Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodia rejects Thai report that 40 mm grenades landed near Thai military base

Defence spokesperson Lieutenant General Maly Socheata rejected the Phlan Hin Pet Kon report on February 5, saying Cambodian and Thai regional liaison teams had checked and found no such incident.

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Hun Manet asks France for historical and technical material on Cambodia–Thailand border

A February 4 Foreign Ministry release said Hun Manet had written to President Emmanuel Macron seeking technical expertise and historical border documents, while thanking France for supporting the ceasefire.

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Truck stopped carrying 160 live pigs from Laos into Cambodia without import permit

Specialist officers stopped a truck in Rovieng district on February 4 carrying 160 pigs brought from Laos through Kampong Sralau, and found it lacked an Agriculture Ministry import permit.

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Cambodia and FBI strengthen strategic partnership against technology-enabled fraud

Chhay Sinarith and the FBI's Scott Schelble met on February 4 to discuss enforcement cooperation, criminal networks and funding, capacity-building and next steps in their partnership.

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Cambodia protests Thai placement of containers in its territory at An Ses

Cambodia's Foreign Ministry protested on February 4 against three containers placed by Thai forces at An Ses the previous day, saying they blocked access to the border crossing, violated sovereignty and could hinder de-escalation and civilians' safe, dignified return.

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A turning year for Cambodia amid the anti-scam crackdown

This commentary examines the disruption associated with the 2026 anti-scam crackdown and argues that Chinese residents and businesses will need to adapt to a more compliant, locally connected economy.

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Cambodia protests unauthorised field visit led by Thai Army intelligence chief

The Foreign Ministry protested a February 2 inspection by a Thai-led group of foreign military attachés and law-enforcement officials at two O Smach hotels, 397 metres from the checkpoint near border pillar 15.

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Cambodia's Chinese Business Leader: Sister Pang【Wang Lijuan】

From the harshest single room to sending out meals of love during a citywide lockdown; from hustling on the streets to survive, to putting down roots and opening a shop in a foreign land. She never set out to be a hero—she just couldn't bear to see her fellow countrymen go hungry. An ordinary woman's toughest life answer, written in Cambodia.

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Air Cambodia agrees to acquire up to 20 Boeing 737 MAX jets, with 10 firm orders

Boeing announced at the Singapore Airshow on February 3 that Air Cambodia had finalised 10 firm 737-8 orders and an opportunity for 10 more in December 2025.

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Cambodian finance official says EU trade preferences will continue until end of 2032

Phan Phalla said Cambodia would receive three further years of EU trade preferences after its scheduled LDC graduation at the end of 2029. The report also noted the partial EBA withdrawal in 2020.

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