Cambodia

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Hun Manet receives Malaysia's armed forces chief as bilateral military cooperation grows

On the morning of December 7, 2025, Hun Manet received Malaysia's Chief of Defence Force, General Tan Sri Hj Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jaffar, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh.

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Spring Airlines to resume direct Chengdu–Phnom Penh flights on December 20

Spring Airlines announced a December 20 resumption of direct Chengdu–Phnom Penh service. The source lists daily flight 9C7019 at 19:05–21:35 and return flight 9C7020 at 22:35–02:55 the following day, adding options for leisure, business and family travel.

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Cambodia earns over $500 million from more than 800,000 tonnes of rice exports in first 11 months of 2025

Cambodia exported 801,643 tonnes of rice worth $526.47 million through 65 companies to 72 destinations in the first 11 months of 2025, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation.

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Phnom Penh–Siem Reap speedboat service resumes after six-year suspension

The Phnom Penh–Siem Reap speedboat service has resumed after six years. Public Works and Transport Ministry spokesperson Phan Rim said the ministry supported its return. One-way fares are US$29 for Cambodian travelers and US$49 for international visitors, including bus transfers.

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Hun Sen returns to swim off Sihanoukville, accompanied by Governor Mang Sineth

Acting Head of State Hun Sen went swimming off Preah Sihanouk on December 5, accompanied by Governor Mang Sineth. In an official social-media post, he said he had not visited for over two years and reflected on returning in new roles while briefly relaxing.

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France pledges continued support for promoting Cambodian tourism

France’s ambassador pledged further support for Cambodian tourism and hospitality in talks with Tourism Minister Hout Hak on December 4, 2025. They also discussed a Village Francophone for the 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026.

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Cambodia announces nationwide 5G launch from 2026

Cambodia announced an official 5G launch from 2026. The Posts and Telecommunications Ministry said technical planning and cooperation with operators were advancing, aiming to support smart cities, digital agriculture, manufacturing and public services while attracting investment and creating jobs.

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Cambodia's three new international airports, worth $3.6 billion, are operational

A report by Prime Minister Hun Manet for the first National Civil Aviation Day details three new international airports opened over the past three years: Siem Reap–Angkor, Dara Sakor and Techo, with a combined investment of $3.6 billion.

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Hun Sen questions alleged mine-laying video: it looks staged, and poorly done

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen questioned the authenticity of an alleged mine-laying video circulating on the Thai side, criticizing its filming, movements and technical details in a December 4 social media response.

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Hun Manet: $3.6 billion invested in three major airports

In a December 5 message for Cambodia's first Civil Aviation Day, Prime Minister Hun Manet highlighted three new international airports costing $3.6 billion. Passenger traffic exceeded 5.7 million in the first ten months of 2025, up 14% year on year.

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