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Cambodia's Information Minister says the ceasefire with Thailand cannot be used to establish a new international border or give legal ownership of disputed territory.
Cambodia will suspend online gambling operations at all casinos across the country from October 2026 as part of government efforts to strengthen measures against technology-related scams and the circulation of money from unclear sources.
Associated Press reported on August 18, 2026, that international donors are becoming less able to fund mine clearance organisations across Asia, including in Cambodia, as major crises elsewhere demand greater humanitarian resources.
Cambodian authorities have continued operations targeting technology-enabled fraud, commonly known as online scams, identifying and shutting down 605 criminal sites and referring 4,147 suspects to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court.
The appointment of Kem Monovithya, daughter of Kem Sokha, as a special envoy to Prime Minister Hun Manet has drawn differing assessments from Cambodian analysts. Some view the appointment as an opportunity for her to contribute to society, while others see deeper political implications behind the move.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training says about 90,000 jobs are currently available across the country, with employers seeking workers in agriculture, industry and services.
Cambodia and Vietnam have pledged to deepen cooperation in defence and public security, as Phnom Penh seeks to strengthen ties with Hanoi amid continuing tensions in its relationship with Thailand.
An ASEAN observer team has inspected a disputed area along the Cambodia-Thailand border, as Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the dispute peacefully through negotiations, bilateral mechanisms and international law.
Cambodia has accused Thailand of deliberately delaying talks on their land border by linking them to a separate maritime dispute under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, known as UNCLOS. Cambodia’s foreign ministry said the two disputes are governed by different legal frameworks and negotiation mechanisms. The response followed comments by […]
Cambodia is hoping to attract hundreds of millions, or possibly billions, of dollars in new investment from the United States and South Korea as the national economy faces mounting pressure. The challenges include a decline in foreign tourist arrivals, higher fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East, technology-enabled fraud and online scams, and […]
Ten years after Cambodian political analyst Kem Ley was killed, human rights groups and his supporters say full justice has still not been delivered, as they continue to honour his legacy.Am Sam Ath, operations director at the rights group LICADHO, said that although Oeut Ang, also known as Choub Samlab, was sentenced to life imprisonment, […]
Four Cambodian soldiers were injured in an explosion near the Thai border in Oddar Meanchey province on July 5, with Cambodia saying it is investigating the cause, while Thailand denies any involvement by its forces.A spokesperson for Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence said the incident happened at about 12:35 p.m. as a Cambodian patrol was […]
Nation Power Party adviser Rong Chhun submitted a petition to Cambodia’s Ministry of Justice on July 1, asking the minister to intervene and review a Supreme Court ruling that he says was based on unclear facts and imposed restrictions on his fundamental rights in violation of the constitution.Speaking to journalists outside the ministry after submitting […]
Cambodian human rights group ADHOC says recorded cases of rape and domestic violence fell by nearly a third in 2025 compared with the previous year. However, it warns that survivors continue to face significant barriers when seeking justice and legal protection.In a report released on July 2, 2026, ADHOC said the gender based violence cases […]
Cambodia has reiterated that it “categorically rejects” Thailand’s unilateral claims over sections of the two countries’ shared border, accusing Thai troops of violating bilateral border agreements and encroaching on Cambodian territory in Oddar Meanchey province. In a statement issued on 27 June 2026, Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Thai soldiers had been […]
