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Press release on Cambodia’s protests against the Thai military's persistent violations of Cambodian sovereignty and territorial integrity

On 10 July 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia’s protests against the Thai military’s persistent violations of Cambodian sovereignty and territorial integrity.The Royal Government of Cambodia has formally lodged a strong protest against Thailand’s continued violations of ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Announcement on public disclosure of assessment documents

On 01 July 2026, Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction of Kampong Chhnang Province issued an announcement on the public disclosure of assessment documents.The Department would like to inform the public, landowners and all institutions related to land plots in Trapaing Por village, ...

Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction of Kampong Chhnang Province

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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/

Cambodia protests fresh Thai border fortifications, urges halt to post-ceasefire military works

Cambodia has lodged a fresh diplomatic protest against Thailand, accusing its armed forces of carrying out new military engineering works inside Cambodian territory. It described the activities as violating the two countries’ ceasefire commitments and undermining efforts to peacefully resolve the long-running border dispute. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-fresh-thai-border-fortifications-urges-halt-to-post-ceasefire-military-works/

Cambodia Urges Malaysia to Fast-track Defence MoU

Cambodia has urged Malaysia to accelerate the signing of a memorandum of understanding on national defence and expand cooperation among all types of armed forces, with Malaysia supporting the Kingdom’s proposal to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-urges-malaysia-to-fast-track-defence-mou

Outgoing Japanese ambassador pledges to promote Kingdom, proposes visa exemption

Outgoing Japanese ambassador Ueno Atsushi has pledged to help promote Cambodia’s tourism potential to the Japanese public based on his firsthand experience travelling to each of the Kingdom’s provinces and cities, while also proposing that Cambodia consider introducing visa-free entry for Japanese tourists. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/outgoing-japanese-ambassador-pledges-to-promote-kingdom-proposes-visa-exemption/

KOICA backs Cambodia’s education, border logistics through specialised training

Thirty government officials will travel to South Korea this month under a Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) fellowship programme aimed at strengthening education reform and improving cross-border transport and logistics, two areas identified as priorities by Cambodia’s national development strategy. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-backs-cambodias-education-border-logistics-through-specialised-training/

Displaced child’s dream: ‘I just want to go home as soon as possible’

Despite continuing attending classes three times a day while displaced, third-grader Mach Raksmey has one overriding wish: to return to his home in Thmar Da, Veal Veng district, Pursat province, as soon as possible. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/displaced-childs-dream-i-just-want-to-go-home-as-soon-as-possible/

Information ministry: Facebook, TikTok ‘not reliable news media’

Cambodia’s Ministry of Information has urged the public not to automatically regard content shared on Facebook and TikTok as professional journalism, warning that the platforms allow anyone to publish information without editorial oversight or fact-checking. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-facebook-tiktok-not-reliable-news-media/

Press release on the implementation of the mineral fund project to support local community development in 2026

On 10 July 2026, Ministry of Mines and Energy issued a press release on the implementation of the mineral fund project to support local community development in 2026.The Ministry is honored to inform the public and all citizens about the Mineral Fund to Support Local ...

Ministry of Mines and Energy

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Press release on Cambodia and Japan signing an exchange of letters on the provision of Japanese grant funding for the human resources development scholarship project

On 8 July 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia and Japan signing an exchange of letters on the provision of Japanese grant funding for the human resources development scholarship project.His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Authorities ramp up offensive against scam operations

Task forces have intensified their nationwide crackdown on online scam operations, with recent inspections in Phnom Penh, Banteay Meanchey and Tboung Khmum uncovering suspected scam sites and resulting in several individuals being questioned or arrested. ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501940294/authorities-ramp-up-offensive-against-scam-operations/

Rising costs, weak tourism to weigh down Cambodia’s economy - IMF

Cambodia’s economy is expected to slow sharply in 2026 as higher energy prices, weak tourism and slowing domestic demand outweigh strong exports and foreign investment, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).   ...

Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/rising-costs-weak-tourism-to-weigh-down-cambodias-economy-imf

Cambodia-US air transport deal a boon, but not silver bullet for tourism recovery

Amid dropping international visitor numbers and flight activity since the start of 2026, the July 1 signing of the Cambodia-US Air Transport Agreement or commonly known as the open skies deal has been viewed as a boon for the Kingdom, which the government would put ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam & Iea Sonita
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-us-air-transport-deal-a-boon-but-not-silver-bullet-for-tourism-recovery

World Bank urges sweeping education reforms to meet Cambodia's 2050 high-income goal

The World Bank has urged Cambodia to undertake a comprehensive reform agenda to improve learning outcomes, stressing that addressing these challenges is essential if Cambodia aims to achieve its ambition of becoming a high-income country by 2050.   ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/world-bank-urges-sweeping-education-reforms-to-meet-cambodias-2050-high-income-goal

CSX reports 91% jump in trading value, active investors rise 64% in H1’26

Cambodia’s average trading value in the first half of 2026 surged 90.75 percent from the same period last year, rising from $112,000 to $213,000, with the monthly average number of active investors increasing 64.38 percent to 4,902. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/csx-reports-91-jump-in-trading-value-active-investors-rise-64-in-h126

$2.8M Japanese scholarship programme supports officials’ post-grad studies

The Japanese government has funded the latest round of a human resource development scholarship programme which enables young Cambodian government officials to pursue postgraduate studies at leading universities in Japan. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/2-8m-japanese-scholarship-programme-supports-officials-post-grad-studies/

Kampong Thom resource crimes down; illegal fishing falls 70%

Cambodian authorities have reclaimed more than 4,300 hectares of illegally encroached forest land in Kampong Thom, while illegal fishing activities have fallen by an estimated 70-80 per cent in the province over the past two years, according to the Royal Cambodian Army. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/kampong-thom-resource-crimes-down-illegal-fishing-falls-70/

Free trees: Arbor Day will see five million saplings distributed free across Cambodia from tomorrow

To mark this year’s July 9 National Arbor Day in Cambodia, the Ministry of Environment has announced that up to five million tree saplings will be distributed free of charge to the public over a three-day campaign beginning on tomorrow, July 10. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/free-trees-arbor-day-will-see-five-million-saplings-distributed-free-across-cambodia-from-tomorrow/

Tourism ministry walks back ‘Frog Out of the Well’ campaign after public feedback

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced it will refine its newly introduced “Frog Out of the Well” tourism campaign after the slogan sparked widespread public discussion and differing interpretations. A ministry statement noted that it welcomes constructive feedback while reiterating its goal of promoting the ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-ministry-walks-back-frog-out-of-the-well-campaign-after-public-feedback/

Philippines ambassador departs with reassurance of ASEAN observer neutrality

Outgoing Philippine ambassador to Cambodia Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo has reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to remaining a neutral and impartial chair of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) which is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/philippines-ambassador-departs-with-reassurance-of-asean-observer-neutrality/

Demining chief lauds Chinese support, promotes shared future

Senior Minister Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), has hailed China’s support for Cambodia’s development, saying its assistance — particularly in humanitarian mine action — has transformed war-affected land into safe, productive areas while strengthening peace, development ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/demining-chief-lauds-chinese-support-promotes-shared-future/

Senate official informs Francophone Parliament of Thai violations of Cambodian sovereignty

A Cambodian parliamentary leader has provided a detailed account of the Cambodia-Thailand border situation to the leadership of the Francophone Parliament, highlighting what he described as Thailand’s “dishonesty” in evading its duties to the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) following Cambodia’s decision to seek a resolution ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/senate-official-informs-francophone-parliament-of-thai-violations-of-cambodian-sovereignty/

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