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Cambodia releases Thai man detained for illegally crossing deep into its territory

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia on Friday (May 15) freed a Thai national, who had been detained recently for illegally crossing deep into its territory in Oddar Meanchey province, said a defence ministry spokesperson.

Manet warns against misinterpreting his words: ‘Cambodia will not kneel’

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has dismissed criticism from foreign-based Cambodians who he claimed have misrepresented his desire for peaceful dialogue based on international law as the best mechanism for resolving the current border conflict with Thailand.

Laos, Cambodia pledge to bolster security cooperation

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and Laos on Thursday (May 14) pledged to boost security cooperation, said a news release from the Cambodian prime minister's spokesperson unit, reported Xinhua.

Cambodian forest rangers poisoned by wild fungi

PHNOM PENH: Nine forest rangers from the Kratie Provincial Department of Environment were poisoned after consuming wild mushrooms during a forest patrol in the "Prey Lang" Wildlife Sanctuary in Kratie Province on Wednesday (May 13).

Cambodian ministry introduce heat monitoring system to protect factory workers

PHNOM PENH: The newly announced Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) programme will pilot an automated system that will monitor heat levels, humidity and other environmental conditions in factories and other large commercial sites. The move is considered essential for the health and safety of workers, particularly during the dry season.

Memorial, burial held for 158 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, experts recovered from Cambodia

TAY NINH: Authorities, armed forces personnel and local residents in the southern province of Tay Ninh on Wednesday (May 13) held a memorial and burial ceremony for the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives while carrying out international duties in Cambodia.

Saccharine switch: Kampot gang caught disguising Thai sugar as Vietnamese

PHNOM PENH: Authorities in Kampot province have uncovered a sophisticated rebranding operation, raiding a workshop that was used to repack imported Thai sugar into Vietnamese labelled sacks.

Thai registry listing of disputed border temples draws Cambodia ire

PHNOM PENH: Thailand's addition of several temple ruins, which it took control of during deadly border clashes with Cambodia in 2025, to its registry of ancient monuments drew the ire of its neighbour on Wednesday (May 13).

Sons of wealthy Cambodians not exempt from conscription: Hun Manet

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has detailed the reasoning behind the government's push for mandatory military service, citing ongoing global conflicts and recent border tensions with Thailand.

Cambodian mango growers eye sweeter slice of global market fuelled by growing appetite

PHNOM PENH: There is one season many Cambodians eagerly await for each year -- mango season, when the trees bear the golden-fragrant fruit under the tropical heat.