The Latest Breaking News from Cambodia

415 million Indians came out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years, says UNDP study

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations (UN) said on July 11, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the world’s most populous nation.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Cambodian politician 'faces deportation'

A member of a banned Cambodian opposition party has been arrested in Bangkok and is at risk of deportation, according to Human Rights Watch.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2023

Migrants get an extension on amnesty

The cabinet has agreed to extend its foreign migrants' amnesty programme until the end of the month, allowing about 500,000 workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam to sort out the permits they need to legally reside and work in the country.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2023

Hun Sen kicks off campaign for one-sided election

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Saturday opened his ruling party’s campaign for an election later this month — a poll that has been criticised as a sham after the main opposition party was prevented from running.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2023

Cambodia ruling party victory a sure bet as campaigning begins for general election

Campaigning for Cambodia’s general election has officially begun

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

Cambodia PM backtracks on threat to ban Facebook amid content row

A political fiasco has unfolded for Facebook after Hun Sen is accused of inciting violence on the platform.

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2023

Cambodia PM Hun Sen will shut down opposition on election day – even if he can no longer threaten voters on Facebook

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen will no longer be able to use his Facebook page to air threats of violence against opposition supporters – but that doesn’t mean he can’t still suppress their vote as the country prepares for a general election.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2023

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen had been a huge Facebook fan. Now he's threatening to ban it

Cambodia’s long-serving, tough-talking leader, Hun Sen, says he is considering banning Facebook in his country, largely because he is fed up with the abuse he receives on it from his political foes abroad

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Cambodia's Hun Sen threatens to block Facebook access

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen said Friday he could block access to Facebook in Cambodia, after the company said it would remove a video in which he threatened to beat up political opponents.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

TAT homes in on Asian expatriate segment

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is eyeing Asian expatriates, including Chinese nationals residing in Laos and Cambodia, due to their increasing wealth and demand for sending their children to study in Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2023