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Hun Sen to step down after 14,099 days as Cambodia’s Prime Minister; Hun Manet to succeed him on August 22

Hun Sen to step down after 14,099 days as Cambodia’s Prime Minister; Hun Manet to succeed him on August 22

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has officially confirmed that he will not continue to be the Prime Minister of Cambodia and that Dr. Hun Manet, his eldest son, will become the new Prime Minister starting August 22. “Hun Manet will begin his post as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia from […]

Cambodian athlete braves pounding rain to win hearts, admiration

Cambodian athlete braves pounding rain to win hearts, admiration

PHNOM PENH: Bou Samnang did not win her race. In fact, she came last, six minutes behind the winner. However, Samnang won the hearts and minds of Cambodians and millions of other people for refusing to quit the race, even though its outcome was decided, and continued to brave the torrential rain pounding the track. For many, […]

As it happened: AJA member launches book detailing Cambodia’s fight against COVID-1

As it happened: AJA member launches book detailing Cambodia’s fight against COVID-1

PHNOM PENH: Asia Journalists Association (AJA) member Chhay Sophal has authored a book that documents Cambodia’s endeavors and strategic measures to confront COVID-19, including the acquisition of vaccines to ensure the people’s safety and wellbeing. The book, formally launched on August 28, features six chapters and comprises nearly 900 pages, local daily Phnom Penh Post […]

All journalists are puppets!!!

All journalists are puppets!!!

By Chhay Sophal Cambodia PHNOM PENH: As you all know, media has played a key role in all areas like: – Politics – Democracy and human rights, as well as free and fair elections – Social justice, leaders’ transparency and accountability, and social equality and equity; – Gender, women’s’ rights, children’s rights, and senior citizens’ rights, […]

Elation, pride in Cambodia as its first drop of oil makes history

Elation, pride in Cambodia as its first drop of oil makes history

  By Chhay Sophal Thisiscn, Cambodia PHNOM PENH: Waiting for years, Cambodia’s dream is becoming true on Tuesday and it is the Kingdom’s pride under Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government leadership. The APSARA oil field in Block A can ease import petroleum products and it can make the Kingdom move toward stronger financial footing. In […]

Cambodian Premier Hun Sen placed in quarantine for COVID-19

Cambodian Premier Hun Sen placed in quarantine for COVID-19

By Chhay Sophal Thisiscn, Cambodia PHNOM PENH:  Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and some of his government officials on Wednesday went into quarantine and tested for COVID-19 after they had come in contact with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto who was tested positive for the virus after meeting the premier and others a day earlier. […]

Cambodia: Last COVID-19 patient discharged; no new cases in 34 days

Cambodia: Last COVID-19 patient discharged; no new cases in 34 days

PHNOM PENH: There is no more active case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia as the last patient has been successfully cured, the country’s Ministry of Health said. The last recovered case is a 36-year-old woman who was transferred to Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital in Phnom Penh on May 8, the ministry said. The woman […]

Cambodia fully mobilized in fight against COVID-19

Cambodia fully mobilized in fight against COVID-19

By Sopal Chai  Cambodia PHNOM PENH: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced the mobilization of all national means, forces, and resources to fight the global deadly virus. Up to April 17, Cambodia has reported 122 COVID-19 cases, 87 recoveries and no deaths. Taking serious action, Hun Sen’s government formed […]

Cambodia thanked for welcoming stranded cruise passengers

Cambodia thanked for welcoming stranded cruise passengers

Phnom Penh: Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili has sent a letter of appreciation to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen for authorizing the docking of Westerdam Cruise Ship at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port. After being stranded at sea for two weeks, the MS Westerdam was allowed by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to […]

Busan summit between President Moon, Cambodian PM Hun Sen canceled

Busan summit between President Moon, Cambodian PM Hun Sen canceled

Busan: South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s summit with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has been canceled as the latter decided to skip a regional meeting scheduled for this week in the southern South Korean city of Busan, the presidential office said Sunday. “Due to Cambodian PM Hun Sen’s absence at the Korea-ASEAN special summit, the […]

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