Cambodia’s 2025 investment reaches about US$10 billion; China remains largest sourceCambodia approved 630 projects worth about US$10 billion in 2025, expected to create over 430,000 jobs; China accounted for more than 54% of total investment.2026-01-06KPS99TV
Takeo governor sets February 7 groundbreaking for temple in the middle of Takeo lakeVy Samnang set February 7, 2026 for the Takeo lake temple’s groundbreaking, calling for technical standards and ancient Khmer design in the donation-supported project.2026-01-06KPS99TV
Inspection minister reviews local-dispute investigations to seek fair solutionsSok Soken chaired a January 6, 2026 meeting at the Inspection Ministry to review citizens’ local-dispute petitions and seek transparent, fair and lawful solutions.2026-01-06KPS99TV
Cambodia complains to UN over alleged Thai destruction of homes, seeks compensationCambodia’s Human Rights Committee complained to UN mechanisms on January 5 over alleged Thai destruction and looting of homes, seeking an end to the acts, safe returns and compensation.2026-01-06KPS99TV
Cambodia’s Interior Ministry rejects reports of a casino arms depotThe ministry denied Thai media claims of a casino arms depot on January 6, saying the site was the Road 56 land border police checkpoint within Cambodian sovereignty.2026-01-06KPS99TV
Chinese woman stranded in Sihanoukville tests positive for methamphetamine and ketamine, hospital saysA Fujian woman found stranded in Sihanoukville is receiving hospital care. The hospital reported several illnesses and positive hair drug tests; consular officials are coordinating assistance.2026-01-06KPS99TV
Cambodia again proposes special land-boundary JBC meeting in Siem Reap this JanuaryCambodia’s border affairs secretariat says a January 5 diplomatic note again proposed a special Cambodia–Thailand JBC meeting in Siem Reap in the second or third week of January.2026-01-06KPS99TV
Myanmar announces amnesty for 6,186 prisoners, including 52 foreignersMyanmar announced an Independence Day amnesty for 6,186 detainees, including 52 foreigners to be deported after release, alongside one-sixth sentence reductions for some prisoners.2026-01-06KPS99TV