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Court to Hear Witness Testimony in Case Against PM’s Son

Government to Hold Monthly Press Conferences for the First Time

Ouk Kimseng, Information Ministry spokesman, said an official would soon be appointed to field questions from the press corps.

Scholar Who Documented Endangered Cambodian Indigenous Language Gains Recognition

Sylvain Vogel, a native French and German speaker who grew up in the Alsace-Lorraine region of France, has written and published four books about Bunong.

Government Scrutinizes Garment Worker Truck Drivers’ Backgrounds

According to Handicap International, traffic accidents in Cambodia cost the government about $337 million annually, roughly 3 percent of gross domestic product.

Investors Start To See Potential Returns in Cambodian Startups

Lack of trust from investors has so far limited the growth potential of the growing number of Cambodian technology startups.

​​Sok An Cabinet Chief to Become Lawmaker

Leng Penglong, National Assembly spokesman, said Vandeth had been selected as a replacement for An, who died last month in Beijing of an unknown illness.

Cataloger of Khmer Rouge Crimes Wins Prestigious Human Rights Award

Youk Chhang founded DC-Cam and has led the organization since 1995, creating a national genocide education program.

Elephant Herd Rescued from War-Era Bomb Crater in Cambodia

The rescuers offered sugar cane, bamboo leaves and bananas to the elephants after they were freed.

Cambodia Cancels U.S. Military Aid Program as China Ties Expand

The U.S. Navy Mobile Construction Battalion ran a humanitarian program in Cambodia that included the building of schools, maternity wards and rural development.

Chevron Asks Court to Quash Request for Kem Ley Murder Footage

Chevron has argued that it does not possess the footage in question, which it claims was removed from the premises on the day of the murder, July 10.

Commune Council Election Worth More Than the Sum of Its Parts: Analyst

Twelve parties will contest the election, but only the CPP and CNRP have registered candidates in the country’s 1,646 communes.

Experts: Perceived Injustice Fuels Mob Justice in Cambodia

Some warn of 'chaos' as hit-and-run drivers, suspected sorcerers face wrath of angry mobs rather than justice system.

Cambodian Americans Organize Meditation Retreat in Siem Reap

Some 600 Cambodians have signed up for the meditation retreat in Siem Reap, which is to take place on April 23 to May 2.

Acknowledging U.S. Role in Bombing, Ambassador Prioritizes Demining Efforts

From 1993 to 2016, the U.S. government spent more than $120 million on clearing mines and unexploded ordinance in Cambodia.

Opposition Agrees to Withdraw Election Slogan After Government Complaints

The CPP claimed the slogan was “insulting” to CPP commune chiefs and therefore in breach of election rules.

Jailed Political Analyst Denied Chance to Meet PM in Court

Kim Sok was detained in February after Hun Sen filed a complaint against him for allegedly defaming the premier and “inciting social chaos”.

U.S. to Give $6 Million to Genocide Research Group

Launched in 1995, DC-Cam has become a well-respected voice for Khmer Rouge victims and survivors.

China, Cambodia Promise to Deepen Friendly Ties

Vice Chairman Chen Changzhi pledged that China would continue to extend loans to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government, provide development aid, and encourage investment.

Communes ‘Need Extra Funds’ to Develop: Analyst

Communes are currently allocated between $30,000 and $50,000 annually, totaling roughly 2.8 percent of the national budget.

Government Threatens Opposition With Legal Action Over Presidential Appointment

Under the amended political parties law, this minor technical infraction could lead to further legal action.