Cambodian PM tells NGOs to submit to foreign funding audits
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Hun Sen says audits will ensure funding is not for terrorism, NGOs complain of excessive demands by tax department.
Cambodian PM refuses pardon for Khmer Bible editor
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Khmer-born American lawyer, Theary Seng, will never be tolerated, Hun Sen says.
Adulterated rice wine leaves one dead and 27 hospitalised in northwest Cambodia
One villager died and 27 others were hospitalised in northwest Cambodia's Pursat province after drinking homemade rice wine, which is suspected to contain high levels of methanol, a local health official said on Sunday.
NagaCorp to delay US$3.5 billion Naga 3 expansion by four years until 2029
The scheduled completion date for NagaCorp’s US$3.5 billion Naga 3 expansion of its integrated resort NagaWorld in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has been extended by four years as the company looks to rein in its capital expenditure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cambodia Puts on Spectacular Opening Ceremony for 2023 ASEAN Para Games
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The 2023 ASEAN Para Games was officially opened with pomp and pageantry at Morodok Techo National Stadium here tonight with the participation of over 2,000 amazing athletes from all over the South East Asian region.
UN says organised crime shifting drugs routes in Southeast Asia
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime says almost 151 tonnes of methamphetamine seized in Southeast, East Asia in 2022.
Cambodia about to graduate from least developed country status: ADB
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It added that the Southeast Asian nation should consider forging new trade agreements with its major partners while improving the implementation and utilization of existing ones.
Man worried OKU son duped in Cambodia love scam
Worried that his disabled adult son had been duped by a love scam or organ-harvesting group, a father is pleading for the man’s safe return after he was shown to have flown to Cambodia.
Cambodia navigates nexus of crises
Energy, food and finance challenges are interconnected.
Unions urge Adidas CEO to compensate workers in open letter on Yeezy shoes
In a letter dated 30th May, 2023, unions endorsed Adidas’ pledge to donate Yeezy sneaker sales revenues to organisations that combat prejudice and hatred.
Meet the Chef Reviving Royal Cambodian Recipes
Inspired by a trailblazing princess, Chef Nak’s cookbook is a celebration of Khmer history.
UN chief implicitly criticizes Cambodia’s upcoming elections after top opposition party ban
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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres implicitly criticized Cambodia’s upcoming elections Wednesday for failing to be inclusive, after the top opposition party was not allowed to register.
Cambodia sets course for sustainable, circular textile industry
The initiative called "Circular Fashion Partnership Cambodia," is a component of the Global Circular Fashion Forum (GCFF) that aims to help textile manufacturing nations to expedite and expand the recycling of post-industrial textile waste.
Cambodian opposition leader met 3 MPs while in country, says Wong Chen
The Subang MP also says Sam Rainsy was in Malaysia for a private visit.
Anwar not informed of Cambodian opposition leader’s arrival
Wisma Putra says no public programmes were held during Sam Rainsy’s visit here.
Foreign Ministry says Anwar unaware of Cambodian opposition figure’s entry
The Foreign Ministry confirmed that ex-Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy has left Malaysia Wednesday morning.
India and Cambodia seek to deepen defence, trade ties
India wants to “elevate” defence ties and push trade with Cambodia, said Indian President Droupadi Murmu during a visit by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni this week.
Cambodian farmers’ coalition members freed ahead of polls
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Three members of the Coalition of Cambodian Farmers Community were accused of plotting a 'peasant revolution'.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen is Fearful of What Will Happen after July’s General Election
The Cambodian leader will not release his grip until the planned leadership transition to his son Hun Manet has been fully completed.
World’s largest freshwater fish draws attention to delicate ecosystem
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Scientists race to gain insights into the Mekong River’s disappearing giants—and how to save them.
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