Cambodia

Storm No. 27 “Choi-wan” to Affect Cambodia on October 6–8, 2026

Cambodia may experience rain, lightning and gusty winds on October 6–8, 2026, despite being outside the storm’s direct path. Coastal waves are forecast at 0.50–1.75 metres.

PM Hun Manet to preside over 25th ASEAN Veterans Assembly in Phnom Penh on Oct. 5

Cambodia will host the 25th VECONAC General Assembly in Phnom Penh on October 5, with Prime Minister Hun Manet presiding and veterans’ welfare on the agenda.

Cambodia Begins First Conscription Phase; About 3,000 Collect Forms on Opening Day

About 3,000 people collected conscription forms on October 1. The Defence Ministry schedule separates form distribution on October 1–9 from submission on October 10–15.

New Milestone! Cambodia Opens Direct Rice Shipping Route from Kampot Port to the Philippines via Signature Rice

Signature Rice began direct rice shipments from Kampot Port to the Philippines on October 3, 2026, with 5,000 tonnes and a fourth-quarter target of 60,000 tonnes.

Chrey Thom-Khanh Binh border checkpoint opens a new chapter: boosting border economy, commerce, and tourism between Cambodia and Vietnam

The Chrey Thom–Khanh Binh international land border crossing opened on October 3, 2026, connecting Kandal and An Giang provinces to facilitate travel, trade and tourism.

Cambodia urges UN to provide tangible support to help more than 20,000 displaced people return home safely and with dignity

At the Human Rights Council on October 2, Cambodia’s Geneva representative Ke Sovann called for practical support to help displaced people return home.

Cambodia to Establish Aviation University Offering Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Management Programs

OCIC and WCCI plan to establish WCC International Aero Tech University in Phnom Penh with three initial bachelor’s programmes. Admissions dates and fees have not yet been announced.

Cambodia and Vietnam join hands to strengthen inspection cooperation and deepen digital technology transformation

Inspection Minister Sok Soken visited Vietnam from September 27 to October 1 for talks on inspection cooperation, staff training and digital transformation.

Dolphin Numbers Rebound! Dry Season Offers Prime Viewing on Cambodia’s Mekong

December to May offers favourable dolphin viewing around Kampi in Kratie. Data reported in 2026 put Cambodia’s Mekong dolphin population at 118, with six calves recorded that year.

Cambodia-Brunei Pledge to Further Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation for the Benefit of ASEAN Veterans!