Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Siem Reap prepares to host world Girl Guiding meetings in June

The report says the 39th World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts conference and the 42nd OB-PS annual meeting are planned for June 14–19, with Cambodia’s prime minister’s wife presiding.

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Cambodia’s five-month trade exceeds US$30 billion, up 18.9%

The report cites exports above US$14 billion and imports above US$16 billion, and distinguishes the government’s 4.2% growth forecast for 2026 from the World Bank’s 3.9% projection.

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Hun Manet discusses war’s consequences and peaceful dispute resolution with UN official

The report says Hun Manet met UN Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu in Vietnam on June 9, discussing Cambodia’s wartime experience, the Thai border and peaceful solutions under international law.

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Hun Sen says international community does not believe Cambodia invaded Thailand

Speaking in Siem Reap on June 10, Hun Sen gave his account of the border conflict, cited a Thai army statement and argued about who fired first, saying military force was not Cambodia’s choice.

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Three Cambodian football highlights from June: men, U19s and women

KPS99TV reports a 2–0 men’s win over Hong Kong, a first ASEAN U19 semi-final place, and women’s results of 5–0 against Singapore and 1–1 against Indonesia.

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Hun Manet and Anutin Charnvirakul hold informal meeting in Vietnam on border and maritime disputes

The report says the two prime ministers met on June 9, discussed a fragile ceasefire, boundary work and UNCLOS compulsory conciliation, and called for peaceful progress in bilateral relations.

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Cambodia proposes green agro-industrial processing cooperation with Chinese firms

The report says investment-committee secretary-general Chea Vuthy met outgoing Chinese embassy minister-counsellor Zhong Jie and incoming minister-counsellor Xue Dong on June 8. He proposed a green agro-industrial processing zone and upstream GFT investment, and discussed preparations for two cooperation meetings planned in China in 2026.

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Phnom Penh police describe arrests in Chinese businessman’s killing; four suspects still sought

Police said a 53-year-old Chinese property businessman’s killing followed longstanding shareholding and debt disputes. Four Chinese suspects were presented on June 7, while four remained wanted. The victim disappeared on May 29, his family received a US$2 million ransom demand and his body was found at 10:30 on May 30.

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China-backed fund launches seven Cambodian projects worth about US$1.98 million

The report says Cambodia and China signed an agreement in Phnom Penh launching seven projects under the 2026 Lancang–Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, worth about US$1.98 million. Areas include poverty reduction, clean water, health, digital tourism, green technology and water resources. It reports 113 Cambodian projects supported since 2017.

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Hun Manet arrives in Vietnam ahead of ASEAN Future Forum

Hun Manet led a high-level Cambodian delegation to Hanoi on June 8 for an official visit and the third ASEAN Future Forum, scheduled for June 9–10. Plans included bilateral talks with Le Minh Hung, courtesy calls on Vietnamese leaders and a keynote, looking towards the next year’s 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

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