Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodian foreign minister plans to attend 80th UN General Assembly debate

Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn planned to lead a delegation to the UN General Assembly’s September 23–27 and 29 general debate in New York, deliver Cambodia’s national statement and hold bilateral meetings.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Hun Sen and his wife attend Pchum Ben observances

Senate President Hun Sen and his wife joined relatives, officials and Buddhist worshippers at a Phnom Penh pagoda on September 22 for Pchum Ben offerings and prayers.

2025-09-22KPS99TV

Cambodia reports nearly 785,000 Chinese visitors in first eight months

A tourism ministry official said Cambodia received about 4.05 million international visitors in January–August 2025, including nearly 785,000 from China, up over 45% and accounting for almost one fifth of the total.

2025-09-22KPS99TV

Hun Manet reiterates peaceful approach to Cambodia–Thailand border issues

In a September 21, 2025 letter, Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed peaceful, diplomatic and international-law approaches to the border issue, called for national unity and pledged to prioritise affected people’s basic needs.

2025-09-22KPS99TV

Phnom Penh bars heavy vehicles from Hun Sen Boulevard

Phnom Penh authorities announced a ban on all types of heavy vehicles on Hun Sen Boulevard, also known as 60-Metre Boulevard, effective from the notice’s publication to ease congestion and improve road safety.

2025-09-22KPS99TV

Hun Manet encourages students: school-leaving exams are not the end of their opportunities

Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated successful candidates and encouraged all students to consider further education or vocational training. The ministry reported 122,473 passes, including 3,003 A grades.

2025-09-21KPS99TV

Cambodian pavilion showcases culture and investment at China–ASEAN Expo

At the 22nd China–ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Cambodia’s national and trade pavilions presented cultural heritage, tourism and investment opportunities, with exhibitors seeking closer economic and tourism cooperation.

2025-09-21KPS99TV

Hun Manet urges road safety during Pchum Ben

In his September 21, 2025 Pchum Ben message, Prime Minister Hun Manet called for traffic-law compliance and praised on-duty personnel. The report cited separate police accident figures for September 8–14 and September 18–19.

2025-09-21KPS99TV

Fire breaks out aboard cruise boat in Phnom Penh

A cruise boat caught fire while travelling in Phnom Penh, reportedly trapping passengers briefly. Firefighters responded, with the blaze under control and passengers being transferred at the time of reporting; casualties had not yet been confirmed.

2025-09-20KPS99TV

Cambodia's top high-school exam candidate to receive an electric car worth about $16,000

Cambodian media reported that 坤达丽娜 from Banteay Meanchey ranked first in the 2025 national high-school graduation examinations and would receive a Leapmotor T03 electric car reportedly worth about $15,990.

2025-09-20KPS99TV