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A silk tradition nearly erased during the Khmer Rouge genocide is being woven back to life through the memories of Cham women, as Cambodia looks to community heritage to strengthen its appeal as a Muslim-friendly tourism destination. ...

Cambodian ambassador to Japan Chum Sounry has encouraged all Cambodian interns and workers in Japan to make the most of their time abroad by developing their knowledge and professional skills so they can contribute to the Kingdom’s future development upon their return.​ ...

Cambodia has lodged a fresh diplomatic protest against Thailand, accusing its armed forces of carrying out new military engineering works inside Cambodian territory. It described the activities as violating the two countries’ ceasefire commitments and undermining efforts to peacefully resolve the long-running border dispute. ...

Cambodia has urged Malaysia to accelerate the signing of a memorandum of understanding on national defence and expand cooperation among all types of armed forces, with Malaysia supporting the Kingdom’s proposal to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. ...

Outgoing Japanese ambassador Ueno Atsushi has pledged to help promote Cambodia’s tourism potential to the Japanese public based on his firsthand experience travelling to each of the Kingdom’s provinces and cities, while also proposing that Cambodia consider introducing visa-free entry for Japanese tourists. ...

Thirty government officials will travel to South Korea this month under a Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) fellowship programme aimed at strengthening education reform and improving cross-border transport and logistics, two areas identified as priorities by Cambodia’s national development strategy. ...

Despite continuing attending classes three times a day while displaced, third-grader Mach Raksmey has one overriding wish: to return to his home in Thmar Da, Veal Veng district, Pursat province, as soon as possible. ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Information has urged the public not to automatically regard content shared on Facebook and TikTok as professional journalism, warning that the platforms allow anyone to publish information without editorial oversight or fact-checking. ...

Task forces have intensified their nationwide crackdown on online scam operations, with recent inspections in Phnom Penh, Banteay Meanchey and Tboung Khmum uncovering suspected scam sites and resulting in several individuals being questioned or arrested. ...

Cambodia’s economy is expected to slow sharply in 2026 as higher energy prices, weak tourism and slowing domestic demand outweigh strong exports and foreign investment, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).   ...

Amid dropping international visitor numbers and flight activity since the start of 2026, the July 1 signing of the Cambodia-US Air Transport Agreement or commonly known as the open skies deal has been viewed as a boon for the Kingdom, which the government would put ...

The World Bank has urged Cambodia to undertake a comprehensive reform agenda to improve learning outcomes, stressing that addressing these challenges is essential if Cambodia aims to achieve its ambition of becoming a high-income country by 2050.   ...

Cambodia’s average trading value in the first half of 2026 surged 90.75 percent from the same period last year, rising from $112,000 to $213,000, with the monthly average number of active investors increasing 64.38 percent to 4,902. ...

The Japanese government has funded the latest round of a human resource development scholarship programme which enables young Cambodian government officials to pursue postgraduate studies at leading universities in Japan. ...

Cambodian authorities have reclaimed more than 4,300 hectares of illegally encroached forest land in Kampong Thom, while illegal fishing activities have fallen by an estimated 70-80 per cent in the province over the past two years, according to the Royal Cambodian Army. ...

To mark this year’s July 9 National Arbor Day in Cambodia, the Ministry of Environment has announced that up to five million tree saplings will be distributed free of charge to the public over a three-day campaign beginning on tomorrow, July 10. ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced it will refine its newly introduced “Frog Out of the Well” tourism campaign after the slogan sparked widespread public discussion and differing interpretations. A ministry statement noted that it welcomes constructive feedback while reiterating its goal of promoting the ...

Outgoing Philippine ambassador to Cambodia Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo has reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to remaining a neutral and impartial chair of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) which is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire. ...

Senior Minister Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), has hailed China’s support for Cambodia’s development, saying its assistance — particularly in humanitarian mine action — has transformed war-affected land into safe, productive areas while strengthening peace, development ...

A Cambodian parliamentary leader has provided a detailed account of the Cambodia-Thailand border situation to the leadership of the Francophone Parliament, highlighting what he described as Thailand’s “dishonesty” in evading its duties to the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) following Cambodia’s decision to seek a resolution ...

The chief of Malaysia’s defence forces is leading a senior military delegation, accompanied by members of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), on a visit to Cambodia’s western border this afternoon, July 8. He will inspect an area where Phnom Penh says Thai forces have encroached ...

Cambodia has raised concerns over the humanitarian impact of the ongoing border dispute with Thailand during talks with the UN human rights office. Officials highlighted allegations of serious rights violations, noting that more than 20,000 displaced civilians remain unable to return to their homes, despite ...

The Ministry of Environment has ordered the closure of a landfill in Preah Sihanouk province, after it was determined that the site had polluted a nearby stream and caused the death of multiple fish. ...

Eight foreigners, seven Bangladeshi men and one woman from Myanmar, were arrested after officials conducting a routine residential inspection in Phnom Penh determined they were operating an online scam operation. ...