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Civilian death toll rises to 10, 60 wounded, as Ta Krabei Temple shelled for second time
The number of civilians killed by firing from the Thai military has risen to 10, with 60 injured as of the evening of December 10. Thai troops were continuing to push into Cambodian territory at multiple locations today, December 11, according to the Ministry of ...
Thai strikes have now killed at least nine Cambodian civilians, wounded 46, evidence gathered for ICC complaint
As of December 10, 2025, nine Cambodian civilians have been killed — including one infant — and 46 injured, by the Thai military, while almost 40,000 families have been displaced, according to a senior Cambodian official. ...
Interior minister issues call to support displaced Cambodians, prevent espionage
Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has instructed the authorities in provinces bordering Thailand to evacuate citizens from border districts, especially high-risk areas, to the sanctuaries that have already been prepared. ...
An Online Reporter Got Injured While Reporting on Cambodia-Thai Border Conflict
An online reporter at Whitehorse News was allegedly injured when he was reporting news on the Cambodia-Thai border conflict on December 8 in Oddar Meanchey province. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/an-online-reporter-got-injured-while-reporting-on-cambodia-thai-border-conflict
Breaking: Defence ministry reports Thai firing in ‘multiple locations’ this morning
From around 5am this morning, December 8, Thai armed forces opened fire on Cambodian military positions in the An Seh area of Preah Vihear province. Later, Thai armoured vehicles fired at the Ta Moan Templle, according to Maly Socheata, spokesperson for the Ministry of National ...
Hun Sen: Red line was drawn; Thai military used F-16 jets to attack Cambodia
Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian Senate, has instructed all frontline forces to continue to exercise patience, as the “invaders” have been using all types of weapons to shell Cambodia since yesterday, last night and again this morning. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-red-line-was-drawn-thai-military-used-f-16-jets-to-attack-cambodia
Joint task force inspects mining site after fish deaths in Kampong Chhnang
Environmental officers and the provincial authorities have inspected a mining site operated by Cambodian Xuan Yi Minerals Co., Ltd, which mines gold and copper, as well as other precious metals, as part of an investigation into the cause of fish deaths in O’Russei stream located ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/joint-task-force-inspects-mining-site-after-fish-deaths-in-kampong-chhnang
Labour ministry launch gender-based violence awareness campaign
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, together with key partners, has launched the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign to raise awareness, strengthen efforts to prevent violence and promote measures to respond to harassment and abuse in the workplace, especially in the ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-launch-gender-based-violence-awareness-campaign
Cambodia refutes social media claims of Vietnam building road across historical waters
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) has dismissed circulating social media claims alleging that Vietnam is constructing a road across the sea from Tien Hai island commune in An Giang province to Phu Quoc island, in violation of the 1982 Cambodia–Vietnam Agreement ...
Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501795266/cambodia-refutes-social-media-claims-of-vietnam-building-road-across-historical-waters/
Here’s how Cambodia will navigate slower economic growth in 2026
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) expects the Cambodian economy to expand by 5.2 percent in 2025, driven by strong export activity, healthy domestic consumption, and a growing trend towards supporting local products. Looking ahead, growth in 2026 is forecast at 5 percent, according ...
Cambodia urges stronger climate finance, reaffirms commitments at COP30
Cambodia has called for an increase to the flow of climate finance and pledged its strongest commitment to responding to global climate change at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), being held from November 10-21 in Belém, Brazil. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-stronger-climate-finance-reaffirms-commitments-at-cop30
2026 Budget Law focuses on protecting sovereignty, addressing socio-economic challenges
The draft budget law 2026 focuses on protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, mitigating revenue decline and addressing a decrease in state reserves. It was presented to a National Assembly (NA) commission on November 17 for inspection, and to allow lawmakers to ask questions to clarify ...
Many ASEAN nations keen to adopt Cambodia’s verify.gov platform
Cambodia’s rapid rise as a regional digital leader is drawing growing admiration across ASEAN, with several member states expressing strong interest in adopting the Kingdom’s innovative verify.gov platform, said the Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501791623/many-asean-nations-keen-to-adopt-cambodias-verify-gov-platform/
E-invoicing for public institutions a must, MEF says
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has issued a circular enforcing the mandatory use of electronic invoices for public institutions under the Cambodia E-Invoicing System, marking a key step in the government’s broader digital transformation agenda. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501791653/e-invoicing-for-public-institutions-a-must-mef-says/
DPM Prak Sokhonn to attend 46th ministerial conference of La Francophonie in Rwanda
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), will attend the 46th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie (46th CMF), to be held on Nov. 19-20, 2025, in Kigali, Republic of Rwanda. ...
Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501790362/dpm-prak-sokhonn-to-attend-46th-ministerial-conference-of-la-francophonie-in-rwanda/
Cambodian lawmakers deliver aid, reassurance to families displaced by border clash
A high-level delegation of parliamentarians visited 400 families displaced by a recent border incident, delivering humanitarian aid and reaffirming the Royal Government’s commitment to their safety and a peaceful resolution. ...
Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501790024/cambodian-lawmakers-deliver-aid-reassurance-to-families-displaced-by-border-clash/
Vietnam, Cambodia hold border defence friendship exchange
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang performed the ceremony of saluting and painting milestone 171 at the Moc Bai International Border Gate on November 14, marking the start of activities under the second Vietnam–Cambodia Border Defence Friendship Exchange, held in Bavet city, Svay ...
Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501789993/vietnam-cambodia-hold-border-defence-friendship-exchange/
More tourists cycle to visit temples in Cambodia’s Angkor complex
The number of tourists choosing to explore temples in Cambodia’s renowned Angkor Archaeological Park by bicycle has steadily increased since the easing of the COVID-19 situation, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said in a news release on Friday. ...
Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501789986/more-tourists-cycle-to-visit-temples-in-cambodias-angkor-complex/
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-
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
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
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
Use Riel to protect economic sovereignty, Hun Sen says
Acting Head of State and Senate President Hun Sen has called on Cambodians to increase the use of the Riel in daily transactions, warning that reliance on the Thai Baht poses both economic and political risks. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501770218/use-riel-to-protect-economic-sovereignty-hun-sen-says/