Cambodia is hopeful that the Japanese government and private sector will encourage the Japanese airline ANA to re-launch direct flights. Renewed services are not only expected to boost tourism, but also enhance cooperation in commerce and attract more Japanese investment to the Kingdom.

PHNOM PENH: The first cooperation project to be carried out since the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Cambodia and Japan came into effect on Jan 22, when the embassy of Japan presented 29 medical incinerators to the Ministry of Health.

The Japanese government has provided over $440,000 in grants for new projects in three provinces: a water reservoir in Takeo and new bridges in Kampong Thom and Siem Reap. The aid was supplied through the Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme for small-scale human security projects (Kusanone).

Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal. While some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

The CNRP was effectively replaced by the Candlelight Party but it was disqualified from contesting national elections in 2023. Sun Chanthy, who held senior positions with the Candlelight Party, then established the NPP, which contested Senate elections early last year but failed to win any seats.

But all is not well between China and Cambodia these days. China made no new loans to Cambodia last year. It has been especially reluctant to invest in the government’s flagship project, a canal which would connect the Mekong river to the sea.

Large swaths of land in Southeast Asia are littered with unexploded bombs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam War.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Four provinces and cities in Cambodia, including Phnom Penh, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap, and Koh Kong provinces, on Friday experienced pollution levels deemed “unhealthy,” with high concentrations of dangerous PM2.

Overseas Vietnamese, despite living far from their homeland, always pay attention to the situation in Vietnam.

“It could be the first peace conference held in Japan in our history,” Kono said. Former colonial power France was making efforts to bring about peace in Cambodia, where a civil war had raged ...

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