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Cambodia suspends Phnom Penh Water Festival events, provinces may proceed
The government suspended royal Water Festival events planned for November 4–6 in Phnom Penh. Provinces may still hold celebrations where conditions allow.
Read the original report or page ↗Five-country interim observer team heads to Pursat after ceasefire
An interim observer team led by Malaysia’s defence attaché left for Pursat on September 3 to monitor, verify and report on border conditions.
Read the original report or page ↗Report says Cambodian personnel remained in Thai custody after 35 days
The report said Cambodian personnel detained on July 29 were still in Thai custody 35 days later, as of September 2.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen says Cambodia–Vietnam trade exceeds $10 billion
Hun Sen and Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man discussed expanding bilateral trade, with a new target of $20 billion.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk reports 1,150 community safety volunteers
The province says the volunteers help maintain order, share information about offences and join local patrols.
Read the original report or page ↗More than 1,000 volunteers help strengthen public safety in Preah Sihanouk
Provincial spokesperson Long Dimanche said the province had organised 1,150 community safety volunteers by the end of the first half of 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s Information Ministry clarifies that circulating border video is old
The ministry said the video circulating online was old and that border-crossing rules in provinces adjoining Thailand remained unchanged at the time of the notice.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia says nearly 12 million cubic metres of polluted water kept out of public waterways
The Environment Ministry said 52 factories had signed agreements by August 2025 and 42 had installed automatic wastewater monitors.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen meets Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi
The September 2 meeting took place during the Cambodian delegation’s visit for Vietnam’s 80th anniversary celebrations.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen says annual Cambodia–Vietnam trade has reached $10 billion
In a meeting with Vietnam’s National Assembly chairman on September 1, Hun Sen said the two countries were working toward a $20 billion trade target.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet returns from China after SCO Plus meeting and bilateral talks
The Cambodian prime minister returned to Phnom Penh around midnight between September 1 and 2 after discussing regional security, humanitarian aid and development financing.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk holds training on hospitality for Muslim visitors
Deputy Governor Samut Sothearith attended the September 2 training, which drew 30 participants from government institutions and 50 from businesses.
Read the original report or page ↗What came out of Hun Manet’s SCO Plus visit to Tianjin?
The prime minister’s visit included discussions on global governance, the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire, humanitarian assistance and infrastructure financing.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanouk International Airport adds and plans three routes in 2025
The Kunming service opened August 26. Flights from Sihanoukville to Shenzhen and Macau were scheduled to start on September 25 and October 2.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet returns to Phnom Penh after three-day China visit
The prime minister attended the SCO summit in Tianjin and discussed regional security, economic cooperation and connectivity with other leaders.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanouk International Airport expands its direct routes in 2025
The Kunming route had opened in August, with services from Sihanoukville to Shenzhen and Macau scheduled for September and October.
Read the original report or page ↗Stueng Hav police speak to pupils about drugs and youth gangs
The September 2 session at New Tumnob Rolok Primary School also covered unexploded ordnance and the Safe Village and Commune policy.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Chamber of Commerce visits Ant Group for digital finance talks
The delegation discussed digital finance, e-commerce and ways to support small and medium-sized businesses through digital platforms.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth inspects veterans’ housing and health centres in Stueng Hav
The Preah Sihanouk governor visited veterans and checked work on their homes and facilities at two health centres on September 1.
Read the original report or page ↗China backs Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire and pledges 20 million yuan in aid
Cambodia’s prime ministerial spokesperson said China backed ASEAN ceasefire monitoring and pledged humanitarian support at the August 30 meeting.
Read the original report or page ↗September 3 parade in Beijing: What to expect from the 70-minute event
The September 3 ceremony at Tiananmen Square was scheduled for 9 a.m. Beijing time, with 45 parade formations and a separate evening performance.
Read the original report or page ↗$3 million factory project registered for Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone
The Council for the Development of Cambodia issued the investment certificate for a factory expected to create 181 jobs.
Read the original report or page ↗Angkor pass sales bring in over $31 million in eight months
Angkor Enterprise reported nearly 670,000 international visitors and more than $31 million in Angkor pass revenue from January through August 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Fourteen projects worth $1.3 billion seek investment incentives in northeastern Cambodia
Cambodia’s northeastern investment task force received 14 applications for incentives, covering agriculture, agro-industry, tourism and a multipurpose port.
Read the original report or page ↗China announces humanitarian aid for Cambodian border communities
Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry said China announced aid for reconstruction and livelihood recovery during the August 30 meeting between Xi Jinping and Hun Manet in Tianjin.
Read the original report or page ↗China announces humanitarian aid to help rebuild Cambodian border communities
Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry said China announced humanitarian aid and backed the ceasefire and ASEAN monitoring in the Xi–Hun Manet meeting in Tianjin.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet says expanding Cambodia–China trade is essential
Hun Manet called for expanding trade, investment and supply-chain cooperation under the Cambodia–China Free Trade Agreement during his meeting with Xi Jinping.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet stresses the importance of expanding Cambodia–China trade and investment
Hun Manet said the Cambodia–China Free Trade Agreement could help expand bilateral trade, investment and supply-chain cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Section of Xi Jinping Boulevard closed for bridge work until February 2028
Cambodia’s transport ministry said the section from the Road 116A junction to National Road 1 would close from September 1, 2025, to February 1, 2028.
Read the original report or page ↗Airport-area residents given 15 days to apply for replacement plots
Preah Sihanouk provincial authorities gave some residents near the airport fence 15 days from September 1 to apply for new residential plots.
Read the original report or page ↗Elephant Lucky died of pyometra, Phnom Tamao centre says
The Phnom Tamao centre said a necropsy and Pasteur Institute testing identified pyometra as the cause of Lucky’s death on August 24.
Read the original report or page ↗Some residents near the airport fence given 15 days to apply for new residential plots
Preah Sihanouk provincial authorities gave some airport-area residents 15 days from September 1 to apply for replacement plots.
Read the original report or page ↗Part of Xi Jinping Boulevard closed until February 2028 for bridge construction
The road section from the Road 116A junction to National Road 1 is temporarily closed for the Dei Edth–Thma Kor bridge. National Road 1 remains open.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s finance ministry trains officials on the new state asset inventory system
The ministry opened SARMIS training in Preah Sihanouk on August 28 ahead of a planned rollout to local administrations.
Read the original report or page ↗Wang Huning says China will continue to stand firmly with Cambodia
Wang Huning reiterated China’s support in talks with Hun Manet, who thanked China for its support for development and sovereignty.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s anti-corruption agency says posted maths papers match 80–100% of the exam
The ACU said its initial analysis found that materials posted online matched 80–100% of the August 29 science-stream maths paper. It is investigating their origin.
Read the original report or page ↗AIIB eyes closer cooperation on Cambodian infrastructure
AIIB President Jin Liqun told Hun Manet the bank was interested in social infrastructure projects in Cambodia, particularly modern education.
Read the original report or page ↗Elephant Lucky died of pyometra, Phnom Tamao centre says
Phnom Tamao said a necropsy and Pasteur Institute testing established that Lucky died of pyometra on August 24, 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Kith Meng leads Cambodian business delegation on Tianjin digital economy visit
Kith Meng led Cambodian business representatives in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, focusing on digital technology for small and medium-sized firms.
Read the original report or page ↗Storm Nongfa weakens to a low as rain continues in Cambodia
The water resources ministry forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusts across much of Cambodia through September 3.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen travels to Vietnam to strengthen ties
The Cambodian Senate president was due to attend anniversary events and meet Vietnamese leaders during a September 1–2 visit.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet attends SCO welcome banquet in Tianjin
Hun Manet attended the August 31 welcome banquet for SCO summit guests after meeting Xi Jinping the previous day.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia warns exam staff against releasing marking materials
The education ministry said staff who photograph and share exam materials before results are announced would face legal consequences.
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