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Pakistani Frigate Docks at Preah Sihanouk Province
PNS TAIMUR Warship (F-262) of Pakistan Navy docked safely at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Preah Sihanouk province this morning for a four-day visit in Cambodia to further strengthen the ties of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between the two naval forces. The port call was warmly welcomed by Admiral In Sokhemra, Deputy Chief of Staff, Ream […]
COVID-19: 24 New Cases Bring Tally to 136,612
Cambodia has announced the detection of 24 new cases of COVID-19, all of locally transmitted Omicron variant; bringing the tally to 136,612. The figures were shared by the Ministry of Health in a press release this morning, adding that 10 more patients have successfully been cured while no new death was reported; the total recovered […]
Their Majesties the King and Queen-Mother Grant US$1.5 Million for Government’s Demining Activities
His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, and Her Majesty Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk have granted in total US$1.5 million to the government’s mine-clearance operations. In two separate royal messages dated July 23 to Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, His […]
Cambodia Celebrating “Chol Vossa” Festival
Cambodian people across the country have been celebrating Chol Vossa (enter rainy season) or Rainy Retreat, one of annual religious festivals. This year, the festival began on July 14 and will last until Oct. 10, in the pagodas throughout Cambodia. During this three-month-long festival, the monks do not leave their pagodas to collect alms as […]
Cambodia Attracts Almost US$3-Billion Investments in H1
Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of almost US$3 billion in the first semester this year, reflecting the firm confidence of investors, both local and foreigners, on Cambodian government and economic resumption after the pandemic crisis. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has registered 98 projects with a total investment capital of US$2.99 billion in […]
Cambodia’s Insurance Sector Remarkably Maintains Positive Growth
Cambodia’s insurance sector has significantly maintained its positive growth as the gross premium reached approximately U$$300 million in 2021. The remark was made as the Kingdom marked the “Insurance Day 2022” on Monday. Since late 1980s till now, 94 insurance institutions which include 18 general insurance companies, 14 life insurance companies, 7 micro-insurance companies, 1 […]
Cambodia sentences opposition candidate to 2 years for forgery
A provincial court in Cambodia sentenced an opposition candidate in the June 5 commune council elections to two years in prison on charges of faking the documents necessary to apply for his candidacy, RFA has learned. Ouk Savarin was running for a seat on the Ansa Chambok Commune Council in the western province of Pursat’s […]
Cambodia: How WFP school meals support boosts children’s health and nutrition
Before first light, 11-year-old Reaksmey is already out of bed preparing for the school day. “I usually wake up feeling very energetic,” she says, smiling – that’s just as well. She and her little sister have a 30-minute walk ahead of them to the Tany school in Banteay Srey district in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province. […]
Cambodia: Market & Seasonal Update – June 2022
Focus: Effects of the global food and fuel crisis on food prices and market functionality Almost five months into the Ukraine conflict, the war and ensuing sanctions imposed on Russia have major implications on global food and energy markets as both countries are significant exporters of grains (especially wheat and barley), agricultural fertilizers (such as […]