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Japan provides over $100K to shelter for trafficking victims

Japan has announced that it will support the construction of a shelter for women victims of human trafficking and staff accommodation buildings, at the Kandal Steung Transit and Rehabilitation Center, to the tune of over $100,000. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-provides-over-100k-to-shelter-for-trafficking-victims

Evacuees top 400,000; aid groups seek more support as border clashes continue

The Cambodian first lady and humanitarian organisations are calling for immediate and scaled-up assistance as renewed clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border drive mass displacement, overwhelm existing relief capacity and exposing hundreds of thousands of children and families to escalating risks.​ ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/evacuees-top-400-000-aid-groups-seek-more-support-as-border-clashes-continue

Press briefing note by His Excellency NONG Sakal, Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Cambodia-Thailand border situation

On 16 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press briefing note by His Excellency NONG Sakal, Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Cambodia-Thailand border situation.The press briefing note focuses on 4 points, such ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Press release: Introduction of digital tools and legal reforms to strengthen Cambodia's marine fisheries sector

On 16 December 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the French Development Agency (AFD) issued an announcement regarding the introduction of digital tools and legal reforms to strengthen Cambodia’s marine fisheries sector. The EU-funded CAPFISH-Capture program has modernized fisheries ...

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Press release: Cambodia welcomes the return of three sacred Khmer sculptures from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

On 16 December 2025, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release on welcoming the return of three sacred Khmer sculptures from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art.The Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents has formally approved the return of three treasured ...

Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts

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ISI SEZ production, exports to begin in 2026

Two factories are scheduled to commence production within the ISI Special Economic Zone (ISI SEZ) in the middle of the second quarter of 2026, while several other companies are currently studying the feasibility of establishing factories or enterprises there. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/isi-sez-production-exports-to-begin-in-2026

AmCham president warns US embassy of consequences of Thai threats of maritime blockade

The president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) has published an open letter to the US embassy expressing urgent concern regarding Thai military statements that Thailand may designate Cambodian ports “high risk” and blockade shipments of fuel and other goods.​ ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/amcham-president-warns-us-embassy-of-consequences-of-thai-threats-of-maritime-blockade

12 civilians dead, 74 injured, refugee count rises above 400,000

The number of civilians killed by Thai attacks has risen to 12 after another citizen was killed on December 14, and the number of injured has reached at least 75, including 15 new injuries as of 6pm. Concurrently, the number of displaced peoples has increased ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/12-civilians-dead-74-injured-refugee-count-rises-above-400-000

Joint statement on new Prakas lacks consultation, further restricts media freedom

On 15 December 2025, 21 media and civil society organizations issued a statement expressing dismay over the Ministry of Information’s new Prakas on “Qualifications and Journalistic Professionalism” and recent changes to press card requirements. The groups stated that these measures—which include mandatory letters of “good ...

Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)

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Press release: Impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok Government and the Thai Military from 6:00 PM on 14 December until 7:00 AM on 15 December 2025

On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok Government and the Thai Military from 6:00 PM on 14 December ...

Ministry of Interior

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Building Cambodia’s Inclusive Digital Society

As Cambodia implements its Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021-2025 and its Digital Government Policy 2022-2035, adopting a multi-stakeholder perspective is essential to promote broad digital adoption and drive transformation across all sectors, ensuring the development of an inclusive digital society.It is against this ...

Reports of deep Thai strikes prompt more to flee in Krong Preah Vihear

At least three Thai strikes across three provinces on Thursday were among the deepest recorded in five days of renewed border clashes, with one reaching at least 63 km inside Cambodia, according to social media posts, official statements and local residents. ...

Coby Hobbs and Va Sopheanut
https://cambojanews.com/reports-of-deep-thai-strikes-prompt-more-to-flee-in-krong-preah-vihear/

Fighting with Thailand continues as parliament dissolved in Bangkok

Thai forces continued firing on Cambodia’s sovereign territory on the morning of December 12, 2025, according to National Defense Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata. ...

Try Thaney
https://cambojanews.com/thai-forces-continue-attacks-even-after-dissolution-of-parliament/

Rejection statement: Fabricated and defamatory reports alleging the detention and imprisonment of Thai nationals by Cambodian authorities

On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a rejection statement regarding fabricated and defamatory reports alleging the detention and imprisonment of Thai nationals by Cambodian authorities.The Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of Cambodia categorically rejects fabricated and defamatory reports falsely alleging ...

Ministry of Interior

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Hundreds of Cambodians in Australia call for end to Cambodia-Thailand clashes

Hundreds of Cambodians living in Australia demonstrated in Melbourne on Sunday, calling for peace and an end to the ongoing border conflict with Thailand. ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/hundreds-of-cambodians-in-australia-call-for-end-to-cambodia-thailand-clashes/

Political calculations, unresolved disputes fuel Thai–Cambodian border clashes – analysts

As artillery fire echoed across the Cambodian–Thai border this week, forcing thousands of families to flee and dozens of schools to close, the renewed fighting has raised urgent questions about what triggered the escalation — and what might come next. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/political-calculations-unresolved-disputes-fuel-thai-cambodian-border-clashes-analysts/

Over $10,000, educational supplies provided to displaced students, families

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport on Sunday, 14 December, provided more than $10,000, along with educational materials, food supplies and other essential items, to students, families and educators who have been affected by ongoing Thai attacks. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-10-000-educational-supplies-provided-to-displaced-students-families

Journalists distribute aid to displaced children, families

A group of journalists from eight organisations took part in distributing fresh milk, snacks and essential supplies to displaced children and families at the Wat Dach Phreat sanctuary in Bavel district, Battambang province. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/journalists-distribute-aid-to-displaced-children-families

Hun Sen celebrates Kingdom’s peacekeepers: More than 10,000 deployed since 2006

Senate president Hun Sen has marked the 70th anniversary of Cambodia’s membership of the UN with a December 14 congratulatory message to the Kingdom’s peacekeepers. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-celebrates-kingdom-s-peacekeepers-more-than-10-000-deployed-since-2006

Statement: Cambodia condemns Thailand’s aggression

On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement to condemn Thailand’s aggression.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia condemns in the strongest terms Thailand’s armed aggression against Cambodia, including the use of ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Press release: Outcomes of the 3rd session of bilateral political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom

On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the 3rd session of bilateral political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Foreign, Commonwealth ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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