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Back on the pageant stage after 15 years: "Krama Queen" Mean Sonyta to represent Cambodia
Mean Sonyta was crowned Universal Woman Cambodia 2026 on September 27. She will represent Cambodia internationally and plans to showcase Cambodian culture on stage.
Read the original report or page ↗Emart24 Targets 200 Cambodia Stores in the Medium to Long Term Despite Seven Closures
By August 2026, emart24 had opened 31 stores in Cambodia, with 20 more under construction and 43 sites signed. Seven stores had closed amid competition, but the company raised its medium- to long-term target to 200 stores.
Read the original report or page ↗Ministry of Health urges citizens to heighten health precautions for Kan Ben and Pchum Ben 2026
For Kan Ben and Pchum Ben 2026, the Health Ministry urges food and hand hygiene, masks in crowded places and road safety during travel to hometowns and pagodas.
Read the original report or page ↗Container truck rear-ends factory worker bus in Svay Rieng, causing multiple serious and minor injuries early morning
Initial report: A container truck rear-ended a factory-worker bus in Svay Rieng after 6 a.m. on September 30, 2026. Several workers were injured; the cause and exact toll were still under investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia-UK Join Hands to Strengthen TVET Quality and Meet Tech Labor Market
Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training signed an MoU with the UK’s AQA on September 29 to improve TVET standards, assessment and quality assurance, and strengthen links between training institutions.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia prepares to host "Francophone Entrepreneurs Forum 2026" under the high chairmanship of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet and the French President
The Cambodian Chamber of Commerce held a preparatory meeting on September 29 for the Francophone Entrepreneurs Forum, discussing organization, invitations, logistics, budgets and business matching.
Read the original report or page ↗US$250 Million Exposed: Cambodia's ACU Uncovers Online-Scam Money-Laundering Chain
Cambodia’s ACU said a probe into alleged scam proceeds identified about 250.605 million USDT entering a related wallet. It described transfers through cryptocurrency, money changers and banks; investigations are ongoing.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk Red Cross Branch Delivers Aid to 160 Families Hit by Floods in Prey Nob District
The Preah Sihanouk Red Cross branch delivered aid to 160 flood-affected families in Prey Nob district on September 29. Each received supplies and 50,000 riel; Prey Nob Pagoda received offerings and 2 million riel.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia-Japan Join Hands on Satellite Tech and Green Energy to Combat Climate Change
Cambodia and Japan discussed cooperation on satellite data, low-carbon technologies and green investment at a space economy forum in Phnom Penh on September 29, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗From Traditional Industries to the Digital Economy! Cambodia Opens a New Digital Frontier
The 2026 Black Swan Summit is scheduled for November 15–16 in Phnom Penh, focusing on digital payments, cross-border finance and emerging technologies alongside the 20th Francophonie Summit.
Read the original report or page ↗Labor Minister urges skills competition to become a "national movement" to strengthen Cambodia's human capital toward the international stage!
Labour Minister Heng Sour opened Cambodia’s 10th National Skills Competition on September 29, 2026 and urged wider participation. The event has 112 contestants from 20 institutions competing in 12 skills.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam Armed Forces Assemble! 17-Day Joint Disaster Relief Exercise Set to Launch
Around 80 Cambodian personnel are set to join a Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam disaster-response exercise in Vietnam from September 29 to October 15, 2026. Sao Sokha urged them to maintain discipline and learn from their counterparts.
Read the original report or page ↗Governor Mang Sineth Leads Officials and Buddhist Faithful in Offering Ceremony on Third Day of Kan Ben at Otdom Vinnyaram Pagoda
On September 29, Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sineth joined officials and Buddhist faithful for the third day of Kan Ben at Otdom Vinnyaram Pagoda in Kampong Som city, offering food and donations to monks.
Read the original report or page ↗"Made in Cambodia" Goes Global: Local Products Reach 23,000 Stores Worldwide
The Commerce Ministry says Cambodian processed products have reached more than 23,000 supermarkets and convenience stores worldwide. Exports in the first eight months of 2026 were about US$24 billion, up 19.7%.
Read the original report or page ↗Floods Hit Roads! Province Halts Heavy-Vehicle Traffic to Protect Safety and Infrastructure
Kampong Thom’s Public Works and Transport Department announced temporary heavy-truck restrictions on sections of National Roads 60B and 6 and Provincial Road 2718 on September 29 because of flooding, pending further notice.
Read the original report or page ↗During Pchum Ben Festival, Senior Minister Keo Remy Visits and Encourages Frontline Troops at Ta Moan Temple Sector
Senior Minister Keo Remy, president of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee, visited Infantry Brigade No. 42 in the Ta Moan temple sector on September 28, conveying leaders’ greetings and pledging continued support.
Read the original report or page ↗Floods in Crisis! Multiple Areas of Cambodia Hit, Hun Manet Deploys Rescue On-Site
Prime Minister Hun Manet visited flood-hit Banteay Meanchey on September 28 and urged officials to prioritize saving lives. The disaster management committee reported about 44,900 households affected across 10 provinces and 3,685 evacuated.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha Delivers Dozens of Tons of Relief Supplies to Battambang Administration for Flood Victims
On September 29, 2026, Sar Sokha provided relief supplies to Battambang, including 10 tons of rice, noodles, drinking water, canned fish and condiments, for flood relief.
Read the original report or page ↗Malaysia Market Buzzing: Cambodian Commerce Brings Cambodian Potential to Global Halal Forum MIHAS 2026
A Cambodian Commerce Ministry delegation attended GHaS 2026 and the 22nd MIHAS in Kuala Lumpur, discussed market access with MATRADE and businesses, and visited KK Super Mart to inspect Cambodian rice on sale.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha to lead high-level delegation to ASEAN law enforcement conference in Vietnam
Sar Sokha will lead a senior Cambodian Interior Ministry delegation to an ASEAN law enforcement conference in Hanoi focused on cooperation against fugitive offenders.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk Province Deploys 24/7 On-Duty Personnel to Respond to Fire Incidents at Any Time
Preah Sihanouk provincial police reported on September 29 that fire and rescue personnel were on duty around the clock to receive reports and respond to fires, and urged residents to report incidents promptly.
Read the original report or page ↗Regulation Tightens: Cambodia Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling, Border Casinos Face Major Inspections
Mondulkiri officials inspected three border sites and ordered illegal online gambling and unlicensed operations to stop. One company said it had been closed for over three months; another locked site could not be entered for inspection.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Vietnam share experiences on public administration reform, urban development and bilateral cooperation!
Hun Many led a Cambodian delegation in exchanges with Hai Phong officials and VNPT on public administration, urban development and telecommunications, alongside visits to museums in Vietnam.
Read the original report or page ↗Once a Year! Cambodia's Most Important Traditional Festival "Pchum Ben" Arrives
The traditional Pchum Ben observance lasts 15 days: 14 days of Kan Ben followed by Pchum Ben itself. Families visit pagodas, make offerings and dedicate merit to deceased relatives and ancestors.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet inspects flood situation, checks on residents in Banteay Meanchey
Prime Minister Hun Manet visited flood-affected residents in Banteay Meanchey on September 28, 2026. The report says more than 3,000 local families were affected and over 1,400 had been evacuated.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Launches Conscription: Registration for Men Aged 18–25 Begins October 1
Read the original report or page ↗Lecture on Global Economic Impact and Cambodia's Industrial Strategy Held at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port
Sok Siphana led a lecture at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on September 28, 2026, covering global economic trends, U.S. IEEPA developments, China’s economic impact and Cambodia’s industrial strategy.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and New Zealand commit to expanding bilateral trade as New Zealand backs Cambodia's CPTPP membership bid
Cambodia’s commerce minister and New Zealand’s ambassador discussed trade and free trade agreements on September 28, 2026. New Zealand expressed support for Cambodia’s CPTPP application.
Read the original report or page ↗700 Gather in Cambodia! GX Global Tourism Summit Ignites Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
The 2026 GX tourism gathering ran from September 23–28 in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with exchanges on community tourism, culture and sustainability, and a Wat Phnom Fair showcasing Cambodian traditions.
Read the original report or page ↗Appeal for donations of school supplies and uniforms for Smach Daeng Primary School students for the 2026-2027 academic year
Smach Daeng Primary School’s management committee is appealing for school supplies and uniforms for the 2026–2027 academic year to assist children in need in Grades 1–5 and encourage outstanding students.
Read the original report or page ↗Banteay Meanchey Governor Directs Preparations for Flood Evacuation Sites on Higher Ground
On September 27, Banteay Meanchey’s governor directed preparations for evacuation sites on higher ground for about 20 flood-affected families, ordering water-level monitoring, security and medical support.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Cuba Sign New Memorandum to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation
Cambodia and Cuba signed a tourism cooperation memorandum in Siem Reap. Tourism Minister Huot Hak and Cuban Ambassador Milena Caridad Zaldívar Piedra signed the agreement to promote exchanges and market diversification.
Read the original report or page ↗Huione Group Scandal Worsens; Massive Crypto Transactions Draw Scrutiny
Huione faces allegations involving scam funds and money laundering. Elliptic’s January 2025 report recorded at least US$24 billion in relevant wallet inflows; this is not a court-established laundering amount.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot welcomes another major project: modern metal plant approved, expected to create 408 jobs
A commercial report says Asia Europe Metal KH’s Chum Kiri project received full EIA report approval on August 27. Initial annual capacity is projected at 13,600 tonnes, with about 408 jobs expected.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk Administration Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign and Reinforces "Clean Our House" Principles at the Local Level
Preah Sihanouk held an anti-drug awareness event on September 28, reviewing provincial first-half and national eight-month enforcement results and urging officials to strengthen local education, drug testing and public reporting.
Read the original report or page ↗Nearly 7 decades of friendship strengthened! PM Hun Manet meets with New Zealand's new ambassador for talks
Prime Minister Hun Manet met New Zealand’s newly appointed ambassador at the Peace Palace on September 28, 2026, to discuss bilateral cooperation. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1959.
Read the original report or page ↗Information Minister says: Painful historic scars; the world knows who destroyed this World Heritage site
Cambodia’s information minister cited CMAC ordnance figures and a heritage mission’s damage report concerning Preah Vihear Temple, called for accountability, and said unexploded ordnance continues to hinder inspection and conservation.
Read the original report or page ↗His Excellency Ok Khnuoch leads experts to inspect flood situation and impacts in Battambang Province
NCDM Vice President Ok Khnuoch inspected flooding and evacuation arrangements in Battambang on September 27. Provincial figures reported 21,807 affected families, with 856 families comprising 2,767 people evacuated to safety.
Read the original report or page ↗Ream Sangkat Administration conducts outreach and distributes seeds to residents in Prek Tbaek area
Ream Sangkat officials and AllKids visited the remote Prek Tbaek area on September 27 to share emergency hotline and community safety information, provide agricultural guidance and distribute crop seeds.
Read the original report or page ↗Deputy PM Tea Seiha launches military service law implementation from October 1, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Seiha said young people wishing to perform military service could collect application forms at municipal, district and khan gendarmerie offices from October 1, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗"On the First Day of Pchum Ben, Samdech Techo Hun Sen Sends Wishes to Citizens to Enjoy Family Reunions Filled with Happiness and Safe Travels"
Read the original report or page ↗Roads as the Lifeblood of the Economy: His Excellency Say Samal Inspects New Concrete Road in Koh Khyang Village
Deputy Prime Minister Say Samal and the government working group for Kampong Som inspected a newly completed concrete road in Koh Khyang village on September 26, 2026. The road is 305 metres long and 6 metres wide.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–United Nations Hold Talks in New York, Focus on Long-Standing Partnership and Cambodia–Thailand Border Update
Prak Sokhonn met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on the evening of September 25, 2026, to discuss the Cambodia–UN partnership and developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border.
Read the original report or page ↗Today Is the First Day of Kan Ben: The Story of Kan Ben and Pchum Ben—Khmer Tradition, Faith and Gratitude
Kan Ben and Pchum Ben span 15 days of offerings to monks, remembrance of ancestors and family gatherings. This feature explains their cultural meaning and the traditions of rotating food offerings and dawn rituals.
Read the original report or page ↗A major data overhaul? Cambodia's latest cabinet meeting reviews a new 10-year policy
The cabinet reviewed the draft Official Statistics Policy for 2026–2035 on September 25, focusing on coordination, data use and statistical capacity.
Read the original report or page ↗China and Cambodia Join Forces to Upgrade Anti-Fraud Cooperation; Telecom Fraud to Be a Priority Target
Sar Sokha and Yang Weilin met on September 24 and signed a law enforcement work plan prioritising telecom and online fraud and other cross-border crime.
Read the original report or page ↗Floods and waters flowing down from Thailand inundate Poipet, over 800 families evacuated to safety
Local media reported on September 26 that rainfall and floodwaters from Thailand had forced 850 families in Poipet to evacuate. Banteay Meanchey authorities mobilised rescue and medical teams.
Read the original report or page ↗PM Hun Manet urges Cambodia's tourism sector to embrace digital technology and artificial intelligence
For World Tourism Day, Prime Minister Hun Manet urged tourism businesses to embrace digital technology and AI while addressing digital divides, cybersecurity and privacy risks and preserving Khmer identity.
Read the original report or page ↗Samdech Techo Hun Sen affirms commitment to strengthening Cambodia-China cooperation
Read the original report or page ↗Siem Reap floods rise! 4 roads restrict heavy vehicles as traffic is disrupted
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