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Cambodia sees 50 pct rise in Chinese tourist arrivals in Jan.-May period
PHNOM PENH, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has recorded a 50 percent increase in the number of Chinese tourists in the first five months of 2025, said the Ministry of Tourism's latest report released on Tuesday. A total of 488,973 Chinese visitors...

French President backs Thailand’s peaceful border resolution with Cambodia, says PM
PM Paetongtarn thanks French President Macron for backing peaceful border talks with Cambodia and deeper Thai-French strategic ties across defense, energy, and trade. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed details of a...

Khmer Enterprise, KOICA & NUBB Celebrate Top Food Innovators, with 60 Million Khmer Riels in Total Cash Prize at Startup Launchpad 2025 Final Pitch
Hits: 134 (Battambang): On 27 June 2025, National University of Battambang (NUBB) hosted a Startup Launchpad Food Edition 2025 final pitch with the support from Khmer Enterprise and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)-Peace Village...

Cambodia confirms 2 more H5N1 avian flu infections
Cambodia's health ministry yesterday reported two more human H5N1 avian flu cases, part of a spike in cases in June, with six cases reported so far this month. Health officials announced the two cases on the ministry's Facebook page, and the...

Cambodia Stands Firm on Thailand Restoring Border Crossings First; Over 40,000 Migrant Workers Return Home
Cambodia reaffirmed its stand on the reopening of border crossings with Thailand, stating that it is dependent entirely on the Thai side while urging them to restore the crossings to their original status prior to June 7. The stance follows a...

Rights abuses flourish in Cambodian scamming compounds: Amnesty
he latest report from human rights group Amnesty International has revealed damning evidence of human rights abuses in Cambodia’s scamming industry on a massive scale, with victims coming from several Asian countries, including Indonesia. From...

Cambodia teams up with China to advance digital cultural industry
(MENAFN) Cambodia has launched a new digital platform and unveiled its first AI-generated short drama, marking a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge technology into the country’s cultural sector. The new 2025 Hi View platform, along...
Cambodian Educators Boost Digital Teaching Skills in Busan
AKP Phnom Penh, June 30, 2025 -- Twenty-five Cambodian education officials and teachers have successfully completed a specialised training programme in Busan, Republic of Korea, designed to enhance their expertise in leveraging digital...

French Energy Interests Drive Macron's Mediation Offer in Thailand-Cambodia Border Row
Recent high-level meetings between TotalEnergies executives and Cambodia's energy minister have focused on additional investment opportunities beyond the company's existing retail network. The discussions coincide with Cambodia's growing energy...

Cambodia Presents 2025 Hi View Platform, First AI-Generated Short Drama
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Cambodia introduced the 2025 Hi View platform alongside its first AI-generated short drama, marking a significant step toward integrating AI-Generated Content (AIGC) technology within the country’s digital cultural sector. This...

Cambodia boosts digital cultural industry with China
PHNOM PENH, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Hi View platform and the first Cambodian AI short drama were launched here on Sunday, aiming to promote the innovative application of AI-Generated Content (AIGC) technology in Cambodia's digital cultural...

Thailand-Cambodia Border Closures Snarl Regional Trade, Apparel Manufacturing
A long-running border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has escalated into a full-blown restriction in land border crossings. The move could potentially have a ripple effect on vessels seeking to stop at ports in both countries and compel...

Cambodia responds to controversy over rice packaging in China
Following the inquiry, the CRF asserted that the packaging in question was not printed or used by any Cambodian exporters. According to the CRF, nearly all Cambodian rice exported to China is shipped in 25 kg or 50 kg sacks, not in 5 kg...
Lancang-Mekong improved food security research project launched in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The Lancang-Mekong Improved Food Security Program in Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Communities Project was officially launched here on Monday, aiming at enhancing food security policies in the GMS nations. Suos...

Sinovoltaics Charts Future of Solar Manufacturing in Southeast Asia
Hong Kong-headquartered Sinovoltaics has released its first edition of the Southeast Asia Solar Supply Chain Map 2025 report. The market insights series features maps for the region – showcasing existing and future solar module manufacturers...
ITC02 Wins First Prize at Cambodia Robocon 2025
AKP Phnom Penh, June 30, 2025 -- The 12th edition of Cambodia Robocon concluded on Sunday with the ITC02 team from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia claiming first prize. As the national champion, ITC02 will represent Cambodia at the...

Flowing Toward Resilience: Cambodia Sets Course with Water and Drought Action Plans
The launch ofthe Cambodia National Action Plan on Drought Management and Adaptation 2025-2030 and Cambodia Climate Resilient and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Action Plan 2026-2030 marks a new era in the country’s commitment to...

Ministry’s New Directive Mandates Space for Telecommunications Infrastructure in Cambodia
In a pivotal step to bolster the nation’s telecommunications capabilities, Cambodia’s Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction has announced a new directive mandating the incorporation of space for telecommunications equipment...
Conférence des développeurs Hi View 2025 à Phnom Penh
AKP Phnom Penh, le 29 juin 2025 — Pok Borak (centre, photo 1), directeur de la Direction de la cinématographie et de la promotion culturelle relevant du ministère de la Culture et des Beaux-Arts, préside la Conférence des développeurs Hi View...

Ten cases of bird flu reported in Cambodia so far in 2025
Officials from Cambodia's Siem Reap livestock health office disinfect chicken coops at the site of an H5N1 outbreak in Siem Reap province.PHOTO: THE PHNOM PENH POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK PHNOM PENH - Ten cases of H5N1 avian influenza have been...