Cambodia

Cambodia encourages Japanese investment in agriculture, food processing and tourism services

Moving beyond casinos: Cambodia’s Sihanoukville seeks to revive nearly 400 stalled projects

Hun Manet opens first compulsory military service training intake of 2026 for 5,000 recruits

Prime Minister Hun Manet opened the first training intake on 9 November. The government has authorised 10,000 male recruits in 2026, divided into two intakes of 5,000 at eight training schools.

Khmer sbai shines at Cambodia’s National Games opening, highlighting women’s cultural values

The traditional Khmer sbai featured at the National Games opening on 7 November. An expert explains its links to traditional views of women’s virtues, family responsibilities and wishes for marital happiness.

Cambodia launches conscript training as Hun Manet attends opening for first 5,000 recruits

Hun Manet attended the opening of Cambodia’s first 2026 conscript training course on 9 November. The first 5,000 recruits have assembled, with 10,000 men approved for training in two groups this year.

Phnom Penh announces November traffic restrictions for Francophonie delegations

Traffic arrangements run from 12 to 17 November, with specific road closures on 13, 15 and 16 November and restrictions affecting heavy vehicles, ferries and river traffic.

“Mum, will Dad come home after the war?”: Song moves Cambodia; Prime Minister Hun Manet responds

A young girl’s song at the National Games opening moved the audience. Hun Manet shared it, describing families’ suffering and reaffirming the government’s pursuit of peaceful solutions.

Cambodia marks 73rd independence anniversary; King presides, Hun Sen and Hun Manet attend

King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the 9 November commemoration at Phnom Penh’s Independence Monument. Hun Sen, Khuon Sudary, Hun Manet and foreign envoys attended.

Cambodia revokes 18 casino licences over reported links to Prince Group and Huang Jimao networks

Cambodia and Israel strengthen friendship and cultural cooperation through cinema

Undersecretary of State Ek Buntha represented the culture minister at Israeli Film Night in Phnom Penh on 5 November. The event screened “Here We Are”.