Cambodia

Cambodian police break up suspected cross-border kidnapping ring, rescue six Chinese nationals

National and Svay Rieng police arrested eight suspects and rescued six Chinese nationals during an operation in Bavet on the evening of 3 December.

Visa-free trial announcement drives surge in China–Cambodia flight searches

Cambodia announced a planned 14-day visa-free entry trial for Chinese citizens from June 15 to October 15, 2026. Travel platforms reported sharp increases in searches for flights from China to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

Cambodia moves to open a new rice market with the Philippines

Philippine companies and the Cambodia Rice Federation are preparing detailed talks on rice exports and direct purchases. Cambodia’s Agriculture Ministry says the proposed trade could expand markets for farmers’ paddy.

Cambodia's goods trade rises to US$53.58 billion

Cambodia's goods trade reached US$53.58 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up about 17%. Sun Chanthol said CDC had approved 609 investment projects worth about US$9.5 billion by the end of November.

Fujian to establish business office in Phnom Penh to strengthen bilateral trade and investment

Phnom Penh and Fujian agreed at a 2 December meeting to establish a business office in the Cambodian capital, improve investment facilitation and business services, and deepen economic cooperation.

Cambodia says it has used all diplomatic avenues for 127 days to seek 18 soldiers’ release

Phnom Penh raids lead to seven arrests and seizure of nearly 40 kg of drugs

Cambodian anti-drug officers arrested six Chinese suspects and one Cambodian suspect in Phnom Penh, seizing nearly 40 kilograms of drugs and drug-making equipment.

Cambodia rejects Thai foreign minister’s allegation of newly laid border mines

Cambodia launches WEE-DC with four strategic programmes for women’s economic and entrepreneurial development

Cambodia's construction investment reaches $7.32 billion in first 11 months

Official data show Cambodia approved 3,503 construction projects worth $7.32 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, nearly 69 percent more investment than a year earlier.