Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Information Minister reviews office structure under Cambodia’s national television directorate

Information Minister Neth Pheaktra chaired a July 14, 2026 meeting to review offices under the General Department of National Television of Cambodia, focusing on roles, responsibilities and more effective organisation in the digital era.

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Cambodia national football team travels to Japan for ASEAN Hyundai Cup training camp

Cambodia’s national football team travelled to Japan yesterday for a training camp ahead of the ASEAN Championship Hyundai Cup 2026, scheduled for July 24–August 26. Cambodia are in Group A.

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Hun Manet to meet Xi Jinping during July 15–17 working visit to China

Prime Minister Hun Manet is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang during a July 15–17, 2026 working visit to China. He will also attend the World Artificial Intelligence Conference opening in Shanghai on July 17 and meet business representatives.

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Heavy rain floods parts of Cambodia, destroying a bridge and disrupting roads

Heavy rain has affected roads, crops and infrastructure in several Cambodian provinces. The report cites a July 13 forecast of further rain through July 15, with thunderstorms and strong winds in some areas, and calls for precautions.

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PM congratulates Cambodia’s jet ski team on seven medals in Bulgaria

Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated Cambodia’s national jet ski team on a reported seven medals—five gold and two silver—at the first round of the Jet Ski World Series in Bulgaria from July 8 to 12, 2026.

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Cambodian embassy pledges continued consular and labour assistance to Cambodians across Japan

Cambodia’s ambassador to Japan, ជុំ សុន្ទរី, met trainees and skilled workers in Shizuoka on July 12, 2026. He said the embassy would continue providing consular services, labour protection and other necessary assistance to Cambodians throughout Japan.

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Chinese woman doctor killed at Phnom Penh clinic; Cambodian suspect, 37, detained

Local police reported that a Chinese woman doctor was killed at a clinic in Dangkor district on July 12. A 37-year-old Cambodian suspect has been detained. Police are investigating the case as a suspected rape and murder; the circumstances and motive remain under investigation.

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PM: Cambodia’s population projected to reach about 24 million by 2050

In a World Population Day message dated July 11, 2026, Prime Minister Hun Manet cited a projection of about 24 million people by 2050 under a medium-paced fertility decline scenario. He called for investment in young people and social infrastructure for an ageing population.

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Malaysian defence chief supports Cambodia’s peaceful approach to border issue with Thailand

Malaysia’s Chief of Defence Forces, Malek Razak bin Sulaiman, expressed support for Cambodia’s peaceful, international-law-based approach to the border issue with Thailand during a meeting with Senate President Hun Sen, who thanked Malaysia for its contribution.

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Cambodia named country of honour at the 19th Francophone Film Festival in France

Cambodia was selected as country of honour at the 19th Francophone Film Festival in Angoulême, scheduled for August 24–29, 2026. Its embassy in France and the organisers promoted the event as a showcase for Cambodian cinema, culture and Francophone ties.

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