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Nang Chhok* is nine years old. She attends a multilingual primary school in the O’chum district, Ratanakiri province, in Cambodia, where she learns in both Khmer and her Indigenous Krueng language. ...

The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) are working together with members over the allegation on suicides and attempted suicides due to over-aggressive handling by loan officers in Ratanakkiri recently. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) is preparing for a significant two-day meeting on August 14 and 15 to assess and evaluate the proceedings of the July 23 general election. ...

A master plan was officially launched to transform Kep province into a smart and luxury tourism destination to host the upcoming 10th Sea Festival and other international events in the future, a press release of the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) said. ...

The National Election cost around $50 million, and funds were used in an open and accountable manner. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia recently issued a sub-decree on the revision of Monivong Bokor National Park by expanding it to more than 156,000 hectares located in Kampot, Kampong Speu, and Sihanoukville provinces. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports on Aug 7, issued a notification on funding for scientific research projects for 2023 in order to contribute to the promotion of research culture, inspire innovation, and promote innovation in response to the labour market and globalisation. ...

The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with the Battambang Provincial Administration, announces the launch of a trial of the urban solid waste management system (NSWM-PLATFORM) in the national nursery system of the Battambang Municipal Administration in order to strengthen solid waste management in accordance with ...

Cambodia received approximately 1.1 million tourists in July, which sums up to a total of over 12 million visitors recorded in the first seven months of the year, a press release of the Ministry of Information (MoI) said. ...

The Ministry of Commerce invited traders, importers and the public to the 56th Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (IHGF) Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2023 in October. ...

Pregnant women who sought antenatal care and delivery services at Siem Reap’s Kantha Bopha III Hospital increased by 35% in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.                         ...

In an effort to boost the country’s conservation work, the government will expand at least eight national parks and sanctuaries by an area of more than 500,000 hectares of forestland. ...

The Girl Guides Association of Cambodia (GGAC) has been busy in Battambang province, donating and planting over 200 luxury saplings and ornamental trees. ...

The government has issued a new sub-decree which increases the size of three major national parks – Virachey, Jayavarman-Norodom and Preah Monivong Bokor – in a bid to ensure the preservation and protection of the Kingdom’s natural heritage, ecosystems and biodiversity. The expansions will also ...

Women’s groups in civil society have found that a lack of acceptance from political parties and other challenges has reduced women’s success in politics despite greater involvement. ...

Flash floods have struck the Run Ta Ek development area in Siem Reap province’s Banteay Srei district, affecting 190 homes. The sudden deluge created chaos, though no casualties were reported. ...

Cambodia is paving the way for a greener future by setting clear guidelines for climate action, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Environment. ...

Outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen and President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has revealed the leadership of the 7th Legislature of National Assembly (NA). ...

The Electric Mobility Showcase 2023 is going to be held on August 11 at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in Phnom Penh with the participation of 16 electric vehicle (EV) companies. ...

Around 100 families from Kandal, Kampong Chhnang and Kampong Cham provinces filed complaints to the Phnom Penh municipal court on Wednesday against tycoon Hy Kimhong, who was arrested earlier this week in an alleged land fraud scheme. ...

A bridge connecting Koh Pich satellite city to the Koh Norea development area in Phnom Penh’s Khan Chbar Ampov has been scheduled for soft launch in November 2023. The bridge  will contribute to reducing the traffic congestion in the eastern part of the capital. ...

ASEAN can be the convening power to assist in managing the growing challenges in the evolving dynamics of the Indo-Pacific, geopolitical scientist Dr Johan Saravanamuttu said. ...

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia from August 10 to 13, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Wednesday. ...

To foster a vibrant and resilient innovation ecosystem in the country, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has launched a report, highlighting insightful input to support the mission of the private sector, academia, and policymakers. ...