Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodian PM says education and health sectors will not be cut in 2027

Prime Minister Hun Manet said proposed 2027 education and health budgets would rise by 4.6% and 1.5%, respectively, from 2026.

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International Forum! Prime Ministers and top leaders from 5 countries visit the Cambodia National Pavilion at the INNOPROM exhibition in Belarus

Cambodia’s Commerce Ministry reported that leaders from five countries visited its INNOPROM.Belarus pavilion in Minsk on October 1 to view agricultural, craft and processed products.

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Alert! Indirect effects of storms Choi-wan and Surigae bring rain and gusty winds to Cambodia from today through October 4

Cambodia’s water resources ministry forecasts scattered rain and gusty winds from October 2–4, 2026, due to indirect storm effects, with sea waves of 0.50–1.75 metres.

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AOT observes, verifies and reports on the Cambodia-Thailand border situation in Banteay Meanchey!

Cambodia’s Defence Ministry reported that the CLG facilitated an AOT-KH visit to observe, verify and report on conditions at Boundary Pillar No. 27 in Banteay Meanchey on October 1, 2026.

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From October 1, online gaming at Cambodian casinos halted

Cambodia announced a suspension of online betting at casinos to review regulation. An official October 1 report said operators had been required to stop by the September 30 deadline.

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Cambodian National Police and Korea’s Go&Do Sign Disaster Risk Reduction MOU

Cambodia’s National Police and Korea’s Go&Do signed an October 1 MOU covering disaster risk reduction, fire trucks and firefighting training.

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At U.S. request, Cambodia prepares to receive Afghan refugees

Cambodia is preparing to temporarily receive Afghan refugees from Qatar at the U.S. government’s request. A 16-member working group will coordinate arrangements; the final number and duration of stay remain unspecified.

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Hun Manet Visits Flood Victims: 44,800 Families Affected Nationwide, Over 1,200 Evacuated in Poipet

Prime Minister Hun Manet visited flood victims on September 28. About 44,800 families were affected and 3,600 evacuated nationwide; Poipet relocated over 1,200 families.

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China Market Fuels Durian Boom in Cambodia; National Federation in the Works

Cambodian durian industry representatives propose a federation to strengthen producer cooperation, improve quality and expand export markets.

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Hun Manet: If You Don't Love the Government or CPP, Criticize Anything Else, But Don't Undermine Our Troops' Morale

Prime Minister Hun Manet urged people to distinguish political criticism from support for national defence, saying political differences should not undermine troop morale.

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