Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Phnom Penh governor orders action on online scams, drugs and flood prevention

Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng called at an October 7 morning city hall meeting for stronger action against online fraud and drug crime while prioritising drainage and flood prevention. District authorities were told to inspect and clear drains, and public works staff to check roads and traffic signs and report problems promptly.

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Hun Sen calls for boycott of Thai products and the baht

Senate President Hun Sen urged people dissatisfied with Thailand to stop buying Thai products and using the baht in Cambodia, while stressing that Thai businesses and citizens in the country should not be harmed. He said buying local goods could create domestic opportunities and warned border residents about risks of holding baht.

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Cambodia to host Chinese and Australian naval ships in the same period

Chinese and Australian naval vessels are scheduled to visit Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in October. HMAS Ballarat's visit is planned for October 10–13, 2025, while China's PLAN 83 and PLAN 988 are scheduled for October 10–14.

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ADB approves $82.5 million for Cambodia's Energy Transition Sector Development Program

ADB approved $82.5 million for the second phase of Cambodia's Energy Transition Sector Development Program, combining policy reforms with investment. It will introduce appliance efficiency standards and a revolving fund to help small and medium-sized businesses invest in energy-saving technology.

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CPP publishes leadership list with Hun Sen remaining president

The source reports that the CPP published a leadership list on 6 October, with Hun Sen remaining president, Heng Samrin honorary president and five vice presidents.

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Cambodia expects additional Turkish and Indian air links in late 2025

Civil aviation official ជា អូន says Turkish Airlines plans Cambodia flights by the end of 2025 and IndiGo plans Siem Reap flights in early November.

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Hun Sen condemns online target-shooting clip and urges restraint

Hun Sen urged Cambodians not to retaliate over an online clip said to show his portrait used as a shooting target; the footage is not independently authenticated here.

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Cambodia launches 2025–2030 action plan to prevent violence against children

Cambodia’s social affairs ministry announced a 2025–2030 national action plan on 6 October to improve prevention and responses to violence against children.

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Hun Sen urges Cambodians not to mistreat portraits of Thai king or leaders

Responding to a provocative clip on 6 October, Hun Sen urged restraint, no retaliation using Thai leaders’ portraits and no harm to Thais in Cambodia.

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CMAC plans over 41 sq km of clearance in Thai-border provinces, away from border areas

CMAC says its longstanding clearance plan covers over 41 square kilometres in inhabited areas of border provinces, not near the boundary or linked to Thai requests.

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