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International relations
India backs Cambodian scam crackdown ahead of Phnom Penh conference
Cambodia and India have agreed to deepen cooperation in combating transnational online scam networks through greater intelligence sharing, technical exchanges and capacity building. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/india-backs-cambodian-scam-crackdown-ahead-of-phnom-penh-conference/
Cambodia urges UNESCO to maintain close watch over threats to Preah Vihear
Cambodia has called on UNESCO and the international community to monitor ongoing security threats to the Preah Vihear Temple, warning that emergency conservation efforts alone cannot fully safeguard the World Heritage Site while threats persist along the Cambodia-Thailand border. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-unesco-to-maintain-close-watch-over-threats-to-preah-vihear/
Cambodia accuses Thai troops of continued border violations, delaying JBC commitments
Cambodia has lodged yet another formal diplomatic protest against Thailand. The latest, issued on July 22 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, accuses Thai forces of carrying out fresh road construction and laying barbed wire inside occupied Cambodian territory in Oddar Meanchey ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-accuses-thai-troops-of-continued-border-violations-delaying-jbc-commitments/
Oddar Meanchey honours fallen soldiers ahead of first anniversary of border conflict
Authorities in Oddar Meanchey province staged a Buddhist memorial ceremony to honour the Cambodian soldiers and police officers who lost their lives during last year’s border conflict with Thailand, marking the anniversary of the outbreak of fighting with a call to remember their sacrifice and ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/oddar-meanchey-honours-fallen-soldiers-ahead-of-first-anniversary-of-border-conflict/
Foreign minister urges ASEAN counterparts to support return of displaced civilians
Cambodia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has requested that his ASEAN counterparts support the return of more than 20,000 Cambodian civilians who are unable to return to their homes due to the Thai military’s occupation of Cambodian territory. ...
Japan pledges defence support; communications equipment, patrol boats
Japan and Cambodia have formally signed an agreement that will see the Japanese government supply advanced communications equipment and patrol boats to the army and navy of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF). ...
Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-pledges-defence-support-communications-equipment-patrol-boats/
Japan urges renewed Cambodia-Thailand talks, pledges continued humanitarian aid
Japan has urged Cambodia and Thailand to resume dialogue to peacefully resolve their border dispute while pledging to continue humanitarian assistance for the civilians displaced by the conflict, saying negotiations remain the only sustainable path to allowing thousands of affected people to return home. ...
Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-urges-renewed-cambodia-thailand-talks-pledges-continued-humanitarian-aid/
Foreign ministry rejects Thai claim UNCLOS process stalled land border talks
The foreign ministry has rejected Thailand’s claim that its decision to pursue compulsory conciliation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has derailed negotiations over the two countries’ land boundary, insisting the maritime and land disputes are governed by separate legal ...
Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-ministry-rejects-thai-claim-unclos-process-stalled-land-border-talks/
Manet invites public input for new SME support measures
Prime Minister Hun Manet has invited entrepreneurs and the wider public to help shape a new package of government measures to support Cambodia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), saying their feedback will play a key role in addressing business challenges and strengthening domestic production. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/manet-invites-public-input-for-new-sme-support-measures/
Ambassador: Thai border closure dents Cambodia’s appeal to Japanese investors
The continued closure of the Cambodia-Thailand land border has damaged Cambodia’s attractiveness to Japanese manufacturers seeking to diversify production out of Thailand, although the Kingdom retains strong long-term investment potential, noted outgoing Japanese ambassador Ueno Atsushi. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/ambassador-thai-border-closure-dents-cambodias-appeal-to-japanese-investors/
Selection period of UNCLOS chair extended
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced today, July 19, that Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to grant four independent conciliators additional time to select a chairperson for the Conciliation Commission under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). ...
Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/selection-period-of-unclos-chair-extended/
US embassy pledges closer anti-scam cooperation
The US embassy in Cambodian has recognised the Kingdom’s commitment to eliminate online crimes, with a promise to step up collaboration between their respective law enforcement agencies. ...
Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/us-embassy-pledges-closer-anti-scam-cooperation/
Anti-scam chief welcomes cooperation; calls for respect for sovereignty
Cambodia’s anti-scam chief has urged governments to combat transnational cybercrime through international cooperation rather than unilateral actions, saying efforts to dismantle criminal networks should never be used to undermine the sovereignty of other states. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/anti-scam-chief-welcomes-cooperation-calls-for-respect-for-sovereignty/
Speculation that China could mediate Cambodia-Thailand border dispute
The question has gained fresh attention after Prime Minister Hun Manet briefed Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the latest developments along the frontier during bilateral talks in Beijing, while Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul separately said Bangkok was “not closing the door” to a Chinese ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/speculation-that-china-could-mediate-cambodia-thailand-border-dispute/
Cambodia stops nearly 200 women over suspected bride trafficking
Around 200 Cambodian women were prevented from traveling abroad in the first half of the year after authorities suspected they were at risk of human trafficking, the government said this week. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-stops-nearly-200-women-over-suspected-bride-trafficking/
Cambodian RBC calls for halt to Thai provocations, ‘illegal activities’
The Cambodian military has called for an immediate halt to what it described as “illegal activities” at the border by its Thai counterparts. ...
Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-rbc-calls-for-halt-to-thai-provocations-illegal-activities/
Cambodia stun hosts Philippines to claim first-ever SEA V-Cup victory
The Cambodian men’s national volleyball team opened their SEA V-Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought five-set victory over hosts the Philippines, securing the country’s first-ever win in the regional tournament. The team was kept winless in their debut appearance last year. ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/sport/cambodia-stun-hosts-philippines-to-claim-first-ever-sea-v-cup-victory/
US embassy pledges closer anti-scam cooperation
The US embassy in Cambodian has recorgnised the Kingdom’s commitment to eliminate online crimes, with a promise to step up collaboration between their respective law enforcement agencies. ...
Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/us-embassy-pledges-closer-anti-scam-cooperation/
A Year After Border Closure, Cambodia’s Imports from Thailand Drop 38.6%
A year since Cambodia and Thailand shut their border crossings in July 2025, imports from Thailand have declined 38.6 percent to $2.2 billion from $3.6 billion in the corresponding period in 2024. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/a-year-after-border-closure-cambodias-imports-from-thailand-drop-386
India funds beekeeping and school bicycle projects to boost rural livelihoods
India has launched two new community development projects in Cambodia’s Kratie province under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation framework, supporting climate-smart farming and improving access to education for rural students while strengthening bilateral ties. ...
Cambodian jet ski team flies national flag with five golds at world series
Cambodia’s national jet ski team continued to showcase the country’s growing strength on the international stage after winning five gold and two silver medals at the opening round of the 2026 Jet Ski World Series in Bulgaria. ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/sport/cambodian-jet-ski-team-flies-national-flag-with-five-golds-at-world-series/
Hun Manet to meet Xi and Li during China visit
Prime Minister Hun Manet will start on a three-day working visit to China tomorrow, where he will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang and participate in the 2026 World AI Conference. ...
Khmer Times
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501942330/hun-manet-to-meet-xi-and-li-during-china-visit/
Silk woven from Cham survivors’ memories finds new role in Muslim-friendly tourism
A silk tradition nearly erased during the Khmer Rouge genocide is being woven back to life through the memories of Cham women, as Cambodia looks to community heritage to strengthen its appeal as a Muslim-friendly tourism destination. ...
Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/silk-woven-from-cham-survivors-memories-finds-new-role-in-muslim-friendly-tourism/
Cambodians in Japan urged to build skills for Kingdom’s development
Cambodian ambassador to Japan Chum Sounry has encouraged all Cambodian interns and workers in Japan to make the most of their time abroad by developing their knowledge and professional skills so they can contribute to the Kingdom’s future development upon their return. ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodians-in-japan-urged-to-build-skills-for-kingdoms-development/