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Cambodia has vowed to eliminate online scams by April this year, warning that provinces failing to eradicate them could face legal action, with an analyst stressing that strong political will to dismantle the masterminds behind the operations is crucial to ending the issue in the ...

The US has formally lifted its arms embargo on Cambodia, a policy shift effective February 3, 2026. The move was widely seen as an indication of improved relations between the two nations during the presidency of Donald Trump. ...

Nearly two months after fighting broke out along the Thai-Cambodian border, thousands of residents remain unable to return home. Many are living in temporary safety centres while military obstacles and security risks continue to bar access to their villages. ...

The attendees of today’s meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC) have once again failed to reach a consensus, with both sides withdrawing to their respective headquarters, according to the Ministry of National Defence. ...

Cambodia has registered strong objections after Thai officials led journalists, foreign military personnel and FBI officials on an inspection tour of a location 397 metres inside Cambodian territory, noting that the action was a violation of international law and the UN charter. ...

Dr Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women’s Affairs, yesterday received a courtesy call and held a working discussions with Tania Meyer, Country Manager of the World Bank in Cambodia, to further strengthen strategic cooperation in promoting gender equality, and women’s empowerment. ...

The manufacturing sector remains a key pillar supporting Cambodia’s economic growth. According to estimates for 2025, the sector is expected to grow by more than 8%, while overall economic growth is projected at around 5%. ...

The government’s efforts to enhance the attractiveness of the tourism sector, along with the construction of new infrastructure — especially Techo International Airport — are reportedly paying dividends, attracting more investment. ...

On 4 February 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia sending a letter to the President of the French Republic.Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom ...

On 4 February 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia’s protest against actions carried out by the Thai armed forces in the An Seh area.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia has formally protested ...

Cambodia’s border ring road project has reportedly reached more than 72 per cent completion after just over a year of construction, with Mondulkiri province nearing full delivery by March 2026. Large-scale landmine clearance has paved the way for further infrastructure development along the northeastern frontier. ...

The situation along the land border has severely deteriorated because existing principles and mechanisms, intended to prevent the spread of conflict, have not been fully respected or effectively implemented by the Thai side, said Ouch Borith, vice president of the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie ...

Despite Thai artillery shells landing in her neighbouring village, 69-year-old Van Noeun stubbornly refused to abandon her home, even as many other villagers fled, leaving the village nearly empty during the fighting last December. ...

On 4 February 2026, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the situation following the ceasefire agreement from 6:00 AM on 3 February to 6:00 AM on 4 February 2026 and the position of the Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of ...

On 3 February 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia’s protests against an unauthorized field visit led by the Chief of Intelligence of the Thai Army in Cambodian territory.The field visit was conducted without the consent of ...

On 3 February 2026, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the Public Financial Management Reform Steering Committee​ meeting to review and discuss the 2025 annual monitoring and evaluation report on the implementation of the Public Financial Management Reform Program, Stage ...

On 3 February 2026, the Office of the Prime Minister issued a press release on the outcomes of the meeting between Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and His Excellency Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman of the Senate of the Islamic ...

On 3 February 2026, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release on the strong protest to the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Thailand regarding all activities undertaken by Thai authorities at the Tamone Temple Complex and Ta Krabei​​ Temple.The ...

On 3 February 2026, the Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on the organization of the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo, which will be held from 17 to 21 September 2026 in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China. ...

On 3 February 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on His Excellency Dr. Thongloun SISOULITH, General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, to undertake a state visit to the ...

The number of Chinese tourists traveling to Cambodia in 2025 surged to more than 1.2 million, an increase of over 40% compared to 2024. The figure is expected to rise even further in 2026 as the government introduces a trial visa exemption for Chinese citizens ...

On 3 February 2026, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the situation following the ceasefire agreement from 6:00 AM on 2 February to 6:00 AM on 3 February 2026 and the position of the Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of ...

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) will host three high-level summits with the top leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party on February 6–7. The events will consist of two bilateral meetings and one trilateral summit, underscoring Cambodia’s role as ...

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to return to their respective military headquarters to await further negotiations after a bilateral border committee meeting ended without reaching common ground, according to a statement from Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence. ...