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- No Closure Yet for Slain Anti-Logging Fighter Chut Wutty After 12 Years, Activists Call For Reinvestigationby Khuon Narim (CamboJA News) on April 26, 2024 at 12:42 pm
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and activists called on the government to reinvestigate the case of anti-logging activist Chut Wutty who was shot dead on April 26, 2012.
- Media Album: Cambodians Call for Justice 12 Years After Murder of Chut Wuttyby LICADHO (LICADHO’s Latest) on April 26, 2024 at 10:38 am
Youths from the Mother Nature Movement and other activists today led a commemorative walk in honour of murdered environmental activist Chut Wutty. Wutty was shot dead on 26 April 2012 whilst patrolling a protected forest area with two journalists in Koh Kong province. A military police officer, In […]
- Visas of 200,000 Cambodians In Thailand, Employed Under Four-year MoU, To Expire End-Aprilby Sovann Sreypich (CamboJA News) on April 26, 2024 at 7:32 am
Up to 200,000 Cambodian migrant workers’ visas will expire by the end of April as Thai authorities warn Cambodian workers including foreigners from Laos and Myanmar to renew their visas before the month-end deadline.Â
- Dams And Climate Change Choke The Mekong: Livelihoods And Ecosystems Are At Atakeby Sovann Sreypich (CamboJA News) on April 26, 2024 at 4:38 am
Stung Treng and Kratie, Cambodia: The Mekong River, a lifeline for millions in Southeast Asia, is facing an ecological crisis. Unpredictable water levels, declining fish stocks, and the disappearance of the iconic Irrawaddy dolphin threaten the livelihoods and traditions of communities along the […]
- Thailand 20240426: Revamp, Crucible, Outreachby Derek van Pelt (The Mekong Memo) on April 26, 2024 at 4:35 am
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- Chinese Warships Permanently Deployed at New Overseas Naval Baseby Newsweek (The Cambodia Daily) on April 25, 2024 at 10:51 pm
China’s naval vessels are now permanently deployed at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base.
- Phnom Penh Court Questions Candlelight Party President Teav Vannolby Khuon Narim (CamboJA News) on April 25, 2024 at 1:18 pm
Phnom Penh Municipal Court questioned Candlelight Party president Teav Vannol for his comment made in a foreign media alleging that Cambodia’s democracy has been regressing under Prime Minister Hun Manet, with the persecution of political officers.
- Investment Fraud And Online Scams Lead To Financial Losses For Cambodian Victimsby Ly Rosslan (CamboJA News) on April 25, 2024 at 3:17 am
It started off small for Noun Noeut, a 60-year old father from Battambang. He invested $5,000 in the land investment company Brilliant City World. But he said his nephew, an employee of the company, urged him to invest even more. With the company promising Noeut interest on his investment every […]
- Vietnam 20240425: Maelstrom, Fortification, Kenny Gby Derek van Pelt (The Mekong Memo) on April 25, 2024 at 3:07 am
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- Khmer Krom demonstrate in Phnom Penh against raids, arrests in Vietnamby By RFA Khmer (Radio Free Asia – Cambodia news in English) on April 25, 2024 at 2:01 am
The protest is related to a dispute between a pagoda and authorities in Vietnam’s Vinh Long province.
- Donaco EBITDA up 66% quarter-on-quarter as Cambodia, Vietnam casinos shineby Inside Asian Gaming (The Cambodia Daily) on April 25, 2024 at 1:15 am
Star Vegas, located in Poipet, Cambodia, was the primary contributor with net revenue of AU$8.8 million (US$5.7 million) – up 44.1%.
- Navigating National Interest: Unpacking the Funan Techo Canal Project in Cambodiaby Modern Diplomacy (The Cambodia Daily) on April 25, 2024 at 1:05 am
Recently, both the US and Vietnam have raised concerns about Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal project, a water route connecting the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port to its coastal province of Kep.
- Vietnam experts warn against Cambodia’s mega canal projectby UCA News (The Cambodia Daily) on April 25, 2024 at 12:57 am
The $1.7 billion project will link Phnom Penh with the coastal province of Kep near Vietnam border.
- US report scathing of Cambodia’s human rights situationby UCA News (The Cambodia Daily) on April 25, 2024 at 12:47 am
Violations include torture as well as cruel and inhuman treatment of political prisoners and journalists, it says.
- Senior Opposition Leader Chea Poch Says Sorry To Government, Wants To Come Homeby Khuon Narim (CamboJA News) on April 24, 2024 at 1:12 pm
Senate president Hun Sen agreed to drop a lawsuit against senior opposition Candlelight Party Chea Poch after his declaration to secede from pro-democracy former opposition leader Sam Rainsy.
- Funds Raised to Help Koet Saray, UN Calls For End To Prosecution of Human Rights Activistsby Sovann Sreypich (CamboJA News) on April 24, 2024 at 7:36 am
The Khmer Students Intelligent League Association (KSILA) is raising funds from philanthropists to help their president Koet Saray, who was detained for the second time after visiting villagers in a land dispute in Srayong commune, Kulen district, Preah Vihear province.
- Laos 20240424: Solidarity, Scarcity, Conundrumby Derek van Pelt (The Mekong Memo) on April 24, 2024 at 1:49 am
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- David Eung Hao: Rising Cambodian Actor in Singapore’s Entertainment Sceneby Prestige Online (The Cambodia Daily) on April 24, 2024 at 1:07 am
Cambodian actor David Eung Hao discusses balancing acting, business, and social media stardom.
- South China Sea: as tensions mount, Wang Yi vows Beijing to be by Cambodia’s side no matter whatby South China Morning Post (The Cambodia Daily) on April 24, 2024 at 12:54 am
Wang Yi vows China will continue to invest more in Cambodian infrastructure and promote production capacity cooperation: foreign ministry
- China To Aid Development of Rural Water Supply, Among Three Agreements Signed During Wang Yi’s Visitby Pou Soreachny (CamboJA News) on April 23, 2024 at 2:32 pm
China will aid Cambodia’s second phase development of rural water supply and agriculture master plan following the signing of three agreements during a three-day visit by Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi.
- Jailed Cambodian activist hospitalized amid hunger strikeby UCA News (The Cambodia Daily) on April 23, 2024 at 2:05 am
Cambodian officials could face US visa bans over Theary Seng’s imprisonment.
- Vietnam’s Geopolitical Anxiety Over Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canalby Fulcrum (The Cambodia Daily) on April 23, 2024 at 1:44 am
Vietnam’s concerns about a China-backed canal project in Cambodia are making some waves. Cambodia’s new leader has a chance to calm the waters.
- How microloans exacerbate deforestation in Cambodiaby Dialogue Earth (The Cambodia Daily) on April 23, 2024 at 1:30 am
Cambodia’s reliance on microloans, long touted as a way to reduce poverty, belies concerns over debt-fuelled deforestation.
- Cambodia’s legacy of war remains deadly as 5 are killed by unexploded ordnance over the weekendby AP (The Cambodia Daily) on April 23, 2024 at 1:05 am
Two separate explosions from ordnance left over from Cambodia’s decades of warfare killed five people and injured two others, the head of the country’s demining agency said Monday.
- South China Sea: China and Cambodia vow to move quickly to conclude code of conduct amid tension in disputed waterwayby South China Morning Post (The Cambodia Daily) on April 23, 2024 at 12:59 am
Cambodian Foreign Minister Chenda Sophea Sok tells Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Phnom Penh opposes ‘troublemaking in the region by extraterritorial forces’.
- Chinese warships in Cambodia fuel fresh concerns as Wang visitsby Bloomberg (The Cambodia Daily) on April 23, 2024 at 12:54 am
China’s top diplomat has pledged to further boost security ties with Cambodia during a visit amid concerns over the extended presence of its warships at a naval base on the Gulf of Thailand.
- Myanmar 20240423: Unraveling, Meltdown, Realignmentby Derek van Pelt (The Mekong Memo) on April 22, 2024 at 7:06 pm
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- Opposition Senators Discuss With Hun Sen, Call to Restore Democracyby Khuon Narim (CamboJA News) on April 22, 2024 at 11:20 am
Three opposition party senators urged the government to restore backsliding democracy and rights to political activism, as their party members faced arrests in connection with the upcoming election.
- In Remote Areas of Stung Treng, A Large Number of Children Are Facing Illiteracyby Pou Soreachny (CamboJA News) on April 22, 2024 at 3:15 am
Although the elementary school in Anlong Svay village is not far from the public area, it is quiet all around. A large number of children do not fulfill their educational goals to obtain a high school diploma. The main reason being the lack of teachers as well as a shortage of classrooms for higher […]
- Australian Daniel Rodney Badger revealed as suspected meth importer in Four Corners investigationby ABC News (The Cambodia Daily) on April 22, 2024 at 2:03 am
A Four Corners investigation has identified a man suspected of being behind hundreds of kilos of methamphetamine hitting Australia’s shores.
- Chinese foreign minister arrives in Cambodia, Beijing’s closest Southeast Asian allyby AP (The Cambodia Daily) on April 22, 2024 at 1:47 am
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in Cambodia for a three-day official visit to reaffirm ties with Beijing’s closest ally in Southeast Asia.
- Cambodia 20240422: Friction, Perpetuation, Swayby Derek van Pelt (The Mekong Memo) on April 22, 2024 at 1:01 am
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- Report: Chinese warships docked at Cambodian baseby NHK World (The Cambodia Daily) on April 20, 2024 at 1:44 am
A US think tank says two Chinese warships are anchored at a Cambodian port seen as having key strategic value.
- Activists say assault of Cambodian-Australian visiting homeland was politically motivatedby ABC News (The Cambodia Daily) on April 20, 2024 at 1:37 am
A brutal attack on a politically active Cambodian-Australian visiting his homeland has sent shock waves through Australia’s Cambodian diaspora.
- Chinese navy is operating out of Cambodia’s Ream base: US think tankby By RFA Staff (Radio Free Asia – Cambodia news in English) on April 19, 2024 at 8:37 am
The prolonged presence of 2 Chinese vessels suggests a deeper involvement than Phnom Penh admits.
- Thailand 20240419: Reckoning, Stimulus, Exodusby Derek van Pelt (The Mekong Memo) on April 19, 2024 at 1:59 am
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- Exiled opposition official asks Hun Manet to help clear 2022 chargesby By RFA Khmer (Radio Free Asia – Cambodia news in English) on April 18, 2024 at 8:55 pm
Former lawmaker Kong Saphea wants to return from Canada to visit his elderly parents.
- Vietnam 20240418: Reckoning, Purge, Reallocationby Derek van Pelt (The Mekong Memo) on April 18, 2024 at 5:24 am
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- Cambodia’s seahorse statue spouting water likened to S’pore’s Merlion spouting waterby Mothership (The Cambodia Daily) on April 18, 2024 at 1:29 am
Cambodia’s latest tourist attraction has raised eyebrows among Singaporeans and tourists who have been to the sunny island set in the sea due to its uncanny resemblance to the iconic Merlion.
- Cambodia to dominate in attracting FDI this yearby Fibre2Fashion (The Cambodia Daily) on April 18, 2024 at 1:22 am
According to fDi Intelligence magazine, Cambodia leads amongst 10 emerging markets to attract Foreign Direct Investment in 2024.
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