Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the Senate President, recently spoke about how much he supports and respects the important role that religion plays in making Cambodian society more moral and virtuous. Speaking at the 33rd National Congress of Buddhist Monks in Phnom Penh, Mr. Hun Sen (who is also a top advisor to the King) made […]
Wild Asian elephants in Cambodia—especially in Mondulkiri province, but also in Stung Treng and Ratanakiri—are becoming very popular with visitors from other countries, especially Europe. This type of nature tourism helps in two big ways: Mr. Khleav Theuk, a local guide from the Punong group, and Mr. Dom Horn, who looks after the elephants in
The rapid advancement of financial technology is fundamentally altering Cambodia’s economic reality. One of the most telling trends is the widespread preference for payments made via QR Code scanning over the use of large denomination banknotes (particularly $50, $100, and 100,000 Riel notes). Observations show that merchants are increasingly happy to accept digital payments, contrasting
The Cambodian government has delivered urgent aid to 500 families who had to leave their homes because of a recent event near the border. These families are currently staying safely at a temple (pagoda) in the Banteay Meanchey province in the northwest. This aid delivery was approved by Prime Minister Hun Manet and First Lady
For the first time ever, Cambodia has reported zero deaths of the Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins over a full year, specifically from November 13, 2024, to November 13, 2025. This amazing achievement was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and marks a huge success for protecting these animals. The Ministry pointed out
PHNOM PENH: H.E. Dr. Kun Nhem, Delegate of the Royal Government attached to the Prime Minister and Director General of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), stated on November 14, 2025, that the closure of the Cambodia-Thailand land border by the Thai military is a “good opportunity” and a “golden opportunity” for local
A prominent business leader is driving a push for smoother international trade, emphasizing that both the government and the private sector share a vital responsibility in achieving this goal. Oknha Kith Meng, President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC), delivered this balanced message at the 3rd Cambodia Customs Forum, a key meeting focused on
PHNOM PENH: While Cambodia has successfully secured many new flight connections to new destinations, tourism experts are calling upon the government and the private sector to significantly increase the production and dissemination of English-language promotional videos. This move is necessary to maximize the benefits of the influx of international tourists. Experts argue that the expansion
We have some great news about the national campaign called “Say No To Fake News.” The Ministry of Information (MOI) just released a report covering six months of work (April to September 2025), and it shows huge success! The campaign has become a powerful “National Movement” aimed at teaching people how to spot bad information.
A significant update regarding the Cambodia-Thailand border situation has emerged: U.S. President Donald J. Trump has given assurances that he will maintain vigilant monitoring of the region to prevent any recurrence of armed conflict. This information was conveyed by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet following a late-night telephone discussion with President Trump. The focus of