Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Kratie Cambodia–China Friendship Bridge to close after October 1 for finishing works

The bridge will remain open through October 1, 2025, to assist travel during rising river levels, before closing for asphalt, road markings, signs and lighting works.

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Hun Sen chairs Cambodian Veterans Association extraordinary national congress

Acting Head of State and Cambodian Veterans Association President Hun Sen chaired the association’s extraordinary national congress on September 29, 2025. The report recalls the association’s origins and veterans’ contributions to liberation, peace-building and national defence.

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Hun Sen: veterans are a precious national asset

Hun Sen chaired a Cambodian Veterans Association extraordinary congress in Phnom Penh on September 29, 2025, with about 400 participants. The meeting highlighted veterans’ contributions and discussed welfare, social protection and the association’s future.

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Huot Hak asks Japan Airlines to consider direct flights from Japan to Cambodia

Tourism Minister Huot Hak met Japan Airlines representatives on September 25, 2025, during Tourism Expo Japan. He urged the airline to consider direct Cambodia flights, citing tourism potential, passenger growth and the new 4F-category Techo International Airport.

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27 Vietnamese nationals deported over unlawful residence and work in Cambodia

Cambodian authorities deported 27 Vietnamese nationals, including 10 women, through Trapeang Phlong on September 25. Immigration officials cited unlawful residence, work and border crossing, as well as completed sentences in some drug and procuring cases.

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Interim observers inspect sites after Cambodia reports Thai fire on army positions

Cambodia’s Defence Ministry said the Malaysia-led Interim Observer Team visited sites after Cambodia reported two episodes of Thai fire on September 27. It said Cambodian troops did not retaliate and called for a thorough examination of the evidence.

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Cambodia moves trademark registration to a fully paperless system

Cambodia’s Commerce Ministry announced that trademark registration would become fully online from September 30, 2025, covering applications, examination, publication, certificates and electronic records, with the aim of improving efficiency and reducing costs.

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Cambodia voices regret at UN over alleged Thai violations of its sovereignty

Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn told the 80th UN General Assembly that the ceasefire remained fragile and expressed regret over actions Cambodia alleged violated its sovereignty. He called for implementation of the agreement, restored trust and peaceful border cooperation.

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Thai police detain 17 people, including 12 Chinese nationals, at Cambodian border

Thai police detained 17 people near Aranyaprathet on September 27, including 12 Chinese nationals. Investigators say the group planned to enter Cambodia’s Poipet after travelling from Myanmar.

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Prak Sokhonn tells UN General Assembly of Cambodia’s concerns over border conflict and peace

Cambodia’s foreign minister told the UN General Assembly that the border conflict threatened the country’s hard-won peace and expressed gratitude for ceasefire mediation and international support for Cambodia’s peace process.

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