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Read the original report or page ↗Police manage traffic for more than 200 motorcycles marking club’s fifth anniversary in Sihanoukville
Preah Sihanouk provincial police provided traffic and public-order support for Satunadi MC Cambodia’s fifth-anniversary gathering on October 24, 2026, involving more than 200 large motorcycles.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia officially opens 2026 agricultural exhibition with about 400 booths
Cambodia’s 2026 agriculture exhibition and forum officially opened at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 24. Running from October 23 to 25, it features about 400 booths showcasing nine priority agricultural products and farming technologies, and is expected to attract around 25,000 visitors.
Read the original report or page ↗Vehicle Carrying Factory Workers Overturns after Tyre Burst on National Road 1, Injuring Several
A SsangYong vehicle carrying factory workers overturned after a tyre burst on National Road 1 in Svay Rieng city on October 24, leaving several workers with serious or minor injuries.
Read the original report or page ↗Vietnamese Police Identify Eight Cases Involving 129 People
Dong Nai City Police report cases involving illegal entry, illegal residence and high-tech crime during their 2026 operations. Most of those involved were Chinese nationals, police say, and investigations are continuing.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Receives Feasibility Study for National Museum Upgrade and Expansion
Phoeurng Sackona receives the study from the French Ambassador in a ceremony witnessed by Vongsey Vissoth. The results provide a foundation for future museum development.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Deployed 10,900 Peacekeepers Over 20 Years, Ranking 24th Globally and Second Among ASEAN Countries for Female Peacekeepers
Hun Manet says Cambodia has cumulatively deployed about 10,900 peacekeepers over 20 years. Figures released at the event rank Cambodia 24th overall and 13th for female peacekeepers.
Read the original report or page ↗Angkor-Era Reclining Vishnu Exhibited in the United States with Khmer Cultural Celebrations
Cambodia's Angkor-era bronze reclining Vishnu is on temporary display in the United States, alongside a Khmer blessing ceremony and traditional dance performances celebrating Khmer heritage.
Read the original report or page ↗Indonesia Seizes 1.16 Tonnes of Ketamine from Tanker Departing Malaysia
Indonesian authorities intercepted a Mongolian-flagged oil tanker departing Malaysia in North Sumatra waters, seizing 1.16 tonnes of ketamine and detaining eight people.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia protests Thai actions it says violate its sovereignty and territorial integrity in Ta Tum, Anlong Veng district, Oddar Meanchey province
Cambodia’s foreign ministry said on October 24 that the government had lodged another formal protest over Thai road construction in Ta Tum on October 15 and tree markings on October 17. It called for the activities to stop and reaffirmed Cambodia’s position on peaceful settlement of border issues.
Read the original report or page ↗Indonesia cuts natural gas exports to Singapore from October 24
Indonesia is prioritising domestic energy demand and cutting pipeline gas supplies to Singapore from Natuna and Sumatra. The reported reduction is 31 BBTUD.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Marks 20 Years of UN Peacekeeping and Inaugurates Training School Facilities
Prime Minister Hun Manet attended Cambodia’s 20th-anniversary UN peacekeeping ceremony on 24 October and inaugurated facilities at the multinational peacekeeping training school.
Read the original report or page ↗Ministry Continues Action Against Illegal Gold Mining and Chemical Waste in Mondulkiri
Cambodia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy says legal proceedings over illegal gold mining in Mondulkiri are continuing alongside the collection and treatment of chemical waste.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodians Increasingly Turn to QR Payments as Bakong Transactions Surge 118.7% in a Year
Read the original report or page ↗At Least Seven Killed in Church Shooting in Southern Jordan
A shooting at Hammoud church in Jordan’s southern Karak governorate on 23 October killed at least seven people and wounded dozens.
Read the original report or page ↗A Small Hut Recalls a Profound History: Remembering the Past to Protect Peace
A palm-leaf hut displayed at the Techo Peace Museum recalls the suffering under the Pol Pot regime and encourages visitors to value peace and human dignity.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet Attends Ceremony Marking 20 Years of Cambodian UN Peacekeeping
Prime Minister Hun Manet attended a ceremony in Kampong Speu on 24 October, marking 20 years of Cambodian UN peacekeeping and inaugurating facilities at the multinational peacekeeping training school.
Read the original report or page ↗Prime Minister Hun Manet and His Wife to Attend Sea Festival in Preah Sihanouk in December
Cambodia’s 12th Sea Festival is scheduled for 18–20 December 2026 in Preah Sihanouk province, with preparations reviewed at an interministerial meeting.
Read the original report or page ↗Several Feared Trapped After 16-Storey Building Collapses in Nairobi, Kenya
Rescuers continued searching for people feared trapped after a 16-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya, on 23 October.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Reaffirms Commitment to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention and Victim Assistance
Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention during the UN First Committee’s conventional-weapons discussion, emphasizing mine action and assistance to victims.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Telecom Takes Major Step: Cellcard Secures US$57M Loan to Expand 5G Network
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Police Rescue Chinese Kidnap Victim and Arrest Four Suspects in Cross-Province Operation
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Airways Plans Guangzhou–Siem Reap Flights from November 17
Cambodia Airways has announced plans to launch direct Guangzhou–Siem Reap flights on November 17, 2026, operating every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. An event promoting the airport, air travel and tour packages was held in Guangzhou on October 20.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Firmly Rejects Thai Military Accusations, Demands Halt to Unilateral Actions and Return of Ancient Artifacts
Read the original report or page ↗Vietnam Could Face Yagi-Strength Super Typhoons Every Seven Years Under 4°C Warming
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Rong Opens 2026 Green Season Tourism Sports Event to Promote Health and Tourism
Read the original report or page ↗Gold Falls More Than $100 an Ounce, Worrying Buyers Who Bought at Higher Prices
Read the original report or page ↗Elon Musk Donates at Least $445 Million to Help Republicans Retain US Senate Control
Read the original report or page ↗Iran Says Seven Oil Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Fears of Wider War Grow
Read the original report or page ↗Malaysia Warns Citizens Against Drug-Courier Recruitment After 72 Arrested Overseas
Read the original report or page ↗Win Win and Le Macau Casinos in Bavet Undergo Joint Inspection
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Affirms Commitment to Peaceful Dispute Resolution, International Law and Multilateralism
Read the original report or page ↗Where Is Home? Phnom Penh Photo Festival Explores Life and Belonging Through the Lens
Read the original report or page ↗Vietnam Detains Ship Carrying Australian Iron Ore for 30 Days After Pier Collision
Read the original report or page ↗Indonesia Warns of Licence Revocations as Forest-Fire Respiratory Cases Exceed 333,000
Read the original report or page ↗France Reports First Human Case of Shamonda Virus
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and France Reaffirm Cooperation on Cultural Heritage and the National Museum
Cambodia received a feasibility study for modernising and expanding its National Museum on October 22, 2026. The study, undertaken with France, had a budget of €900,000.
Read the original report or page ↗Three Asian Billionaires Among the World’s Five Biggest Daily Wealth Losers, Report Says
Citing Forbes real-time figures for October 22, a report lists business leaders from China, India and Japan among the five largest daily wealth losers, alongside Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s Central Bank Explains Bank Liquidation and Depositor Repayments
NBC Governor Chea Serey discussed temporary administration and liquidation, saying affected institutions accounted for around 2–3% of the banking market. Repayments depend on the legal asset-realisation process.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet Urges Calm and Unity as Cambodia Pursues Border Talks with Thailand
Prime Minister Hun Manet said some border evidence and negotiating leverage could not be disclosed because of national confidentiality, and urged calm, trust and unity in addressing the border dispute with Thailand.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Joins the Ninth Kunming Forum on Education Cooperation in South and Southeast Asia
A Cambodian education delegation led by Under Secretary of State Dr Bo Chankoulika joined the ninth regional education cooperation forum in Kunming on October 22, 2026, outlining four priorities and three proposals.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen Reflects on Cambodia’s Path to Peace on the 35th Anniversary of the Paris Agreements
On October 23, 2026, Senate President Hun Sen commemorated the 35th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreements and reflected on negotiations, the UN transition and Cambodia’s path out of civil war.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Rejects Thai Allegations of Military Use of Temples, Calls for Heritage Protection
Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts rejects Thai allegations about military use of ancient temples and calls for protection of cultural heritage and peaceful border mechanisms.
Read the original report or page ↗Malaysian Media Warn of Cross-Border Kidnapping and Online-Scam Risks via Thailand
An article in Malaysia’s The Vibes warns about trafficking and online-scam recruitment risks involving travel through Thailand, citing a Chinese embassy safety advisory and the 2025 Wang Xing case.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Vietnam Discuss Plans for a Joint Trade Centre in Phnom Penh
A Cambodia–Vietnam business meeting on October 21, 2026 discussed cooperation among KC Market, Mekong Tay Ninh and RNR INVESTMENT to establish a joint trade centre in Phnom Penh.
Read the original report or page ↗35th Anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreements: October 23, 1991–October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026 marks 35 years since the Paris Peace Agreements. The anniversary recalls the search for peace, national reconciliation and a stable future for Cambodia.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and FAO Strengthen Cooperation on Food Safety, Standards and Agricultural Processing
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet rejects land-cession claims: Cambodian officials never privately agreed to give land to Thailand
Prime Minister Hun Manet denied allegations about land near border markers 52–59, saying officials have not privately agreed to cede territory to Thailand.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk and Tourism Ministry discuss tourism law and new visitor attractions
Provincial and Tourism Ministry representatives met on October 22 to discuss tourism law, sector impacts, safety infrastructure, tree planting and new tourism products.
Read the original report or page ↗Seven COMAC flight instructors arrive in Cambodia; first C909 deliveries expected in November
Seven COMAC C909 flight instructors have arrived in Phnom Penh to support Air Cambodia's preparations. Its first two aircraft are expected in November 2026, subject to progress.
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