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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.
Read the original report or page ↗Minister reports four Cambodian civilians killed and nine injured in border attacks
Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said on December 8 that attacks had killed at least four Cambodian civilians and injured nine, who were receiving emergency treatment. Continued shelling forced tens of thousands to leave for safer areas.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian and Thai leaders respond as border shelling injures civilians
The report said Hun Sen cancelled official engagements to direct defensive preparations while urging restraint. Anutin ordered moves to retake the Ta Krabey area and 11 forward positions. Border reports said three Cambodian residents were injured.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s milled rice exports jump 39%, earning over US$526 million in first 11 months
Cambodia reportedly exported 801,600 tonnes of milled rice in the first 11 months of 2025, up 39%, earning US$526 million. Sixty-five firms exported to 72 countries and territories, with fragrant rice exceeding 60%. A commerce official cited trade-agreement tariff benefits.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia detains 4,851 online scam suspects in six-month crackdown
Cambodian police detained 4,851 online scam suspects from 23 countries and territories, including 925 women, from June 27 to early December. Eleven major cases involving 77 suspected key members entered judicial proceedings. A Phnom Penh court also ordered temporary detention of two Vietnamese suspects on December 8.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen orders frontline troops to exercise maximum restraint
Hun Sen urged maximum restraint on December 8, warning troops not to be provoked into retaliation that would undermine the ceasefire. He ordered continued civilian evacuations and said he was assisting the prime minister with military coordination, while encouraging Cambodian SEA Games athletes to compete normally.
Read the original report or page ↗F-16s deployed: is Thailand preparing to attack? Thai side reports one soldier killed and two injured
A Thai army spokesperson said on December 8 that F-16s had been deployed after a reported attack on a military base that morning killed one soldier and injured two. Cambodia’s Defence Ministry spokesperson said Thai forces had fired for a second consecutive day and Cambodia had not returned fire.
Read the original report or page ↗Border tensions prompt urgent temporary school closures in Banteay Ampil and Oddar Meanchey
The Education Ministry temporarily closed all schools in Banteay Ampil district, Oddar Meanchey, and some other border schools after reported Thai fire on December 8. Pupils left Svay Chrum Primary School. The Defence Ministry reported attacks from about 5:40 a.m. and said Cambodia had not returned fire.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian-Thai border placed on alert as local residents evacuate urgently
The report says repeated weapons explosions were heard along the Cambodian-Thai border early in the morning local time, raising the alert level. Some Oddar Meanchey border residents had been moved to safety by local authorities, while a frontline source said senior leaders on both sides were following developments closely.
Read the original report or page ↗Border tensions: Preah Vihear residents flee after Thai military opens fire
The source report says residents fled danger in Preah Vihear after Thai troops fired into Cambodia. Authorities in Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey coordinated evacuations to safe areas.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Many describes Cambodian civilians and pupils fleeing Thai attacks on December 8
Hun Many described civilians and pupils fleeing to safety after Thai attacks on the morning of December 8, while restating Cambodia's commitment to peaceful border solutions and its right to self-defence.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen sets red lines and urges restraint among border forces
On December 8, 2025, Hun Sen urged front-line forces to exercise restraint, said red lines had been set, and instructed authorities to help civilians move out of dangerous areas.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s tourism minister expects more Chinese visitors following visa exemption
Cambodia’s tourism minister expected support measures to boost Chinese arrivals. The source reports a decision to trial visa-free entry allowing Chinese nationals to stay for 14 days, from June 15 to October 15, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Malaysian police dismantle two alleged scam centers, arrest 24 Chinese nationals
Malaysian police reportedly raided two alleged scam sites disguised as call centers in Selangor and arrested 24 Chinese nationals. Police said the sites ran fake lucky-draw and foreign-exchange investment schemes targeting people in China.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia announces six-month deadline to regularise mobile number registration
Cambodia's telecommunications ministry said a six-month transition would precede the deactivation, from June 2026, of mobile numbers not registered in their users' own names, with operators required to recheck identities.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen rejects Thai online claims that China funded Cambodia's SEA Games
On December 6, Hun Sen rejected Thai social-media criticism, distinguishing China's stadium construction aid from Cambodia's own funding of the 2023 SEA Games and detailing the budget and actual expenditure.
Read the original report or page ↗Chea Vandeth urges multilateral cooperation on cybersecurity and online fraud
At the Cambodia Internet Governance Forum 2025 on December 6, Chea Vandeth urged stronger multilateral cooperation on cybersecurity, online fraud and digital inclusion.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet receives Malaysia's armed forces chief as bilateral military cooperation grows
On the morning of December 7, 2025, Hun Manet received Malaysia's Chief of Defence Force, General Tan Sri Hj Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jaffar, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh.
Read the original report or page ↗Twelve Chinese, Lao and Thai teams compete in second “金木棉” basketball cup
The second “金木棉” Cup basketball invitational opened on November 28 in Laos' Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, with 12 Chinese, Lao and Thai teams competing through December 7 for 360,000 yuan in prizes.
Read the original report or page ↗Techo International Airport Police reiterate ban on soliciting tips from passengers
Airport police reiterated a ban on soliciting or accepting tips and called for stronger discipline, border services and action against cross-border crime.
Read the original report or page ↗Spring Airlines to resume direct Chengdu–Phnom Penh flights on December 20
Spring Airlines announced a December 20 resumption of direct Chengdu–Phnom Penh service. The source lists daily flight 9C7019 at 19:05–21:35 and return flight 9C7020 at 22:35–02:55 the following day, adding options for leisure, business and family travel.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia earns over $500 million from more than 800,000 tonnes of rice exports in first 11 months of 2025
Cambodia exported 801,643 tonnes of rice worth $526.47 million through 65 companies to 72 destinations in the first 11 months of 2025, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh–Siem Reap speedboat service resumes after six-year suspension
The Phnom Penh–Siem Reap speedboat service has resumed after six years. Public Works and Transport Ministry spokesperson Phan Rim said the ministry supported its return. One-way fares are US$29 for Cambodian travelers and US$49 for international visitors, including bus transfers.
Read the original report or page ↗Police arrest eight unlawful-detention suspects and rescue six victims
Police reportedly arrested two Chinese and six Myanmar nationals suspected of unlawful confinement and torture, rescuing six Chinese victims. The operation followed the abduction of a Chinese man in Bavet on December 4, 2025.
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