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Cambodia earned the top spot in global natural environment rankings, a stunning turnaround for a nation recovering from decades of conflict. The recognition celebrates expanding protected areas from 2 million to 7 million hectares and bringing critically endangered species back from the brink.
Ghana's government has confirmed that a viral notice ordering Africans to leave Cambodia by May 31 is completely fake. Diplomatic channels verified the document was fraudulent, bringing relief to thousands of worried families.
Cambodia and Japan launched a two-day training program bringing together 120 officials, academics, and business leaders to strengthen the country's science and innovation capacity. The partnership aims to turn scientific knowledge into real economic growth by 2030.
Cambodia just blew past its solar energy goals for 2030 and 2035 years ahead of schedule, with clean electricity now powering more than 10% of the nation. The Southeast Asian country is proving that ambitious renewable energy targets aren't just achievable—they're beatable.
More than 400 Indonesians walked free from cybercrime compounds in Cambodia this month after the government launched a major crackdown on scam operations. The workers, many trafficked and forced into fraud schemes, are now seeking safe passage home.
More than 14 million Cambodians have committed to gradually eliminating plastic bags from their daily lives, marking one of Southeast Asia's most successful grassroots environmental campaigns. The UN just promised expanded support to help Cambodia reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
After years of house arrest on treason charges called politically motivated, Cambodia's former opposition leader Kem Sokha has received a royal pardon. The move signals a potential shift in a country long criticized for silencing political voices.
Cambodia just launched an ambitious roadmap to slash plastic pollution by three-quarters while creating 26,000 green jobs over the next 15 years. The plan transforms how the country handles its 546,000 tonnes of annual plastic waste through recycling, reuse, and cutting single-use plastics.
Ten critically endangered Siamese crocodiles just splashed into Cambodia's Srepok River, giving hope to a species with fewer than 1,000 left worldwide. It's the latest win in a restoration effort that's already seen wild hatchings return for the first time in years.
After nearly a decade of legal battles, Cambodia's opposition leader Kem Sokha just received a full pardon from a 27-year treason conviction. The 72-year-old politician, who spent years under house arrest, has always maintained his innocence.
Ten critically endangered Siamese crocodiles just returned to Cambodia's Srepok River, boosting hope for one of the world's rarest reptile species. With fewer than 1,000 left worldwide, this science-backed release could help save them from extinction.
Cambodia just freed 10 critically endangered Siamese crocodiles into the wild, boosting hope for one of the world's rarest reptile species. With fewer than 1,000 left worldwide, this release marks a major win for conservation science and community collaboration.
Mangrove trees are saving fishing communities in Cambodia while capturing massive amounts of carbon from our atmosphere. What started as a local solution to protect fish populations is now recognized as a powerful weapon against global warming.
Conservationists used helicopters to rescue 32 critically endangered banteng from forests being cleared for farmland, relocating them to one of Cambodia's best-protected wildlife sanctuaries. Two calves have already been born in their new home.
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A brave rodent named Magawa saved countless lives by detecting over 100 unexploded bombs in Cambodia. Now, the country honors him with a monument that stands seven feet tall.
Scientists in Cambodia found a translucent microsnail smaller than a pinhead that decorates its shell with soil in star-shaped patterns. The discovery is one of 11 new species found in the country's limestone caves, highlighting hidden biodiversity in Southeast Asia.
Cambodia just started building a massive hydropower station that will act like a giant rechargeable battery for the nation's electrical grid. The project brings the country closer to 70% clean energy by 2030.
Cambodia and Vietnam are joining forces to double their trade to $20 billion while creating seamless travel experiences across both nations. The partnership promises easier border crossings, joint travel packages, and new opportunities for tourists to explore Southeast Asia's cultural treasures.
For the first time since 2007, tigers could roam Cambodia's forests again. The country is preparing to reintroduce Bengal tigers from India into one of its largest protected wilderness areas.
Cambodia just unveiled its first national roadmap to dramatically reduce plastic waste over the next 15 years. The Southeast Asian nation joins a growing movement of countries taking concrete action against one of the planet's biggest environmental challenges.
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