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Cambodia has spoken highly of the international election observers for their great contribution and their fair assessment of the Kingdom’s democratic development. ...

King Norodom Sihamoni issued a Royal Decree granting the status of professors in the field of education to 276 teachers,from eight educational institutions, to increase work efficiency and as an incentive. ...

The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has recently defined a flexible foreign policy plan, projected to span the next five years. This strategic approach is a reflection of their adaptation to the dynamic geopolitical landscape, shaped by competitive influences of the world’s major powers. ...

Prime Minister Hun Sen who is also President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), yesterday stated that the people’s votes for CPP in the recent general election clearly revealed  three points. ...

Twenty-one opposition members and activists were banned from holding elected office for at least 20 years after being convicted in absentia of inciting voters to spoil their national election ballots by the Phnom Penh Municipal Election Committee (PEC) on Tuesday. ...

Phnom Penh’s $273-million-worth third ring road will be officially inaugurated on Aug. 3 by sitting Prime Minister Hun Sen ...

The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) of Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen won a landslide victory in Sunday’s general election, said the National Election Committee (NEC)’s preliminary results released on Wednesday.    ...

Hun Manet will become Cambodia’s new prime minister and key senior government ministers will step down from their positions after the national assembly convenes in August, Hun Sen stated on Wednesday. ...

After Cambodia’s elections, the US announced it planned to impose further visa and funding restrictions, while China and Russia endorsed the electoral process and its outcome. ...

Top officials from the Royal Academy of Cambodia’s (RAC) International Relations Institute, along with various non-governmental organisations, have expressed differing views over the international observers’ claim that the general election, which took place on July 23, was orderly, transparent, and fair. ...

Electric vehicle (EV) owners will be charged 1,600 riel per kWh to recharge, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) said today, as figures reveal the number of EVs nationwide are on the rise. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) has received a total of 35 election-related complaints nationwide as of July 25, 2023, Hang Puthea, a Member and Spokesperson for NEC said Tuesday. ...

Cambodia’s trade with ASEAN member countries was valued at $7.1 billion in the first six months of this year, accounting for 30 percent of the Kingdom’s total international trade. ...

More rains, accompanied by thunder, lightning and gusts, are expected across the country from today to Aug. 1, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) said in an announcement on new weather forecast. ...

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has its sights firmly set on three pivotal activities that could transform human resources in the digital sector. This drive will help boost the capacity of students, from primary school up to higher education. ...

Consumers can now use the MPTC Speed Test app, developed by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, to lodge immediate reports on the poor quality of internet connections to seek resolutions from the Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia. ...

Cambodia is optimistic that it will continue to attract more foreign direct investments following the formation of a new government after the July 23 election, a top official said.   ...

Prime Minister Hun Sen suggested his son Hun Manet could assume leadership within one month of Sunday’s elections, according to an interview with a Chinese television station on Thursday. ...

In a recent interview with China state-owned Phoenix TV, Prime Minister Hun Sen shared that he believes three significant achievements have characterised his time in office. ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has stated that ‘the 2023 general election is a true reflection of Cambodia’s democratic maturity with its exceptional voter participation and its election legitimacy as attested by the diversity of national and international observer teams.’ ...

A representative of the National Election Committee (NEC) reported that about 440,000 spoilt ballots had been logged over the July 23-24 period. ...

The Coalition of Cambodian Farmer Community (CCFC), led by Theng Savoeun, has received permission from the Ministry of Interior to resume temporary operations, pending a court decision to restore full legal rights. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) expressed a renewed sense of optimism in its recent meeting with representatives from Japan. ...

A former Candlelight Party Member, who joined the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) in June, fled Cambodia earlier this month due to fear and security concerns after he decided to leave the ruling party. ...