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2025年柬埔寨遣返外国人1.35万 中国人最多

Kampong Speu police detain 19 and seize evidence in cash-betting cockfight raid

Samraong Tong police detained 19 people at a cockfight in Prey Kuy village. One was taken to hospital with a blood-pressure problem and the other 18 to the district police inspectorate; phones, motorcycles, cash and fighting cocks were seized.

Education Ministry installs digital equipment to support teaching and learning at border-area schools

The Education Ministry and partners installed an offline digital library, computers and solar equipment at border-area schools, training 20 teachers who will guide 757 students, parents and nearby residents in their use.

Nearly 90,000 handed over in one year: Myanmar Wa region’s transfers to China reportedly reach a new high

Figures compiled by Voice of Wa Youth say UWSA-controlled areas made 16 handover batches to China in 2025, including 533 Chinese people implicated in cases and nearly 90,000 Chinese citizens without valid papers.

New tyre factory opens in Svay Rieng with initial investment of nearly US$300 million

Wanli Tire opened its Bavet plant on January 12 with nearly US$300 million in initial investment and more than 600 jobs. Initial annual capacity is about six million tyres, rising to 12 million at full operation expected by the end of 2026.

Pailin launches anti-disinformation campaign under slogan “Say no to fake news”

Pailin launched its “Say no to fake news” campaign on January 12, urging people to identify, prevent the spread of and counter false information, and to share truthful, clearly sourced information ethically and professionally.

More than 160,000 people remain unable to return home after Cambodia–Thailand border conflict

As of the morning of January 11, 161,472 people displaced by the border conflict remained in safe camps, including 84,256 women and 52,674 children, while damaged homes and infrastructure and unexploded ordnance continued to hinder returns.

Cambodian Culture Ministry reports Preah Vihear damage: 142 temple locations and 42 nearby locations recorded in July, with worse damage in December

The Culture Ministry said on January 12 that July records covered damage at 142 temple locations, 42 surrounding locations and 60 community locations, with worse damage in December. It sent its assessment to UNESCO and others and called for urgent protection and restoration.

Cambodian–South Korean police raid Sihanoukville site, detain 50 suspects

A recent joint Cambodian–South Korean raid on a Sihanoukville building detained 50 suspected online scammers, rescued two South Korean victims and seized computers, phones and iPads. The investigation is continuing.

Kampong Cham fisheries officials release another 52-kilogram female Mekong giant catfish into the Mekong

A 168-centimetre, 52-kilogram female Mekong giant catfish bearing fisheries tag 270 was released into the Mekong on January 11 by Kampong Cham fisheries officials and partner teams after being caught in Kang Meas district. Officials urged protection of the rare fish.