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February 4, 2022

Water Resources Ministry issues low rainfall warning for this year

The Ministry of Water Resources has called on people to use water sparingly, especially in remote rural areas far from water sources, as rainfall this year is expected to be low.

November 23, 2021

Provide winter coats to older people, says Prime Minister Hun Sen

Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged all authorities in Phnom Penh and provinces to provide winter coats to vulnerable people, especially the elderly because cold spell is expected to set in.

January 13, 2020

Provinces face water shortage due to rice cultivation

Ministry is blaming a shortage of water in several provinces on excess rice farming.

May 10, 2019

Government to study Mekong and Bassac river sand dredging

A push for a study on the viability of a sand dredging operation along river banks.

April 22, 2019

Storms destroy hundreds of homes in five provinces

Strong winds during severe storms destroyed more than 100 houses in five provinces.

February 26, 2019

Oddar Meanchey villagers want reservoir built

About 600 families in Anglong Veng appeal to build a reservoir due to lack of water.

February 5, 2019

Water Ministry to implement two mega projects

Two mega projects totalling $380 million are set to improve water management.

January 22, 2019

Environment Ministry issues forest fire alert

Environment Ministry issues a forest fire alert and warns of the El Nino phenomenon.

November 26, 2018

Workers not destroying January 7 dam: Transport Ministry

Public Works Ministry contracts workers to build a bridge alongside the Jan 7 Dam.

November 19, 2018

Ministry pinpoints source of droughts

The Water Resources Ministry says a change in weather conditions is the main contributor to a series of droughts.

September 26, 2018

Heavy rains cause floods in Battambang

Heavy rains causes flooding in Battambang city, but authorities say it is not serious.

September 10, 2018

Floods to slam seven provinces

The Water Resources Ministry yesterday warned that seven provinces will face floods again this week.

August 14, 2018

Ministry says Mekong floodwaters are receding

Water Resources Ministry says floodwaters in the Mekong river are receding.

June 25, 2018

Flash floods hit Phnom Penh

Flood waters reached waist-high at parts of Riverside and traffic came to a standstill in most parts of the city.

May 30, 2018

Further floods coming to Kingdom

The Water Resources Ministry announces that most provinces are going to face flooding again beginning in early June.

July 31, 2017

Floods cause $1 million in damages

Floods that slam Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey destroyed more than 2,000 homes, killing two and causing $1 million in damages.

China and the US Stabilizing their Complex Ties
Accounting for over 40 percent of global GDP, the US-China relationship is undeniably the most significant and complex bilateral relationship in the world.
Challenges Facing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Accessing Loans in Cambodia
The challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Cambodia when accessing loans are multi-faceted and deeply intertwined with the economic and regulatory environment.
Cambodia’s Green Energy Transition Needs Reforms
Cambodia is at a critical juncture in energy transition. The nation faces rapid energy demand growth and high electricity prices due to its reliance on fuel imports. Simultaneously, Cambodia’s vulnerability to climate change, particularly from increased flooding risks, threatens critical infrastructure.

The Making of AI Regulations: One-Size-Fit-All?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a catchphrase, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, because the pandemic has halted people-to-people communication while serving as a valuable time and space for the development of digital technology and AI, which has significantly transformed human existence.
The rat race: Why has the West decided to accuse Kiev of blowing up the Nord Stream?
Unexpected revelations by Western media about the background of the sabotage on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline stem from an intensified struggle around the decrepit Ukrainian project.
West Bank city ‘cut off from the world’ in latest Israeli attack
Concrete slabs and sheet metal were piled high alongside streets in Jenin on Saturday, as residents assessed the damage from Israel’s West Bank raid even as explosions persisted nearby.
Cambodia’s Strategic Roles in Hong Kong’s Push for RCEP Membership
In light of strategic geoeconomic reasons related to trade and investment, Hong Kong’s interest in Cambodia is expanding as the geopolitical and economic landscapes change.

Green energy transformation to create employment opportunities
The green energy transformation is expected to significantly impact employment, creating new opportunities while posing challenges for certain sectors. According to the World Economic Forum, the transition to renewable energy will create millions of new jobs globally.
Cambodia, China, ILO call for disability inclusion in job market
The National Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT)of Cambodia, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) of China recently hosted a regional knowledge-sharing workshop to facilitate the exchange of good practices among Southeast Asian officials. The workshop puts disability inclusion high on the agenda to ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind.
Tight, taut and tension-filled ‘Rebel Ridge’ is a first-rate drama
The film Rebel Ridge opens with a shot of a lanky, muscular stranger riding into a small, corrupt Southern town – a scene we’ve all seen plenty of times. Except this stranger isn’t in a truck or on a horse. He’s on a bicycle.