Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Phnom Penh court detains two Vietnamese suspects as online-scam crackdown continues

A Phnom Penh court placed two Vietnamese men in pretrial detention on October 14 in a case involving suspected fraud, online gambling and forgery, amid Cambodia’s continuing crackdown on online scams.

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Khuon Sudary proposes closer Cambodia–China cooperation in culture, education and tourism

Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary met Zhao Leji in Beijing on October 14 to discuss parliamentary ties and closer cooperation in culture, education, tourism and economic development.

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Cambodia’s Fiyata confirms plans to compete in Miss Universe final in Thailand

Cambodia’s Miss Universe representative Nearysocheata Thai, known as Fiyata, said she would compete in the 2025 final in Thailand despite border tensions; organizers said she would bring 63 competition outfits.

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Red Cross says 18 Cambodian soldiers are safe after 77 days in detention

The ICRC reported that the 18 Cambodian soldiers held by Thailand were in good health and handed over their latest family letters to the Cambodian Red Cross on 13 October. Cambodia continues to seek their release.

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Trump to witness Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire agreement on 26 October, Malaysian minister says

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Trump would witness a Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire agreement during his 26 October visit to Malaysia, expressing hope for signing during the ASEAN summit.

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Prak Sokhonn: Cambodia remains committed to peaceful dispute settlement under international law

Prak Sokhonn told the 12 October four-party meeting that Cambodia remained committed to lawful, peaceful dispute settlement, calling for full ceasefire implementation and action on border agreements.

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Phnom Penh police chief warns noisy modified motorcycles will be impounded

Chuon Narin warned on 11 October that motorcycles with excessively loud modified exhausts would be impounded, as in wheelie cases, to penalise offenders and reduce public disturbance.

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Demolition process starts for severely deteriorated former Angkor Meanchey Hotel

Authorities began the demolition process for Phnom Penh's former Angkor Meanchey Hotel on 13 October, saying physical demolition would start on 18 October. Sixty-one households agreed to compensation; four had not.

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Online FishStat launch expected to support Cambodia's fisheries development

Cambodia's agriculture ministry launched Online FishStat on 1 October 2025 to improve fisheries data, resource management and long-term food security, with EU funding and FAO technical assistance.

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Phnom Penh police chief warns noisy modified motorcycles will be impounded

Chuon Narin warned on 11 October that motorcycles with excessively loud modified exhausts would be impounded, as in wheelie cases, to penalise offenders and reduce public disturbance.

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