From extra time off to health issue: The evolution of Cambodia’s smoking culture
Data reflects changing attitudes, with 95% of Cambodians supporting higher cigarette taxes and nearly 96% advocating for price increases on tobacco products.
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Cambodia’s finswimmers host first ASEAN championships; team kicks to podium finish
Competing in 25 events over the course of the championship, the Cambodian athletes achieved an impressive haul of two gold, seven silver and six bronze medals, enough to defeat…
Abandoned elephant calf recovering at Cambodia’s Phnom Tamao
The approximately two-year-old, 300-kilogramme pachyderm had been alone and without her herd for approximately two weeks, before the rescue operation, according to the Wildlife…
Indonesia and Cambodia look to strengthen united front against trafficking
The event marks a forward step in translating a high-level memorandum of understanding (MoU) on combating transnational crimes – signed by both nations in August – into…
Justice delayed is justice denied: The global impunity crisis for journalists
According to records from the Cambodian Center for Human Rights, 15 journalists have been killed in Cambodia since 1994, with twelve targeted while covering sensitive issues.
From stones to stories: Angkor tour guides helping locals rediscover heritage
With foreign arrival numbers yet to rebound to pre-pandemic heights, local tourism has unexpectedly become a lifeline.
Homes, not houses: New village offers fresh start for Phnom Penh families in need
The notorious Steung Meanchey dumpsite closed in 2009, yet the area remains a symbol of hardship, as families living in makeshift homes around the former landfill struggle with…
Cambodia’s Ministry of Information reports on legal protection for journalists amid fake news
Ministry spokesperson Asnarith affirmed that the government and the ministry are committed to fostering a positive environment for journalism and audio-visual media, advocating…
‘Black Water’ explores Cambodia’s gender struggle
Through an evocative blend of movement and narrative, the performance challenges prevailing notions of masculinity and the environmental degradation we inflict upon our planet,…
Cambodia launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign
The vaccination push comes in response to a global surge in measles and rubella cases, with recent years seeing cases more than double due to disruptions in routine immunisations…