The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and the Japanese NGO International Mine Clearance and Community Development (IMCCD) have signed a partnership agreement on the project “Community-Based Mine Clearance for Development”. The signing means the two parties will continue to remove landmines from priority development areas and promote socio-economic growth. It was signed by CMAC director-general Heng Ratana and Takayama Ryori, president of IMCCD, during a ceremony today, August 25, at CMAC headquarters in Phnom Penh. Ratana explained that their cooperation will focus on clearance operations in Battambang and Pailin provinces. The project runs from August 16, 2025, to August 15,…
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The Forestry Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced today that cherished female elephant “Lucky” passed away this morning, August 24, following the sudden onset of a serious illness on Friday evening. Despite the tireless efforts of a veterinary team, Lucky could not be saved. She had been under the care of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Center for 26 years, since arriving as a young calf. Lucky attracted thousands of Cambodian visitors to the wildlife centre, where she danced and even played football. A dedicated team of veterinarians worked tirelessly, but were unable to save the much-loved…
Senate president Hun Sen has responded to Thai media reports that another Thai university has stripped him of an honorary doctorate, saying that he threw away the three such awards bestowed on him by Thai academia, adding that they hold no value and were not worth keeping. “Let me clarify: I discarded all three diplomas from Thai institutions long ago. They were completely worthless to me and not worth preserving,” he said, adding that he received the honorary diplomas in 2001, 2006 and 2019. “I take no pride whatsoever in a single piece of paper from your institutions. My knowledge…
The border conflict in Cambodia has displaced over 153,000 people, mostly children, with 31,000 still living in 47 overcrowded sites, facing poor sanitation and disease risks. UN agency UNICEF is calling for contributions to support them. It noted that over 870,000 returnees from Thailand also need urgent aid, while 94 schools and 21 health centres remain closed, impacting thousands. Against this backdrop, UNICEF Cambodia is urgently appealing for funds to address the crisis and support long-term recovery. In an August 22 humanitarian newsletter, UNICEF explained that it requires $2.3 million to meet critical needs through June 2026, funding essential services…
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport will provide more than $60,000 in financial support to over 3,000 high school exam candidates in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces who were impacted by the recent territorial conflict. During an August 22 press conference on the upcoming August 28 exams, education minister Hang Chuon Naron announced that the ministry will provide 50,000 riel (about $12.5) to each of the 1,913 candidates in Preah Vihear, and 100,000 riel (about $25) to each of the 1,772 candidates in Oddar Meanchey. “These two provinces are of particular concern because of Thailand’s recent aggression,” he…
Suzuki Hideo, Japanese ambassador for Mekong Cooperation, will pay official visits to Malaysia — the 2025 ASEAN chair — Cambodia and Thailand from August 25 to 29. During his trip, he is scheduled to meet with relevant officials and exchange views on easing tensions between Cambodia and Thailand. According to an August 22 press release from the Japanese embassy, the government of Japan believes that a sound relationship between Cambodia and Thailand is extremely important for stability and development in the region, and has been promoting efforts toward de-escalation of the situation, including encouraging steady implementation of the ceasefire agreement.…
Senate president Hun Sen has noted the great importance Cambodia attaches to its close relations and comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam, which he said, “continue to grow in all areas and at every level, based on the spirit of good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term stability”. He shared his thoughts during an August 21 reception in Phnom Penh, held to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025). Hun Sen described Vietnam’s National Day as representing the beginning of a new era defined by resilience, unity and hope. He stressed that Vietnam’s…
The Royal Government of Cambodia has designated May 12 as the Day of Veterans and Former Civil Servants of Cambodia, with the aim of honouring the heroic bravery and great sacrifices made by Cambodian combatants, veterans and former civil servants for the cause of the nation. The day will be marked every year from 2026, and replaces Cambodians Veterans Day, which was previously marked on June 21. A sub-decree, signed by Prime Minister Hun Manet on August 11 and made public today, August 21, instructs all ministries, institutions, sub-national administrations, civil society organisations, public and private institutions, and other stakeholders…
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) announced plans to deploy 4,100 officials and volunteers to observe this year’s high school diploma exams, scheduled for two days beginning on August 28. The deployment aims to prevent irregularities, including corruption, in the exam process. According to the ACU, this year’s force will include 400 of its own officials — among them judicial police officers — along with 3,700 volunteer observers. They will monitor, collect information and evidence, and report on irregularities across the 6,024 classrooms in the 241 nationwide exam centres. The number of ACU officials and volunteers is an increase over the 2024…
At least 130 suspected human traffickers were arrested during the first half of 2025, while 278 victims were rescued, according to the National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT). NCCT permanent chair Chou Bun Eng shared the figures during an event held to mark yesterday’s August 20 National Interfaith Day Against Trafficking in Persons. She said a total of 99 cases involving human trafficking and the sex trade were investigated and suppressed in the first half of the year. Compared to the same period in 2024, this marked a decline of five cases, equal to 4.8%. The crimes were investigated by…