Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

September 25–27 forecast: thunderstorms and gusts, coastal waves up to 2.5 metres

Cambodia’s weather ministry forecast rain, thunder and gusts for September 25–27, 2025, covering about 50–70% of the respective regions and coastal waves of 0.5–2.5 metres. These figures refer to the forecast issued at that time.

2025-09-25KPS99TV

Police rescue Korean man and arrest five in Phnom Penh kidnapping case

Police rescued a 51-year-old Korean man following a September 21 kidnapping in Phnom Penh and arrested four Chinese men and a Cambodian driver. Police say the case remains under investigation.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

Hun Manet thanks those who kept Pchum Ben peaceful and orderly

On September 24, Prime Minister Hun Manet thanked government bodies, security forces, volunteers and the public for maintaining safety and order during Pchum Ben, saying the celebrations reflected social unity.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

Thirteen Cathay Pacific flights land at Phnom Penh’s Techo airport amid typhoon

Cambodian media report that 13 Cathay Pacific flights landed at Techo International Airport yesterday morning because of the typhoon. The airport approved arrivals over September 23–25 and advised travellers to follow flight updates.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

Cambodian official encourages major Chinese companies to invest in factories

Commerce Ministry Secretary of State Samheng Bora led visits to four textile, garment and grain-and-oil companies in Shandong. Sunvim pledged a further study of investment conditions in Cambodia, while Sinoer also expressed interest in an on-site assessment.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

Chinese investment helps Cambodia emerge as a Southeast Asian tyre manufacturing hub

The report describes three Chinese-invested tyre manufacturers in production and two under construction in Cambodia. Tyre exports reached US$870 million in 2024 and exceeded US$659 million in the first half of 2025, alongside growing local employment and infrastructure demand.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

Cambodia marks 32nd Constitution Day as Hun Sen stresses supreme law

On September 24, 2025, Cambodia marked 32 years since its Constitution was promulgated. Acting Head of State Hun Sen recalled the peace agreements, the 1993 election and the Constitution’s adoption, stressing separation of powers and basic rights.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

Cambodia responds to Thai claim that Prey Chan villagers crossed the border to protest

Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry rejected Thailand’s claim that ព្រៃចាន់ villagers protested on Thai territory, saying demarcation remains incomplete. It called for a JBC settlement, respect for the ceasefire and an end to the expulsion of residents.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

Hun Sen says border closure has encouraged Cambodian products

Hun Sen said Cambodia would not ask Thailand to reopen the border and argued that the closure had encouraged local products. He said Cambodia had approved Japanese firms’ cross-border transport request and called for patience and peaceful resolution of the dispute.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

September 24 marks the birth of Cambodia’s 1993 Constitution, the supreme law

Cambodia marked 32 years since the promulgation of its Constitution on September 24, 2025. Acting Head of State Hun Sen recalled its history and stressed that state laws and decisions must conform to the supreme law, which provides for separation of powers, basic rights and the rule of law.

2025-09-24KPS99TV