Cambodia

Country Cambodia
Capital Phnom Penh
Continent Asia(Southeast Asia)
Currency Riel(KHR)
Languages Khmer

Phnom Penh

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Introduction

Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, descendants of the Angkor Empire that extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the empire, ushering in a long period of decline. The king placed the country under French protection in 1863 and it became part of French Indochina in 1887. Following Japanese occupation in World War II, Cambodia gained full independence from France in 1953. In April 1975, after a five-year struggle, Communist Khmer Rouge forces captured Phnom Penh and evacuated all cities and towns. At least 1.5 million Cambodians died from execution, forced hardships, or starvation during the Khmer Rouge regime under POL POT. A December 1978 Vietnamese invasion drove the Khmer Rouge into the countryside, began a 10-year Vietnamese occupation, and touched off almost 13 years of civil war. The 1991 Paris Peace Accords mandated democratic elections and a ceasefire, which was not fully respected by the Khmer Rouge. UN-sponsored elections in 1993 helped restore some semblance of normalcy under a coalition government. Factional fighting in 1997 ended the first coalition government, but a second round of national elections in 1998 led to the formation of another coalition government and renewed political stability. The remaining elements of the Khmer Rouge surrendered in early 1999. Some of the surviving Khmer Rouge leaders are awaiting trial for crimes against humanity by a hybrid UN-Cambodian tribunal supported by international assistance. Elections in July 2003 were relatively peaceful, but it took one year of negotiations between contending political parties before a coalition government was formed. In October 2004, King Norodom SIHANOUK abdicated the throne and his son, Prince Norodom SIHAMONI, was selected to succeed him. Local elections were held in Cambodia in April 2007, with little of the pre-election violence that preceded prior elections. National elections in July 2008 were relatively peaceful.

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AirAsia Cambodia unit begins ticket sales for domestic flights, eyes regional expansion - Hindustan TimesAirAsia Cambodia unit begins ticket sales for domestic flights, eyes regional expansion  Hindustan Times

It's a Family Affair as Paetongtarn Shinawatra Visits Cambodia - The DiplomatIt's a Family Affair as Paetongtarn Shinawatra Visits Cambodia  The Diplomat

Cambodia’s total public debt reaches 11.24 b USD - Pakistan ObserverCambodia’s total public debt reaches 11.24 b USD  Pakistan Observer

Cambodia launches Visit Siem Reap 2024 campaign - XinhuaCambodia launches Visit Siem Reap 2024 campaign  Xinhua

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Cambodia to divert Mekong trade via China-built canal, vexing Vietnam - Nikkei AsiaCambodia to divert Mekong trade via China-built canal, vexing Vietnam  Nikkei Asia

New report details rights abuses in Cambodia's Southern Cardamom REDD+ project - Mongabay.comNew report details rights abuses in Cambodia's Southern Cardamom REDD+ project  Mongabay.com

AirAsia Cambodia to begin scheduled ops in mid-2Q24 - ch-aviationAirAsia Cambodia to begin scheduled ops in mid-2Q24  ch-aviation

AirAsia Cambodia ready to take off starting with three domestic destinations - AirAsiaAirAsia Cambodia ready to take off starting with three domestic destinations  AirAsia

AirAsia Cambodia to launch in May, international flights in Q3 - FlightglobalAirAsia Cambodia to launch in May, international flights in Q3  Flightglobal

AirAsia Cambodia To Start Commercial Service In May - Aviation WeekAirAsia Cambodia To Start Commercial Service In May  Aviation Week

Wang Yi Meets with Cambodian Ambassador to China Khek Cai Mealy Sysoda - ?????Wang Yi Meets with Cambodian Ambassador to China Khek Cai Mealy Sysoda  ?????

Why Outland Denim makes its premium jeans in Cambodia - Inside Retail AsiaWhy Outland Denim makes its premium jeans in Cambodia  Inside Retail Asia

Spinning plastic into broomsticks: the Cambodians on a mission to reduce waste - South China Morning PostSpinning plastic into broomsticks: the Cambodians on a mission to reduce waste  South China Morning Post

Textile and Apparel SEA-Cambodia Summit 2024 concludes successfully - Fibre2fashion.comTextile and Apparel SEA-Cambodia Summit 2024 concludes successfully  Fibre2fashion.com

Indonesia to import 22,500 tonnes rice from Cambodia for Eid al-Fitr - theSunIndonesia to import 22,500 tonnes rice from Cambodia for Eid al-Fitr  theSun

Indigenous students improve their mother tongue - UNICEFIndigenous students improve their mother tongue  UNICEF

Cambodian People's Party, Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai set to enhance links - asianews.networkCambodian People's Party, Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai set to enhance links  asianews.network

IAEA Mission to Cambodia Finds Progress in Nuclear Security Arrangements, Encourages Continued Improvement ... - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Mission to Cambodia Finds Progress in Nuclear Security Arrangements, Encourages Continued Improvement ...  International Atomic Energy Agency

Thailand-Cambodia: Chevron Eyes Cross-Border Gas Resources - Energy IntelligenceThailand-Cambodia: Chevron Eyes Cross-Border Gas Resources  Energy Intelligence

AIRASIA CAMBODIA TO TAKE OFF MAY 2; EYES UP TO 85 PCT LOAD - BERNAMAAIRASIA CAMBODIA TO TAKE OFF MAY 2; EYES UP TO 85 PCT LOAD  BERNAMA

Cambodia country profile - BBC.comCambodia country profile  BBC.com

PH, Cambodia vow cooperation vs land mines - Inquirer.netPH, Cambodia vow cooperation vs land mines  Inquirer.net

AirAsia Cambodia starts ticket sales - TTR WeeklyAirAsia Cambodia starts ticket sales  TTR Weekly

Why Chinese scammers may still be running Cambodia’s ‘sin city’ amid crackdowns - South China Morning PostWhy Chinese scammers may still be running Cambodia’s ‘sin city’ amid crackdowns  South China Morning Post

AirAsia Cambodia Launches Domestic Flights Serives to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville Now Open for ... - Travel And Tour WorldAirAsia Cambodia Launches Domestic Flights Serives to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville Now Open for ...  Travel And Tour World

Cambodia's Inclusive Education Plan: Empowering Children like Duong Chay - UNICEFCambodia's Inclusive Education Plan: Empowering Children like Duong Chay  UNICEF

CFPs: “Mental Health and Freedom of the LGBT+ community in Cambodia” - fundsforNGOsCFPs: “Mental Health and Freedom of the LGBT+ community in Cambodia”  fundsforNGOs

Paetongtarn talks up Cambodia ties - Bangkok PostPaetongtarn talks up Cambodia ties  Bangkok Post

AirAsia Cambodia launches with free seats on domestic routes - TravelDailyNews Asia-PacificAirAsia Cambodia launches with free seats on domestic routes  TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific

WFP in Cambodia 2024-2028: Towards inclusive, accelerated and sustainable development - Cambodia - ReliefWebWFP in Cambodia 2024-2028: Towards inclusive, accelerated and sustainable development - Cambodia  ReliefWeb

ADB, Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia Partner to Support MSMEs Through Trade and Supply Chain Finance in ... - Asian Development BankADB, Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia Partner to Support MSMEs Through Trade and Supply Chain Finance in ...  Asian Development Bank

One Health in practice: towards effective and feasible rabies elimination in Cambodia - World Health Organization (WHO)One Health in practice: towards effective and feasible rabies elimination in Cambodia  World Health Organization (WHO)

Watch: Astonishing 'explosion of life' coral spawning in Cambodia stuns scientists - BBC Discover WildlifeWatch: Astonishing 'explosion of life' coral spawning in Cambodia stuns scientists  BBC Discover Wildlife

MB Cambodia Bank leads digital banking evolution with inauguration of Smart branch in Boeng Keng Kang - Khmer TimesMB Cambodia Bank leads digital banking evolution with inauguration of Smart branch in Boeng Keng Kang  Khmer Times

Church collaborates on new hospital in Cambodia and renovations to 3 more - Church NewsChurch collaborates on new hospital in Cambodia and renovations to 3 more  Church News

Canada’s National Bank Said to Mull Options for Cambodia Arm - BloombergCanada’s National Bank Said to Mull Options for Cambodia Arm  Bloomberg

World Report 2024: Cambodia - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Cambodia  Human Rights Watch

Cambodia: New Prime Minister But No Improvements - Human Rights WatchCambodia: New Prime Minister But No Improvements  Human Rights Watch

Paetongtarn met with Cambodia's acting National Assembly president - Nation ThailandPaetongtarn met with Cambodia's acting National Assembly president  Nation Thailand

27-year-old Karnataka man held captive in Cambodia rescued - The Times of India27-year-old Karnataka man held captive in Cambodia rescued  The Times of India

Cambodia-S Korea bilateral trade marks slight increase - The Phnom Penh PostCambodia-S Korea bilateral trade marks slight increase  The Phnom Penh Post

AP PHOTOS: Collecting sap to make palm sugar is an arduous, and less appealing, job for Cambodians - The Associated PressAP PHOTOS: Collecting sap to make palm sugar is an arduous, and less appealing, job for Cambodians  The Associated Press

Scam Victims Say Human Trafficking Still a Problem in Cambodia - Voice of America - VOA NewsScam Victims Say Human Trafficking Still a Problem in Cambodia  Voice of America - VOA News

Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Minister of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia - ASEANSecretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Minister of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia  ASEAN

Cambodia to welcome foreign visitors with Chhay Yam during Khmer New Year - Travel And Tour WorldCambodia to welcome foreign visitors with Chhay Yam during Khmer New Year  Travel And Tour World

UNESCO and Cambodia foster regional dialogue on Emergency Preparedness and Underwater Cultural Heritage ... - UNESCOUNESCO and Cambodia foster regional dialogue on Emergency Preparedness and Underwater Cultural Heritage ...  UNESCO

The Digital Government Forum opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - ASEANThe Digital Government Forum opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia  ASEAN

Many coral reefs are dying. This one is exploding with life. - Vox.comMany coral reefs are dying. This one is exploding with life.  Vox.com

AirAsia to launch new Cambodian airline in May 2024, opens bookings - AeroTimeAirAsia to launch new Cambodian airline in May 2024, opens bookings  AeroTime

AirAsia Cambodia ready to take off, starting with three domestic destinations - Aviation24.beAirAsia Cambodia ready to take off, starting with three domestic destinations  Aviation24.be

First Human Influenza A(H5N1) (Bird Flu) Virus Infections in Cambodia - CDCFirst Human Influenza A(H5N1) (Bird Flu) Virus Infections in Cambodia  CDC

Cambodia labour ministry, South Korea ink work MoU - asianews.networkCambodia labour ministry, South Korea ink work MoU  asianews.network

AirAsia ramps up expansion with Cambodia flights from May - Bangkok PostAirAsia ramps up expansion with Cambodia flights from May  Bangkok Post

National Bank of Canada denies media report of talks to sell its Cambodian unit - ReutersNational Bank of Canada denies media report of talks to sell its Cambodian unit  Reuters

Cambodia, Thailand highly evaluate ties, bilateral cooperation - http://en.vietnamplus.vn/Cambodia, Thailand highly evaluate ties, bilateral cooperation  http://en.vietnamplus.vn/

Mother Nature Cambodia - Right Livelihood AwardMother Nature Cambodia  Right Livelihood Award

Improving the Cashew Value Chain: Connecting Cambodians to the Global Market | Cambodia | News | U.S. Agency ... - USAIDImproving the Cashew Value Chain: Connecting Cambodians to the Global Market | Cambodia | News | U.S. Agency ...  USAID

Cambodia's genocide is still hurting its people - The EconomistCambodia's genocide is still hurting its people  The Economist

Valentine's Day: Cambodia youth told to avoid 'inappropriate' activities - BBC.comValentine's Day: Cambodia youth told to avoid 'inappropriate' activities  BBC.com

Cambodia 'upcycler' turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms - ReutersCambodia 'upcycler' turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms  Reuters

Tackling tuberculosis (TB): new steps towards ending TB in Cambodia - World Health Organization (WHO)Tackling tuberculosis (TB): new steps towards ending TB in Cambodia  World Health Organization (WHO)

A discreet start to a new political era in Cambodia - East Asia ForumA discreet start to a new political era in Cambodia  East Asia Forum

AFD AND KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA DOUBLE THEIR COOPERATION - Agence française de développement (AFD)AFD AND KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA DOUBLE THEIR COOPERATION  Agence française de développement (AFD)

Rombak Battle 2024: Cambodia’s hip-hop dance competition returns - Khmer TimesRombak Battle 2024: Cambodia’s hip-hop dance competition returns  Khmer Times

Startups to power Cambodia’s Pentagonal Strategy - Khmer TimesStartups to power Cambodia’s Pentagonal Strategy  Khmer Times

ADB Adjusts 2023 Growth Forecast for Cambodia, Maintains 2024 Outlook - Asian Development BankADB Adjusts 2023 Growth Forecast for Cambodia, Maintains 2024 Outlook  Asian Development Bank

Chuni Leang’s traditional Cambodian dance - Bay of Plenty TimesChuni Leang’s traditional Cambodian dance  Bay of Plenty Times

Cambodia: Dissident Arrested After Criticizing Minister - Human Rights WatchCambodia: Dissident Arrested After Criticizing Minister  Human Rights Watch

Eid al-Fitr; Indonesia to Import 22000 Tons of Rice from Cambodia - Tempo.co EnglishEid al-Fitr; Indonesia to Import 22000 Tons of Rice from Cambodia  Tempo.co English

Why Hun Manet should pay an official visit to South Korea - The Phnom Penh PostWhy Hun Manet should pay an official visit to South Korea  The Phnom Penh Post

Japan-Cambodia Foreign Ministers' Meeting - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanJapan-Cambodia Foreign Ministers' Meeting  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Over 250,000 foreigners working in Cambodia - Khmer TimesOver 250,000 foreigners working in Cambodia  Khmer Times

Cambodia Economic Update - From Recovery to Reform - World Bank GroupCambodia Economic Update - From Recovery to Reform  World Bank Group

Cambodia’s female tuk-tuk drivers fight prejudice on road to equality - Al Jazeera EnglishCambodia’s female tuk-tuk drivers fight prejudice on road to equality  Al Jazeera English

Jack Adamovic Davies on the Rise and Rise of Cambodia's Prince Group - The DiplomatJack Adamovic Davies on the Rise and Rise of Cambodia's Prince Group  The Diplomat

An ex-diplomat and king's head: Inside the secret global trade of Asian art - POLITICO EuropeAn ex-diplomat and king's head: Inside the secret global trade of Asian art  POLITICO Europe

Cambodia will have traditional dancers in airport - ScandAsiaCambodia will have traditional dancers in airport  ScandAsia

US Sanctions and Rallying Around the Flag in North Korea and Cambodia - The DiplomatUS Sanctions and Rallying Around the Flag in North Korea and Cambodia  The Diplomat

Cambodia’s strategic positioning between the United States and China - East Asia ForumCambodia’s strategic positioning between the United States and China  East Asia Forum

Japan Grants $154 Million to Boost Cambodia's Regional Hospital Development, Enhancing Health Sector - Xpert TimesJapan Grants $154 Million to Boost Cambodia's Regional Hospital Development, Enhancing Health Sector  Xpert Times

Cambodia harnesses youth innovation to combat antimicrobial resistance - World Health Organization (WHO)Cambodia harnesses youth innovation to combat antimicrobial resistance  World Health Organization (WHO)

Sweden Phasing Out Development Aid to Cambodia, Spurring Anxiety - Voice of America - VOA NewsSweden Phasing Out Development Aid to Cambodia, Spurring Anxiety  Voice of America - VOA News

Cambodia defends family relocations around the famous Angkor Wat temple complex - The Associated PressCambodia defends family relocations around the famous Angkor Wat temple complex  The Associated Press

Cambodia bars green activists from traveling to accept international award - Mongabay.comCambodia bars green activists from traveling to accept international award  Mongabay.com

Visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia by Frank A. Rose, Principal Deputy Administrator, U.S. National Nuclear Security ... - US Embassy in Cambodia - USEmbassy.govVisit to the Kingdom of Cambodia by Frank A. Rose, Principal Deputy Administrator, U.S. National Nuclear Security ...  US Embassy in Cambodia - USEmbassy.gov

Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong Meets with Newly-appointed Ambassador of Cambodia to China SOEUNG ... - MFA ChinaVice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong Meets with Newly-appointed Ambassador of Cambodia to China SOEUNG ...  MFA China

Secretary-General of ASEAN discusses business and investment opportunities with Deputy Prime Minister and First ... - ASEANSecretary-General of ASEAN discusses business and investment opportunities with Deputy Prime Minister and First ...  ASEAN

'It's a lose-lose situation': Carbon 'offset' project in Cambodia accused of human rights violations - The World from PRX'It's a lose-lose situation': Carbon 'offset' project in Cambodia accused of human rights violations  The World from PRX

AirAsia Cambodia to launch domestic flights in three major destinations, offers 6,000 free seats - Khmer TimesAirAsia Cambodia to launch domestic flights in three major destinations, offers 6,000 free seats  Khmer Times

Cambodia's airport dreams stall as Chinese money dries up - Nikkei AsiaCambodia's airport dreams stall as Chinese money dries up  Nikkei Asia

Cambodia kicks off campaign to intensify tourism - http://en.vietnamplus.vn/Cambodia kicks off campaign to intensify tourism  http://en.vietnamplus.vn/

Tep Vong, the leader of Cambodia's Buddhist community, dies at 93 - The Associated PressTep Vong, the leader of Cambodia's Buddhist community, dies at 93  The Associated Press

National Elections in Cambodia - United States Department of State - Department of StateNational Elections in Cambodia - United States Department of State  Department of State

Cambodia’s Reform Path, A Promising Journey - Khmer TimesCambodia’s Reform Path, A Promising Journey  Khmer Times

Cambodia's Hun Sen to resign after four decades and appoint son as PM - BBC.comCambodia's Hun Sen to resign after four decades and appoint son as PM  BBC.com

Can competitive elections come back to Cambodia? - East Asia ForumCan competitive elections come back to Cambodia?  East Asia Forum