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Border conflict deepens ahead of Trump call

The United States on December 9 expressed concern over renewed clashes and casualties along the Cambodian–Thai border, calling on both sides to honor the Peace Accords, according to a press release from the U.S. State Department. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/border-conflict-deepens-ahead-of-trump-call/

A soldier’s wife: ‘My husband protects the country; I protect our children’

As fighting intensifies along the Cambodia–Thailand border, the wife of a Cambodian soldier has fled her home with her four children after Thai F-16 fighter jets flew low over their home, highlighting the growing toll of the conflict on military families, even far from the ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/a-soldier-s-wife-my-husband-protects-the-country-i-protect-our-children-

Anwar Ibrahim calls Cambodian, Thai leaders, clashes remain unresolved

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the rotating ASEAN chair, confirmed that he has already contacted the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand. He praised the willingness of both leaders to continue negotiations to de-escalate tensions. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anwar-ibrahim-calls-cambodian-thai-leaders-clashes-remain-unresolved

Over $203 million spent on National Social Assistance Family Package Program

The Cambodian government spent a total of 815,469,470,000 riel — equivalent to $USD 203.86 — on implementing the National Social Assistance Family Package Program from April 30, 2024 to November 30, 2025, according to the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF). ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-203-million-spent-on-national-social-assistance-family-package-program

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. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-minister-issues-call-to-support-displaced-cambodians-prevent-espionage

Border clashes displace over 54,000 Cambodians as families shelter from Thai shelling, air strikes

For the third consecutive day, thousands of Cambodian families displaced by cross-border shelling and the deployment of Thai F-16 fighter jets remain in shelter in schools, pagodas and temporary evacuation centres near the Cambodia–Thailand border, uncertain when it will be safe to return home. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-clashes-displace-over-54-000-cambodians-as-families-shelter-from-thai-shelling-air-strikes

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 ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/breaking-defence-ministry-reports-thai-firing-in-multiple-locations-this-morning

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

Cambodian mine clearance target extended to 2030 amid ongoing border challenges

Cambodia has received formal approval for a new deadline to complete its nationwide anti-personnel mine clearance, after state parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention unanimously backed the country’s third extension request, during a meeting in Geneva from December 1–5. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-mine-clearance-target-extended-to-2030-amid-ongoing-border-challenges

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/

Ceasefire at risk as international alliance denounces Thai forces over deadly civilian assault

The Centrist Democrat International (CDI-IDC) has issued a sharp warning that the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire is “at serious risk”, following the killing of a Cambodian civilian and the injuring of three others in Banteay Meanchey province on November 12. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ceasefire-at-risk-as-international-alliance-denounces-thai-forces-over-deadly-civilian-assault

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 ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501794844/heres-how-cambodia-will-navigate-slower-economic-growth-in-2026/

Cambodia, Thailand agree on groundwork to resolve border issues in Chouk Chey and Prey Chan villages

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to dispatch a joint survey team to conduct on-the-ground work to address border issues in Chouk Chey and Prey Chan villages of O’Beichoan commune, O’Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province. ...

AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501794374/cambodia-thailand-agree-on-groundwork-to-resolve-border-issues-in-chouk-chey-and-prey-chan-villages/

Hun Sen calls for stronger Cambodia-Austria trade ties

Senate President Hun Sen Tuesday called for strengthening cooperation in trade, economy, and investment with Austria to achieve mutual growth, noting that an Austrian delegation of investors will visit the Kingdom next month to explore potential investment opportunities. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501792975/hun-sen-calls-for-stronger-cambodia-austria-trade-ties/

Cambodia, Thailand advance temporary border markers between posts 42 and 47

Cambodian and Thai technical teams convened at the Poipet International Gate on Tuesday to advance preparations for erecting temporary markers along a section of their shared border, following the recent approval of the Technical Instruction (TI) form by the Joint Border Committee (JBC). ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-advance-temporary-border-markers-between-posts-42-and-47

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 ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/2026-budget-law-focuses-on-protecting-sovereignty-addressing-socio-economic-challenges

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/

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