Samdech Techo Hun Sen Recalls History of the Five-star General Rank in Post-war Cambodia (Video inside)

Hits: 256 Created: 21 March 2025 Hits: 256 Phnom Penh (FN), Mar. 21 – Cambodian Senate President, Samdech Techo Hun Sen recalled the history of conferring the rank of five-star general following the end of the war in Cambodia. Samdech Techo presided over a …

Cambodia’s High-Income Future Is Nuclear

A Vision of Progress – Can Cambodia’s Energy Future Keep Pace with Its Rapid Growth? Phnom Penh at Night Prime Minister Hun Manet is two years into his tenure, and he will have challenges to confront. His predecessor led the nation out of genocide, and …

The glut of tiny loans in Cambodia: Lifesaver or Trap?

In recent years, the stories of low-income Cambodians trapped in a vicious cycle of debt by microfinance have gained considerable attention. Featured in Bloomberg and DW (Deutsche Welle), these anecdotes paint a grim picture of microfinance not as a …

Cambodia's Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary Poised to Generate Car...

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2025 -- A significant REDD+ project within Cambodia's Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary is nearing completion, promising substantial environmental and community benefits. Covering 134,730 hectares, the project is projected to reduce …

Ireland, collaborate with HALO Trust, to provide €800,000 aid for mine removal in Cambodia

Thailand, Cambodia to crack down on call centre scams: Paetongtarn

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed that Thailand’s efforts to combat drugs and call centre gangs are progressing smoothly, with Thailand and Cambodia ready to collaborate on tackling scams in Poipet township. After meeting with the Royal Thai …

Op-Ed: Rethinking Gender-Determined Occupations in Cambodia: A Gender-Neutral Perspective

The belief that some jobs are “for men” and others are “for women” is ingrained in Cambodian culture, as it is in much of the world. Imagine, for instance, what assumptions might pop into your mind if someone asked you to picture a construction worker, or …

Japan Commits Nearly USD 11 Million to Support Cambodia’s Techo Peace Museum Project

In a significant diplomatic move, the Japanese government has granted a total of 1.466 billion yen, approximately USD 11 million, to the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) to bolster two critical projects to enhance mine action capabilities in Cambodia. …

ECCC to Premiere My Story at 14th Cambodia International Fil...

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2025 -- The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) will participate in the 14th Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) with the premiere screening of My Story, a six-episode documentary series co-produced …

Cambodia, Togo sign deals on bilateral consultations, visa facilitation

PHNOM PENH, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Togo have signed two deals on the establishment of bilateral consultations and visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports, said a press release from the Cambodian foreign ministry on Friday. …