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Cambodia has lodged another formal diplomatic protest against Thailand, accusing Thai armed forces of carrying out fresh incursions into Cambodian territory in Oddar Meanchey province. Phnom Penh urged Bangkok to halt the activities and resume peaceful border demarcation efforts.​   ...

Authorities have reclaimed 14 of an estimated 18 hectares of illegally cleared state forest land in Kampong Thom province’s O’Chamlorng Tai area of Mean Rith commune, Sandan district. Legal proceedings are ongoing for the remining four hectares, with investigations ongoing to identify those behind the ...

On 25 June 2026, NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) issued a press release on Cambodia unites civil society, government and international partners to shape the ASEAN enabling masterplan post-2025.The Disability Youth Network Organization (DYNO), Cambodian Disabled People’s Organisation (CDPO) ADF Steering Committee Cambodia, and NGO ...

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the treason convictions and 14-year prison sentences of journalists Phorn Sopheap and Pheap Pheara, rejecting their final appeal in a case condemned by rights groups and press organizations. ...

Marine scientists warn that an approaching El Niño, combined with rising global temperatures, could trigger marine heatwaves, harmful algae blooms and oxygen loss in Cambodia’s coastal waters, threatening biodiversity, fisheries and the livelihoods of coastal communities. ...

On 24 June 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia strongly protests Thailand’s continued violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.The Royal Government of Cambodia would like to formally protest Thailand’s continued violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial ...

On 23 June 2026, Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on the retail prices of fuel at stations for implementation from 23 June 2026.The notice stated that the retail price of regular gasoline (Gasoline 92) is 4,350 riel/liter and diesel (Gasoil 10ppm) is 4,250 riel/liter, ...

On 22 June 2026, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) issued a notice on the official launch of the “Developer Portal -Phase I”.The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) would like to inform you that in order to contribute to improving the quality and interoperability ...

On 22 June 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 a concessionary yen loan for the project to rehabilitate the irrigation system and water relief system in ...

On 16 June 2026, Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on the retail prices of fuel at stations for implementation from 16 June 2026.The notice stated that the retail price of regular gasoline (Gasoline 92) is 4,600 riel/liter and diesel (Gasoil 10ppm) is 4,700 riel/liter, ...

On 16 May 2026, State Secretariat of Border Affairs issued a press release on sending several diplomatic requests to the Thai JBC committee, but the Thai side frequently requests delays.The State Secretariat of Border Affairs would like to inform all Cambodian and international public that ...

The United States is exploring potential investment in port expansion projects linked to Cambodia’s canal development, a senior official from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) said, highlighting growing interest in the country’s infrastructure sector. ...

Lieutenant General Vu Hong Son, commander of the Air Defence Command of the Vietnam People’s Army, said Vietnam is closely monitoring the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border and fully supports a peaceful resolution to the dispute to ensure long-term peace and stability in the region. ...

The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) visited Banteay Meanchey province’s Prey Chan village this morning, June 23. The village, in Ou Chrou district’s O’Beichoan commune, saw some of the heaviest fighting of last year’s conflicts, and was subsequently partially occupied by Thai forces. ...

The past week saw the Ministry of Environment bring a halt to large-scale forestry crimes in Ratanakiri and Pursat provinces, eve as it gears up to begin distributing five million free seedlings to the public as part of its “Green Shoots” campaign. ...

Cambodia has defended its decision to initiate compulsory conciliation proceedings under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), telling a gathering of state parties at the United Nations that Thailand’s unilateral termination of a key bilateral maritime agreement left Phnom Penh with ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with Russia, describing Moscow as a “longstanding and reliable partner” despite shifting geopolitical dynamics. ...

Nearly six months after the December 27 ceasefire brought an end to armed clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border, almost 30,000 Cambodians are still unable to return home, underscoring the long-lasting human impact of a conflict that officially fell silent months ago. ...

rime Minister Hun Manet has instructed the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to expand a “new education pathway in Cambodia” by formally introducing a vocational track alongside the existing science and social science streams. ...

More than 50 of the 193 community-protected areas across Cambodia are now providing ecotourism services. ...

Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour has highlighted how Cambodia’s garment, footwear and travel goods manufacturing sector remains the colossus of the Kingdom’s economy, directly employing more than 1.2 million workers despite ongoing global economic challenges. ...

On 28 May 2026, the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) team joined other stakeholders from civil society, government, and development partners for the National Public Forum on Public Participation in “Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Trust in the Public Financial Management Process.” As part of the National ...

On 4 June 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) conducted a training workshop on “Fundamentals of Photography and Videography Using Smartphone Cameras” at the Trapaing Sangke Community in Kampot Province. The workshop brought together 28 participants, including 12 women, representing Community Fisheries groups and partner organizations ...

On 2 June 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC), in collaboration with Mlup Promviheathor Center Organization (MPC) and Cambodia’s Natural Resource Loves Organization (CNRO), organized a training on “Basic Photography and Videography Using Smartphones” for 42 participants, including 13 women, from Community Fisheries, Community Protected Areas, ...