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Cambodia ratifies UN nuclear ban treaty
The United Nations says Cambodia ratified a treaty banning nuclear weapons on Friday, becoming the 52nd party to take the step.
How Cambodia has managed to achieve zero recorded COVID-19 deaths
As the world grapples with the pandemic more than a year since the first COVID-19 cases were declared, Cambodia has emerged as an unassuming success story.
Cambodia confirms 5 imported COVID-19 cases, 453 in total
Cambodia on Thursday reported five more imported COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 453, said a Ministry of Health statement.
Cambodia reports 7 more imported COVID-19 cases, 448 in total
Cambodia on Wednesday confirmed seven more imported COVID-19 cases, raising the total number of infections in the country to 448 to date, said a Ministry of Health (MoH) statement.
Why America Fears the Creation of Chinese Military Bases in Cambodia
Phnom Penh has maintained what has been described as a “cozy relationship" with Beijing for many years, but it was only last year that the controversy over the Ream Naval Base on the Gulf of Thailand intensified when reports circulated that China was seeking a thirty-year lease of the base.
Ex-Cambodia premier expected to lead royalist party
Former Cambodian Prime Minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh is expected to once again foray into politics after he returns from medical treatment in France.
Cambodia blocks exiled dissidents from returning
Airlines refuse to let CNRP members board flights to face mass treason and incitement trial.
Direct air routes between Cambodia, India on the cards
Cambodia and India are inching closer after the two nations agreed to start direct flights while promoting closer tourism exchanges and cooperation in all areas.
Cambodia’s CDC approves new bag factory
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) recently approved a $2.4-million project for a factory in the Samaky Meanchey district of Kampong Chhnang province to produce handbags. The project, to be undertaken by the Changhui (Cambodia) Handbag MFR Co Ltd, is expected to create 718 jobs. CDC has approved 12 investment projects over the last few months.
Can We Trust the Cambodia Microfinance Association?
The CMA is an awkward amalgam of industry lobby group and regulatory watchdog.
Cambodian beer yoga helps ease lockdown stress (video)
A brewery in Cambodia is combining exercise with alcohol as the country emerges from lockdown.
From Cambodian rice fields to the big top
Documentary records five-year quest to join leading international circus.
A Cambodia Healing Festival Has Particular Resonance During A Year Of Loss
2020 has been a year where more than a million people have died.
Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake threatened by climate change (video)
As one of the biggest inland fisheries in the world, Cambodia's Tonle Sap has sustained generations of fishermen. But a combination of natural and man-made changes are impacting livelihoods, forcing the fishermen to seek new ways to make ends meet.
Second chance for Cambodia’s big birds after wildlife sanctuary saved
For a suspenseful three years, Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary seemed doomed. But now, changed policies, changed hearts and a new organic rice scheme promises hope for the forest landscape’s villagers, businesses and giant birds.
Land grabs in protected forests rampant in Cambodia
Land grabs and encroachment on protected forest are becoming more rampant in northern Cambodia, said environmental activists.
League of Ireland winner Paddy Barrett surviving strict quarantine and loneliness in Cambodia
“Obviously you’re quarantining for a good reason, but it was the toughest time of my life because I was going through some personal problems as well."
Barrett makes big career switch to Cambodia
Larchville native Paddy Barrett has made a major change in his footballing career after the central defender has made the move from America to Cambodia where he has been unveiled as a new player for Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC, who finished second in the Cambodian League in 2020.
Cambodia’s ISF wins Peace and Sport Award for football outreach
ISF made headlines this year for its ‘socially distant football’ during Covid-19 but acclaim is for Football for Change project.
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Why America Fears the Creation of Chinese Military Bases in Cambodia
Phnom Penh has maintained what has been described as a “cozy relationship" with Beijing for many years, but it was only last year that the controversy over the Ream Naval Base on the Gulf of Thailand intensified when reports circulated that China was seeking a thirty-year lease of the base.
