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Buddha statue blessing planned before Techo International Airport opens
Before Techo International Airport starts operations on September 9, a Buddhist ceremony is planned for its nine-tonne, nine-metre bronze Buddha statue.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodians look forward to the opening of Techo International Airport
Techo International Airport is scheduled to open on September 9 and replace Phnom Penh International Airport. Residents anticipate gains for tourism and local businesses.
Read the original report or page ↗US design firm WATG to study Bokor City development
Sokimex Investment Group says it selected WATG to study key areas of the Bokor City project, including environmental protection and long-term development.
Read the original report or page ↗China leads Cambodian investment approvals in first eight months
Cambodia approved 491 investment projects worth about US$7.2 billion in January–August 2025, with China accounting for 52.82 percent, the CDC said.
Read the original report or page ↗China ranks first among Cambodia’s investment sources in January–August
Cambodia registered 491 investment projects worth about US$7.2 billion in the first eight months of 2025, with China accounting for 52.82 percent.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia forecasts rain and gusts linked to Tropical Storm Peipah
Cambodia’s water resources ministry forecast rain, thunder and gusts in much of the country on September 5–7, with limited direct effects from Peipah’s track.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia starts preliminary work on proposed Ratanakiri airport
Cambodia has agreed to start preliminary planning for a proposed Ratanakiri airport, with about 1,900 hectares earmarked for siting and a public-private partnership proposed.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia pavilion welcomes more than 1.3 million visitors at Expo 2025
The Cambodian pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai had received 1,319,663 visitors by September 4, about 7 percent of total Expo attendance.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk plans sports tourism event for September 17–20
Preah Sihanouk plans cycling, running, beach volleyball and table football at Techo Beach in September to promote green-season tourism.
Read the original report or page ↗Cycling, running and beach volleyball planned for Preah Sihanouk in September
Preah Sihanouk plans a September 17–20 sports tourism event at Techo Beach, with cycling, running, beach volleyball, table football and cultural displays.
Read the original report or page ↗AMPLE AGRO PRODUCTS makes its first processed cashew shipment to Italy
Phnom Penh-based AMPLE AGRO PRODUCTS marked its first container shipment of processed cashews to Italy on September 4.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia urges tourism businesses to keep prices fair over festival period
Cambodia’s Tourism Ministry urged operators to keep prices fair, state service terms clearly and take fire precautions during Kan Ben and Pchum Ben.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism Ministry urges fair prices during Kan Ben and Pchum Ben
Tourism operators were asked to keep prices reasonable, make service terms clear and take fire precautions during the September 8–22 observances.
Read the original report or page ↗Two Kampong Speu investments could create nearly 1,000 jobs
The Council for the Development of Cambodia registered two factory projects in Kampong Speu with about $11.1 million in combined investment and the potential to create 809 jobs.
Read the original report or page ↗India seeks closer media cooperation to promote Cambodian tourism and culture
Indian Ambassador Vanlalvawna Bawitlung and Cambodian journalists’ club president Puy Kea discussed media training and the promotion of tourism, culture and investment on September 4.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian civil society groups back sovereignty efforts and urge release of 18 soldiers
Civil society organisations from Preah Sihanouk and Koh Kong met on September 4, voiced support for defending Cambodian sovereignty and called on Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers unconditionally.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk police follow Sar Sokha’s order to halt checkpoints for fines
Preah Sihanouk assigned officers to key locations on September 4 to direct traffic, following Interior Minister Sar Sokha’s instruction against setting up checkpoints to fine road users.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior minister checks immigration readiness at Techo International Airport
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Sokha inspected immigration counters, smart gates and other preparations at Techo International Airport on September 4.
Read the original report or page ↗Technical inspections required for Cambodia’s coastal and inland vessels
Cambodia’s transport ministry said Article 14 of the Law on Waterway Transport requires coastal and inland vessels operating in Cambodian waters to undergo inspection and obtain a certificate.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian health ministry reports excessive mercury in two Loveriya cosmetics
The Cambodian health ministry reported excessive chemicals in two Loveriya cosmetics and tranexamic acid in one supplement. It urged consumers to stop buying and using all three products.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian deputy prime minister inspects Techo International Airport ahead of opening
Deputy Prime Minister Sar Sokha inspected Techo International Airport on September 4. Operations were due to begin September 9 and the formal inauguration was planned for October 20.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian broadcaster reports Thai troops in confrontation with civilians at border
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television reported that Thai troops entered Cambodian territory and clashed with Cambodian civilians in the Banteay Meanchey border area on the morning of September 4.
Read the original report or page ↗Deputy Prime Minister Say Samal reviews development projects in Preah Sihanouk
On September 4, Say Samal inspected a boat berthing and repair project, a fishing village in Stueng Hav district and several beaches in Preah Sihanouk province.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia registers 491 projects worth about $7.2 billion in first eight months of 2025
The Council for the Development of Cambodia said 491 projects were registered in January–August 2025, with about $7.2 billion in investment and 340,000 jobs.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk to compile 2026 contractor register for commune and sangkat projects
Preah Sihanouk announced a 2026 contractor register for commune and sangkat fund tenders, covering general construction, earthworks and specialised work.
Read the original report or page ↗Acting Head of State Hun Sen receives Burkina Faso ambassador’s credentials
Cambodia’s Acting Head of State Hun Sen received the credentials of Burkina Faso’s Ambassador Daouda BITIE at the Senate Palace on September 4, 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Five-country interim observer team visits Cham Yeam border crossing in Koh Kong
Malaysia’s defence attaché, Colonel NAZLEE BIN ABDUL RAHIM, led the Interim Observer Team on a September 3 visit to the Cham Yeam international border crossing in Koh Kong.
Read the original report or page ↗Banteay Meanchey governor urges Thailand to use joint border mechanisms
The Banteay Meanchey governor urged Sa Kaeo province to leave border issues to the two countries’ joint committees and respect bilateral agreements, including the 2000 memorandum.
Read the original report or page ↗Takeo restricts drones and balloons during tests at Phnom Penh’s new airport
Takeo announced a September 3–7 ban on drones, balloons and other airborne objects near Techo International Airport during test flights.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and IMF review 2025 outlook, with IMF staff projecting 4.8% growth
Cambodia’s finance minister and an IMF mission reviewed the macroeconomic and public finance outlook on September 2. IMF staff projected growth of about 4.8 percent in 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian workers seek US$10 rise in minimum wage while employers propose US$208
Worker representatives proposed a US$10 increase from US$208 for 2026. Employers sought to keep the current rate, with talks set to resume September 10.
Read the original report or page ↗Trump comments from afar on China’s September 3 military parade
US President Donald Trump did not attend the Beijing parade. He offered wishes on social media and said he did not see the parade as a challenge to the United States.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese ambassador reiterates support for Cambodia
Ambassador Wang Wenbin said China was a trusted partner. The report covers the leaders’ meeting, support for ASEAN ceasefire monitoring and RMB 20 million in announced humanitarian aid.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese ambassador says China has long been a trusted partner for Cambodia
Wang Wenbin discussed aid after the border conflict. The report also covers talks between the countries’ leaders, ASEAN ceasefire monitoring and RMB 20 million in humanitarian aid.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk plans three-day sports tourism event for the green season
The September 3 report described plans for a September 7–9 sports and tourism event, with cycling, running, beach volleyball, table football and local products.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reviews smart farming and a proposed safe-vegetable centre
Agriculture officials visited a Kandal smart farm on September 2 and discussed plans for a six-hectare safe-vegetable centre.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk helps 27 more workers returning from Thailand find jobs
The report says 27 more returnees found work. The provincial administration lists contacts for people seeking work in Preah Sihanouk.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Anhui sign vocational training and skills certification agreement
Cambodia’s Labour Ministry and the Anhui Education Development Foundation agreed to develop the Huijiang Workshop for vocational training, exchanges and skills certification.
Read the original report or page ↗Two concrete road sections planned in Sihanoukville’s Sangkat 4
A provincial and city task force inspected Roads 202 and 814-5 in Sangkat 4 on September 3 to set the alignment and address project impacts.
Read the original report or page ↗King Norodom Sihamoni attends China’s parade marking 80 years since wartime victory
Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni attended China’s September 3 parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the war of resistance against Japan and World War II.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen returns after Vietnam’s 80th anniversary commemorations
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen returned on September 2 after attending anniversary events in Hanoi and holding separate talks with Vietnamese leaders.
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