Torn Chanritheara

Phnom Penh

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I’m in Command, Assures PM

1 week ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – Prime Minister Hun Manet has assured that he is fully in command of defense operations despite being on an official overseas trip, in response to the recent border clash between Cambodian and Thai troops. His trip to Japan is due to last until May 30. The brief military clash occurred in Techo Morakort village, Preah Vihear province.
Cambodia and China Pledge Joint Action on Security, Trade, People’s Wellbeing

1 week ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Kuala Lumpur on May 27, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deeper bilateral ties, with Li calling for stronger and more effective efforts to safeguard the safety and security of their peoples.
PM to Attend ASEAN Meeting, Summit with Gulf States and China

2 weeks ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – Prime Minister Hun Manet will visit Malaysia next week for ASEAN-related meetings, including high-level summits involving the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Hun Manet will lead a high-level delegation to the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on May 26 and 27 in Kuala Lumpur. Held under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability”, the summit will focus on advancing ASEAN community-building.
Japan Grants Nearly $1.2m for Physical Education and Lifelong Learning

2 weeks ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – Japan will provide $1.18 million to support physical education improvements at university level and for lifelong learning expansion. The contracts for two projects, signed on May 20, are under the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects framework. HEARTS OF GOLD (HoG) will get $618,086 for a project to develop a 4-year quality physical education teacher education university through utilizing ICT year 3.
Genocide Sites Recommended for World Heritage List

2 weeks ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – Memorial sites Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, M-13 Prison and Choeung Ek Genocidal Center have been recommended for UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The notorious museum, also known as S-21 prison, and Choeung Ek killing field are in Phnom Penh while M-13 is in Kampong Speu.
Australian State Seeks Cooperation with Cambodia

2 weeks ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – Prime Minister Hun Manet has met the Governor of the Australian state of South Australia who is visiting Cambodia to explore cooperation in education, tourism and agriculture. Governor Frances Adamson told Hun Manet on May 19 that the primary purpose of her visit was to explore opportunities to strengthen and expand cooperation between South Australia and Cambodia.
US Trade Talks to Continue Next Month

3 weeks ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – The next round of talks on US traffic hikes will be held next month after the conclusion of the first round in Washington. The Cambodian government announcement came as two-way trade hit almost $3.3 billion in four months of 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol and Commerce Minister Cham Nimul led the Cambodian team in the first round of negotiations on the Cambodia-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement, the government’s spokesperson unit said on May 15.
Abundant Rice, Corn and Beans Predicted for Farming Season

3 weeks ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – Rice, corn and beans will be abundant in the upcoming farming season, the Royal Palace’s Brahman priest predicted at the Royal Ploughing Ceremony on May 15. The prediction was based on the feed of the sacred oxen. King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the annual ceremony, one of the most important events in the country, in Kampong Chhnang province. The event also marked the start of the rice planting season.
Cambodians Die in South Sudan Peace Mission

3 weeks ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – Two Cambodian troops have died on a peacekeeping mission in war-torn South Sudan. Defense Minister Tea Seiha said in a Facebook post on May 14 that Doung Magaly and Phat Muny had been performing their duties in Malakal city. They were part of a military police squadron sent by Cambodia. Seiha did not elaborate on the cause of the deaths.
Chinese Warship Arrives at Ream Ahead of Golden Dragon Joint Exercises

3 weeks ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – A Chinese amphibious warship arrived at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base on May 12 ahead of a joint military exercise set to begin later in the week. The Changbai Shan, a Type 071 amphibious landing ship, is leading China’s mission for the annual Golden Dragon exercises. The vessel is commanded by Rear Admiral Lyu Guankun, assistant chief of the joint staff at the Chinese military’s Southern Theater Command.