Cambodia reduces jail terms for 296 prisoners for upcoming Buddha's birthday

PHNOM PENH, May 8 (Xinhua) -- A total of 296 prisoners in Cambodia had received reduced sentences on the occasion of the Visak Bochea, or Buddha's birthday, which will fall on May 11, a spokesperson said on Thursday. Kim Santepheap, who is also a …

Special Report: Cambodia’s HeroRATs – Rodents on a Life-Saving Mission

While visiting Cambodia recently, I made a stop at one of Siem Reap’s most unique attractions — the APOPO Visitor Centre, where trained rats are helping to clear landmines and save lives. Located just a short drive from the Angkor Wat temple complex, the …

Anthrax outbreak prompts Cambodia to ban Thai livestock imports

Exports of Thai cattle and meat products into Cambodia were halted on May 7 following a fatal outbreak of anthrax in several regions of Thailand where 98 people are still being monitored for the disease, which has left one person dead. The halt was imposed …

Cambodia discovers, safely removes another war-left U.S. aerial bomb MK-82: official

PHNOM PENH, May 8 (Xinhua) -- A Cambodia's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) expert team has found and safely removed another war-left U.S.-made MK-82 aerial bomb in southern Kandal province, a mine clearance chief said late on Wednesday. Heng Ratana, …

Cambodia’s e-commerce market set to hit $1.78 billion in 2025

Cambodia’s e-commerce sector is poised for strong growth, with the market projected to reach $1.78 billion by 2025, up from $1.51 billion in 2024, according to iTrade Bulletin by the Ministry of Commerce (MoC). The data represents a compound annual growth …

Cambodia, Indonesia pledge stronger trade cooperation

Cambodia and Indonesia Tuesday reaffirmed their shared commitment to increasing and expanding bilateral trade, with the current trade volume between the two countries standing at only $1 billion. This shared position was reiterated during a meeting between …

American activists say US should take responsibility for role in Cambodia’s tragic history

The head of an American NGO which is involved in efforts to reconcile the US with its past adversaries has called on his country to acknowledge and take responsibility for its role in Cambodia’s tragic history—particularly the long-lasting consequences of …

Vietnam helps Cambodia escape from genocide: Senate President

Cambodia, Laos restrict livestock imports

PUBLISHED : 8 May 2025 at 04:55 Cambodia and Laos have temporarily banned the import of livestock and related animal products from Thailand to prevent anthrax outbreaks. According to China's Xinhua News Agency, Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture, …

‘Chinese investment in Cambodia surged following Prez Xi’s visit’

Over the first four months of 2025, the number of Chinese investors and tourists visiting Cambodia increased by approximately 20 to 30 percent compared to the same period last year, driven in part by renewed interest in investment opportunities following …