Phnom Penh

Thousands line streets to salute triumphant Indonesian football team

Indonesia defeated Thailand 5-2 in extra time in a bad-tempered men's final in Phnom Penh on Tuesday that saw four players sent off and two mass brawls.

The last-placed runner who became toast of Cambodia

The Cambodian runner has become a star of the Southeast Asian Games since her gritty performance in the 5,000m. Although she came last, her determination to finish the race under torrential rain charmed the country and even won plaudits from Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Rabiul's maiden goal wins it

Young forward Rabiul Hasan scored in the 83rd minute as Bangladesh beat Cambodia 1-0 in a FIFA Friendly in Phnom Penh yesterday.

Cambodian reptile cafe slithers into people’s hearts

For anyone terrified of an albino python, an orange corn snake or a scaly, bearded iguana, Cambodian reptile cafe owner Chea Raty says getting up close and personal at Phnom Penh’s first reptile-themed cafe is the only remedy.

World treats Bangladesh with respect

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government's stance and continued efforts to build the Padma Bridge with its own fund have changed the world's attitude towards Bangladesh and all now treat it with respect.

Asia's best boat trips: Along the mighty Mekong

Rain is pelting the observation deck, falling in sheets so thick we can barely see where the Mekong meets the shore.

May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023

Thousands line streets to salute triumphant Indonesian football team

Indonesia defeated Thailand 5-2 in extra time in a bad-tempered men's final in Phnom Penh on Tuesday that saw four players sent off and two mass brawls.

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

The last-placed runner who became toast of Cambodia

The Cambodian runner has become a star of the Southeast Asian Games since her gritty performance in the 5,000m. Although she came last, her determination to finish the race under torrential rain charmed the country and even won plaudits from Prime Minister Hun Sen.

March 10, 2019
March 10, 2019

Rabiul's maiden goal wins it

Young forward Rabiul Hasan scored in the 83rd minute as Bangladesh beat Cambodia 1-0 in a FIFA Friendly in Phnom Penh yesterday.

September 9, 2018
September 9, 2018

Cambodian reptile cafe slithers into people’s hearts

For anyone terrified of an albino python, an orange corn snake or a scaly, bearded iguana, Cambodian reptile cafe owner Chea Raty says getting up close and personal at Phnom Penh’s first reptile-themed cafe is the only remedy.

December 4, 2017
December 4, 2017

World treats Bangladesh with respect

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government's stance and continued efforts to build the Padma Bridge with its own fund have changed the world's attitude towards Bangladesh and all now treat it with respect.

July 20, 2015
July 20, 2015

Asia's best boat trips: Along the mighty Mekong

Rain is pelting the observation deck, falling in sheets so thick we can barely see where the Mekong meets the shore.

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