Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Labour Ministry spokesperson and union leader praise China’s role in creating Cambodian jobs

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training spokesperson and the president of the National Trade Union Confederation of Cambodia praised China’s role in creating jobs in Cambodia. In the first half of 2025, China accounted for 56.23% of reported total investment.

2025-07-23KPS99TV

Prime Minister Hun Manet Chairs Review Meeting on Funan Techo Canal Project Progress

Prime Minister Hun Manet chaired a Funan Techo Canal progress review at the Peace Palace on July 22, 2025. Sun Chanthol said 1,081 of approximately 1,920 planned survey markers, about 56%, had been placed, with route positioning focused on minimizing impacts on people’s land.

2025-07-22KPS99TV

Prime Minister Hun Manet Issues Five-Point Statement: Defending Sovereignty and Calling for Thai Restraint

On July 22, Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a five-point statement responding to allegations made by some Thai politicians, the military, and media outlets. He reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity, insisted that actions in disputed areas must be based on mutual agreement, and stressed the need to resolve differences through a peaceful, clear, and sustainable approach.

2025-07-22KPS99TV

PM Hun Manet Chairs Funan Techo Canal Project Progress Meeting

On July 22, 2025, Prime Minister Hun Manet chaired a review meeting on the Funan Techo Canal project at the Peace Palace. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol reported that 1,081 of 1,920 planned boundary stakes, about 56%, had been completed, with the current focus on route alignment and minimizing impacts on people’s land.

2025-07-22KPS99TV

CMAC Chief Says Cambodia Is Building the World’s Largest PMN-2-Shaped Building

On July 21, 2025, CMAC Director-General Heng Ratana said Cambodia was building a PMN-2-shaped building in Siem Reap, describing it as the world’s largest of its kind. The two-storey, 17-metre-high building was being built by SATO KOGYO with a Japanese government grant and was scheduled to open in early 2026.

2025-07-22KPS99TV

Cambodia Hosts the 20th Asia Media Summit and Related Meetings in Siem Reap

Cambodia hosted the 20th Asia Media Summit and related meetings in Siem Reap on the morning of July 21, 2025. According to the report, the summit brought together 700 media representatives from 37 countries, with a four-member delegation from KPS 99 TV.

2025-07-21KPS99TV

Ministry of Environment Says All National Roads in Cambodia Will Be Clean by End of 2025

The Ministry of Environment reported that its “National Roads Free of Rubbish and Plastic Waste” campaign cleaned 64 of 68 target roads, or 94.12% by number, and 6,205.67 of 6,349 kilometers, or 97.74% by length, in the first half of 2025. The ministry expected all national roads in Cambodia to be clean by the end of 2025.

2025-07-21KPS99TV

From Friends to “Enemies”: Hun Sen and Thaksin’s Rivalries + a Poll Reversal

This station reported on July 21 that Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, responded to recent remarks by former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin and said he had decided to sever private relations with him. The report also reviews their recent clashes, a Thai TV7 poll reposted by Hun Sen, and an interview with Abhisit, while tracing the changes in their political relationship over many years.

2025-07-21KPS99TV

Cambodia Becomes the World’s Second-Largest Cashew Producer

A report released by Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce on July 20 said Cambodia has become the world’s second-largest cashew producer. In 2024, the country exported 815,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts, generating US$1.15 billion in revenue, primarily to Vietnam. The report also identified challenges involving processing, infrastructure, climate and financing.

2025-07-21KPS99TV

Cambodian Defence Ministry: Thai Troops Entered Cambodia, Breached Agreement and Stepped on War-Era Mines

On July 20, 2025, Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence rejected Thai accusations against Cambodia over a July 16 landmine incident that injured three Thai soldiers. The ministry said the soldiers departed from the agreed patrol route and entered Cambodian territory where war-era mines remain.

2025-07-21KPS99TV