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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

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

Thai Air Force ‘terminates’ bilateral agreements with Cambodia after land soldiers injured by landmines

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced the “termination” of “agreements between Thailand and Cambodia” until any “acts of hostility by Cambodia cease”, following an incident on Monday when Thai soldiers reportedly stepped on landmines. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/thai-air-force-terminates-bilateral-agreements-with-cambodia-after-land-soldiers-injured-by-landmines/

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

Royal Group’s capital SEZ unaffected by uncertainty, tensions

Hak Serey, RGPPSEZ senior manager for CS Marketing and PR, explained that since its inception in 2006, the zone has aimed to become a leading hub for manufacturing companies in various industries, while simultaneously creating crucial employment opportunities for Cambodians. Nearly 20 years later, the ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/royal-group-s-capital-sez-unaffected-by-uncertainty-tensions

Svay Rieng’s SEZs power Cambodia’s industrial expansion, Vuthy says

Svay Rieng’s growing network of special economic zones (SEZs) is fast becoming a cornerstone of Cambodia’s industrial expansion, drawing new investment, boosting exports and creating thousands of jobs for local workers. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501765675/svay-riengs-sezs-power-cambodias-industrial-expansion-vuthy-says/

Border mine clearance continues, with focus on clearly demarcated areas

The Cambodian Mine Authority has informed the EU that mine clearance along the Thai border continues, prioritising clearly demarcated areas, populated regions and other locations which are vital for socio-economic development. Senior Minister Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-mine-clearance-continues-with-focus-on-clearly-demarcated-areas

Queen Mother donates to CMAC for mine clearance along border

Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk has generously donated $20,000 to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) to support mine clearance operations along the Cambodia–Thailand border. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/queen-mother-donates-to-cmac-for-mine-clearance-along-border

Nearly 500 investment projects approved by CDC

A total of 51 investment projects were approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in August 2025, bringing the total number of registered investment projects in the first eight months of 2025 to nearly 500. This marks a significant increase over the ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nearly-500-investment-projects-approved-by-cdc

CMAC warn years of UXO clearance work remains after border conflict

The Cambodia Mine Action Centre (CMAC) has reiterated that Thai forces used cluster munitions and dropped some of the largest conventional bombs in existence during the July 24–28 border clashes. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-warn-years-of-uxo-clearance-work-remains-after-border-conflict

Khmer witnesses: Nong Chan camp was definitely in Cambodian Territory

The former Nong Chan refugee camp was located on Khmer territory during the 1980s and 90s. No Thai civilians lived there, and no Thai military were stationed there. A canal marked the boundary between Cambodia and Thailand, according to locals who often visited Nong Chan, ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/khmer-witnesses-nong-chan-camp-was-definitely-in-cambodian-territory

CMAA call for UNDP support to remove ERWs from conflict areas

Senior Minister Ly Thuch has highlighted the urgent need for clearing the explosive remnants of war (ERW) left from the recent five-day armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, in a meeting with the new UNDP representative. These remnants include air-dropped bombs, cluster bombs and artillery ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-call-for-undp-support-to-remove-erws-from-conflict-areas

International demining groups confirm border mines are old, not new

International demining organisations have backed Cambodia’s claim that mines discovered near the Thai border are “remnants of past conflicts”, not new deployments, with the issue being officially acknowledged by the Ottawa Convention committee. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/international-demining-groups-confirm-border-mines-are-old-not-new

Ministries consulting on draft of national master land use plan

At least 11 key ministries and government institutions have begun consultations on the management of the Angkor Archaeological Park and Tonle Sap Lake areas, ahead of preparing Cambodia’s first-ever national master land use plan covering all 1,652 communes nationwide. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministries-consulting-on-draft-of-national-master-land-use-plan

RBC meeting sees agreement on peaceful solutions to border issues

Delegations from the 5th Military Region of Cambodia and the First Army Region of Thailand held a Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting this morning, to determine peaceful solutions to issues on the frontier and prevent misunderstandings that could lead to further clashes. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rbc-meeting-sees-agreement-on-peaceful-solutions-to-border-issues

CMAC head: Thailand trying to turn ‘elephants into ants, ants into elephants’

Heng Ratana, director-general of the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC), has hit back at Thailand, accusing it of distorting facts and slandering Cambodia over unexploded munitions, border violations and landmines. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-head-thailand-trying-to-turn-elephants-into-ants-ants-into-elephants-

Formal protest against Thai incursions, barricades

Cambodia has lodged a formal protest against Thailand, which continues to accuse Cambodia of violating its territorial integrity, while urging Thailand to show a genuine commitment to implementing the current Donald Trump-backed ceasefire. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/formal-protest-against-thai-incursions-barricades

Sihanoukville port’s net profit falls by half in Q2’25

The state-owned deep sea port recorded unrealised foreign exchange losses which lowered net profit while revenue rose 30 percent on increased container and cargo throughput. ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/sihanoukville-ports-net-profit-falls-by-half-in-q225

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