Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Hun Manet Says Sihanoukville Port’s Annual Handling Capacity Has Reached 1.3 Million TEUs

Hun Manet says annual container-handling capacity rose from 550,000 to 1.3 million TEUs over more than two years, and outlines four cooperation priorities for expansion, planning, transport links and digitalisation.

2026-05-01KPS99TV

Cambodia and Brunei Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral and Wider Cooperation

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn meets Brunei’s Minister of Foreign Affairs II Erywan Pehin Yusof on April 29 to discuss bilateral, regional and international matters of shared interest.

2026-04-29KPS99TV

Cambodia Arranges Border Visit for Foreign Military Attachés, Including US, Chinese and Japanese Representatives

The Defence Ministry facilitates an April 28 morning visit by foreign military attachés to border provinces. Its spokesperson reiterates Cambodia’s position on peaceful dispute settlement and opposition to threats or force.

2026-04-28KPS99TV

Cambodian and Thai Foreign Ministers Discuss Border Issues and Rebuilding Trust in Brunei

The ministers meet on the sidelines of the 25th ASEAN–EU Ministerial Meeting, reaffirm commitments to the ceasefire and existing bilateral mechanisms, and discuss rebuilding mutual trust.

2026-04-28KPS99TV

Hun Manet asks for engineering support arrangements to be studied, saying youths need not be sent to the front line

On April 26, Hun Manet proposed studying a legal and management framework for supervised concrete and engineering support work. He said the youths need not go to the front line or carry firearms, and called for legal and human-rights considerations.

2026-04-26KPS99TV

Hun Manet calls for stronger economic and defence capabilities at Labour Day celebration

At an International Labour Day celebration on Koh Pich in Phnom Penh on April 26, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Cambodia needed to rely on its own strength to safeguard peace and develop its economy, defence capabilities and human resources together.

2026-04-26KPS99TV

Cambodia’s Information Ministry says WSJ published its letter, maintains objection to wording

Cambodia’s Information Ministry spokesperson said WSJ published a letter in its opinion section on April 24 reflecting a protest letter from Information Minister Neth Pheaktra. The ministry continued to seek removal of wording it regarded as derogatory and called for respect for journalistic ethics.

2026-04-25KPS99TV

Hun Sen urges Kampong Cham officials to step up anti-fraud and public-security work

Acting Head of State and Senate President Hun Sen met local officials in Kampong Cham province on April 25, calling for the removal of online scam operations and stronger action against youth gangs, illegal gambling and drugs.

2026-04-25KPS99TV

Cambodian cabinet approves military-service draft covering citizens aged 18 to 25

Hun Manet chaired the April 23 cabinet meeting that approved an eight-chapter, 20-article military-service draft. It proposes obligations under legal provisions for citizens aged 18–25, with voluntary participation for women, and is being advanced under an urgent procedure.

2026-04-24KPS99TV

Cambodia and Japan sign ¥6.908 billion loan documents for Phnom Penh flood and drainage project

Japan’s foreign ministry confirms that the two sides signed and exchanged notes in Phnom Penh on April 23, 2026, for a ¥6.908 billion loan supporting flood protection and drainage improvements.

2026-04-24KPS99TV