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Three-and-a-half-year-old in Cambodia dies of H5N1
Phnom Penh, March 24: A three-and-a-half-year-old boy from northeast Cambodia's Kratie province had died from H5N1 human avian influenza, marking the third human death from the virus so far this year, said a statement released by the Ministry of Health.
Young boy in Cambodia contracts H5N1 bird flu
Phnom Penh, March 23: A three-year-and-six-month boy from northeast Cambodia's Kratie province has been confirmed positive for H5N1 human avian influenza, raising the number of cases to three so far this year, said a Ministry of Health's statement on Sunday.
Tourists gather at Cambodia's Angkor Wat to watch equinox sunrise
Siem Reap, March 22: Large crowds of tourists rallied in front of Cambodia's iconic Angkor Wat temple here early Saturday morning to see the stunning sunrise during the spring equinox, the APSARA National Authority said in a news release.
Genetic study estimates 51 rare Asian elephants in Cambodia's northern plains
Phnom Penh, March 13: The first-ever genetic study of endangered Asian elephants has been conducted in Cambodia's northern plains, estimating that the population of the mammals in the region was 51, said a Fauna & Flora Cambodia's press release on Thursday.
India, Cambodia hold 3rd Foreign Office consultations in Siem Reap
Siem Reap, March 10: India and Cambodia held their 3rd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Siem Reap on March 10, 2025. The discussions, led by Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar from India's Ministry of External Affairs and Secretary of State UN Kheang from Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, covered a broad spectrum of bilateral ties, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
Police find Cambodian link in Indore doctor's online fraud case
Bhopal, March 5: The Madhya Pradesh Police have uncovered an intricate fraud network linked to a Cambodian IP address in a case involving an Indore doctor who was swindled out of Rs 3.8 crore.
Cambodia introduces enterprise innovation index guidelines
Phnom Penh, March 3: Cambodia on Monday introduced the Cambodia Enterprise Innovation Index (CEII) guidelines, aiming at enhancing the national innovation capabilities of businesses and their competitiveness.
Cambodian FM says ASEM needs to strive for peace, sustainable development, shared prosperity
Phnom Penh, March 2: Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said that the biennial Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) needed to continue to strive for peace, sustainable development and shared prosperity for all its partners.
Cambodia not base for kidnapping, cybercrime, human trafficking: PM
Phnom Penh, Feb 27: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday called for more international tourists, saying that the Southeast Asian country was not a base for kidnapping, online crime, or human trafficking.
Toddler dies of H5N1 virus in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Feb 26: A boy, aged two years and seven months, in southeast Cambodia's Prey Veng province has died of H5N1 avian influenza, becoming the second death in 2025, the Southeast Asian nation's Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.
Cambodia expects up to 7.5 million foreign tourists in 2025
Phnom Penh, Feb 26: Cambodia is projected to attract up to 7.5 million international tourists in 2025, Tourism Minister Huot Hak said on Wednesday.
Cambodian King praises PM Hun Manet for economic growth, social stability
Phnom Penh, Feb 17: Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Monday praised Prime Minister Hun Manet for his sound policies to ensure the kingdom's economic growth and social stability.
Ambassadors and HCs of Cambodia, Maldives, Somalia, Cuba and Nepal present credentials to President Murmu
New Delhi, Feb 17: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday accepted credentials from the Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Cambodia, Maldives, Somalia, Cuba and Nepal at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Indian Navy's training ships undertake professional exchanges in Cambodia
New Delhi, Feb 16: Indian Navy ships of First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, held multiple professional exchanges and media interaction as part of training deployment at Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia, an official said on Sunday.
Drones required to be registered in Cambodia after attack plot foiled
Phnom Penh, Feb 16: Cambodia has required users to declare their unmanned aerial vehicles or drones at local police stations after a drone attack plot on the residence of Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen has been foiled.
Drones required to be registered in Cambodia after attack plot foiled
Phnom Penh, Feb 15: Cambodia has required users to declare their Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or drones at local police stations after a drone attack plot on the residence of Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen has been foiled.
Indian Navy's first training squadron reaches Cambodia
New Delhi, Feb 14: As a part of India's 'Act East', ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera reached Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia on Friday, an official said.
UNICEF launches 'ParentingTips' online platform in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Feb 12: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday launched 'Parenting Tips', a new digital platform aimed at supporting parents and caregivers in providing nurturing and positive care for children in Cambodia, said its press release.
India and Cambodia continue to strengthen Buddhist linkages
Phnom Penh, Feb 12: India and Cambodia continue to solidify Buddhist linkages, including religious tourism. Indian Ambassador to Cambodia Vanlalvawna Bawitlung called on the Cambodian Minister of Culture and Religion Chay Borin and discussed ways to further strengthen various cultural partnerships.
Angelina Jolie reveals why she considers Cambodia her home
Los Angeles, Feb 7: Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has talked about a life-changing movie that led her to call Cambodia home and how she almost turned it down.
Cambodia sends 355 peacekeepers to South Sudan, Central African Republic, Lebanon
Phnom Penh, Feb 5: Cambodia on Wednesday dispatched new batches of 355 peacekeepers, including 86 women, to join United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations in South Sudan, the Central African Republic (CAR) and Lebanon, officials said.
Monkeys cause problems at UNESCO-listed Angkor Park in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Feb 4: Cambodia's APSARA National Authority (ANA) said on Tuesday that troops of monkeys are causing problems for tourists and temples at the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in northwest Siem Reap province.
Cambodia completes restoration of ancient temple in UNESCO-listed Angkor Park
Phnom Penh, Feb 3: Cambodia has completed the restoration of a more than 1,000-year-old brick temple on the north side of Phnom Krom Temple in the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said on Monday.
Cambodia ceases mine clearance in eight provinces after US funding freeze
Phnom Penh, Jan 31: Cambodia has halted mine clearance projects in eight provinces after the United States has frozen funding, a mine clearance chief said on Friday.
Cambodia urges people to exercise caution amid poor air quality
Phnom Penh, Jan 25: Cambodia on Saturday urged people to be extra vigilant against high air pollution, saying that they should wear masks for outdoor activities.
Regional, bilateral FTAs help foster Cambodia's growth, development: Ministry
Phnom Penh, Jan 22: Regional and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) have promoted market diversification, helping foster Cambodia's growth and development, a senior commerce official said here on Wednesday.
Cambodia's trade with ASEAN rises to $15.69 billion in 2024, up 12.4 pct
Phnom Penh, Jan 21: Cambodia's trade volume with its fellow ASEAN member states reached $15.69 billion in 2024, up 12.4 per cent from 13.96 billion dollars in the year before, said a Ministry of Commerce's report on Tuesday.
Cambodia extends mine-free goal to 2030
Phnom Penh, Jan 19: Cambodia has extended its mine-free goal to 2030 from the previous 2025 target, due to geographical difficulties for mine search and clearance along the border, a spokesperson for the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) said on Sunday.
Anti-tank mine explosion kills truck driver in northwest Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Jan 18: A war-left anti-tank mine had exploded, killing a truck driver in Battambang province's Sampov Lun district, a mine clearance chief said on Saturday.
Two Cambodian deminers killed in clearance of anti-tank mine
Phnom Penh, Jan 17: Two Cambodian demining experts were killed as they were attempting to remove an anti-tank mine from a farmer's rice field, the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) said in a statement.
Cambodia, Indonesia to cooperate in environmental tourism management at two world heritage sites
Phnom Penh, Jan 15: Cambodia and Indonesia on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in sustainable and environmental tourism management at two UNESCO-listed world heritage sites.
Cambodia records 46 per cent drop in dengue cases in 2024
Phnom Penh, Jan 12: Cambodia reported 18,987 dengue cases in 2024, a sharp decline of 46 per cent from 35,390 cases in the year before, said a Ministry of Health's report on Sunday.
Cambodia records first death from H5N1 in 2025
Phnom Penh, Jan 10: A 28-year-old man from southeast Cambodia's Kampong Cham province died of H5N1 human avian influenza on Friday, becoming the first death in 2025, the Ministry of Health said in a press statement.
Cambodia's national airline officially changes its name to Air Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Jan 10: Cambodia's national flag carrier Cambodia Angkor Air has been rebranded as Air Cambodia.
Cambodia sees spike in landmine, ERW casualties in 2024
Phnom Penh, Jan. 8: Cambodia recorded 49 landmines and explosive remnant of war (ERW) casualties in 2024, up 53 per cent from 32 in the year before, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.