Cambodia

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Hun Manet and wife announce 4,570 scholarship places for 2025–2026

Prime Minister Hun Manet and his wife announced 4,570 AMT scholarship places for technical diploma, associate degree and bachelor's degree courses in 2025–2026. Applications open on September 25, 2025.

2025-09-20KPS99TV

Prime Minister Hun Manet meets families of 18 detained Cambodian soldiers

Hun Manet and his wife met relatives of 18 detained Cambodian soldiers. The prime minister expressed sympathy and said the government was working to secure their safety and early release.

2025-09-20KPS99TV

Cambodian and Thai border forces hold further talks to ease tensions

Cambodia’s defence ministry said its Military Region 5 and Thailand’s Chanthaburi–Trat Border Defence Command met in Trat on September 19 to discuss peaceful solutions, easing border tensions and implementing the September 10 GBC joint minutes.

2025-09-20KPS99TV

Cambodia urges Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers promptly

The report marks the 53rd day of the detention of 18 Cambodian soldiers by Thailand. Cambodia calls for their swift, safe release and says it is pursuing every available mechanism.

2025-09-20KPS99TV

Defence Ministry coordinates interim observers’ visit to the border in Banteay Meanchey

Malaysia-led IOT observers visited Prey Chan village on September 19, 2025, to assess the Cambodian–Thai border situation following the ceasefire, the Defence Ministry spokesperson said.

2025-09-20KPS99TV

Hun Manet meets families of 18 detained soldiers, reiterating efforts for their release

Prime Minister Hun Manet and his wife met the families of 18 detained Cambodian soldiers on September 19, 2025. He reaffirmed government efforts to protect the soldiers and secure their early release.

2025-09-20KPS99TV

Three storms to influence Cambodia from September 19–28, with rain coverage up to 70%

The Water Resources Ministry forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusts with 60–70% coverage from September 19–28. Three storms will strengthen the monsoon; coastal waves are forecast at 0.5–2.5 metres.

2025-09-19KPS99TV

Hun Sen: Cambodia should thank UNESCO for support for heritage and education

Acting Head of State Hun Sen received outgoing UNESCO representative Sardar Umar Alam on September 19. He thanked UNESCO for its contribution to Cambodian heritage protection and education.

2025-09-19KPS99TV

Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway reminds motorists to use the ETC lane

The expressway operator says the leftmost ETC priority lane can reduce toll-plaza queues and urges motorists to follow traffic rules during holiday travel.

2025-09-19KPS99TV

Storm Mitag to influence Cambodia’s weather through September 21

Rain, thunderstorms and gusts are forecast across parts of Cambodia from September 19 to 21, with average coastal wave heights of about 0.50–1.75 metres.

2025-09-19KPS99TV