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Cambodia is hosting the 19th ministerial-level trilateral/bilateral meeting with Vietnam and Laos to strengthen cooperation in combating illicit drugs, with officials calling for closer coordination to tackle cross-border trafficking and evolving drug-related crimes. ...

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Japanese government and Cambodian authorities, has distributed 5,000 emergency dignity kits to women and girls who were displaced by the ongoing Cambodia-Thailand border crisis and recent flooding. ...

The Ministry of National Defence says 15,000 young Cambodians have volunteered for military service, exceeding the government’s recruitment target of 10,000 for 2026. The first 5,000-strong intake will undergo physical fitness and medical examinations on November 4. ...

The Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) yesterday launched a three-day press tour to showcase Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects that have improved the lives of millions of Cambodians through better infrastructure, agriculture, mine clearance and education. ...

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey met with a delegation led by Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M Remolona Jr and discussed mutual concerns and continued collaborative efforts as the two central banks deepen financial linkage in Phnom Penh on Friday. ...

The government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a $189 million emergency loan agreement to support the Kingdom’s energy management and address supply chain disruptions amid rising global costs. ...

Nearly 8,000 Cambodian civilians from the Boeung Trakuon border checkpoint area of Banteay Meanchey province remain unable to return home more than 10 months after a ceasefire took effect, according to the Ministry of National Defence, which attributed their continued displacement to the Thai military ...

Phnom Penh will welcome international buyers and investors to the second annual Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum next week. The production of the two agricultural commodities is playing an increasingly active role in the national economy. ...

Cambodia and China have discussed cooperation on several priority infrastructure projects, including bridges, roads, railway systems and wastewater management, as the two countries seek to strengthen transport connectivity and support Cambodia’s long-term economic development. ...

Cambodia’s insurance market recorded a 5.6% year-on-year increase in gross premiums in the third quarter of 2026, reaching $102.41 million, driven by strong growth in life insurance despite a slight decline in general insurance, according to data released by the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) ...

Preah Sihanouk provincial leader sought to attract investment and strengthen cooperation with Polish companies in infrastructure, construction safety and technology as the coastal province stepped up efforts to expand international partnerships and promote its economic potential. ...

The issue gained wider attention after Facebook user Phy Leaphy questioned an online shop’s sponsored post advertising mini-Wi-Fi cameras disguised as power outlets. ...

Just days after the release of a damning Amnesty International report, Cambodian authorities have announced investigations into private security companies, serving military officers and any other individuals with links to the Long Bay development or other large-scale scam operations. ...

The study warns that limited awareness of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), coupled with inadequate support mechanisms, is allowing online abuse to go unchallenged and discouraging people from contributing to social change.   ...

Cambodia and Germany are seeking to strengthen cooperation in supporting local enterprises, improving quality infrastructure and promoting investment, as Cambodia works to enhance the competitiveness of its domestic industries ahead of its graduation from least developed country status. ...

Eighteen Khmer artefacts and fragments dating from the 10th to 13th centuries have been presented to the Cambodian embassy in London ahead of their return to the Kingdom, where specialists will investigate their origins and historical connections to Cambodian communities. ...

The French Development Agency (AFD) is planning new funding with the Ministry of Economy and Finance for artificial intelligence, electricity technology transfer, drinking water and sanitation, building on more than €1.5 billion in commitments since 1993 as Cambodia prepares to host the 20th Francophonie Summit ...

Cambodia has secured additional funding from the international community to strengthen biodiversity management and natural resource protection, bringing its total support to more than $1.6 million following discussions at the 17th United Nations Conference on Biodiversity (COP17) in Armenia. ...

Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin congratulated King Norodom Sihamoni on the 22nd anniversary of his coronation, highlighting the monarch’s contributions to peace, stability and development while reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to strengthening friendship and co-operation. ...

Journalists and social media creators must follow the law when using Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems to protect humanitarian missions, the Ministry of Information said. ...

The stranding of the Villa Vie Odyssey amid soaring fuel costs has again drawn global media attention to Cambodia after the MS Westerdam’s arrival during the Covid-19 pandemic and highlighted Sihanoukville’s role as a gateway for international travellers during a difficult period. ...

Amnesty International has linked at least five private security companies to abuses at scam compounds in Cambodia, saying their guards kept trafficked workers locked inside, beat and shocked those who resisted and, at one compound, stood watch while managers raped women. ...

Cambodia plans to step up efforts to attract German investment through a business and investment mission to Germany in early 2027, featuring an investment forum and business-matching activities to connect Cambodian investment opportunities with German companies and investors. ...

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has firmly rejected claims by Thai Culture Minister Sabida Thaised that Khnar and Ta Krabey Temples are located in Thai territory, insisting that both sites lie securely within Cambodia’s sovereign borders and that any artefacts removed from them ...