Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Solar-powered wells provide free clean water for a remote Cambodian village

Two solar-powered wells in 巴德 village, Pursat province, provide free clean water to more than 60 Indigenous households, according to the report. It says they entered service in 2023 and 2025, and that the REDD+ project has built 94 wells across the Cardamom Mountains.

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APSARA responds to Khaosod English report on traditional clothing at Angkor

APSARA National Authority said a Khaosod English report misrepresented its outreach to traditional-clothing vendors. It said its work promotes appropriate dress and Khmer cultural heritage at Angkor, while businesses remain free to operate.

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Cambodia signs agreement for ten COMAC C909 aircraft over five years

The report says Cambodia’s civil aviation authority and Air Cambodia signed cooperation and C909 purchase agreements with COMAC in Shanghai on July 17, 2026. Air Cambodia plans to put ten aircraft into service over five years, beginning in late 2026.

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Cambodia looks to US tourism and investment as aviation cooperation advances

Cambodia’s civil aviation spokesperson said an Open Skies agreement with the United States could support tourism and investment. The report cites about 91,000 US visitors in January–May 2026, 5.9% of international arrivals and down 11.6% year on year.

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Five Cambodian fishing workers reported missing after Thai fishing-boat accident

Thai media reported on July 17 that five Cambodian workers were missing after an accident involving a Thai fishing boat. The report said naval surface and underwater searches had begun, while identities and the cause remained unconfirmed and Cambodian authorities had yet to issue a statement.

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ZTE plans further investment in Cambodia’s telecommunications and AI sectors

Prime Minister Hun Manet met ZTE representative Xiao Ming in China on July 17, 2026. ZTE outlined plans to expand telecommunications investment and support Cambodia’s sovereign AI foundation model and national AI infrastructure; the Prime Minister welcomed the plans and stressed ICT skills.

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Cambodia and Kazakhstan pledge to deepen cooperation

Prime Minister Hun Manet and President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev met in China on July 17, 2026, to discuss stronger ties. They highlighted diplomatic relations’ 32nd anniversary, official-passport visa arrangements and cooperation in trade, food, energy, technology and agriculture.

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Temporary homes allocated by lottery at Banteay Meanchey displacement site, with leaders’ support conveyed

Senior Minister Kun Kim visited conflict-displaced residents at រង់ចាំ village in Banteay Meanchey and presided over a lottery for temporary homes. He conveyed greetings from Senate President Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet and outlined housing and public-service arrangements.

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Cambodian joint operations target illegal electrofishing and trawling

Fisheries officers, police and local authorities carried out joint operations in Kandal province against illegal electrofishing and prohibited fishing gear. Boats, engines and equipment were seized, and catches of about 7 kg and 15 kg were released.

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Hun Manet meets eight Chinese companies on first day of China visit

Hun Manet met representatives of eight Chinese companies on the first day of a China visit to discuss investment cooperation in mining, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, green construction and artificial intelligence. The Cambodian side welcomed more Chinese investment.

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