Thirty-nine Cambodian civil servants are set to embark on a specialised training program in Public Policy and Governance at the National Center for Good Governance (NCGG) in Mussoorie, India, from September 15 to 26, thanks to the support of the Indian government. A September 10 Indian embassy press release noted that the training marks a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between India and Cambodia in civil service training. The participants represent ten ministries. The programme is being organised as part of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, under the Ministry of External Affairs, and will be the…
Author: Niem Chheng
Senior Cambodian and Thai defence officials have discussed de-escalation measures and the release of the 18 Cambodian soldiers who remain in Thai custody. They also examined a Japanese proposal for limited border crossing openings, as part of bilateral efforts to restore order and bring peace to the border. The General Boundary Committee (GBC) held its first special meeting today, September 10, in Koh Kong province. The Cambodian delegation was led by Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha, while the Thais were led by acting defence minister Nattaphon Narkphanit. Speaking after the meeting, Seiha explained that it aimed to review the…
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has requested coordination from the Oddar Meanchey provincial administration and relevant departments as it plans to clear unexploded ordnance (UXO) fired by the Thai military into the province during the recent armed clashes. The request was made by Senior Minister Ly Thuch, CMAA first vice-president, during a September 10 meeting to assess the impacts of the conflict and to plan UXO clearance activities in the province. According to the authority, Oddar Meanchey province suffered significant damage and destruction to civilian infrastructure, including homes, schools, health centres and places of worship, including…
The Siem Reap Provincial Court’s prosecutor office has announced that an investigating judge is yet to decide on possible charges for online TV journalists Pheap Phara and Phon Sopheap, who were detained for allegedly filming in a restricted military zone. In a statement released today, September 10, a spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office said the two men, identified as Phara, 34 from TSP 68 TV Online, and Phon Sopheap, 45, from Battambang Post TV Online, entered a prohibited battlefield area to collect information and take photographs. According to the spokesperson, the prosecutor has reviewed statements and evidence in the case…
In response to sanctions imposed by the US Treasury Department on online scam criminal groups operating in Myanmar and Cambodia, Touch Sokhak, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has encouraged the US to offer cooperation to suppress these crimes. On September 8, the treasury issued a press release announcing sanctions on online scam criminal groups in Myanmar and Cambodia. In Myanmar, a key figure named She Zhijiang was targeted for sanctions. At China’s request, he was arrested by Thai Interpol police in 2022. However, Thai authorities have not yet extradited him to China. In Cambodia, many fraud groups reportedly consist…
As the government works to peacefully and legally resolve the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, Ministry of Information official has reiterated the crucial role that journalists play in ensuring that accurate information is shared in a professional, ethical and accurate manner. Ministry spokesperson Tep Asnarith shared how adopting such a stance ensures the delivery of reliable information to both domestic and international communities without compromising national security. He stated that journalists must thoroughly understand fundamental principles and measures to ensure their personal safety and contribute to the safety of the communities they visit while reporting on border conflicts or other crisis situations.…
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sweeping sanctions on cyber scam networks operating in Myanmar’s Shwe Kokko region, with additional locations in Cambodia, allegedly run by Chinese criminal networks, also targeted. These sophisticated scams, which siphoned over $10 billion from Americans in 2024, exploit victims through fraudulent virtual currency investment schemes, often fuelled by forced labour and violence, explained the treasury. The sanctions target nine individuals and entities in Myanmar and several in Cambodia, with a particular emphasis on Myanmar’s role as a global hub for these illicit operations, aiming to disrupt…
Prime Minister Hun Manet’s September 7 letter of congratulations to newly appointed Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul was generally well-received by the Cambodian public, although in the face off the recent clashes, many people have expressed some doubts that the leadership of the neighbouring Kingdom can be trusted. In the letter, Manet said he is looking forward to working closely with Anutin to restore the relations between Cambodia and Thailand to normalcy, rebuild mutual trust and transform the shared border between the two Kingdoms into one of peace, cooperation, development and shared prosperity. The two nations have been implementing the US…
Prime Minister Hun Manet has congratulated new Thai Prime Minster Anutin Charnvirakul on his election as the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand. He expected that the new Thai leader will work with Cambodia to restore normalcy between the two neighbouring kingdoms. In a September 7 letter, Manet noted that Cambodia and Thailand are the immediate neighbours by geography and fellow members of ASEAN. He expressed how peace, harmonious coexistence and shared prosperity are the aspirations of both peoples. “Therefore, it is my sincere hope that with our shared commitment to building cordial ties and good cooperation, our two peoples will…
A new exhibition at the French Institute of Cambodia promises to reveal a biodiversity that is both fascinating and fragile. Insects: The Art of Detail features a series of photographs taken by the Medical and Veterinary Entomology Unit of the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, in collaboration with the French embassy in Cambodia.It will premier on September 12. Researchers have captured subjects as small as mosquito eggs in ultra-high resolution, thanks to innovative photographic techniques developed by French inventor Nathanaël Maury. The images reveal extraordinary details, essential for identifying species and understanding their role in ecosystems. At the crossroads of art…