International relations

The international committee overseeing the conservation of Preah Vihear Temple has requested information from Thailand on aerial bombardments and artillery fire to help clear explosive remnants of war (ERWs) and restore safety around the conflict-damaged World Heritage site. ...

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has stepped up efforts to tackle corruption and complex online scam cases, seizing more than $50,000 worth of cryptocurrency in what authorities described as the first such seizure in Cambodia. ...

Cambodia has rejected the Thai UN representative’s claim that Cambodian citizens displaced by last year’s clash had lived on Thai territory since the 1970s. ...

ASEAN leaders and policymakers have called for stronger women’s participation in the regional economy, including greater access to finance, technology, markets and decent work, as the bloc seeks to advance more inclusive and resilient economic growth. ...

China wants to deepen cooperation with Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries against online scam networks, a Chinese foreign ministry official shared on September 28, identifying Cambodia among the countries affected by the cross-border crime. ...

Thom H. Andrews, UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, has submitted a report to the UN, following his July visit to the Kingdom. He urged Thailand and Cambodia to work constructively to allow the return of roughly 20,000 displaced civilians ...

Cambodia and Japan are strengthening cooperation on clean and green investment, with a focus on low-carbon technologies, climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development to address global climate change. ...

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan has continued to grow, reaching nearly $2 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up nearly one-fifth compared with the same period last year. Japan is Cambodia’s fourth-largest trading partner after China, the US and Vietnam. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet received the newly appointed New Zealand Ambassador to Cambodia Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani at the Peace Palace yesterday. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, reinforcing economic ties, and exploring new avenues for mutual growth. ...

Cambodia aims to deepen ties with Indonesia and other ASEAN neighbours on halal standards and certification, boosting global market access for homegrown halal products. ...

Malaysia welcomed 48,028 visitors from Cambodia in the first half of 2026, up 52.3 per cent from the same period last year. Tourism operators from both countries met in Phnom Penh on September 29 to develop new travel packages and joint promotions. ...

China wants to expand artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation with the ASEAN bloc beyond the sale of technology, according to a Chinese foreign ministry official, who pointed to plans for training, joint business projects and the increased use of AI in practical settings. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is strengthening its presence in France by establishing a liaison in Paris, as part of efforts to promote Cambodia as an attractive investment destination and deepen business ties between the two countries. ...

The government is intensifying efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains, diversify export markets, boost local processing and improve transport infrastructure as Cambodian products reach 177 countries, with exports recently rising 18 percent to nearly $35 billion.​​ ...

China sees Cambodia as a key participant in the next phase of China–ASEAN cooperation, with trade, investment and infrastructure among the areas expected to drive the partnership, a Chinese foreign ministry official told visiting Southeast Asian journalists on September 28. ...

An 11-point declaration was adopted at the two-day International Conference on Combating Online Scams (ICCOS-2026) in Phnom Penh, locking in commitments by Cambodia and over 20 governments and international agencies to enhance cooperation to combat online scams and transnational crimes. ...

Cambodia and Laos are exploring new road, bridge and railway connections to strengthen cross-border transport, reduce logistics costs and facilitate trade between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. ...

Cambodia is promoting investment in agro-processing, storage, and cold-chain logistics to expand its exports to China, which currently accepts 19 types of agricultural products under bilateral protocols. ...

Online scams and fraud have become a massive transnational threat costing East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand up to US$114 billion each year, with losses rising rapidly, a senior UN official said on Wednesday. ...

The UK and Cambodia have opened a new chapter in cooperation against transnational online scam networks, pledging practical action to dismantle criminal operations, protect victims and address the trafficking of people forced to commit fraud. ...

The Chinese embassy in Phnom Penh hosted a grand reception at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra on September 21 to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The event saw Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn ...

To strengthen its global economic integration, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is actively leveraging established multilateral agreements, including RCEP and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), to drive export growth. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on Thailand to honour agreements reached between the two countries and work with Cambodia to resolve their border issues peacefully and in accordance with international law, as Cambodia marks today’s International Day of Peace. ...

Cambodia will give international delegates from more than 20 countries, along with officials from the FBI, Interpol and other international organisations, access to shuttered online scam compounds during next week’s international conference on combating technology-enabled fraud. ...