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Cambodia joins international meeting on cooperation against fraud
Japan, 14 other countries including Cambodia, and three organisations met in Tokyo to discuss cooperation against fraud.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports 10 civilian deaths, 50 injured and over 190,000 evacuated
Cambodia’s defence ministry said Thai attacks on the evening of December 10 killed at least 10 civilians, including an infant, with 50 injured people receiving care. Authorities reported over 190,000 border residents evacuated.
Read the original report or page ↗Over 26,000 Thai citizens in Poipet fear possible military action; some burn incense for safety
The report says more than 26,000 Thai citizens in Poipet feared possible Thai military action as of 14:10 on December 10. Some sought temporary shelter or burned incense in hopes of staying safe.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian official reports nine civilians killed and 46 injured in border fighting
A Cambodian senior official reported nine civilian deaths and 46 injuries as of December 10, with 127,133 people displaced and 635 schools closed across four border provinces.
Read the original report or page ↗King Sihamoni donates US$100,000 in support of frontline troops
King Norodom Sihamoni donated US$100,000 to the government on December 10 to support troops at the Cambodia–Thailand border, with funds intended for supplies, equipment maintenance and daily needs.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia withdraws delegation from 33rd SEA Games over safety concerns
Cambodia’s National Olympic Committee confirmed on December 10 that its delegation had withdrawn from the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand and begun return procedures following safety concerns raised by family members.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian police detain 75 Thai nationals at suspected online scam site
Cambodian authorities said police detained 75 Thai suspects, including 48 women, at a suspected scam site disguised as a farm in Phnom Penh on December 9; people and seized devices were transferred for further investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian report: fighting across six provinces displaces more than 100,000
Cambodia’s defence ministry reported on December 10 that 29,105 families, around 101,229 people, had moved to safer areas, with at least seven civilians killed and 20 injured and growing shelter, supply and medical needs.
Read the original report or page ↗Report describes Thai naval deployment and Cambodian response amid border fighting
The report describes Thai naval support and escalating weapons deployments since December 7, alongside Cambodia’s vow of self-defence. Its figures for Thai casualties and captives are explicitly unconfirmed battlefield reports.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian defence officials reject Thai claim about Cambodian military casualties
Cambodian defence authorities rejected Thailand’s Second Army Region claim of 61 Cambodian soldiers killed on December 9 as propaganda. A senior Cambodian officer alleged greater Thai losses but gave no figures.
Read the original report or page ↗More than 50,000 civilians flee after three days of border fighting
The report says Thai shelling continued around 7 a.m. on December 10 after Cambodian BM-21 counterfire the previous day. More than 50,000 civilians had fled, with growing supply and shelter needs and troops at the highest alert level.
Read the original report or page ↗US urges immediate end to hostilities on Cambodia–Thailand border
According to the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia on December 10, Marco Rubio expressed grave concern over border fighting and urged an immediate halt to hostilities, civilian protection and compliance with the October 26 Kuala Lumpur de-escalation measures.
Read the original report or page ↗US urges Cambodia and Thailand to cease fighting and protect civilians
The U.S. State Department expressed grave concern on December 9 over Cambodia–Thailand border fighting, urging an immediate end to hostilities, civilian protection, de-escalation and compliance with the October 26 Kuala Lumpur joint declaration.
Read the original report or page ↗Report: Thai shells spark fire at Lim Heng casino in O’Smach
The report said Thai shells struck in front of Lim Heng casino in O’Smach on December 9, causing a fire and structural damage. The fire was controlled, with no casualties reported at that point.
Read the original report or page ↗Vietnam expels seven people from Yunnan and hands them over to China
Police in Vietnam’s Lao Cai province reportedly detained seven people from China’s Yunnan province for illegal entry and handed them over to China on December 1. Authorities also reiterated registration rules for premises hosting foreigners.
Read the original report or page ↗Second ‘Kapok Cup’ basketball tournament concludes in Laos’ Golden Triangle zone
The second Kapok Cup basketball tournament concluded in Laos’ Golden Triangle tourism economic zone on December 7. The report cited Zhao Zhiqiang’s role and plans for rowing, Muay Thai and marathon events to support exchanges and tourism.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia condemns reported Thai shelling of Ta Krabey temple
Cambodia’s culture ministry said on December 9 that Thai shelling had damaged Ta Krabey temple and that Preah Vihear was also damaged on December 8. It appealed for international attention and said it would pursue legal accountability.
Read the original report or page ↗Report: Hun Sen announces self-defence counteroffensive as border forces build up
A December 9 report described tank and troop reinforcements on both sides and clashes about 16 kilometres from Poipet. Hun Sen said Cambodia had launched a full-scale self-defence counteroffensive after 24 hours of restraint.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia moves 1,066 detainees to Siem Reap amid border shelling risk
Cambodia transferred 1,066 detainees, including 67 women, from Oddar Meanchey to Siem Reap overnight on December 8–9 to reduce shelling risks. Officials said 32 vehicles and over 200 officers were used and no incidents occurred.
Read the original report or page ↗Ambassador Wang Wenbin posts late-night condolences over border clashes
China’s ambassador to Cambodia, Wang Wenbin, expressed concern over recent Cambodian-Thai border clashes, mourned those killed and offered condolences to their families in a post the previous night, urging restraint and efforts to preserve peace.
Read the original report or page ↗Breaking: Thai F-16s bomb Cambodia as border conflict reaches peak intensity
The report says Thai F-16s struck Samraong at 10:30 a.m. on December 9, damaging buildings and infrastructure, with casualties still being checked. Frontline accounts called it this round’s most intense single airstrike; Cambodia began heavy-weapons countermeasures and reinforced defences.
Read the original report or page ↗1,066 detainees, including 67 women, evacuated from Oddar Meanchey prison amid bombing risk
The General Department of Prisons moved 1,066 detainees, including 67 women, from Oddar Meanchey to Siem Reap prison overnight on December 8–9 because of bombing and shelling risks. The transfer finished safely at 4:40 a.m. on December 9, using 32 vehicles and 221 personnel.
Read the original report or page ↗Asian Cultural Council voices deep concern for civilians as Cambodian-Thai border clashes resume
The Asian Cultural Council expressed concern over civilian casualties, displacement and attacks on four temples during December 7–8 clashes. It urged both militaries to halt violence, protect people and heritage, respect peace commitments and international conventions, and pursue peaceful solutions.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese embassy urges nationals in Cambodia to avoid border conflict areas
China’s embassy issued a December 8 safety notice urging Chinese nationals in Cambodia to follow official updates and avoid high-risk border areas. In emergencies, it advised contacting local police and seeking embassy assistance.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai media: Anutin says Thailand will halt Cambodia talks and abandon US-brokered deal
Thai media reported on December 8 that Anutin said Thailand would stop all talks with Cambodia and abandon an earlier US-brokered agreement, despite possible US trade tariffs. Cambodia had not formally responded at the time of the report.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen questions Thai prime minister over alleged use of war to win votes
A December 8 report said Hun Sen had criticised Thailand’s hardline rhetoric and questioned whether tensions were being used for domestic political support. He reaffirmed Cambodian restraint and called for respect, communication and stability.
Read the original report or page ↗Thailand and Cambodia announce military responses as border tensions surge
On December 8, Anutin said Thailand would take necessary military action after an emergency security meeting. Cambodia reported cross-border Thai fire in Banteay Meanchey villages and said its forces had responded in self-defence.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports US$790 million in cashew exports as global supplies tighten
Commerce Ministry data put Cambodia’s cashew exports at US$790 million in the first eight months of 2025, up over 60%. Industry figures expected tighter supplies to lift prices, while the cashew association promoted farming techniques to address climate risks.
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