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PHNOM PENH — The Indian Embassy in Phnom Penh held a press briefing on India’s newly released 6th National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) and developments in health sector in India. Addressing the media, Ambassador of India to Cambodia Shri Vanlalvawna Bawitlung underlined India’s significant achievements in public health, digital inclusion, and women’s empowerment initiatives during…
Phnom Penh — Lida Eve, Cambodia’s pioneering virtual influencer and winner of Best Digital Content of the Year at the Cambodia Digital Awards 2025, is moving into a new form of storytelling with the launch of “វិ ញ្ញា សាស្នេហ៍ – Love Exam,” an AI-led micro drama believed to be among the first of its kind…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — As Southeast Asia’s digital economy continues its rapid expansion, Cambodia is positioning itself as a central hub for regional innovation. La French Tech Phnom Penh has announced it will host a high-profile Tech Talk on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, targeting entrepreneurs, investors, and tech professionals focused on scalable digital solutions. The…
HANOI, Viet Nam — Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet attended the official opening ceremony of the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum on Tuesday morning (June 9), delivering a powerful keynote address centered on economic integration, regional peace, and people-centric growth. The Prime Minister and a high-level delegation from the Royal Government of Cambodia arrived…
TAIYUAN, China — Cambodia has officially dispatched a collection of 136 priceless ancient Khmer artifacts to China for a major five-month exhibition at the Shanxi Museum. The rare collection spans more than a millennium of history, featuring masterworks dating from the prehistoric era all the way through the post-Angkorian period. According to an official statement…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary has extended her official congratulations to Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, ahead of the upcoming Russian National Day. In a diplomatic letter released by local media on Monday, Sudary emphasized the enduring bilateral relationship between Cambodia…
SHENYANG, China — A high-level Cambodian delegation arrived in China on Monday to participate in the 2026 ASEAN-China Media Cooperation Forum. The delegation has pledged to strengthen regional communication and build joint defenses against disinformation amid a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The forum, which officially opened on Monday in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, is being held…
Construction of the new Bassac River bridge connecting Chak Angre Krom and Prek Pra has reached 73 percent completion as of the end of May 2026, marking a significant milestone in one of Phnom Penh’s most anticipated urban transport projects. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport confirmed the progress update on Monday, noting that the…
Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration (GDI) has firmly rejected reports circulating on several foreign websites that claimed African nationals with expired immigration waivers had been ordered to leave the Kingdom by 31 May 2026. In a clarification issued on Friday, 29 May, the GDI stated that it had taken note of articles published by foreign…
Cambodia and the Netherlands agreed to strengthen trade, investment, and business cooperation during a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and Dutch Ambassador Remco Johannes van Wijngaarden in Phnom Penh, with bilateral trade surpassing USD 1 billion in 2025.
King Norodom Sihamoni congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Russia, highlighting decades of bilateral cooperation and friendship.
Cambodia and Turkmenistan are planning to sign a tourism cooperation MoU aimed at boosting bilateral travel, tourism investment, cultural exchanges, and potential direct flight connections between the two countries.
The Better Cambodia, 8 May 2026 Phnom Penh, In a meeting that quietly reflected Cambodia’s widening circle of international friendships, H.E. Samheng Boros, Minister attached to the Prime Minister, received Dr. Ravindranath K, a distinguished Orthopaedic and Endoscopic Spine Surgeon from Bangalore, on Thursday, 8 May 2026. Their conversation centred on healthcare opportunities in Cambodia…
