Guinness recognise giant stingray
A 300kg giant freshwater stingray (Urogymnus polylepis) – found in Siem Bok district’s Koh Preah commune of Stung Treng province in the Mekong River last year – has been officially recognised by the Guinness World Records as the world’s
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Battambang courts agro investment from S’pore
Sun, 1 Oct 2023 | 08:51Battambang provincial governor Sok Lou highlighted the region’s agricultural potential, especially its quality rice, in his recent meeting with Singaporean ambassador Teo Lay Cheng.
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US-Cambodia education ties lauded
Sun, 1 Oct 2023 | 08:50US ambassador W Patrick Murphy highlighted the significance of the enduring education ties between the US and Cambodia, commending the accomplishments of Cambodian figures including Prime Minister Hun Manet and his nine Cabinet memb
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Battambang and Kampong Speu: Viability of grape cultivation eyed
Sun, 1 Oct 2023 | 08:49Grape varieties are presently being imported and subjected to viability tests in Battambang and Kampong Speu provinces, with agriculture officials asserting that the importation from foreign sources remains necessary at this time.
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Minister Pheaktra advocates expanded CCFR broadcasting
Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | 08:20Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra has urged Cambodia-China Friendship Radio (CCFR) to increase its broadcast content about Cambodia, aiming to foster mutual promotion of each other’s culture, civilisation and economic pursuits
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Wildlife Alliance celebrates Chorng Indigenous People in Areng Valley
Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | 08:00Wildlife Alliance and local authorities held a celebration ceremony in the Chumnoab commune of Koh Kong province’s Thma Bang district on September 26, 2023 to mark the anniversary of Stung Areng Community-Based Ecotourism and honour the Chorng Indigenous People.
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Cambodia and Laos fortify border cooperation
Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | 07:55Stung Treng province of Cambodia and Attapeu province of Laos have bolstered their cross-border collaboration, signing an agreement which focuses on security, safety, public order and drug control.
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‘No plastic’ campaign reaches 1M students
Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | 07:50The “Today I Will Not Use Plastic bags” campaign, initiated by the Ministry of Environment, has now been extended to over 1,000 schools throughout Cambodia, reaching over one million students, said minister Eang Sophalleth.
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Tackling drug abuse: Kingdom reveals strategy
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 | 10:03Drug abuse is a global challenge, and in some countries, such as during the leadership of former President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines, a notably aggressive approach has been pursued.
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Thai PM’s trip to Cambodia shows long-held friendship
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 | 09:40Thailand newly minted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held talks with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet and other senior officials during his one-day visit to Cambodia on September 28, his first visit to an ASEAN country since taking office in August.
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Minimum wage set at $204, after Sep 28 vote
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 | 09:38The minimum wage for factory workers in the garment, footwear and travel goods industries for 2024 has been decided at $204 per month, with the government contributing $2.