Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Hun Sen: Cambodia would survive another 100 years of Thai border closure and will not change its position

In a September 23 Telegram message, Hun Sen said Cambodia would not ask Thailand to reopen the border and argued that the closure had encouraged support for local products. He said Cambodia had approved Japanese investors’ cross-border transport request and urged patience and peaceful resolution.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

Senior Cambodian official encourages major Chinese companies to invest in factories

Commerce Ministry Secretary of State សំហេង បូរ៉ា led visits to four companies in Shandong on September 20–21 and encouraged investment in Cambodian factories. Sunvim promised a further study of investment conditions, while Sinoer also expressed interest in a visit.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Fishing vessel departing Cambodia intercepted off Taiwan with over 718 kg of drugs

Taiwan coast guard officers intercepted YAMA68 southwest of Maobitou on September 22 and reported finding more than 718 kg of drugs. Four mainland Chinese crew members were referred to judicial authorities.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

CMAC chief highlights Cambodia’s priority on humanitarian demining

CMAC Director-General Heng Ratana recalled demining efforts since the early 1990s, saying they supported safe return, resettlement and socioeconomic development. He also called for peaceful solutions to border disputes.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Cambodian delegation attends UN climate events in New York

Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth led Cambodia’s delegation to September 23–25 climate and related meetings in New York, representing Prime Minister Hun Manet and planning interventions on climate action and the BBNJ Agreement.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Cambodia forecasts widespread rain as two storms influence the southwest monsoon

The water and meteorology ministry forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusts from September 23 to 25 as Ragasa and Neoguri influenced the southwest monsoon, while saying their tracks would not strongly affect Cambodia.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Cambodia renews call to free 18 soldiers, reporting 56 days in Thai custody

As of September 23, Cambodia reported that 18 soldiers had spent 56 days in Thai military custody and urged their swift, safe release in accordance with international humanitarian law.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Cambodian foreign minister plans to attend 80th UN General Assembly debate

Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn planned to lead a delegation to the UN General Assembly’s September 23–27 and 29 general debate in New York, deliver Cambodia’s national statement and hold bilateral meetings.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Hun Sen and his wife attend Pchum Ben observances

Senate President Hun Sen and his wife joined relatives, officials and Buddhist worshippers at a Phnom Penh pagoda on September 22 for Pchum Ben offerings and prayers.

2025-09-22KPS99TV

Cambodia reports nearly 785,000 Chinese visitors in first eight months

A tourism ministry official said Cambodia received about 4.05 million international visitors in January–August 2025, including nearly 785,000 from China, up over 45% and accounting for almost one fifth of the total.

2025-09-22KPS99TV