Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodia and China sign 2025 Lancang–Mekong special-fund project agreements

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Chinese Ambassador Wang Wenbin signed the 2025 Lancang–Mekong Cooperation Special Fund project agreements on September 17. Eleven new projects worth about US$2.5 million cover education, vocational training, culture, women, tourism, agriculture and other areas.

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Sun Chanthol and Wang Yi discuss Cambodian–Chinese cooperation and investment

Sun Chanthol met Wang Yi in Beijing on September 16 to discuss infrastructure, trade and investment under the Diamond Cooperation framework. He thanked China for its support and congratulated it on hosting the SCO Plus summit and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II.

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Istanbul–Phnom Penh service announced for December launch

A September 17, 2025 report said Turkish Airlines planned to launch an Istanbul–Phnom Penh service on December 12. Ambassador Ülkü Kocaefe and airline representatives discussed the plan with Tourism Minister Huot Hak.

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Cambodian and Chinese defence ministers plan talks on deeper cooperation

Defence Minister Tea Seiha plans talks with Chinese counterpart Dong Jun at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on September 17–19, 2025. He will address its fourth plenary session and meet friendly countries’ representatives.

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Turkish Airlines announces Istanbul–Phnom Penh service for December 12, 2025

Turkish Airlines presented a plan to Cambodia’s Tourism Ministry for an Istanbul–Phnom Penh service from December 12, 2025, operating through Techo International Airport and connecting Cambodia to the airline’s international network.

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Cambodian deputy premier asks China to import more agricultural products

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Vissoth met Guangxi Chairman Wei Tao in Nanning on September 16, 2025, asking China to increase imports of Cambodian agricultural goods and discussing wider cooperation.

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Chinese ambassador highlights GX Foundation’s dengue prevention and treatment work in Cambodia

Ambassador Wang Wenbin welcomed Leung Chun-ying and a GX Foundation delegation on September 16, 2025, highlighting 5,800 cataract surgeries in Cambodia and the foundation’s participation in dengue prevention and treatment.

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Cambodia to announce 2026 minimum wage on September 17

Cambodia plans to announce the 2026 minimum wage for garment, footwear, travel-goods and bag workers on September 17, 2025, following consultations between workers and employers.

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Cambodian and Thai police plan Sa Kaeo meeting on cross-border crime

Cambodian and Thai police are due to meet in Sa Kaeo on September 16, 2025, to strengthen cooperation against cross-border crime, particularly online scams, following the September 10 special GBC meeting.

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Cambodian regulator warns of rising Telegram scams

Cambodia’s telecommunications regulator warns of impersonation, fake investments and verification-code scams on Telegram, urging users to enable two-step verification and protect personal information.

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