Cambodia discovers, safely removes another war-left U.S. aerial bomb MK-82: official

PHNOM PENH, May 8 (Xinhua) -- A Cambodia's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) expert team has found and safely removed another war-left U.S.-made MK-82 aerial bomb in southern Kandal province, a mine clearance chief said late on Wednesday. Heng Ratana, …

Cambodia’s e-commerce market set to hit $1.78 billion in 2025

Cambodia’s e-commerce sector is poised for strong growth, with the market projected to reach $1.78 billion by 2025, up from $1.51 billion in 2024, according to iTrade Bulletin by the Ministry of Commerce (MoC). The data represents a compound annual growth …

Cambodia, Indonesia pledge stronger trade cooperation

Cambodia and Indonesia Tuesday reaffirmed their shared commitment to increasing and expanding bilateral trade, with the current trade volume between the two countries standing at only $1 billion. This shared position was reiterated during a meeting between …

American activists say US should take responsibility for role in Cambodia’s tragic history

The head of an American NGO which is involved in efforts to reconcile the US with its past adversaries has called on his country to acknowledge and take responsibility for its role in Cambodia’s tragic history—particularly the long-lasting consequences of …

Cambodia, Laos restrict livestock imports

PUBLISHED : 8 May 2025 at 04:55 Cambodia and Laos have temporarily banned the import of livestock and related animal products from Thailand to prevent anthrax outbreaks. According to China's Xinhua News Agency, Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture, …

Vietnam helps Cambodia escape from genocide: Senate President

US-China tariff deal: What you need to know

The United States and China agreed on Monday to step back from the brink in their massive tariff war that roiled financial markets and intensified trade tensions. The two sides agreed to slash import tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days from …

New snail species with shell shaped like Picasso’s art discovered

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Ministry of Planning, Lawmakers and UNFPA Unite to Tackle Ev...

AKP Phnom Penh, May 12, 2025 -- Cambodia's Ministry of Planning, lawmakers and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have expressed their joint commitment to tackle evolving population needs, at a high-level event hosted by the National Assembly (NA) …

Attacks on Cambodian environmental journalist continue to pile up

Cambodian environmental journalist Ouk Mao was attacked by a group of men, apparently including a former police officer, while documenting illegal logging in Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary, following a pattern of escalating harassment and threats. Mao has …