Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Hun Sen Sends Congratulatory Letter as Laos' New National Assembly President Is Unveiled, Signaling New Phase in Cambodia–Laos Cooperation

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen on October 5 sent a congratulatory letter to Sonexay Siphandone on his election as President of the National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, expressing his expectation of continuing to deepen cooperation between Cambodia and Laos and between their legislatures.

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90 States and Governments to Gather in Phnom Penh; Nearly 20,000 Security Personnel Deployed for Cambodia's First Francophonie Summit

Phnom Penh, Cambodia is set to host a major international summit.

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Cambodia to Host the "Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action Forum 2026," Welcoming Guests from Countries Around the World!

Cambodia will host the Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action Forum 2026, which will be held on October 13-14, 2026, at the Shangri-La Phnom Penh Hotel.

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Cambodia and Vietnam sign MoU to build US$8 million "Friendship School" in Phnom Penh

The Government and people of Vietnam have decided to provide a total grant of US$8 million to begin the construction and renovation of the "Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship School."

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5,000 tons of rice shipped as a full vessel: Cambodia's first direct sea export from Kampot Port to the Philippines

Recently, Signature Rice, a leading Cambodian rice export company, shipped 5,000 tons of rice from Kampot Port in a single vessel bound for the Philippines.

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Storm No. 27 “Choi-wan” to Affect Cambodia on October 6–8, 2026

Cambodia may experience rain, lightning and gusty winds on October 6–8, 2026, despite being outside the storm’s direct path. Coastal waves are forecast at 0.50–1.75 metres.

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PM Hun Manet to preside over 25th ASEAN Veterans Assembly in Phnom Penh on Oct. 5

Cambodia will host the 25th VECONAC General Assembly in Phnom Penh on October 5, with Prime Minister Hun Manet presiding and veterans’ welfare on the agenda.

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Cambodia Begins First Conscription Phase; About 3,000 Collect Forms on Opening Day

About 3,000 people collected conscription forms on October 1. The Defence Ministry schedule separates form distribution on October 1–9 from submission on October 10–15.

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New Milestone! Cambodia Opens Direct Rice Shipping Route from Kampot Port to the Philippines via Signature Rice

Signature Rice began direct rice shipments from Kampot Port to the Philippines on October 3, 2026, with 5,000 tonnes and a fourth-quarter target of 60,000 tonnes.

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Chrey Thom-Khanh Binh border checkpoint opens a new chapter: boosting border economy, commerce, and tourism between Cambodia and Vietnam

The Chrey Thom–Khanh Binh international land border crossing opened on October 3, 2026, connecting Kandal and An Giang provinces to facilitate travel, trade and tourism.

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