Cambodia

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Cambodia and US discuss strengthening bilateral military cooperation at fourth defence policy dialogue

Cambodia’s Defence Ministry said Lieutenant General រ៉ាត់ ដារ៉ារ័ត្ន led a delegation to the fourth Cambodia–US Defence Policy Dialogue in Washington on July 22, 2026. Talks covered joint exercises, personnel development, training and other cooperation, alongside an update on the Cambodia–Thailand border.

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Cambodia welcomes opportunities for water resources cooperation with US company IMSG

Water Resources and Meteorology Minister ថោ ជេដ្ឋា met a delegation from US company IMSG at the ministry on July 23, 2026. He welcomed opportunities for cooperation on modern water resources and meteorological systems, including digital transformation, forecasting, early warning and capacity building.

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Cambodia discusses expressway connection ahead of talks with Vietnam

Peng Ponea chaired a July 23, 2026 meeting on the connection between the Phnom Penh–Bavet and Ho Chi Minh City–Moc Bai expressways ahead of further talks with Vietnam. Detailed outcomes were not disclosed.

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Cambodia welcomes two Lao officers joining ASEAN border observers

Two Lao lieutenant colonels joined the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia on July 23, 2026, according to the Defence Ministry, to observe and verify the post-ceasefire border situation.

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Cambodian human-rights official briefs UK deputy head of mission on border allegations

A Cambodian Human Rights Committee vice-chair discussed alleged Thai incursions and their human-rights consequences with UK Deputy Head of Mission Abigail Fryer on July 22, according to the report.

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Cambodia tells AICHR barriers prevent over 20,000 displaced civilians from returning home

Cambodia’s alternate AICHR representative said Thai military wire barriers and containers prevented more than 20,000 displaced Cambodians from returning home, and called for safe, dignified and voluntary return.

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Phnom Penh raid brings 25 people in for questioning over suspected online scams

Authorities raided a villa in Tuol Kork on July 22 and took 25 foreign nationals, including four women, in for questioning over suspected online scams. People from China, China’s Taiwan region and Myanmar were involved; the investigation continues.

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KNN Group plans groundbreaking for US$28 million JETOUR assembly plant

KNN Group plans to break ground on a US$28 million JETOUR vehicle assembly plant on July 26. The 10-hectare project in Khsach Kandal district is expected to create jobs and provide automotive technical training.

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Nearly 70 Chinese firms visit Cambodia to explore energy, digital and other investment cooperation

A delegation of nearly 70 Chinese companies is visiting Cambodia from July 22 to 24 to study investment conditions and explore cooperation across sectors including new energy, vehicle manufacturing, agricultural processing and digital technology.

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Cambodian edible bird’s nests receive first approval for China exports, report says

The report says China’s customs authority approved BEST LIFE PRODUCT Co., Ltd. on July 15 to export Cambodian edible bird’s nests to China, describing this as first market access. It anticipates new opportunities for producers.

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