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Cambodia urges stronger climate finance, reaffirms commitments at COP30

Cambodia has called for an increase to the flow of climate finance and pledged its strongest commitment to responding to global climate change at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), being held from November 10-21 in Belém, Brazil. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-stronger-climate-finance-reaffirms-commitments-at-cop30

2026 Budget Law focuses on protecting sovereignty, addressing socio-economic challenges

The draft budget law 2026 focuses on protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, mitigating revenue decline and addressing a decrease in state reserves. It was presented to a National Assembly (NA) commission on November 17 for inspection, and to allow lawmakers to ask questions to clarify ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/2026-budget-law-focuses-on-protecting-sovereignty-addressing-socio-economic-challenges

Authorities apprehend 30 online scam suspects in Svay Rieng

Thirty Vietnamese nationals have been taken in to custody by a Cambodian authorities during raids on two suspected online scam centres in Svay Rieng province’s Bavet town. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/authorities-apprehend-30-online-scam-suspects-in-svay-rieng

Many ASEAN nations keen to adopt Cambodia’s verify.gov platform

Cambodia’s rapid rise as a regional digital leader is drawing growing admiration across ASEAN, with several member states expressing strong interest in adopting the Kingdom’s innovative verify.gov platform, said the Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501791623/many-asean-nations-keen-to-adopt-cambodias-verify-gov-platform/

E-invoicing for public institutions a must, MEF says

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has issued a circular enforcing the mandatory use of electronic invoices for public institutions under the Cambodia E-Invoicing System, marking a key step in the government’s broader digital transformation agenda. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501791653/e-invoicing-for-public-institutions-a-must-mef-says/

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

Hun Sen: Soldiers remain in Thai custody. Where is UN human rights Special Rapporteur?

Senate president Hun Sen has enquired about the views of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, regarding the continued detention of 18 Cambodian soldiers who were captured by Thai forces on July 29, a day after the ceasefire took ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-soldiers-remain-in-thai-custody-where-is-un-human-rights-special-rapporteur-

Decoding OCA deadlock between Cambodia and Thailand. What next?

Cambodia and Thailand’s unresolved maritime overlap in the Gulf of Thailand – an energy-rich zone worth an estimated $300 billion – remains stalled despite over two decades of negotiations, as political sensitivities, sovereignty disputes and domestic pressures continue to obstruct the implementation of the Memorandum ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501790788/decoding-oca-deadlock-between-cambodia-and-thailand-what-next/

Conservationists celebrate first dolphin death-free year in over two decades

In the past year, not a single Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin death was recorded, marking one of the most unprecedented conservation successes in more than 20 years. Conservation groups celebrated this achievement with the “Mekong Dolphin Day” event, which featured a giant dolphin sculpture made entirely ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/conservationists-celebrate-first-dolphin-death-free-year-in-over-two-decades

Cambodian Red Cross approves aid for nearly 2,000 families in Northeastern provinces

The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) President Bun Rany Hun Sen, has authorised on Friday a significant humanitarian aid package targeting 1,925 vulnerable families across the northeastern provinces of Kratie and Stung Treng. ...

Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501790390/cambodian-red-cross-approves-aid-for-nearly-2000-families-in-northeastern-provinces/

DPM Prak Sokhonn to attend 46th ministerial conference of La Francophonie in Rwanda

Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), will attend the 46th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie (46th CMF), to be held on Nov. 19-20, 2025, in Kigali, Republic of Rwanda. ...

Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501790362/dpm-prak-sokhonn-to-attend-46th-ministerial-conference-of-la-francophonie-in-rwanda/

Cambodian lawmakers deliver aid, reassurance to families displaced by border clash

A high-level delegation of parliamentarians visited 400 families displaced by a recent border incident, delivering humanitarian aid and reaffirming the Royal Government’s commitment to their safety and a peaceful resolution. ...

Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501790024/cambodian-lawmakers-deliver-aid-reassurance-to-families-displaced-by-border-clash/

Vietnam, Cambodia hold border defence friendship exchange

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang performed the ceremony of saluting and painting milestone 171 at the Moc Bai International Border Gate on November 14, marking the start of activities under the second Vietnam–Cambodia Border Defence Friendship Exchange, held in Bavet city, Svay ...

Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501789993/vietnam-cambodia-hold-border-defence-friendship-exchange/

More tourists cycle to visit temples in Cambodia’s Angkor complex

The number of tourists choosing to explore temples in Cambodia’s renowned Angkor Archaeological Park by bicycle has steadily increased since the easing of the COVID-19 situation, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said in a news release on Friday. ...

Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501789986/more-tourists-cycle-to-visit-temples-in-cambodias-angkor-complex/

Khuon Sudary calls for national unity, resilience, and stronger support for women’s leadership

Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has called for strengthened national unity, resilience, and greater support for women and girls in leadership as the country faces increasing threats and global uncertainty. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501790015/khuon-sudary-calls-for-national-unity-resilience-and-stronger-support-for-womens-leadership/

New environment ministry manual aims to promote ‘transparency, accountability’

The Ministry of Environment officially launched the “Internal Audit Guidebook” on Wednesday, November 12, describing it as a key tool and strategic framework to ensure transparency and accountability in environmental management and administrative operations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-environment-ministry-manual-aims-to-promote-transparency-accountability-

Thai soldiers reportedly open fire on makeshift civilian tent shelters, killing at least one

One Cambodian civilian was killed, and several others injured, when Thai soldiers opened fire with live ammunition this afternoon, November 12, in Banteay Meanchey province’s Prey Chan village, in Or Beichoan commune, O Chrov district, confirmed the provincial administration and Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-soldiers-reportedly-open-fire-on-makeshift-civilian-tent-shelters-killing-at-least-one

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

PM Calls Thai Forces 'Inhumane' For Border Killing

Prime Minister Hun Manet has strongly condemned the deadly shooting by Thai forces in Prey Chan village on November 12, calling the violence against Cambodian civilians “inhumane” and contrary to the spirit of the peace agreement. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-thailand-pm-calls-thai-forces-inhumane-for-border-killing

Cambodia, South Korea form joint task force to address online crime

The General Commissariat of the National Police of Cambodia and the South Korean National Police Agency have agreed to create a Cambodia–Korea Joint Task Force for Korean Citizens. The new body will facilitate information exchange and mutual support in combating crimes, with a particular focus ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-south-korea-form-joint-task-force-to-address-online-crime

As Cambodian refugees and heavy weapons return home, Thailand begins constructing bunkers

As Cambodia continues to implement the hard-won peace agreement by withdrawing highly destructive heavy weapons and after the displaced population have returned to their homes, Thailand appears to be moving in the opposite direction, digging trenches and announcing that it is preparing to evacuate citizens ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/as-cambodian-refugees-and-heavy-weapons-return-home-thailand-begins-constructing-bunkers-

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

Cambodian tycoon denies Thai scam links, calls asset raid news ‘fake news’

Cambodian businessman and Senator Ly Yong Phat, founder of the LYP Group, has strongly rejected Thai media reports which link him to cybercrime and money laundering networks, calling the allegations “fake and damaging to his reputation”. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-tycoon-denies-thai-scam-links-calls-asset-raid-news-fake-news-

Thailand Issues Arrest Warrant for Senator Ly Yong Phat for Alleged Money Laundering, Online Scams

Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Cambodian Senator Ly Yong Phat and four others, including Chinese nationals, for allegedly laundering money linked to online scams. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-issues-arrest-warrant-for-senator-ly-yong-phat-for-alleged-money-laundering-online-scams/

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