Illegal fishing practices hurting Cambodia’s Tonle Sap fisheries
Local and national authorities are urging residents around the Tonle Sap Lake to end the use of illegal fishing gear and instead use temporarily approved equipment while awaiting…
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Action needed to address rising alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth
A report highlights troubling trends among the country's youth, with 25.8 percent of young people aged 15-19 engaging in heavy episodic drinking (HED)—a figure higher than many…
Bonn Phum (Village Festival): A celebration of Cambodian heritage and culture
Held on April 5-6 and April 11-12, this year’s festival is set to be even bigger and better, featuring a range of exciting activities, performances, and workshops that highlight…
Cambodian education ministry reject recent school ranking results
The ministry argues that the ranking is not scientifically based and should not be used to compare or rank education systems.
Human trafficking cases in Cambodia surge in 2024, deportation of offenders doubles
In addition to Cambodian citizens falling victim to trafficking abroad, people from inside and outside the region have flowed into the Kingdom, both legally and illegally,…
Cambodia and Laos reiterate shared commitment to combating cyber fraud, drug crime
Cross-border crimes between Laos and Cambodia often involve drug trafficking, with drugs being transported into the Kingdom through provinces like Stung Treng or Preah Vihear.
Cambodian police capture Thai ‘ringleaders’ during scam raids in border city
During the operation, authorities seized evidence including 33 computers, 65 mobile phones used for illegal online criminal activities, 65 Thai identification cards and 2 Thai…
Almost 500 arrested for illegal fishing activities in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap
To date, they have arrested 478 suspects – including 47 Vietnamese nationals – and destroyed over 2.8 million metres of fishing nets. They also destroyed 7,225 fish traps,…
Cambodian women deconstruct consent via traditional Khmer dance
The classical dance was used to explore the importance of personal autonomy and gender equality.
Michelin stars, Top Chef victories: Chef Yen returns to Cambodia
Cambodian-Canadian chef Chanthy Yen has already worked in some of the world’s finest kitchens, including the three-Michelin starred El Bulli, where he worked under legendary…