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Adoption

Italy close to resuming inter-country adoptions from Cambodia

More than a decade after Cambodia banned inter-country adoption over human trafficking and corruption allegations, Italy is inching closer to resuming the practice amidst widespread concerns about lack of adequate child protection measures
By Beatrice Siviero

money laundering

Despite high corruption ratings, Cambodia could escape global money laundering ‘grey list’

With the FATF’s on-site inspection concluded, Cambodia’s reputation as a destination for foreign investment hangs in the balance, but deeply rooted corruption could undermine whatever progress the international watchdog finds
By Stew Post

Tonle Sap

Record fish release aims to aid Cambodia’s biodiversity

In the first fish release of the the year, more than 5,000 threatened fish were released at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers
By Anton L. Delgado

HIV

Cambodia’s HIV surge: high-risk groups essential for better policy

As HIV annual infections doubled in just more than two years, public health officials are sounding an alarm for more inclusive awareness campaigns to prevent a further increase
By Beatrice Siviero

Protest

As 2022 draws to an end, Cambodian protestors demand release of imprisoned unionists, opposition members

Hundreds of activists gathered on the streets of Phnom Penh ahead of the new year urging once again the Cambodian government to release political opposers and unionists from jail.
By Beatrice Siviero

Cambodia’s developing InsurTech industry on show at the CamTech Summit Powered by Prudential 2022

Prudential Cambodia, the title sponsor of Cambodia’s flagship FinTech event, has featured international keynote speakers showcasing the insurance company’s commitment to the Kingdom’s and regions’ ongoing Insurance & Technology (InsurTech) development
By Prudential Cambodia

Wildlife trade

Cambodian officials charged with wildlife trafficking, a ‘wake-up call’ for global monkey trade

En route to a meeting about protecting threatened species, a government official was arrested for smuggling endangered monkeys, raising questions about Cambodia’s breeding industry
By Anton L. Delgado

Revamped Oktoberfest returns to Cambodia’s capital

The much-loved and long anticipated German-Cambodian festival makes a post-pandemic return to Phnom Penh for 10 days of celebration, starting from the 25 November
By Oktoberfest Cambodia

ASEAN Summit

Secretary-General’s ASEAN Summit visit underlines the UN’s long history in Cambodia

While touring a genocide museum, António Guterres spoke to Khmer Rouge survivors and urged for similar atrocities to ‘never happen again’
By Anton L. Delgado

ASEAN Summit

As ASEAN summit opens, Cambodia is at a crossroads

U.S. President Joe Biden joins the line-up of international leaders arriving in Phnom Penh for the important event, but criminal organisations pose risks to investment and Cambodias' legacy as Chair
By Andrew Haffner

Mental Health

Buddhist teaching is a tool for mental health support in Cambodia

As Cambodia’s mental health system lacks public funding and human capacity, the influence of Buddhism could make a significant difference in tackling mental health issues
By Sameang Chea

Wildlife

Silent Forests: Conservationists attempt ‘a last ditch effort’ to stave off local extinctions in one Cambodian forest

To prevent more local extinctions, an environmentally debatable trench is dug to fend off poachers and encircle wildlife
By Audrey Tan, Anton L. Delgado and Mark Cheong