Metfone Officially Launches High-Speed 5G Plans with Attractive Offers
After three months of technical trials and promising results, Metfone has officially announced the commercial launch of its 5G network services starting from April 1, 2026.
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After three months of technical trials and promising results, Metfone has officially announced the commercial launch of its 5G network services starting from April 1, 2026.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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20 foreigners detained in overnight raid on Phnom Penh scam centre
A joint force operation conducted overnight in the capital’s Sen Sok district led to the arrest of 20 foreign suspects, including two women, in connection with an alleged online scam operation, said the Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Online Scams (CCOS).
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A joint force operation conducted overnight in the capital’s Sen Sok district led to the arrest of 20 foreign suspects, including two women, in connection with an alleged online scam operation, said the Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Online Scams (CCOS).
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Despite high-profile accident, March road toll falls dramatically
A total of 107 people were killed and 257 others injured — some of them seriously — in the 184 road traffic accidents that were recorded across Cambodia in March, according to a report from the Ministry of Interior.
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A total of 107 people were killed and 257 others injured — some of them seriously — in the 184 road traffic accidents that were recorded across Cambodia in March, according to a report from the Ministry of Interior.
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NOCC expand ‘Olympic Values’ programme to border provinces
The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) has announced plans to expand its “Olympic Values Education Programme” in 2026, with a special focus on children and students in border provinces affected by past Thai military incursions. The initiative aims to strengthen their knowledge, resilience and future development.
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The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) has announced plans to expand its “Olympic Values Education Programme” in 2026, with a special focus on children and students in border provinces affected by past Thai military incursions. The initiative aims to strengthen their knowledge, resilience and future development.
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A Call for Historical Honesty and Lasting Peace Between Cambodia and Thailand
[Op-Ed] I firmly believe that if more Thai citizens embraced the level of understanding and intellectual honesty demonstrated by veteran journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk and similarly minded historians, relations between Cambodia and Thailand would be far more peaceful, respectful and grounded in mutual recognition.
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[Op-Ed] I firmly believe that if more Thai citizens embraced the level of understanding and intellectual honesty demonstrated by veteran journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk and similarly minded historians, relations between Cambodia and Thailand would be far more peaceful, respectful and grounded in mutual recognition.
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China voices concern over Japan’s long-range missile deployment
China’s Foreign Ministry has expressed “grave concern” over Japan’s deployment of long-range missiles capable of striking what Tokyo calls “enemy bases”.
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China’s Foreign Ministry has expressed “grave concern” over Japan’s deployment of long-range missiles capable of striking what Tokyo calls “enemy bases”.
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Future ASEAN preparatory meets to be held virtually
Physical Asean meetings held this year will only be for heads of government.
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Physical Asean meetings held this year will only be for heads of government.
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Malaysia bans foreign cards at fuel pumps, but Singaporeans still free to swipe for RON97
Singaporean motorists who crossed into Johor Bahru on April 1, bracing themselves for a cashless headache at pumps due to a Malaysian ban on foreign cards, found that little had changed – at least for those buying RON97 petrol.
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Singaporean motorists who crossed into Johor Bahru on April 1, bracing themselves for a cashless headache at pumps due to a Malaysian ban on foreign cards, found that little had changed – at least for those buying RON97 petrol.
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Senior finishes senior high: Filipino grandfather Segundo, 70, inspires netizens
“Life is not a race.” Some may disagree with the adage. But 70-year-old Segundo Vismanos showed that he embodies it.
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“Life is not a race.” Some may disagree with the adage. But 70-year-old Segundo Vismanos showed that he embodies it.
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Bangladesh government moves to lift ban on e-cigarettes
The government is set to amend the anti-tobacco ordinance, withdrawing the ban on the production and sale of e-cigarettes, raising serious public health concerns.
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The government is set to amend the anti-tobacco ordinance, withdrawing the ban on the production and sale of e-cigarettes, raising serious public health concerns.
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Phnom Penh Autonomous Port saw profit climb 50% in 2025
The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reported notable performance last year. With net profits of nearly $20 million, the port earned almost half as much again as in 2024.
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The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reported notable performance last year. With net profits of nearly $20 million, the port earned almost half as much again as in 2024.
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Jolie tipped to restore historic Battambang theatres
Angelina Jolie inspected the Golden Temple Theatre and Battambang Cinema in Battambang town on April 2, in a visit local authorities described as an important step towards preserving the province’s cultural heritage.
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Angelina Jolie inspected the Golden Temple Theatre and Battambang Cinema in Battambang town on April 2, in a visit local authorities described as an important step towards preserving the province’s cultural heritage.
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Thai military encouraging Thai civilians to farm occupied lands
Members of the Thai military are reportedly escorting Thai villagers as they survey rice fields around the occupied Cambodian village of Chouk Chey.
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Members of the Thai military are reportedly escorting Thai villagers as they survey rice fields around the occupied Cambodian village of Chouk Chey.
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ASEAN backs Cambodian proposals to advance regional sports development
ASEAN members have expressed strong support for Cambodia’s key principles aimed at promoting both traditional and contemporary sports across the region, with a focus on achieving higher standards and fostering peace.
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ASEAN members have expressed strong support for Cambodia’s key principles aimed at promoting both traditional and contemporary sports across the region, with a focus on achieving higher standards and fostering peace.
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Indian support sees Kong Kong commune declared mine-free
Trapeang Rung commune, located in Koh Kong province’s Koh Kong district, was officially declared mine-free today, April 2.
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Trapeang Rung commune, located in Koh Kong province’s Koh Kong district, was officially declared mine-free today, April 2.
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