Cambodian court upholds 14-year jail terms for journalists over border photo showing unmarked landmines
A Cambodian appeals court on 26 March upheld 14-year prison sentences for two journalists convicted of treason over a photo taken in a military-restricted...
Cambodia rejects IQAir data, defends official air quality readings
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment has rejected recent pollution reports based on data from IQAir, saying they do not reflect actual conditions.
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Laos considers renaming Pakse after former president Khamtai Siphandone
Authorities in southern Laos are considering renaming Pakse, the main city of Champasak province, to Khamtai Siphandone City, in honour of the late former...
Phnom Penh bans water splashing, water guns for Khmer New Year
Phnom Penh authorities have banned water splashing during the upcoming Khmer New Year, as part of strict measures aimed at maintaining public order and...
Thailand reaffirms heritage protection at Preah Vihear conservation meeting in Siem Reap
Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural heritage protection and regional cooperation at an international meeting on the conservation of the Temple of Preah...
A 1,000-year-old temple lies battered after Cambodia-Thailand border clashes
PREAH VIHEAR, Cambodia (AP) — It's been three months since a ceasefire ended bitter border fighting between Cambodia and Thailand, but signs of combat are cut...
Vietnam to build first nuclear plant with Russia
Vietnam and Russia have agreed to build Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant, as Hanoi seeks to strengthen energy security amid global fuel disruptions. The...
New geckos discovered in Battambang caves
Cambodia’s Environment Ministry has announced the discovery of several new species following a biodiversity study in mountain areas, highlighting the ecological importance of these...
Thousands gather at Angkor Wat for Equinox sunrise
SIEM REAP, Cambodia — More than 30,000 tourists gathered at Angkor Wat on the morning of 22 March 2026 to witness the breathtaking Equinox...
Thai air force chief meets Myanmar junta leader
Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kanta, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, visited Naypyitaw on 27 February for talks with Myanmar junta chief Min...
