Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway records nearly 490,000 vehicle trips in September

The expressway recorded 486,775 vehicle trips in September 2025, including 62,291 during the three-day Pchum Ben holiday. Its 1399 hotline received 871 assistance and information calls.

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Chinese naval ships to visit Cambodia to deepen cooperation

The Qi Jiguang and Yimeng Shan will visit Cambodia, Thailand and Singapore after open-ship activities in Hong Kong as part of an ocean-going training mission involving over 1,200 cadets and personnel.

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Cambodia’s US$10 billion railway plan targets eight modernisation projects

Cambodian media report an approximately US$10 billion railway programme for 2023–2033, with most projects still at feasibility-study stage, including railway upgrades and proposed airport light-rail links.

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New Phnom Penh–Tokyo service via Fuzhou planned from October 26

Cambodia’s national airline plans a three-times-weekly Phnom Penh–Tokyo service via Fuzhou from October 26, 2025, with a 50-minute stop and a total journey of about seven and a half hours.

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Cambodia plans eight railway projects with budget exceeding US$10 billion

A Public Works and Transport Ministry report sets out eight planned rail projects worth US$10.01 billion: four short- and medium-term projects for 2023–2027 and four longer-term projects for 2028–2033. Airport rail links remain under study.

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920,000 returnees: can Cambodia turn the challenge into a development opportunity?

More than 920,000 Cambodians returned amid border conflict, including about 700,000 migrant workers. IOM Cambodia chief Nellie Ghusayni stressed immediate humanitarian and psychosocial needs, reintegration, jobs and investment in migration governance.

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Rain, thunderstorms and gusts to continue after storm influence eases

The Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry forecast continued rain, thunderstorms and gusts on October 1–3 due to South China Sea low pressure. Rain coverage was forecast at 40% in plains and uplands and 45% along the coast, with waves of 0.50–1.75 metres.

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Hun Manet congratulates Li Qiang on the People’s Republic of China’s 76th anniversary

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated Chinese Premier Li Qiang and the Chinese people, praising development achievements and reaffirming ironclad friendship, comprehensive strategic partnership and an all-weather community with a shared future.

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Hun Manet reaffirms Cambodia–China friendship on China’s 76th anniversary

In a September 29 message to Premier Li Qiang, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated China on the People’s Republic’s 76th anniversary and pledged to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership, Diamond Cooperation Framework and shared-future community.

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Cambodia marks Older Persons Day anniversary and promotes ageing with dignity

The October 1 observance marked 27 years (1998–2025) of Cambodia’s Older Persons Day alongside the International Day of Older Persons, promoting older people’s welfare and recognising their knowledge, skills and experience.

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