Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Pich Chanmony Hun Manet Chairs Social-Morality Committee Meeting on 2026–2027 Priorities

On May 5, the committee’s honorary chair chaired a review of its 2024–2025 work and discussions on priorities for 2026–2027.

2026-05-05KPS99TV

Japanese national rescued in Phnom Penh operation at suspected BKK scam premises

The original report says a Japanese national was rescued during a May 4 operation at Provance condominium in BKK. Four Chinese men were suspected of scam involvement, while a separate group of 12 Chinese and Vietnamese nationals had immigration-related issues. Officers seized 127 phones and computers.

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Cambodia Launches 2026 Green Season Tourism Campaign

Tourism Minister Huot Hak presided over the May 2 launch, promoting the “Six Worths” strategy and May–October travel as part of plans for a year-round destination.

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Hun Sen Praises Kampong Speu’s Development and Encourages Further Use of Its Potential

Hun Sen met officials in Kampong Speu as acting head of state on May 2. The report outlines his views on industry, energy and location advantages, alongside hopes for better livelihoods.

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Hun Manet Says Sihanoukville Port’s Annual Handling Capacity Has Reached 1.3 Million TEUs

Hun Manet says annual container-handling capacity rose from 550,000 to 1.3 million TEUs over more than two years, and outlines four cooperation priorities for expansion, planning, transport links and digitalisation.

2026-05-01KPS99TV

Cambodia and Brunei Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral and Wider Cooperation

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn meets Brunei’s Minister of Foreign Affairs II Erywan Pehin Yusof on April 29 to discuss bilateral, regional and international matters of shared interest.

2026-04-29KPS99TV

Cambodia Arranges Border Visit for Foreign Military Attachés, Including US, Chinese and Japanese Representatives

The Defence Ministry facilitates an April 28 morning visit by foreign military attachés to border provinces. Its spokesperson reiterates Cambodia’s position on peaceful dispute settlement and opposition to threats or force.

2026-04-28KPS99TV

Cambodian and Thai Foreign Ministers Discuss Border Issues and Rebuilding Trust in Brunei

The ministers meet on the sidelines of the 25th ASEAN–EU Ministerial Meeting, reaffirm commitments to the ceasefire and existing bilateral mechanisms, and discuss rebuilding mutual trust.

2026-04-28KPS99TV

Hun Manet asks for engineering support arrangements to be studied, saying youths need not be sent to the front line

On April 26, Hun Manet proposed studying a legal and management framework for supervised concrete and engineering support work. He said the youths need not go to the front line or carry firearms, and called for legal and human-rights considerations.

2026-04-26KPS99TV

Hun Manet calls for stronger economic and defence capabilities at Labour Day celebration

At an International Labour Day celebration on Koh Pich in Phnom Penh on April 26, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Cambodia needed to rely on its own strength to safeguard peace and develop its economy, defence capabilities and human resources together.

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