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Cambodia: argument leads to ‘shootout’ between foreign nationals and police, leaves police officer…
An argument led to shots exchanged between foreign nationals and police outside a Poipet casino last night.
The incident happened outside the Paradise Casino, Kbal Spean 1 Village, Sangkat Poipet City at 11:25 pm, November 20, 2021.…
Phnom Penh Governor orders inspection of sand dredging company
Following complaints from residents of the area, Governor Sreng ordered the Khan Chbar Ampov Governor to inspect a sand dredging company whose activities are allegedly causing floods in the area.
Phnom Penh’s Governor, Khoung Sreng,…
Loy Kratong Festival Launches amid Celebrations –rivers and lagoons full of hand-crafted
Buriram Province - with the cooperation of Buriram Provincial Cultural Office, Prakhon Chai District, and Chorakhe Mak Sub-district – has arranged a grand Loy Kratong Festival in Prasat Muang Tam Archaeological Site’s area from November…
400,000 krathong floats collected in Bangkok
A total of 403,235 krathong floats, most made of natural materials, have been collected from Bangkok waterways after Friday’s Loy Krathong festival, down 18.1% from last year.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials finished…
India’s flash floods: at least 17 died, dozens missingafter heavy rainfall
At least 17 people have died and dozens are reported missing in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after days of heavy rains, authorities said.
The state has been hit by intense torrents since Thursday, sparking massive floods in…
Families finally to reunite after decision to reopen Singapore-Malaysia land border end-Nov
The Singapore-Malaysia land border could open by the end of November in a long-awaited move that will reunite families and loved ones separated due to the pandemic.
The Covid-19 multi-ministry task force said at a press conference on…
Cambodian-Laos Association expands to include border provinces
Ratanakkiri province and Laos have agreed to strengthen and expand the Cambodia-Laos Association to push for better cooperation and relations between the two sides.
The agreement was reached at a meeting on November 19 at the provincial…
Second day of Water Festival sees 70,000 people visiting Phnom Penh
While thousands are spending their holidays in provinces across the Kingdom, more than 70,000 decided to visit the Phnom Penh city on the second day of the Water Festival.
Met Meas Pheakdey, spokesman for the Phnom Penh Municipality…
Cambodian artists keen to return to work after struggling with Covid lockdowns
The Cambodian government announced the re-launch of the tourism industry after a pause for nearly 2 years, which is considered an opportunity for painters and art traders to overcome the stagnation period that accompanied the lockdown due…
Myanmar arrests ex-lawmaker and hip-hop artist it says masterminded anti-junta attacks
Myanmar security forces have arrested a former lawmaker and prominent hip-hop artist accused of masterminding a string of attacks targeting regime forces and officials, the junta said on Friday (Nov 19).
Self-declared civilian "people's…