THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES
June 25, 2019
Rescuers find two alive in collapsed building in Cambodia
June 24, 2019
Cambodia PM to oversee rescue operation at building collapse
June 23, 2019
15 Dead in Collapse of ‘Illegal’ Chinese-owned Building in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville
June 22, 2019
Cambodia Considers New Anti-“Fake News” Laws
June 21, 2019
Cambodia Should Drop ‘Politically Motivated’ Charges Against Former RFA Reporters: HRW
June 20, 2019
Chinese Envoy to Cambodia Lambasts U.S. Over Trade War
June 19, 2019
Growing Numbers of Chinese Workers Drive Up Housing Costs in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville
Rescuers find two alive in collapsed building in Cambodia
Rescuers found two survivors in the rubble of a building that collapsed two days earlier while under construction in a Cambodian beach town, killing 28 workers and injuring 26 others as they slept in the unfinished condominium that doubled as their housing.
Cambodia sacks minister over building collapse as toll rises to 28
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen sacked a top disaster management official on Monday, saying he had failed to take responsibility for a Chinese-owned building under construction that collapsed on the weekend killing at least 28 people.
Chinese contractors held as toll in Cambodia building collapse rises to 24
Anger growing over poor standards in construction boom that has transformed Sihanoukville into tourist and gambling hub.
Cambodia ‘presumed guilty’ by UN
Ney Samol, the Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the UN Office in Geneva, has said that recent criticism of the Kingdom’s human rights, democracy and rule of law comes as no surprise.
Vietnamese Prime Minister meets with Lao, Cambodian counterparts
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a working session with his Lao and Cambodian counterparts Thongloun Sisoulith and Samdech Techo Hun Sen in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 23 on the sidelines of the 34th ASEAN Summit.
Vietnam PM tells Singapore’s Lee Cambodia invasion statement incorrect, offensive
Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has criticized Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong’s recent comments about Vietnam's role in the Khmer Rouge fight.
ASEAN meets in Bangkok but old problems remain
As ASEAN’s leaders attend the bloc’s annual two-day summit in Bangkok, many unasked and unanswered questions remain about the group’s viability going forward.
Cambodia says special economic zone does not transship goods to U.S. to dodge tariffs
Companies in Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) in Cambodia have not transshipped products to the United States to avoid tariffs, the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce said in a statement released on Sunday.
China-owned SEZ in Cambodia denies transhipping to evade U.S. tariffs
A China-owned special economic zone in Cambodia has denied that its firms have been fined by the United States for transhipping goods from China in a bid to dodge U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports.
Cambodia awards Chinese firm to build rice warehouses, drying machines in 11 provinces
Cambodia on Thursday awarded China's state-owned CITIC Construction, to build rice warehouses and drying machines in 11 provinces, according to a statement from the country's Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Jeremy Clarkson and co recreate classic album cover on streets of Cambodia
There’s always been something a little rock’n’roll about the original Top Gearcrew – and now Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are releasing their inner rocker once more, by paying homage to one of the greatest bands of all – The Beatles.
Cambodian chefs win gold in Best Asian Gourmet Challenge
Led by a police car and a chai yam band playing traditional music, 27 chefs made up part of a long procession of vehicles driving through Siem Reap town, with national flags waving and participants proudly showing off their medals as they made a triumphant return home.
‘Funan’ beautiful, harrowing tale
A compelling depiction of life under Khmer Rouge.
Local Cambodian Patrols Seek to End Illegal Logging
According to Forest News, Cambodia loses about 208,000 hectares of forest every year from logging. Now some local residents who rely on the forest to make their living are fighting back and asking for help.
Reducing risk, reaping resilience: Furnishing Cambodia’s farmers with the knowledge to adapt to climate...
For thousands of years, Cambodian farmers have tilled their lands according to the rhythms of the annual monsoon. Now, as the region faces changing rainfall driven by the onset of global climate change, the Southeast nation is taking action to prepare and adapt.
Deforestation warming Cambodia, activists say
But government disagrees, says global warming is something happening in other countries.
First cyclo racing in Cambodia starts
Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, launched on Sunday the first ever cyclo racing as the country looks to maintain the fading sport along with attracting foreign visitors to the activity.
The WLC is looking to expand its horizons, and Cambodia may be the first...
This year marks the World Lethwei Championship’s (WLC) fourth year of existence, and it has already made noise on a global stage.
Honda helps Cambodia advance in qualifying
Former Japan international and A-League star Keisuke Honda has led Cambodia into the second round of Asian qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
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Rescuers find two alive in collapsed building in Cambodia
Rescuers found two survivors in the rubble of a building that collapsed two days earlier while under construction in a Cambodian beach town, killing 28 workers and injuring 26 others as they slept in the unfinished condominium that doubled as their housing.
