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The Dauntri Dam Development Project in Rukhak Kiri district, Battambang province, is nearing completion, with 92 percent of the construction finished as of January 26, 2025. According to an update from the Battambang Provincial Administration on January 29, the project is on track for full completion by October this year. Located approximately 90 kilometers northwest…
The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has commended the 7th mandate government, led by Prime Minister Hun Manet, for its significant achievements in navigating challenges while ensuring progress and stability. The praise was delivered during the 45th Convention of the Fifth Term Central Committee, held at the party’s headquarters over the weekend. In a statement following…
The United States and Cambodia marked the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship on January 24, reaffirming their commitment to fostering stronger bonds of friendship and cooperation. The resumption of military collaboration stood out as a key highlight of the milestone celebration. The event took place at the National Museum in Phnom Penh, home to…
Since its inception in 2006, the “Mine Clearance for Results” project has achieved a remarkable milestone, clearing 384 square kilometers of mine-contaminated land and directly benefiting over 1.2 million people. These accomplishments were celebrated at the 2024 End-of-Year Clearing for Results Project Board Meeting, held on January 23 and organized by the Cambodian Mine Action…
The Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology of Cambodia, H.E. Thor Chetha, held discussions with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Cambodia, H.E. Ali Akbar Nazari, on strengthening cooperation in the water resources sector. The meeting took place on January 15 at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, with H.E. Thor…
Phnom Penh – Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has officially declared September 24 as Constitution Day. This date commemorates the reintroduction of Cambodia’s Constitution in 1993, following over two decades of political turmoil. The declaration was made through a circular dated January 3, 2025, and was announced on January 8, 2025.…
Cambodia is preparing to participate in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) Retreat in Malaysia next week, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. An internal preparatory meeting was held in Phnom Penh this morning, chaired by H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,…
Japan will donate old Advanced Landmine Imaging System (ALIS) mine detectors to the nearly completed Techo Peace Museum in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. These mine detectors have been researched and developed in collaboration with Cambodia over the past 20 years. The donation was announced during a meeting held on January 6 at the Cambodian Mine…
On January 7, during the 46th Anniversary of January 7 Victory Day, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate and the Cambodian People’s Party, lauded the outstanding performance of the seventh-mandate Royal Government, led by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, over the past 16 months. Hun Sen emphasized that the new leadership has exceeded…
Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), has called for a transformative shift in leadership perspective, emphasizing a balanced collaboration between generations. He proposed updating the saying, “young people are strong, and old people know the way,” to a more inclusive view: “young people are strong, know the way, and old…
Jesse McCaul, an American-born influencer and entrepreneur, has been appointed as an advisor to Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior through a royal decree issued on December 27 by King Norodom Sihamoni. McCaul is among 17 other individuals to receive this prestigious appointment, equivalent to the rank of undersecretary of state, and will serve in the role…
Cambodia today stands tall, a nation reborn from the shadows of one of the darkest chapters in history. The fall of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime marks not just the end of terror but the incredible rise of hope, courage, and national strength. This is a story not just of survival, but of remarkable human…
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), graciously welcomed Santo Darmosumarto, Ambassador of Indonesia to Cambodia, during a courtesy call at the Ministry on Monday evening. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) released a statement highlighting the positive outcomes of the meeting. Both dignitaries expressed deep…
