Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Hun Sen recalls surviving 1998 assassination attempt in Siem Reap

In a September 24, 2025 message, Senate President Hun Sen recalled surviving an assassination attempt 27 years earlier and continuing his win-win policy. His remarks about what might have happened had he died remain his counterfactual assessment.

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Hun Sen broadens analysis of hypothetical outcomes after 1998 assassination attempt

On September 25, 2025, Acting Head of State Hun Sen acknowledged that an earlier reflection on the 1998 assassination attempt was one-sided, outlining four hypothetical outcomes, including better leadership and development than under him.

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Cambodian commerce delegation visits four Shandong companies to promote investment

Commerce Ministry Secretary of State សំហេង បូរ៉ា visited four companies in Weifang and Linyi, Shandong, on September 20–21, 2025, promoting Cambodian investment and export opportunities. Textile and garment businesses expressed interest in further study.

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September 25–27 forecast: thunderstorms and gusts, coastal waves up to 2.5 metres

Cambodia’s weather ministry forecast rain, thunder and gusts for September 25–27, 2025, covering about 50–70% of the respective regions and coastal waves of 0.5–2.5 metres. These figures refer to the forecast issued at that time.

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Police rescue Korean man and arrest five in Phnom Penh kidnapping case

Police rescued a 51-year-old Korean man following a September 21 kidnapping in Phnom Penh and arrested four Chinese men and a Cambodian driver. Police say the case remains under investigation.

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Hun Manet thanks those who kept Pchum Ben peaceful and orderly

On September 24, Prime Minister Hun Manet thanked government bodies, security forces, volunteers and the public for maintaining safety and order during Pchum Ben, saying the celebrations reflected social unity.

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Thirteen Cathay Pacific flights land at Phnom Penh’s Techo airport amid typhoon

Cambodian media report that 13 Cathay Pacific flights landed at Techo International Airport yesterday morning because of the typhoon. The airport approved arrivals over September 23–25 and advised travellers to follow flight updates.

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Cambodian official encourages major Chinese companies to invest in factories

Commerce Ministry Secretary of State Samheng Bora led visits to four textile, garment and grain-and-oil companies in Shandong. Sunvim pledged a further study of investment conditions in Cambodia, while Sinoer also expressed interest in an on-site assessment.

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Chinese investment helps Cambodia emerge as a Southeast Asian tyre manufacturing hub

The report describes three Chinese-invested tyre manufacturers in production and two under construction in Cambodia. Tyre exports reached US$870 million in 2024 and exceeded US$659 million in the first half of 2025, alongside growing local employment and infrastructure demand.

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Cambodia marks 32nd Constitution Day as Hun Sen stresses supreme law

On September 24, 2025, Cambodia marked 32 years since its Constitution was promulgated. Acting Head of State Hun Sen recalled the peace agreements, the 1993 election and the Constitution’s adoption, stressing separation of powers and basic rights.

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