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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomes Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire
A reported December 27 State Department statement welcomed the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire and urged both countries to honour their commitments immediately and fully implement the Kuala Lumpur peace agreement.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–US trade jumps 27% in first 11 months; US remains largest export market
Ministry figures cited on December 27 put January–November trade at US$11.87 billion, up about 27.7%, including US$11.5 billion in exports and US$367 million in imports.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Defence Ministry reports calm at front lines after immediate Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire
Spokesperson Maly Socheata said the front lines were calm at 4 p.m. on December 27 after the noon ceasefire; Cambodian forces continued close monitoring and high vigilance.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville reports 412 supported projects worth nearly US$8 billion, with about 52,000 potential jobs
The working group reported 412 projects supported in 2024–2025, about US$7.971 billion in investment and roughly 52,000 potential jobs; 199 projects received special incentives in 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville–Chengdu direct flights planned to start on January 7, 2026
Cambodia Airways reportedly planned to launch Sihanoukville–Chengdu flights on January 7, initially on Wednesdays and Sundays, adding Fridays from February; the report listed KR961 and KR962 times.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Thailand agree to ceasefire effective from noon on December 27
Tea Seiha outlined the ceasefire’s implementation after the third special GBC meeting; both sides were to exercise restraint, with 18 soldiers to return after the ceasefire was fully maintained for 72 hours.
Read the original report or page ↗Anwar welcomes Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire as his ASEAN chairmanship nears its end
With four days left in Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN chairmanship, Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the ceasefire, stressing restraint, AOT verification and direct defence contacts, and urging sincere implementation.
Read the original report or page ↗China to host Cambodia–Thailand–China talks in key mediation role
Prak Sokhonn left for Yunnan with a Cambodian delegation on December 27 for trilateral talks on December 28–29; Cambodia hoped dialogue would improve understanding and help ease tensions.
Read the original report or page ↗Two new concrete roads make travel easier in Sihanoukville
Two concrete roads funded by the owner of POLO City were handed over free of charge on December 26 in Village 5, Sangkat 4: one 12 by 480 metres and the other 15 by 200 metres, with supporting utilities.
Read the original report or page ↗18 Cambodian soldiers to be released after ceasefire fully upheld for 72 hours
The December 27 GBC joint statement provided for the 18 soldiers’ return after the noon ceasefire was fully upheld for 72 hours; the report said they had been held for 151 days that morning.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia announces pause in promotional project with Trip.com
A December 26 Cambodian notice said Trip.com promotions were deferred; Trip.com said the activity had been paused before launch following safety advisories. Both parties denied personal-data involvement.
Read the original report or page ↗Malaysian embassy warns citizens against non-essential travel to Cambodia’s border as Thai attacks intensify
A December 26 Bernama report says Malaysia’s embassy advised citizens in Cambodia to avoid non-essential travel to six border provinces and follow reliable information and local instructions.
Read the original report or page ↗After three days of talks, Cambodia and Thailand reach consensus on ceasefire terms
The report says secretariat-level talks produced a preliminary ceasefire consensus for December 27; Anutin said the 72-hour proposal remained subject to further talks, with any release of 18 soldiers conditional.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai F-16 drops four bombs on a civilian area in Cambodia’s Serei Saophoan
Cambodia’s defence ministry said a Thai F-16 dropped four bombs on a civilian area in Kampong Svay commune, Serei Saophoan, at 7:31 a.m. on December 27.
Read the original report or page ↗Domestic and international investors retain confidence in Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet’s leadership
At a December 25 project launch in Preah Sihanouk, Run Mansion owner Thong Setha said Chinese partners continued investing in luxury housing. Deputy governor Hem Darith backed the project and described investment support.
Read the original report or page ↗Club of Cambodian Journalists distributes body armour and helmets for border reporting
On December 26, the Club of Cambodian Journalists gave body armour and helmets to 57 journalists from 36 organisations. President Puy Kea said supplies were insufficient for all reporters and more donations would be sought.
Read the original report or page ↗Pursat environment department rejects Thai wildlife-seizure report as recycled domestic news
On December 26, Pursat’s environment department denied reports that Thai troops seized two lions and three bears from a Thma Da casino, saying old news from Thailand had been repurposed.
Read the original report or page ↗GBC talks enter third day, discussing a ceasefire and restored stability
Cambodia’s defence ministry said GBC secretariat talks resumed at 10 a.m. on December 26 to prepare for the December 27 special meeting and discuss ending hostilities and restoring border order. No specific results had been announced.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk investment promotion team chair leads inspection of provincial projects
Hean Sahib and Preah Sihanouk governor Mang Sineth inspected projects benefiting from the special investment programme on December 26. The report lists cable and reel production, aluminium, furniture and bonded logistics projects.
Read the original report or page ↗Thousands of Cambodians raise “Cambodia Needs Peace” banners after Thai invasion
Thousands of monks, Buddhist devotees and students joined a barefoot peace walk in Siem Reap on December 24, carrying peace and education banners with Cambodian and religious flags.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–Thailand conflict: Hun Manet reaffirms peaceful stance to Rubio
Hun Manet spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on December 25 about the border situation, reaffirming Cambodia’s commitment to existing agreements and the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration in pursuit of a rapid ceasefire and lasting peace.
Read the original report or page ↗Solidarity in crisis: Preah Sihanouk sends aid to front-line troops and displaced people in Banteay Meanchey
Preah Sihanouk sent donated food, medicine and supplies to front-line troops and displaced people in Banteay Meanchey on December 26, saying deliveries to other destinations would continue until stocks were exhausted.
Read the original report or page ↗Dr Pich Chanmony Hun Manet visits and assists people displaced from the Cambodia–Thailand border
Dr Pich Chanmony Hun Manet met displaced people, including elderly residents, pregnant women and children, on December 26, conveying leaders’ concern, distributing aid and calling for continued humanitarian support.
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