Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Royal Academy of Cambodia holds roundtable on scenarios behind global disorder

The Royal Academy of Cambodia held a roundtable at its headquarters on July 17, 2026, discussing scenarios behind the current loss of global order. Speakers included the academy’s president, academics and the president of the Club of Cambodian Journalists.

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BRIC implementation agreement aims to boost Cambodian rice farmers’ incomes

Cambodia’s agriculture ministry, the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development and GIZ signed an agreement to implement the BRIC initiative on July 16, 2026. It aims to improve farmers’ livelihoods, strengthen climate-resilient rice production and support green agriculture and farming services.

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Phnom Penh raids two suspected scam-equipment sites, seizes 1,744 phones

Sen Sok authorities and national police raided two suspected scam-equipment storage and supply sites on July 16, detaining three Chinese suspects. Police reported seizing 1,744 phones, 11 all-in-one computers and boxes of other equipment, with the evidence handed over for further investigation.

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Outdoor screenings planned across Cambodia for the closing World Cup matches

Cambodian provinces and cities are preparing outdoor screenings of the 2026 World Cup third-place match and final. The report lists viewing sites in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom and Kampot, with kick-off times given in Cambodian local time.

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Cambodian border operation seizes 36,000 cartons of smuggled cigarettes in Svay Rieng

Authorities seized 600 cases containing 36,000 cartons of unstamped cigarettes from a private warehouse near the Cambodia–Vietnam border in Bavet, Svay Rieng. Three brands were listed, and the goods are being held at the Bavet checkpoint customs warehouse pending a decision by customs leaders.

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Young digital talents offer hope for Cambodia’s future

Nine-year-old girls in Siem Reap’s Girl Digital team learned coding and game creation through the UNICEF-supported Game Changers Coalition, in cooperation with the education ministry. They received an encouragement award at Cambodia’s National Game Jam in December 2025.

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Japan provided over US$3 billion in financing for Cambodian projects by June 2026

By June 2026, Japan’s concessional financing covered 25 Cambodian projects worth more than ¥422 billion, or about US$3.515 billion, under 39 agreements. Twelve projects were ongoing and 13 completed. The figures were reported alongside a July 15 farewell meeting with Ambassador UENO Atsushi.

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Cambodia destroys over 2.3 tonnes of seized drugs and chemicals linked to 190 cases

Cambodian authorities held a destruction ceremony in Preah Sihanouk on July 16 for drugs, production chemicals and related items linked to 190 cases. They reported 2,323 kg of drugs and chemicals, covering 165 cases with final judgments and 25 carried out under court destruction orders.

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Beijing Star AI explores investment opportunities in Cambodia

Beijing Star AI’s Zhang Wei met Hun Manet in China on July 15, 2026 to discuss potential AI investment in Cambodia. The firm outlined four proposed areas: intelligent computing, film-grade AI research, cross-border AI short-drama distribution and ASEAN digital commerce.

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Li Qiang and Hun Manet hold bilateral talks

Hun Manet met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the morning of July 16 to discuss practical bilateral cooperation and regional issues. The two sides agreed to strengthen political trust, advance the “Diamond Hexagon” framework and two development corridors, expand cooperation and improve multilateral coordination.

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