Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

China provides a second round of humanitarian aid for Cambodia’s border-displaced people

China provided a second round of humanitarian aid for Cambodia’s border-displaced people on January 8, valued at RMB20 million, reported as US$2.8 million. The first round arrived on December 28, 2025.

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Cambodia’s international trade exceeds US$65 billion in 2025, up about 18%

Cambodia recorded about US$65.24 billion in international trade in 2025, according to the Commerce Ministry’s annual report, with imports of US$33.96 billion and exports of US$31.28 billion.

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CDC: New cement plant in Kratie to involve about US$286 million in investment

The CDC says a new cement plant in Kratie will involve about US$286 million and could create around 420 jobs. A ministry official says operations are planned for late 2026 or early 2027.

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Vegetables grown under Pech Chanmony’s initiative near harvest for soldiers’ families and displaced people

Vegetables tended daily by displaced people at Chhouk Rungsi centre are growing well and will soon be harvested for daily meals. The activity follows the Siem Reap governor’s guidance and Pech Chanmony Hun Manet’s initiative.

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Cambodian Interior Ministry reports Thai reconnaissance drone incursions

Cambodia’s Interior Ministry reported Thai reconnaissance drone incursions on January 5 and 6, alongside coordination with the armed forces. It also reported displaced people’s returns and shelter needs and called for checks and restoration of public services.

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Interior Ministry says Thai reconnaissance drones continued entering Pursat and Koh Kong

The Interior Ministry said on January 7 that Thai reconnaissance drones entered Pursat and Cham Yeam on January 5, with three further drones reported on January 6. It said front-line monitoring and coordination with the armed forces were continuing.

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Thai navy reportedly detains four Cambodian fishers; authorities seek their release

Four Cambodian fishers and one boat were reportedly seized near Koh Yo, Koh Kong, at 11:30 am on January 6. Governor Chhi Va said they were taken to Trat, Thailand, and Cambodian authorities were seeking their release.

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Cambodia postpones real-estate capital gains tax to 2027

A recent GDT announcement postpones real-estate capital gains tax to January 1, 2027, while gains on the other listed assets remain taxable from January 1, 2026.

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Hun Sen’s January 7 Victory Day message calls for unity and defence of sovereignty

Marking the 47th anniversary of January 7 Victory Day, Hun Sen urged national unity and reaffirmed peaceful solutions, ceasefire commitments and defence of sovereignty.

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Hun Sen: Government’s third year in 2026 brings firm commitment to people and territorial integrity

In his January 7 Victory Day message, Hun Sen reaffirmed protection of the people and territorial integrity, a just and lasting peace, and national unity.

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