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New environment ministry manual aims to promote ‘transparency, accountability’

The Ministry of Environment officially launched the “Internal Audit Guidebook” on Wednesday, November 12, describing it as a key tool and strategic framework to ensure transparency and accountability in environmental management and administrative operations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-environment-ministry-manual-aims-to-promote-transparency-accountability-

Thai soldiers reportedly open fire on makeshift civilian tent shelters, killing at least one

One Cambodian civilian was killed, and several others injured, when Thai soldiers opened fire with live ammunition this afternoon, November 12, in Banteay Meanchey province’s Prey Chan village, in Or Beichoan commune, O Chrov district, confirmed the provincial administration and Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-soldiers-reportedly-open-fire-on-makeshift-civilian-tent-shelters-killing-at-least-one

US urges Cambodia and Thailand to maintain peace deal

After Thailand suspended the peace declaration, a US State Department spokesperson urged Thailand and Cambodia to maintain stability and implement the deal, while the ASEAN Chair stated that the peace agreement is still being negotiated. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/us-urges-cambodia-and-thailand-to-maintain-peace-deal

PM Calls Thai Forces 'Inhumane' For Border Killing

Prime Minister Hun Manet has strongly condemned the deadly shooting by Thai forces in Prey Chan village on November 12, calling the violence against Cambodian civilians “inhumane” and contrary to the spirit of the peace agreement. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-thailand-pm-calls-thai-forces-inhumane-for-border-killing

Cambodia, South Korea form joint task force to address online crime

The General Commissariat of the National Police of Cambodia and the South Korean National Police Agency have agreed to create a Cambodia–Korea Joint Task Force for Korean Citizens. The new body will facilitate information exchange and mutual support in combating crimes, with a particular focus ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-south-korea-form-joint-task-force-to-address-online-crime

As Cambodian refugees and heavy weapons return home, Thailand begins constructing bunkers

As Cambodia continues to implement the hard-won peace agreement by withdrawing highly destructive heavy weapons and after the displaced population have returned to their homes, Thailand appears to be moving in the opposite direction, digging trenches and announcing that it is preparing to evacuate citizens ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/as-cambodian-refugees-and-heavy-weapons-return-home-thailand-begins-constructing-bunkers-

Cambodia urges non-politicalisation of landmines, reaffirms commitment to Ottawa treaty

The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has called on Thailand to refrain from using a recent landmine incident as a pretext to unilaterally suspend the Joint Declaration peace agreement that was signed by both nations on October 26. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-non-politicalisation-of-landmines-reaffirms-commitment-to-ottawa-treaty

Cambodia rejects Thai claims of new landmines amid Peace Accord suspension

The government of Cambodia is gravely concerned about media reports indicating that Thailand has suspended the implementation of the Joint Declaration between the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thai-claims-of-new-landmines-amid-peace-accord-suspension

Govt injects $40M to stabilise plunging paddy prices

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) Saturday released $40 million budget to intervene in falling paddy prices during the current harvest season, following public concern as prices dropped to as low as 600 riels per kilogramme in some provinces. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501787044/govt-injects-40m-to-stabilise-plunging-paddy-prices/

Cambodia mulls borrowing $3B for public investment

The Royal Government is set to borrow more than $3 billion from development partners in 2026 to finance key public investment projects aimed at boosting long-term economic growth and productivity, according to the Draft Law on Finance for Management 2026 released by the Ministry of ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501787046/cambodia-mulls-borrowing-3b-for-public-investment/

Thai arrivals plunge for third straight month; Chinese visitor numbers increase

Cambodia’s tourism sector has witnessed contrasting trends in the past three months. Arrivals from Thailand continue to decline sharply while Chinese tourists are surging, according to reporting from the Ministry of Tourism. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-arrivals-plunge-for-third-straight-month-chinese-visitor-numbers-increase

US lifts arms embargo as Cambodia agrees to rebalance trade ties

The United States Thursday officially removed the four-year defence sale embargo on Cambodia, imposed by former President Joe Biden, signalling renewed confidence in bilateral relations as Cambodia agrees to rebalance trade ties and joint forces combating transnational crime. ...

https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501786350/us-lifts-arms-embargo-as-cambodia-agrees-to-rebalance-trade-ties/
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Manet pledges increased anti-scam ties with South Korea, notes no need for Thai involvement

Cambodia and South Korea have pledged to continue to strengthen their cooperation to prevent, suppress and combat online crimes. This work did not require prompting from any neighbouring country, Prime Minister Hun Manet noted pointedly, following a meeting with a senior South Korean official. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-pledges-increased-anti-scam-ties-with-south-korea-notes-no-need-for-thai-involvement

Kingdom, Austria agree to boost trade ties

Cambodia and Austria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen and expand bilateral trade cooperation, with a particular focus on key sectors such as tourism, agriculture, industry and logistics. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501774432/kingdom-austria-agree-to-boost-trade-ties/

Lack of Thai imports fails to rattle domestic markets

Cambodia Wednesday reiterated that the lack of Thai imports has not disrupted Cambodia’s domestic markets, instead, it has encouraged Cambodians to support locally produced goods, bolstering domestic industries and ensuring stable prices. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501774436/lack-of-thai-imports-fails-to-rattle-domestic-markets/

Cambodia, UNICEF launch campaigns to keep every child in school

The launch, held in Kampong Cham province on October 13, marked a renewed national effort to keep children — especially those from vulnerable communities — in school from early childhood through adolescence. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-unicef-launch-campaigns-to-keep-every-child-in-school

MEF, JICA sign deal to boost utility projects in PP

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Monday signed two loan agreements worth 44.4 billion yen, equivalent to $300 million, aimed at expanding water supply facilities and enhancing electrical stability in Phnom Penh. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501773661/mef-jica-sign-deal-to-boost-utility-projects-in-pp/

Senate spokesperson: No truth to Thai claims Hun Sen called for border openings

Senate spokesperson Chea Thyrith has rejected comments made by Thai defence ministry spokesperson Surasan Kongsiri, who claimed today that Senate president Hun Sen pressured Thailand to open the border crossings on October 20. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/senate-spokesperson-no-truth-to-thai-claims-hun-sen-called-for-border-openings

South Korea to set up “Korean Desk” in Cambodia after student’s murder

Following the death of a South Korean student in Kampot province, South Korean police plan to launch a “Korean Desk” in Cambodia to handle cases involving Korean nationals, citing difficulties in cooperation with Cambodian police. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/south-korea-to-set-up-korean-desk-in-cambodia-after-students-murder/

‘​No​ ​desire​ ​to​ ​take​ ​what​’​s​ ​not​ ​ours​’ ​-​ ​Sokhonn​ ​tells​ ​four​-​party​ ​meeting

Deputy​ ​Prime​ ​Minister​ ​Prak​ ​Sokhonn​ ​told​ ​Thailand​, ​Malaysia​ ​and​ ​the​ ​US​ ​in​ ​a​ ​meeting​ ​facilitated​ ​by​ ​the​ ​latter​ ​two​ ​that​ ​Cambodia​ ​reaffirms​ ​its​ ​commitment​ ​to​ ​the​ ​ceasefire​ ​and​ ​other​ ​terms​ ​of​ ​agreements​ ​although​ ​territorial​ ​issues​ ​persist​ ​at​ ​the​ ​border​ ​with​ ​Thailand. ​ ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-thailand-no-desire-take-what-not-ours-sokhonn

Illegal concrete wall along Takeo stream demolished same day as inspection

Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha inspected the site this morning, October 13, and determined that it breached laws governing the distance from shorelines and riverbanks for such structures.   ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/illegal-concrete-wall-along-takeo-stream-demolished-same-day-as-inspection

Cambodia-China trade hits record $14 billion, up 27%

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and China exceeded $14.2 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a robust 27% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501772308/cambodia-china-trade-hits-record-14-billion-up-27/

Cambodia, JICA discuss infra, industrial growth cooperation

The Royal Government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), yesterday, discussed expanding economic cooperation, focusing on infrastructure expansion, digital transformation, and advancing Cambodia’s coastal industrial and logistics hub development. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501772306/cambodia-jica-discuss-infra-industrial-growth-cooperation/

IOT investigating ‘haunting sounds’ on border

The Ministry of National Defence, in coordination with the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT), dispatched a field mission late on Saturday night to Banteay Meanchey province’s Chok Chey and Prey Chan villages, following reports that loudspeakers from the Thai side were broadcasting disturbing “haunted sounds” ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/iot-investigating-haunting-sounds-on-border

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