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A senior military delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh is attending the Vietnam – Cambodia Dialogue on National Defence Policies, from October 18-20 in Cambodia, as part of the 2015 Cooperation Plan between the two Ministries of National Defence. ...

His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, departed here this morning for a visit and holiday in Vietnam, at the invitation of the Government of Vietnam, according to the state news agency-AKP. ...

Cambodia will continue to see reductions in poverty, hunger and malnutrition as it continues to prioritize development of the agricultural industry, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ouk Rabun said on Friday at an event to mark World Food Day in Kandal Province.  ...

Prime Minister Hun Sen has issued an appeal for government officials to strengthen cooperation to prevent and combat the rampant smuggling of goods in and out of the country, causing the loss of much-needed tax revenue.   ...

The first group of refugees to arrive in Cambodia as part of a controversial deal the government signed with Australia last year are now renting their own apartments and searching for jobs, having left their temporary accommodations in Phnom Penh, the International Organization for Migration ...

Military police have issued their own warning to those illegally using military licence plates on their vehicles, doubling down on a similar directive issued by the Ministry of Interior last month. ...

The Environment Ministry has reduced the terms of six economic land concessions (ELCs) to 50 years from between 70 and 90 years after seven of eight carbon credit investment projects were revoked. ...

As Prime Minister Hun Sen ages, more and more talk is surfacing of his sons taking his mantle and leading the country into the future. Two were in the spotlight this past week as they bolster their credentials for their eventual rise to the top ...

Ry Sovanna is a Cambodian citizen, but in 2013 he was not able to exercise one of his most basic rights – voting. Mr. Sovanna was living in Thailand at the time, and there was no way for him to file his ballot in the ...

Acting opposition leader Kem Sokha told supporters over the weekend that they must identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Cambodian People’s Party if they hope to claim victory in the 2018 election, and called on voters to keep a watchful eye when they go ...

Oddar Meanchey provincial police chief Men Ly said yesterday he will launch an investigation into the burning of an opposition CNRP sign during a protest in Samraong City on Friday led by a defector to the ruling CPP. ...

At events marking the third anniversary of King Norodom Sihanouk’s death Thursday, deputy opposition leader Kem Sokha and Prince Norodom Ranariddh provided differing opinions about reports suggesting that the CNRP and Funcinpec are considering a merger. ...

Prime Minister Hun Sen has thrown his weight behind China’s ambitious multi-billion dollar plan to revive the Silk Road, the ancient trading route crossing three continents to link China with Europe. ...

In “Goodbye Cambodia”, a song written by the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk, he expressed the sadness and melancholy in his heart about the state of his country and about being forced to leave. Many of these same feelings bubbled to the surface as people ...

An Information Ministry official has been charged with defamation over a Facebook post accusing a CPP senator of being the mistress of a military general, and has been summoned to trial on Monday. ...

A new law on the collection and dissemination of statistical data is set to be put to a vote at the National Assembly later this year after being approved by a parliamentary commission Wednesday. ...

Despite Prime Minister Hun Sen’s request for bus owners and cab drivers to not hike prices over the Pchum Ben holiday, passengers were subjected to a familiar price bump this week. ...

Opposition leader Sam Rainsy denied Wednesday that he had plans to meet Prince Norodom Ranariddh to discuss the CNRP joining with Funcinpec against the CPP ahead of the 2018 national election. ...

The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party has denied accusations made by the ruling party that it is seeking an overthrow of the government.Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, a member of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, made the accusation in a public speech last weekend, saying the ...

The Chief Executive met with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia on Monday at the Santa Sancha Palace. Chui Sai On and Hun Sen exchanged views on how to strengthen cooperation between Macau and Cambodia. ...

Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong on Wednesday underscored the major opportunities and challenges of the ASEAN Community, which will be realized by the end of this year. ...

The government is considering opening additional consulates in China in an attempt to attract more tourists from the world’s second-largest economy, according to a message posted to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s official Facebook page. ...

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has been unable to find evidence corroborating claims that a Health Ministry official has been demanding bribes to allow vehicles to cross the Bavet International Checkpoint in Svay Rieng province, it said in a report obtained Tuesday. ...

A Rohingya refugee who landed in Phnom Penh in June as part of a controversial resettlement deal with Australia is likely back in Burma after requesting to return home, according to the Interior Ministry. ...