families before the rainy season as existing displacement centers continue to endure extreme heat and requests for essential infrastructure at new sites. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/government-builds-temporary-housing-for-thousands-of-displaced-families-ahead-of-rainy-season/
Thailand to build fence along parts of Cambodian border for ‘peace of mind’
The military plans to add permanent walls and electronic fences equipped with sensors and CCTV cameras to the 1.3km barrier. ...
Cambodia, Denmark eye stronger cooperation ahead of 60th anniversary of ties
Cambodia’s Acting Head of State Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen on Monday highlighted the forthcoming 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Denmark, expressing hope for further expansion of bilateral cooperation, a Senate spokesperson said. ...
Heng Panha
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/364976
Cambodia’s “Say No to Fake News” campaign hailed as success, gains regional recognition
Cambodia’s “Say No to Fake News” (#SayNotoFakeNews) campaign has been hailed as a success, attracting the participation of around nine million people and reaching millions more across the country and abroad. ...
Cambodia vows 'Uninterrupted' diplomacy to defend sovereignty after Thai incursions
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is conducting “active and uninterrupted” diplomatic missions both domestically and internationally to defend its territorial integrity and protect citizens from the violations by Thai armed forces, a Royal Government spokesman confirmed on Sunday. ...
K. Rithy Reak
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/364932
Korea Invites Cambodian delegation to promote Kingdom’s investment potential
Kim Chang Yong, South Korean ambassador to Cambodia, has invited a Cambodian delegation to visit Korea this coming June to promote the Kingdom’s investment landscape, potentially attracting Korean investors. ...
Nationwide health facility, immunisation tracking system launched
Two Cambodian ministries have announced the launch of a system that displays the locations of private medical facilities, specifying their service types and license validity, along with a tracking system that records the types of vaccines an individual has received. This comes as part of ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nationwide-health-facility-immunisation-tracking-system-launched
Cambodia, South Korea ink tax information MoU
Tax cooperation between Cambodia and the Republic of Korea is expected to improve after Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Tax Service of the Republic of Korea on the exchange of information for tax purposes. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-south-korea-ink-tax-information-mou
Human rights chief details Thai abuses to UN representative
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has continued to raise the issue of Thai soldiers stealing Cambodian citizens’ property and committing other abuses with the UN representative to Cambodia, even as the Cambodia-Thailand border issue remains deadlocked. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/human-rights-chief-details-thai-abuses-to-un-representative
Transparency growing as international press accompany scam bust
Phnom Penh authorities and law enforcement raided a suspected cyber fraud operation at Phnom Penh’s Golden One Condominium on March 10, the latest in a series of busts in support of the Kingdom’s goal of eliminating all such activities by Khmer New Year. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/transparency-growing-as-international-press-accompany-scam-bust
Phnom Penh clinic shuttered following ‘six stitch’ dispute
The Ministry of Health has shut down the Indradevy I Polyclinic and Maternity, following a confrontation with a patient who needed six stitches for a wound, and the reported use of “inappropriate language” ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-clinic-shuttered-following-six-stitch-dispute
The middle-power moment?
With American and Chinese behavior causing unease globally, the world’s middle powers know that opportunities to defend their own interests will not remain open forever. ...
Ian Bremmer
https://cambodianess.com/article/the-middle-power-moment
Sokhonn embarks on foreign tour to expose Thai violations against Cambodia
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn is currently conducting a mission abroad to present the Cambodia-Thailand border situation to friendly nations, in addition to strengthening bilateral relations. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sokhonn-embarks-on-foreign-tour-to-expose-thai-violations-against-cambodia
Indian grants 40 scholarships for students
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), with support from the Government of India, has launched 40 scholarships for Cambodian students to pursue bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees in India. ...
Chhuon Kongieng
https://cambodianess.com/article/indian-grants-40-scholarships-for-students