Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

U.S. companies express interest in Cambodia’s digital finance sector

U.S. companies expressed interest in digital finance, human resource development and support for small and medium enterprises at a July 21 meeting between the National Bank of Cambodia’s governor and a U.S.-ASEAN Business Council delegation.

2026-07-22KPS99TV

Cambodia and Philippines promote greater rice, cashew and livestock-product exports to the Philippine market

On July 21, 2026, Cambodia and the Philippines held an agriculture government–private sector forum. About 33 companies discussed more Cambodian rice and other agricultural exports to the Philippines, together with fertiliser-supply cooperation.

2026-07-21KPS99TV

More than 5 tonnes of drugs destroyed as Cambodia signals tough anti-drug action

The report says Cambodian anti-drug authorities destroyed more than 5 tonnes of seized drugs in Kandal province on the morning of July 21. It describes the destruction as part of efforts to curb drug circulation and illegal trafficking.

2026-07-21KPS99TV

Hun Manet: well-prepared teachers are key to students’ success

Prime Minister Hun Manet stressed the importance of teachers’ preparation and continued learning at a July 21, 2026 graduation ceremony for more than 1,500 South-East Asia University students in Siem Reap. He also highlighted the shared contribution of parents, educators and school management.

2026-07-21KPS99TV

Senate President Hun Sen meets US-ASEAN business delegation to discuss trade and investment

Senate President Hun Sen received a US-ASEAN Business Council delegation led by Brian McFeeters on July 21, 2026. The talks covered Cambodia–US trade, investment opportunities and regional industrial chains, with both sides expressing interest in closer cooperation.

2026-07-21KPS99TV

Cambodia continues working with Thailand to find workers missing after fishing boat sinking off Trat

Cambodian labour officials are working with Thailand to find two Cambodian workers still missing and believed dead after a fishing boat sank off Trat province. Rescuers had found three of the five people aboard, including two Cambodians and one Thai national.

2026-07-21KPS99TV

Senate President Hun Sen receives US-ASEAN Business Council delegation

Senate President Hun Sen received US-ASEAN Business Council President and CEO Brian D. McFeeters and a delegation of US company representatives for a courtesy call and working discussion at the Senate’s Solidarity Palace in Phnom Penh on the morning of July 21, 2026.

2026-07-21KPS99TV

Cambodia’s first-half trade with RCEP members rises to nearly US$25 billion

Cambodia’s Commerce Ministry reported US$24.4 billion in trade with RCEP members in the first half of 2026, up 24% year on year. Exports were US$5.63 billion and imports US$18.8 billion.

2026-07-21KPS99TV

Cambodia reports 697 AIDS-related deaths and over 71,000 people receiving HIV treatment

Cambodia’s Information Ministry urged media outlets to sustain HIV-prevention and anti-drug public-service messages. Health Ministry figures cited in the report put the number receiving ART at 71,697 at the end of 2025, with 697 AIDS-related deaths during that year.

2026-07-20KPS99TV

Cambodia wins SEA V.Cup first-leg men’s volleyball title for the first time

Cambodia defeated Indonesia 3–2 in the final on July 19, 2026 to claim the SEA V.Cup first-leg men’s volleyball title for the first time, according to the report, reversing its fortunes after finishing last in the 2025 competition.

2026-07-20KPS99TV