Visions of resistance: women fighting to save their homeland – in pictures

The theme of this year’s Women By Women exhibition, Rooted in Resistance, is to showcase images of women defending their land and communities from destruction – by powerful people and corporations or the climate crisis. The pictures, taken by...

Financial inclusion at the heart of Cambodia’s development strategy

Financial inclusion at the heart of Cambodia’s development strategy Access to timely, affordable and legally protected formal financial services contributes to household economic growth by linking people to economic activity, says a senior...

Australia Awards Nurture Cambodia’s Future Leaders

Since 1994, Australia has provided nearly 1,100 scholarships under the Australia Awards and predecessor programs to promising Cambodian scholars.Photo by Mouern Makthong PHNOM PENH — The Australia Awards Program continues to support Cambodia in...

How returning stolen artifacts can distort history rather than serve cultural justice

In late July, during a visit to the National Gallery of Australia, three Buddhist bodhisattva statues caught my attention. All three were created in the ancient Champa Kingdom that flourished from the 2nd to 19th centuries across present-day...

Cambodia records almost 13 pct drop in landmine, ERW casualties in first 9 months of 2025

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia reported a total of 34 landmine and explosive remnant of war (ERW) casualties in the first nine months of 2025, down 12.8 percent from 39 over the same period last year, a spokesperson said on Wednesday....

Destruction of Cultural Heritage Is Not a Nation’s Loss, but...

AKP Phnom Penh, October 01, 2025 -- Cultural heritage belongs to all humanity. Its destruction is not just a loss for a single nation, but a global tragedy that undermines shared human history. The remarks were emphasised by H.E. Suos Yara,...

CRS Brings Hope to World’s At-Risk Children

Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob speaks at the 18th Annual Archbishop’s Reception for Catholic Relief Services, where tiny shoes adorn the cocktail tables as reminders of the at-risk children around the world who depend on CRS programs. (Submitted...

BIC Group: Building Cambodia’s corporate future through ESG

A framework for sustainability BIC has taken a decisive step by publishing annual sustainability reports, detailing its activities beyond financial performance. The latest report highlights programmes in education, health and community...

Iowa Asian Alliance unveils plans for Southeast Asian cultural landmark in Des Moines

UNVEILED ITS PLANS FOR A PERMANENT LANDMARK CELEBRATING SOUTHEAST ASIAN CULTURE IN OUR STATE. KCCI OLIVIA TYLER TALKED TO A MEMBER OF ONE OF THE GROUPS INVOLVED ON WHY THE MILESTONE IS SO IMPORTANT. CENTRAL IOWA’S SOUTHEAST ASIAN COMMUNITY IS...

Phnom Penh Hosts China-Cambodia Commodity Trade Fair 2025

AKP Phnom Penh, September 29, 2025 -- Phnom Penh is hosting the China-Cambodia Commodity Trade Fair 2025 from Sept. 28 to 30 at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by Cambodian Frank Inman Exhibition Co., Ltd., the three-day...

Melaka and Cambodia Pledge to Foster Muslim Tourism

Cambodian Tourism Minister Huot Hak met with Melaka Governor Tun Seri Stia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam on September 28, on the sideline of World Tourism Conference 2025 in Melaka city, Malaysia. Photo: Ministry of Tourism PHNOM PENH – The...

Cambodians Urged: Don’t Let Views on Thai Products Tear the Nation Apart

The photo shows Hun Many, president of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC), and Venerable Yon Seng Yeath, abbot of Wat Ounalom during the “Khmer Can Do It” panel discussion. Photo by Moeurn Makthong PHNOM PENH – As Cambodia navigates...

Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge and Ministry of Environment Partner to Advance Youth Climate Solutions in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 October 2025 - Cambodia's climate resilience efforts gained fresh momentum with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Environment and the Chen Zhi Climate Action...

IndiGo becomes first Indian carrier to connect India to Cambodia

IndiGo announced the launch of direct flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap, Cambodia from 13 November 2025. IndiGo will operate these flights three times a week using its Airbus A320neo aircraft. This makes IndiGo the first Indian carrier to...

Cambodia, France Praise Strong Bilateral Ties

AKP Phnom Penh, September 30, 2025 -- The President of the Cambodian National Assembly and the newly appointed French Ambassador to Cambodia have lauded the long-standing friendship between the two countries during a courtesy meeting at the...

The Gender Dimension in ASEAN–Canada Relations: A Beacon of Hope

ASEAN and Canada should seize the present opportunity to champion democracy and gender equity — and to follow through with meaningful action. Authoritarian and exclusionary leadership is gaining global momentum, including in the US. ASEAN and...

A Librarian’s Guide to Fighting Book Bans

You have probably been the victim of a book ban. Don’t worry if you didn’t notice. While we tend to think of book bans in terms of towering infernos, the reality—as with most evil—is actually quite banal. There may have been a politely worded...

ADB pegs Cambodia’s growth at nearly 5 percent for FY2025

ADB pegs Cambodia’s growth at nearly 5 percent for FY2025 Even as Cambodia faces external pressures, analysts say the country’s strong fundamentals, prudent fiscal policy, and structural reforms could help it navigate near-term shocks and maintain...

Cambodia, Vietnam Strengthen Cooperation in Digital Media

AKP Ninh Binh, September 30, 2025 -- A delegation from Cambodia’s Ministry of Information is visiting Vietnam from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2025, to strengthen cooperation in digital media, information technology, and cultural exchange. Led by H.E. In...

Cambodia’s investment climate strengthens with growth and trade deals

Cambodia’s investment climate strengthens with growth and trade deals With a youthful workforce, growing supply-chain links and a suite of investor-friendly policies, Cambodia is emerging as a regional hub for manufacturing, services and...