Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodian minister cites unexploded MK-84 bomb as evidence of Thai bombing

Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said an unexploded MK-84 bomb inside Cambodia was physical evidence of a bomb dropped by the Thai military.

2026-07-26KPS99TV

Cambodia deports 158 Chinese nationals over online scams and other offences

Immigration authorities deported 158 Chinese nationals, including five women, through Techo International Airport on July 25 over reported offences.

2026-07-26KPS99TV

Cambodia reports six new COVID-19 cases and seven recoveries

A Health Ministry bulletin issued on July 26 reported six new cases and seven recoveries for July 25, with no new deaths.

2026-07-26KPS99TV

Commerce minister outlines US trade talks as Cambodia prepares for LDC graduation

Commerce Minister ចម និម្មល told Bloomberg that Cambodia is discussing trade facilitation, customs procedures and quota arrangements with the United States as it prepares to graduate from least developed country status in 2029.

2026-07-26KPS99TV

Cambodia’s tourism sector faces challenges as international arrivals fall nearly 48% in H1 2026

Ministry of Tourism data cited in the report put international arrivals at about 1.75 million in the first half of 2026, down 47.9% year on year. An analyst points to economic, safety, border and travel-cost pressures.

2026-07-26KPS99TV

King lifts Kem Sokha’s five-year travel ban following Hun Manet’s request

A July 24 royal decree pardons Kem Sokha’s additional five-year travel ban; other additional restrictions remain in force, according to the report.

2026-07-25KPS99TV

U.S. applies Section 301 tariffs to 60 economies; Cambodia faces an additional 10%

U.S. Section 301 tariffs took effect on July 24 for 60 economies. Cambodia faces an additional 10%, while specified economies receive MFN offsets and exemptions carry conditions.

2026-07-25KPS99TV

Preah Sihanouk governor sees investment opportunities in Lao women’s delegation visit

Preah Sihanouk hosted the Lao Women’s Union delegation on July 24, with the governor expressing hope for closer ties and new Lao investment opportunities.

2026-07-25KPS99TV

Hun Manet says officials linked to online scams will be investigated

Prime Minister Hun Manet said the crackdown on online scams would investigate anyone implicated by evidence, regardless of rank or status, and that some military, police and local officials had already faced action.

2026-07-24KPS99TV

Cambodia repatriates 36 Thai nationals after completion of sentences

Poipet border police reported that 36 Thai nationals, including 18 women, were handed to Thai authorities on July 24 after completing sentences in cases involving illegal border crossing and entry into a military area with unlawful intent.

2026-07-24KPS99TV