Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Hun Manet praises China’s mediation in Cambodia–Thailand border dispute

Hun Manet said in a July 24 interview that China had played an active role in mediating the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute.

2026-07-27KPS99TV

Passenger ferry collides with sand carrier in Phnom Penh; no casualties reported

A passenger ferry and a sand carrier collided in Phnom Penh waters on July 26, with no casualties reported, according to the account.

2026-07-27KPS99TV

Will durian get cheaper? Cambodia’s fresh durian exports to China rise nearly fortyfold

Cambodia reported 5,738 tonnes of fresh durian exports to China in the first seven months of 2026, with a new route through Laos cutting transport time to about five days.

2026-07-27KPS99TV

Cambodia continues support for ASEAN observers to uphold ceasefire and peace along Thai border

Army Deputy Commander and Military Region 4 Commander Pov Heng met the ASEAN Observer Team in Siem Reap on July 27 to discuss border developments and ceasefire monitoring.

2026-07-27KPS99TV

Cambodian minister cites unexploded MK-84 bomb as evidence of Thai bombing

Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said an unexploded MK-84 bomb inside Cambodia was physical evidence of a bomb dropped by the Thai military.

2026-07-26KPS99TV

Cambodia deports 158 Chinese nationals over online scams and other offences

Immigration authorities deported 158 Chinese nationals, including five women, through Techo International Airport on July 25 over reported offences.

2026-07-26KPS99TV

Cambodia reports six new COVID-19 cases and seven recoveries

A Health Ministry bulletin issued on July 26 reported six new cases and seven recoveries for July 25, with no new deaths.

2026-07-26KPS99TV

Commerce minister outlines US trade talks as Cambodia prepares for LDC graduation

Commerce Minister ចម និម្មល told Bloomberg that Cambodia is discussing trade facilitation, customs procedures and quota arrangements with the United States as it prepares to graduate from least developed country status in 2029.

2026-07-26KPS99TV

Cambodia’s tourism sector faces challenges as international arrivals fall nearly 48% in H1 2026

Ministry of Tourism data cited in the report put international arrivals at about 1.75 million in the first half of 2026, down 47.9% year on year. An analyst points to economic, safety, border and travel-cost pressures.

2026-07-26KPS99TV

King lifts Kem Sokha’s five-year travel ban following Hun Manet’s request

A July 24 royal decree pardons Kem Sokha’s additional five-year travel ban; other additional restrictions remain in force, according to the report.

2026-07-25KPS99TV