Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodian human-rights official briefs UK deputy head of mission on border allegations

A Cambodian Human Rights Committee vice-chair discussed alleged Thai incursions and their human-rights consequences with UK Deputy Head of Mission Abigail Fryer on July 22, according to the report.

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Cambodia tells AICHR barriers prevent over 20,000 displaced civilians from returning home

Cambodia’s alternate AICHR representative said Thai military wire barriers and containers prevented more than 20,000 displaced Cambodians from returning home, and called for safe, dignified and voluntary return.

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Phnom Penh raid brings 25 people in for questioning over suspected online scams

Authorities raided a villa in Tuol Kork on July 22 and took 25 foreign nationals, including four women, in for questioning over suspected online scams. People from China, China’s Taiwan region and Myanmar were involved; the investigation continues.

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KNN Group plans groundbreaking for US$28 million JETOUR assembly plant

KNN Group plans to break ground on a US$28 million JETOUR vehicle assembly plant on July 26. The 10-hectare project in Khsach Kandal district is expected to create jobs and provide automotive technical training.

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Nearly 70 Chinese firms visit Cambodia to explore energy, digital and other investment cooperation

A delegation of nearly 70 Chinese companies is visiting Cambodia from July 22 to 24 to study investment conditions and explore cooperation across sectors including new energy, vehicle manufacturing, agricultural processing and digital technology.

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Cambodian edible bird’s nests receive first approval for China exports, report says

The report says China’s customs authority approved BEST LIFE PRODUCT Co., Ltd. on July 15 to export Cambodian edible bird’s nests to China, describing this as first market access. It anticipates new opportunities for producers.

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FBI: U.S.–Cambodia ties set to grow as both sides pledge action against transnational crime, drugs and online scams

At a July 22 meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet, FBI Director Kash Patel pledged continued law-enforcement cooperation. Hun Manet said Cambodia would host an international anti-online-scam conference in September 2026.

2026-07-22KPS99TV

Cambodia tells UNESCO that armed conflict with Thailand severely damaged Preah Vihear Temple

Cambodia’s culture minister told UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session that the 2025 border fighting severely damaged Preah Vihear Temple. Cambodia called for close monitoring, urgent conservation support and peaceful resolution of border issues.

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Business matching forum promotes Cambodian agricultural exports to the Philippines

Agriculture Minister Dith Tina led a Cambodian delegation to a July 22, 2026 agriculture business matching forum in the Philippines. The report says about 63 Cambodian and Philippine companies took part, covering rice, livestock products, cashews and fertilisers.

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Workshop discusses plastic-free tourism zones in Phnom Penh

A July 20, 2026 workshop at the Ministry of Tourism discussed plastic-free tourism zones in Phnom Penh. The official presiding encouraged authorities and tourism businesses to reduce plastic waste in cities and along the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers.

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