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China provides $400K in demining aid; Cambodia welcomes Chinese contribution to ceasefire
China has provided aid valued at $400,000 to the Cambodian demining sector. The aid was presented to the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) this morning, January 8. Cambodia also expressed gratitude to China for contributing to the ceasefire at the end of ...
CDC approves four tyre manufacturing investment projects in 2025
Cambodia’s automotive tyre manufacturing and export sector continued to show strong momentum in 2025, with four related projects approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), representing a total capital investment of nearly $780 million. ...
CMAA, Chinese embassy raise awareness among war refugees on UXO dangers
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), in collaboration with the Chinese embassy in Cambodia, has launched an educational campaign to raise awareness among war refugees about the dangers of unexploded ordnance (UXO). ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-chinese-embassy-raise-awareness-among-war-refugees-on-uxo-dangers-
Lives on hold: Civilians speak out in the face foreign military occupation
In Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages along Cambodia’s north-western border, the marks of the December 7-27 fighting are visible in damaged homes, abandoned fields and wandering livestock. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/lives-on-hold-civilians-speak-out-in-the-face-foreign-military-occupation
Cambodia demands Thailand withdraw from sovereign territory despite ceasefire
Cambodia has demanded that Thailand withdraw from Cambodian sovereign territory, formally accusing the neighbouring country of seizing and maintaining control over parts of its land in violation of a ceasefire agreement, international law and existing bilateral border arrangements, according to a statement issued by the ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-demands-thailand-withdraw-from-sovereign-territory-despite-ceasefire
Cambodia protests as Thai military places shipping containers 1km inside border
Homes near the Boeng Trakuon roundabout were damaged by Thai military fire during attacks between December 7-27, 2025, according to local authorities. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-as-thai-military-places-shipping-containers-1km-inside-border
Mine Authority: Thailand used pre-arranged land mine issues, fake news, to cover up aggression against Cambodia
The Cambodian mine authority has condemned Thailand’s continued military aggression and the dissemination of false information aimed at concealing its illegal military actions. ...
ISI SEZ production, exports to begin in 2026
Two factories are scheduled to commence production within the ISI Special Economic Zone (ISI SEZ) in the middle of the second quarter of 2026, while several other companies are currently studying the feasibility of establishing factories or enterprises there. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/isi-sez-production-exports-to-begin-in-2026
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. ...
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. ...
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
CDC-approved investment projects up almost 60% Jan-Nov
Investment projects approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia’s (CDC) Cambodian Investment Committee totalled more than 600 in the first 11 months of 2025 — an increase of nearly 60% compared to the same period in 2024. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-approved-investment-projects-up-almost-60-jan-nov
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
CMAA leader: Mine-free goal in reach, will require political will, financial support
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has emphasised that in order for Cambodia to achieve its goal of becoming “mine-free by 2030”, the country requires sustained political will, adequate resources and innovative methods, which must be supported generously by friendly nations and ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-leader-mine-free-goal-in-reach-will-require-political-will-financial-support
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
Border demarcation working group meeting delayed by one day
A planned meeting of the Joint Technical Working Group, on the implementation of technical instructions for temporary border demarcation in the areas of Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages, has been postponed by one day, to November 18. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-demarcation-working-group-meeting-delayed-by-one-day
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