A young lady escaped death from her assailants after attempted murder on her life for shouting over a baby allegedly killed for sacrifice.
Cambodia extends tax breaks for airlines, tourism businesses for another 3 months
“I understand that if these measures continue, the private sector will be motivated to do their business.” Hong Vanak, an economic researcher at the Royal Academy of Cambodia’s Institute of …
Over 3 million people in Cambodia do not have toilets, says govt report
More than 3 million people in Cambodia, mostly living in rural areas, lacked access to toilets, the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) said in a press statement.
Profiting or profiteering? A niggling question behind Cambodia’s banking growth
“Some banks are set up by large-scale foreign investors with billion dollar projects in Cambodia to channel their funds,” he said. “The banks also own equity in the projects, at times.” One of the …
Cambodia adds human trafficking lessons to schools
School students in Cambodia will learn about the dangers and laws around human trafficking from an updated syllabus starting in 2021, officials said.
2021 AFC Cup: Visakha to face powerhouse team from Timor-Leste
Visakha FC earned the right to represent Cambodia in the 2021 AFC Cup after winning the Hun Sen Cup title this year. KT/Yuen Punlue Visakha football club will face one of the top teams in Timor-Leste …
OPINION: Women’s financial inclusion can help tackle “bride trafficking” from Cambodia to China
Women have been forced to weigh the known risks of marriage migration against their financial situation. Their conclusion is that better wages abroad is always worth the risk …
No, the COVID stimulus isn’t sending $85M to Cambodia; complaints over alleged omnibus pork muddle stimulus deal
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called the bipartisan $908 billion COVID-19 stimulus package a “disgrace” stuffed with wasteful spending, though the bulk of his complaints actually centered on …
Two Rappers Convicted of ‘Incitement’ in Cambodia
In the latest development in a long season of repression in Cambodia, a court has convicted two rappers of incitement for writing lyrics that referenced social justice and the loss of territory to …
Resist China and stop abuses: US aid to Cambodia has conditions
PHNOM PENH — The U.S. is giving Cambodia a stark choice: stop oppressing dissidents and resist China’s influence, or risk losing millions of dollars in aid. The U.S. Congress passed a $1.4 trillion …