Cambodia has faced two major weather events in 2026: a drought that intensified in July and severe flooding in September, which are linked to El Niño. The back-to-back disasters damaged crops, homes and infrastructure, leaving thousands of farming families struggling. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reiterated that Cambodia is pushing for bilateral negotiations through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to resolve land boundary issues with Thailand, while pursuing compulsory conciliation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to settle the maritime ...

Twelve of 36 samples tested for influenza during the week of September 21 to 27 were positive, prompting the Ministry of Health (MoH) to urge the public to strengthen hygiene and respiratory precautions during the rainy season. ...

At a recent EuroCham and DFDL event, tax experts warned about tighter tax rules ahead, including a major audit overhaul raising thresholds by sector, includes foreign branches, casinos and larger property developers, and imposes penalties that double and triple beyond 30 days ...

El Niño is predicted to be more powerful in the future compared to current conditions (2026-2027), with around 1.3 million Cambodian children at risk of climate-related impacts due to El Niño, which can intensify droughts, floods, and other extreme weather events, according to UNICEF. ...

Elderly associations representing more than 30,000 members are calling on the government to introduce regular Old-Age Allowances and expand healthcare coverage as vulnerable older people struggle with rising healthcare costs and financial insecurity. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the government continues to deploy targeted measures to mitigate the impact of surging global oil and coal prices. These volatile global energy costs are currently affecting more than 30% of Cambodia’s domestic power-generation capacity. ...

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Cambodia continued its emergency flood response in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey province, on October 7, providing essential supplies to nearly 200 vulnerable households and people living with HIV, while working with authorities to safeguard uninterrupted access to antiretroviral treatment. ...

On 18 October 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the UNCLOS conciliation commission concluding its second meeting between Cambodia and Thailand.The Commission encouraged both Parties to fully and effectively implement these measures, which are vital to advancing ...

On 17 October 2026, the Royal Government issued a joint statement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister had a bilateral meeting with His Excellency President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and met with His Excellency Mr. Olzhas Bektenov, Prime Minister ...

On 15 October 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister HUN Manet concluded an official visit to Azerbaijan from 12 to 10 14 October 2026, and attended the 7th CICA summit on 15 October ...