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Disabilities Group Urges Politicians to Consider Their Needs in Local Elections

According to the National Election Committee (NEC), some 8,000 disabled people have registered to vote.

Cambodians Unconcerned By Threats of Violence Ahead of Election

Prime Minister Hun Sen has regularly warned of “civil war” if the ruling party loses power.

Peacekeepers’ Corpses Returned From Central Africa

The peacekeepers who died during an ambush in the central African nation earlier this month were: Im Sam, Sieng Norin, Mom Tola and Mao Eng.

Experts Urge Trump Administration to ‘Meaningfully Engage’ with ASEAN

ASEAN’s economy has become the fifth-largest global market in recent years, and it is expected to become the fourth-largest market in the near future.

U.S. Democracy Promotion Group Holds Political Debate in Battambang

The NDI is holding similar events in Takeo province’s Tropeang Thom Khang Cheung commune, on Wednesday, and Kratie province’s Svay Chreas commune, on Friday.

Suspects Arrested in $500,000 ‘Largest Ever’ Cambodia Drug Bust

One of those arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking was named as Sy Laloy, owner of the Ratanakkiri Hotel.

For Many Cambodians, June 4 Commune Elections Are About Change

Depending on the source, 81.47 percent to 95 percent of Cambodia's 9.6 million eligible voters are registered.

Q&A: Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director of the International Trade Center

VOA Khmer spoke to Arancha Gonzalez, executive director of the International Trade Center, about the future of Cambodian trade.

Time to Stand Up for Cambodia, US Lawmakers Urge

Congressman Alan Lowenthal says U.S. Congress is concern over the arrest of opposition activists and officials in Cambodia.

Hun Sen Continues to Use Fiery Election Rhetoric, Aimed at Stoking Fear of Conflict

The prime minister has gone as far as to warn that “civil war” could follow an opposition victory at the polls and equating the fallout to a return of the Khmer Rouge regime.

Parties Begin Campaigning in Cambodian Local Elections

The two-week campaign period will conclude on June 2, two days before the vote on June 4.

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AIIB Vice President Talks Trust-Building, US Membership and Multilateralism

Joachim von Amsberg says AIIB has become more accepted as a truly multilateral financial institution.

DC-Cam Director Admits Shortfalls in Khmer Rouge Documentation Efforts

The Documentation Center of Cambodia has been the most prominent Cambodian institution to research and record the history and suffering under the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979.

40th Anniversary of the US-ASEAN: ASEAN Matters for America, America Matters for ASEAN

China’s ‘Belt and Road’ Policy Benefits Cambodia, Analysts Say

The Asian Development Bank figures that some $26 billion in investment will be needed by 2030 to meet regional infrastructure demands.

NEC Dismisses Claims Election Ink Can Be Washed Off With Hair Products

Almost 8 million people have registered to vote in the forthcoming commune council elections on June 4.

At Screening of ‘Angkor Awakens’, Hopes for Reflection and Progress

The film features a rare interview with Prime Minister Hun Sen, whose more than three decades in power have been beset by criticism over human rights violations.

Fewer Cambodians Flock to Holy Mountain for Buddhist Festival

Oudong Mountain, where relics said to be from the Buddha himself are interred, were held to commemorate the birthday, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha.

Cambodian Prince Says May Seek to Ease North Korea Tensions During Visit

Prince Norodom Ranariddh is the son of the late King Norodom Sihanouk, who formed close relations with the regime of Kim Il Sung in the early 1970s.