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CPP working group in Ream visits servicemen recently home and residents in need
A Ream working group led by Ngoun Oudom visited soldiers recently home and residents in need on January 9, providing cash, food and building materials and holding a solidarity meal. Total spending was US$1,682.25.
Read the original report or page ↗Shared cultural and civilisational values draw Indian tourists to Siem Reap’s ancient Khmer temples
Indian visitors in both small and large groups are flocking to Siem Reap’s ancient Khmer temples, the report says, citing the value of similar cultures and civilisations under Cambodia’s prevailing peace.
Read the original report or page ↗About 28 tonnes of unlicensed clams seized in Siem Reap; one driver detained and another flees
Siem Reap police seized two vehicles carrying 28,750 kilograms of clams without permits in Chikreng and Sotr Nikum on January 9. One 36-year-old suspect was detained and the other vehicle’s owner fled; the case is being referred to fisheries officials.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet pledges peaceful, lawful approach to Cambodia–Thailand border issue
Hun Manet said the government was committed to resolving the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute peacefully under technical principles and international law, respecting treaties and bilateral agreements and thanking the public for aid to soldiers, police and displaced people.
Read the original report or page ↗Siem Reap court orders pretrial detention of three Nepalese men over alleged organised fraud
Siem Reap’s Court of First Instance ordered three Nepalese men held in pretrial detention on January 10 over alleged aggravated organised fraud. Authorities said they posed as a loan company and operated from Siem Reap against targets abroad from October 2025 to January 7, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Prey Nob gendarmerie base expands cultivation and completes second vegetable harvest
On January 9, Major Men Vanna led Prey Nob’s gendarmerie base personnel in expanded cultivation and a second harvest of naturally grown vegetables to improve daily meals, reduce costs and supplement existing rations.
Read the original report or page ↗Heavy trucks temporarily barred from National Road 7 between Horse and Kizuna Bridge roundabouts
Kampong Cham will temporarily bar heavy goods vehicles from the National Road 7 section between the Horse and Kizuna Bridge roundabouts during CRBC works scheduled from January 13 to April 10. Private cars and motorcycles may continue as normal.
Read the original report or page ↗Svay Rieng authorities explain viral video of people travelling inside a dog cage
Svay Rieng’s administration said on January 10 that Bavet police had investigated a viral dog-cage video. The owner said limited trailer space led some workers to sit temporarily in an empty cage; authorities warned those involved not to repeat the practice.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh gendarmerie seizes over 2,000 vaping devices and heads; two premises owners detained
On January 9, Phnom Penh and Tuol Kork gendarmerie officers seized 769 electronic-cigarette units and 1,930 vaping heads at premises in Boeung Kak 2. Two owners were taken to the capital’s gendarmerie headquarters for legal procedures.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police arrest five Chinese suspects in US$50,000 kidnapping case
Following a Chinese mother’s report, Phnom Penh police worked with Tboung Khmum police and rescued nine victims on January 7, arresting five Chinese suspects. The investigation continues.
Read the original report or page ↗US Assistant Secretary: Trump continues to follow Cambodia–Thailand border situation
Meeting Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on January 10, DeSombre reiterated US support for the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire and announced assistance for displaced people, demining and Cambodia’s anti-scam capacity.
Read the original report or page ↗Conservation team sees about 10 banteng crossing a road in Phnom Tnaot–Phnom Pok sanctuary
A conservation team’s video shows about 10 banteng of different sizes crossing a road in Preah Vihear’s Phnom Tnaot–Phnom Pok sanctuary. Ben Davis said around 70–100 were being conserved in the area.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia weather conditions for January 11–13, 2026
For January 11–13, average minimum-to-maximum temperatures are 17–29°C in the plains, 14–28°C in the highlands and 18–31°C along the coast, with no rain in the listed areas. Average wave heights range from 0.50 to 1.00 metre.
Read the original report or page ↗US supports Cambodia’s purchase of 10 Boeing aircraft
At a January 10 meeting in Phnom Penh, the United States welcomed Air Cambodia’s decision to buy at least 10 Boeing aircraft. Both sides also welcomed deeper trade, investment, defence and security cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Police arrest five suspects and rescue nine victims in US$50,000 detention and extortion case
The Criminal Police Department said it worked with Tboung Khmum police on January 7 to rescue nine victims and arrest five Chinese suspects in a US$50,000 detention and extortion case. Provincial police are preparing the case file.
Read the original report or page ↗Takhmao police raid online cockfighting site; gamblers and owner flee
After residents reported illegal gambling, Takhmao police raided an online cockfighting site in Kampong Samnanh on January 9, seizing tables, a computer and chairs. All gamblers and the owner had fled.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Chinese Businessman: Liang Qingliang Interview Clip 4
Shenzhen took 20 years; Sihanoukville took just 3. From a small fishing village to a city of 300,000–400,000, do you think Sihanoukville could become the next Shenzhen?
Read the original report or page ↗CMAC finds six more anti-tank mines in three pits after vehicle explosion in Sampov Loun
Heng Ratana said CMAC found six anti-tank mines stacked in pairs in three pits near a modified cassava-carrying vehicle’s explosion site in Sampov Loun, Battambang. No one was injured in the incident.
Read the original report or page ↗Three Chinese suspects arrested in Thailand in fraud case involving over 1.6 billion yuan and over 8,000 victims
Thai police arrested three Chinese fugitives in Bangkok and Chiang Mai on January 9 in an alleged illegal fundraising case with losses exceeding 1.6 billion yuan. Police said no evidence of offences or local victims in Thailand had yet been found.
Read the original report or page ↗US announces US$45 million for displaced people, demining and combating online scams
Michael DeSombre said on January 9 that the US would provide about US$45 million: US$15 million for border stabilisation and displaced people, US$10 million for demining and US$20 million to help Cambodia and Thailand combat scams and drug trafficking.
Read the original report or page ↗King Sihamoni visits wounded frontline soldiers in hospital
King Norodom Sihamoni visited wounded frontline soldiers at Preah Ket Mealea Hospital in Phnom Penh on January 10, asking about their injuries and recovery and recognising their service in defending sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Read the original report or page ↗Anti-tank mine explodes in Sampov Loun; no one injured
An anti-tank mine left from the wars of the 1980s–90s nearly destroyed a modified cassava-carrying vehicle in Sampov Loun on January 9. CMAC’s Heng Ratana said on January 10 that the driver survived uninjured.
Read the original report or page ↗Bayon wall carvings take visitors through the Khmer Empire’s glorious history
Bayon’s wall carvings in Siem Reap depict life in the Khmer Empire, from religious ceremonies and land and naval battles to market trading and temple construction, immersing local and foreign visitors in its past.
Read the original report or page ↗US company pledges investment of up to US$1 billion in Cambodia, Sun Chanthol says
Sun Chanthol said on January 9 that an unnamed US company had pledged to work towards a US$500 million–US$1 billion factory investment in Cambodia. He linked its decision to reciprocal trade talks, while further sectoral tariff reductions remain under negotiation.
Read the original report or page ↗US says Cambodia–Thailand border blast was accidental and did not undermine ceasefire
The US said on January 9 that the January 6 border blast was unintentional and commanders avoided retaliation after direct talks. Cambodia attributed it to an explosive remnant. Thailand later alleged mortar fire, while Cambodia reported Thai drone incursions.
Read the original report or page ↗Lighted kites trigger nighttime drone alarm; Phnom Penh police call for an end to such flights
Phnom Penh police found that reported drones on January 9 were lighted kites. The police commissioner urged residents to stop such flights and warned that continued violations would prompt tighter measures, including fines and legal action.
Read the original report or page ↗Thailand arrests Chinese fugitive in case involving more than 7 billion baht
Thai Immigration Division 5 and the Department of Special Investigation arrested a Chinese man in Chiang Mai on January 9, wanted in China over alleged unlawful deposit-taking. The case reportedly involves more than 7 billion baht; detention and deportation procedures are ongoing.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Saudi Arabia welcome positive bilateral momentum, highlighting trade and people-to-people ties
Prak Sokhonn met outgoing Saudi Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy on January 8. Both sides welcomed high-level visits, trade and investment cooperation and people-to-people ties; Cambodia reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with the incoming ambassador.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia exported over 940,000 tonnes of rice in 2025, including over 230,000 tonnes to China
Citing Cambodia Rice Federation figures, Wang Wenbin said Cambodia exported 940,321 tonnes of rice in 2025, up 45 percent, worth about US$602 million. Exports to China reached 231,125 tonnes and generated about US$138 million.
Read the original report or page ↗Sun Chanthol on Chen Zhi extradition decision: Cambodia is not walking a US–China tightrope
Sun Chanthol said in a January 8 interview that the decision to extradite Chen Zhi to China was based on sufficient evidence and the law. He stressed that Cambodia’s decisions served its national interests rather than choosing sides.
Read the original report or page ↗Road crashes kill 35 and injure 117 in the first week of 2026
Deputy Interior Ministry spokesperson Touch Sokhak said 65 road crashes nationwide during January 1–7, 2026, killed at least 35 people and injured 117. The report provides daily figures and lists affected locations.
Read the original report or page ↗US pledges US$45 million to Cambodia and Thailand for border peace and anti-fraud efforts
The US has pledged US$45 million in aid to Cambodia and Thailand: US$15 million for border security and stability, US$10 million for demining and US$20 million to combat drug smuggling and fraud.
Read the original report or page ↗Over 170,000 displaced people remain in camps as about 470,000 return home
The Interior Ministry said 173,107 displaced people remained in camps on the morning of January 9, while about 470,000 had returned home since the December 27 ceasefire. Some public institutions had reopened, but schools and health facilities remained closed in three provinces.
Read the original report or page ↗Wat Samraong Knong: Battambang’s over-three-century-old pagoda and its sacred traditions
Wat Samraong Knong in Battambang’s Ek Phnom district was founded in 1707, and its surviving old sanctuary was rebuilt in 1890. It remains a place for traditional prayers and merit-making, with improvements to Buddhist infrastructure and its surroundings.
Read the original report or page ↗Chen Zhi deported to China; Cambodia reiterates opposition to criminal protection networks
Cambodia deported Chen Zhi and two associates to China on January 7. The Interior Ministry said his Cambodian citizenship had been revoked late last year. Prince Bank entered liquidation, while a Senate spokesperson rejected protection for criminal conduct.
Read the original report or page ↗Chuon Narin’s wife donates 20 pigs to frontline police and troops in Preah Vihear, Ta Thav and Hill 398
Lim Daren, Chuon Narin’s wife, donated 20 pigs. The pork was distributed on January 9: five pigs for troops in Ta Thav and Hill 398, five for troops in the Preah Vihear sector and 10 for police on Preah Vihear mountain.
Read the original report or page ↗Education Ministry investigates claim that a principal demanded one month’s pay from an agreement teacher
The Education Ministry is investigating an allegation that a primary-school principal asked an employment-agreement teacher for one month’s salary. Officials have visited the site and are preparing a report for the minister, with a decision pending.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia exported over 940,000 tonnes of rice in 2025, including over 230,000 tonnes to China
Citing the Cambodia Rice Federation, Wang Wenbin said 2025 rice exports reached 940,321 tonnes, up 45 percent, worth US$602.41 million. Shipments to China totalled 231,125 tonnes and generated US$138.36 million.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce minister: Cambodia opened new markets and exported to 169 countries in 2025
Cham Nimul said at the Commerce Ministry’s January 8 conference that Cambodia exported to 169 countries in 2025 and recorded nearly US$66 billion in total trade. The ministry will strengthen existing markets, develop new ones and maintain domestic market stability.
Read the original report or page ↗Saudi Arabia plans embassy in Phnom Penh and deeper strategic cooperation with Cambodia
At a January 8 farewell meeting, the Saudi ambassador outlined plans for an embassy in Phnom Penh and business delegations covering agriculture, energy and other sectors. Cambodia welcomed cooperation, noting potential direct flights and further support in science and engineering.
Read the original report or page ↗Wat Varin Prek Liep abbot donates aid to 450 displaced military and civilian families
The abbot of Wat Varin Prek Liep led monastic officials and abbots from 16 pagodas in giving aid to a combined 450 displaced military and civilian families at Wat Samvar Sila in Preah Vihear’s Tbaeng Meanchey district on January 8.
Read the original report or page ↗Temperatures fall to 13°C as Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri authorities urge health precautions
Local departments warned of northeast-monsoon cold: 13°C in Mondulkiri through January 11 and 14°C in Ratanakiri through January 14. They urged attention to strong gusts and the health of older people, women and children; a January 6 national notice covered some areas through January 15.
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