Tiger conservation in Nepal leaves families on forest fringes in peril

Pushpa Tamang, aged 42, sits on the narrow porch of her home in Gabhar settlement in ward 1 of Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality, Banke. A red shawl is wrapped tightly around her head. To a casual observer, she appears healthy, a woman resting in the afternoon sun. But the exterior is a mask for a shattered internal reality.

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Information, tourism ministries team up to share ‘positive stories, fight disinformation’

The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Information have joined forces to promote Cambodia’s tourism industry by showcasing authentic information about Cambodia and eliminating fake news that discourages tourists from visiting the “Kingdom of Wonder”.

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Tokyo Pokémon Centre suspect repeatedly stabbed victim, himself until losing consciousness

The suspect in a stabbing at a Pokémon Center in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district continued to stab his victim and himself alternatively right up until the moment he lost consciousness, a police source revealed.

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Fuel frenzy across the Malaysia-Singapore Causeway

Singaporeans aren’t flocking to Johor just for groceries these days – fuel is the “obsession” for the moment.

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‘The mosque, the river, the sea’: Why Malaysia’s Terengganu folk say they need little else to be happy

Ms Farhana Azman has heard the same refrain about her home state – Terengganu is backward and its people are poor – too many times to count.

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From heartbreak to empowerment: Chloe Lebon turning personal pain into global connection

Rising independent South African recording artist Chloe Lebon has transformed a deeply personal experience of heartbreak into a message of empowerment that is now resonating with listeners around the world, including women who say her music reflects their own untold stories.

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Huione, Prince number two captured, returned to China

A Cambodian and Chinese police joint task force arrested Chinese citizen Li Xiong, who until recently also Cambodian citizenship. Li was one of the owners of the now-defunct Huione Group, which was allegedly involving in online scams and money laundering operations on a massive scale.

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AIMS project expands to push rural smallholders agri-productivity

The Ministry of Commerce’s AIMS Project will allocate $1.5 million grant to strengthen Khmer chicken, vegetable and premium rice value chains and market linkages in 2026, according to a press release.

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China stands with Cambodia on defence, vows Wang

China will not abandon Cambodia in the fields of defence or security, and will continue to play a mediating role in securing a permanent ceasefire and restore normalcy to Cambodia–Thailand relations, according to Chinese ambassador Wang Wenbin.

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Information, tourism ministries team up to share ‘positive stories, fight disinformation’

The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Information have joined forces to promote Cambodia’s tourism industry by showcasing authentic information about Cambodia and eliminating fake news that discourages tourists from visiting the “Kingdom of Wonder”.

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China pledges to accelerate Cambodia’s mine clearance goals

China has reaffirmed its commitment to providing financial and technical support to Cambodia’s mine action sector, aiming to accelerate clearance operations and help the Kingdom meet its national targets, according to a senior official from the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC).

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Angkor ticket sales down one-third in Q1 as conflicts hit tourism

Global economic fragility, rising fuel prices, armed conflict in the Middle East and tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border have all been cited as contributing to a sharp decline in ticket sales to the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first quarter of 2026. The number of visitors reached just over 270,000 — down nearly one-third compared to the same period in 2025.

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Son of Banteay Meanchey official confesses to multiple fatality Battambang crash. Siv Cheysith handed himself in to Battambang police.

AIIB commits to continued support for development projects

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has encouraged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to continue strengthening its engagement and coordination with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to help accelerate the implementation of practical cooperation projects and maximise benefits for the Cambodian people.

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Tourism ministry, UNDP, partner with Coca-Cola to promote riverine cleanup

The “Promoting Sustainable River Tourism and Plastic Waste Reduction across Cambodia’s Waterways” clean-up campaign was launched today, April 1. The campaign aims to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable tourism.

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Lawmakers, senators laud anti-scam efforts as bill approaches Senate

During the nine-month period from July 2025 to March 2026, Cambodian authorities report breaking up 250 cases of technology-based fraud. Approximately 750 suspects were sent to court to face charges in 80 cases.

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