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The Ministry of Health officially announced the introduction of the injectable medication Cabotegravir on June 27, a drug which is designed to deliver pre-exposure prevention of HIV infections. This marks the first time such a service has been provided in the Asia-Pacific region. ...

A dozen homes which were specially designed to resist the effects of climate change have been presented to impoverished families in Kep province. ...

Senate president Hun Sen has shared his regret that Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has caused the 30-year friendship between him and Thaksin Shinawatra to come to an end. He also apportioned blame for stalled border issue resolutions to her “dishonesty” and “insults toward her ...

A Cambodian woman who previously worked in Thailand has been placed on a blacklist by Thai authorities, permanently barring her from re-entering the neighbouring Kingdom in the future. She was previously detained for two nights by Thai authorities on charges of illegally entering the country ...

The General Department of Immigration (GDI) has announced that it will not permit any type of cargo transport to enter, exit, or transit through any international border checkpoints or regional checkpoints along the Cambodian-Thai border. ...

The Preah Sihanouk Province Investment Promotion Working Group Wednesday approved in principle a new wave of 35 investment and business projects with a total capital of approximately $327 million. ...

The consistently growing Cambodian economy offers boundless opportunities for Malaysian businesses, said Zaimah Osman, Trade Commissioner of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) on Wednesday.   ...

On 26 June 2025, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued an announcement on the caution regarding the increase in cyber attacks.The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has observed a significant increase in cyber attacks on websites and online systems in Cambodia, including Distributed Denial of ...

Amnesty International accused the Cambodian government of deliberately ignoring widespread human rights abuses—including human trafficking, forced labor, child labor, slavery, and torture—carried out in more than 50 scamming compounds across the country. ...

Press freedom in Cambodia continues to deteriorate amid rising legal threats, shrinking funds, and tighter restrictions, a report by the Cambodian Center for Independent Media (CCIM) revealed, indicating a landscape of fear for media practitioners. ...

The CEO of the Rural Development Bank of Cambodia (ARDB) has called on traders and businesspeople to increase their purchases of cassava from local farmers. ...

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are playing an increasingly active and essential role, and are set to become a key driver in leading Cambodia toward achieving its goal of graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by the end of 2029, according to a ...

Senate president Hun Sen has sent a blunt message to the man who he once described as his “Godbrother” – former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra – accused Thaksin of betraying him and warning that he will expose his treasonous actions, including betraying the Thai ...

Senate president Hun Sen travelled to Oddar Meanchey province to meet with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) troops stationed at the border this afternoon, June 26. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has explained that Cambodia is waiting to see who holds real power and a clear position in Thailand — someone the Kingdom can trust enough to work with to find a joint solution for the benefit of both countries. ...

The head of the government has praised the border police force for their effective cooperation with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), noting that they have courageously made many kinds of sacrifices to defend Cambodia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, ensuring it remains stable and ...

On 26 June 2025, Cambodian Human Rights Committee issued a statement on the unilateral closure of border constitutes serious human rights violations.This sudden and unannounced border closure has severely impacted human rights. ...

On 26 June 2025, Council of Ministers issued a press release on the results of the bilateral meeting on Cambodia-US tariffs via video link.Both sides are ready for the next round of negotiations and are committed to continuing to work together to reach a common ...

On 25 June 2025, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued an announcement on the opening the national workshop on the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 30 stakeholders and the public.The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications will organize a national workshop on the “Draft National ...

Former Prime Minister and current Senate President Hun Sen has announced he has been appointed Senior Logistics Officer for the armed forces at the request of commanders. ...

Governments across Asia and the Pacific have made a renewed commitment to register every birth and record every death by 2030. ...

Takeo Provincial Governor Vei Samnang announced that the mission to verify boundaries and install land poles along the Funan Techo Canal in Takeo province was successfully completed yesterday, with more than 500 poles installed over a stretch of 58 kilometres. ...

Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has raised questions about the sincerity of Thai authorities. He cited several issues, from the killing of a Cambodian soldier to the closure of borders to the dissemination of “false” information to the world regarding ongoing border issues with Cambodia. ...

At least 400 tonnes of pumpkins have already been purchased from farmers in Preah Vihear province by private companies and local authorities. The drive for local sales stem from the suspension of vegetable and other imports from Thailand due to the current border dispute. ...