Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodia joins Mekong–Lancang forum and China–South Asia Expo in Kunming

Commerce Secretary of State Pen Sovicheat led a delegation to the Mekong–Lancang Cross-Border Economic Cooperation Forum and the 10th China–South Asia Expo in Kunming on June 15–16 to promote investment and trade.

2026-06-17KPS99TV

Hun Sen calls for stronger cooperation among 53 full Francophonie members

Acting head of state Hun Sen met Romanian presidential adviser Dacian Julien Cioloş on June 17 to discuss Francophonie cooperation, a planned November summit and economic ties.

2026-06-17KPS99TV

Phnom Penh launches “AI+Web4” programme for women’s and youth digital skills

An Asia tourism dialogue themed “AI+Web4” opened at Sofitel Phnom Penh, discussing AI, entrepreneurship and women’s capacity development, with further knowledge-sharing and events abroad planned.

2026-06-17KPS99TV

Cambodia forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusts for June 17–19

The ministry forecast weather affecting 50% of lowlands, 40% of highlands and 35% of coastal areas during June 17–19, with mean waves of 0.50–1.50 metres and a warning to remain alert.

2026-06-17KPS99TV

Cambodia forecast for June 16–18 includes rain, thunderstorms and gusts

The ministry forecasts possible rain, thunderstorms and gusts over 50% of lowland areas, 40% of highlands and 30% of coastal areas during June 16–18, with average minimum and maximum wave heights of 0.50 and 1.50 meters.

2026-06-16KPS99TV

Osaka chamber pledges to promote Cambodian opportunities to over 30,000 member companies

OCCI Vice Chair Kyoko Hirose expressed willingness to promote Cambodian investment and business opportunities during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol in Japan. He invited SMEs among the chamber’s more than 30,000 members to explore investment in Cambodia.

2026-06-13KPS99TV

Cambodian National Police stage protection drill ahead of planned November summit

Cambodia’s National Police reportedly conducted a protection-formation exercise on June 12, travelling from Koh Pich in Phnom Penh to Techo International Airport. The drill was intended to prepare security and emergency responses for the 20th Francophonie Summit, expected in November 2026.

2026-06-13KPS99TV

“The border is closed, so where do the goods come from?” Hun Sen calls for checks on Thai goods

Senate President Hun Sen said on June 13, 2026, that Thai goods brought through land crossings during the Cambodia–Thailand land-border closure should be treated as illegal or smuggled. He called for strict checks, while saying water and air transport continued normally under customs supervision.

2026-06-13KPS99TV

Phnom Penh police check 520 foreigners; three premises fined about US$8,000

Police reportedly inspected 89 premises and checked 520 foreigners in Phnom Penh on June 11. Three people lacked valid passports or travel documents, while 24 foreign suspects were arrested in three alleged online-scam locations. Eight owners or managers at three premises were fined a total of 32 million riel.

2026-06-13KPS99TV

CDC reports 37 investment projects registered in May, worth about US$570 million

The CDC reported potential for about 26,000 jobs. Its own 29 projects totalled about US$544 million, while eight registered by capital and provincial subcommittees totalled about US$27 million.

2026-06-11KPS99TV