Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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