News Type: National News

Thursday, July 9, 2026 National News

Cambodian-Malaysian military commanders vow to strengthen military cooperation and jointly support peaceful solutions in the region

Phnom Penh: On July 9, 2026, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces held bilateral talks, expressing their shared commitment to strengthening military cooperation between the two countries and supporting peaceful resolution of conflicts to maintain peace and stability in the region. During the meeting, the two sides discussed strengthening cooperation in the field of national defense, exchange of experiences, military training, joint exercises, and increasing contacts between the armies of the two countries. The two sides also exchanged views on the regional and international security situation, emphasizing the importance of respecting international law, dialogue, and peaceful resolution of conflicts...

Thursday, July 9, 2026 National News

The impact of Typhoon "Bavi" can cause strong winds and gusts across most of Cambodia.

Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has called on citizens to be more vigilant as the impact of Tropical Storm “Bavi” is predicted to cause strong winds, mixed with gusty winds and heavy rain in many areas across Cambodia. According to the weather forecast, the impact of the low pressure system associated with the storm will cause lowlands, plateaus and mountainous areas to experience moderate to heavy rain, with some places experiencing heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and gusty winds. In particular...

Thursday, July 9, 2026 National News

Japan provides grant financing of over 1.189 million yen to Cambodia to develop the education sector

Phnom Penh: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Royal Government of Cambodia have signed a grant agreement for the project to establish a Teacher Education College in Kampong Cham province worth up to 1.189 million yen. The project aims to improve the quality of basic education by constructing school buildings, equipping them with modern learning materials, and strengthening teacher capacity to cultivate quality human resources for the country’s future development. According to JICA, the project includes the construction of a new college building, the supply of educational equipment, and technical advisory services....

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 National News

Cambodian women entrepreneurs welcome $20 million green financing project to boost sustainable businesses

Phnom Penh: Women entrepreneurs in Cambodia have welcomed a $20 million green finance project, calling it a major opportunity to expand their businesses, increase competitiveness, and promote environmentally friendly investment and sustainable development. The project aims to help women-led enterprises access easier access to finance for investments in clean technology, energy efficiency, pollution reduction, and green manufacturing. Women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises are playing a key role in creating jobs and boosting the Cambodian economy. However, many entrepreneurs still face challenges in accessing loans...

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 National News

Preah Vihear Temple celebrates 18 years of World Heritage listing as Cambodia continues its commitment to conservation and restoration

Preah Vihear: July 7, 2026 marks the 18th anniversary of the inscription of Preah Vihear Temple as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event not only commemorates a major achievement for Cambodia, but also demonstrates the nation’s commitment to protecting and preserving its precious cultural heritage for future generations. Preah Vihear Temple is located in the Dangrek Mountains in Preah Vihear Province and is considered one of the architectural masterpieces of the Khmer Empire. The temple has a history spanning hundreds of years and is renowned for its unique location on a mountaintop overlooking the beautiful surrounding area. On this anniversary,...

Monday, July 6, 2026 National News

Cambodia lodges formal protest with Thailand over border activities, calls for an end to sovereignty violations

Phnom Penh: The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has submitted an official letter of protest to the Royal Government of Thailand, expressing its strong opposition to the activities that Cambodia considers to have continued to violate its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the border area. According to the announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cambodia stated that there have been ongoing activities by the Thai side in the border area that Cambodia considers to be inconsistent with the agreement and affect national sovereignty. Therefore, Cambodia demands that the Thai side immediately stop such activities and respect the existing agreements between the two countries. Cambodia stated that the resolution of the border issue should be carried out through peaceful negotiations based on international law, the principle of respecting sovereignty and maintaining good neighborly relations to avoid escalating tensions along the border....

Monday, July 6, 2026 National News

Samdech Techo Hun Sen invites to meet with councilors and leaders of departments and units around Kratie province

(Kratie Province): On Monday morning, 7th Rouch, the first month of the month of Mesa, year of the Buddha, 2570, corresponding to July 6, 2026, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, invited to meet with provincial councils, cities, districts, communes, and leaders of various departments and units around Kratie Province....

Saturday, June 27, 2026 National News

South Korea provides technical assistance and training to Phnom Penh Police to combat online crime

Phnom Penh: The Seoul Metropolitan Police, South Korea, has announced the provision of modern technical equipment and training courses to the Phnom Penh Metropolitan Police to strengthen its ability to combat online crimes and online fraud. The collaboration aims to increase the efficiency of work between the two parties in finding, preventing and suppressing online crime networks that are growing rapidly in the region and globally. At the same time, the two parties also agreed to increase closer cooperation to strengthen the exchange of information and techniques in eliminating online fraud more effectively. The agreement and cooperation came after the Phnom Penh Metropolitan Police participated in the International Capital City Police Council (ICPC) forum...

Saturday, June 27, 2026 National News

Stung Treng Provincial Department of Agriculture rejects allegations of receiving $5,000, urges ACU to file complaint if there is evidence

Stung Treng: The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Stung Treng province has issued an official statement, rejecting allegations that a veterinary officer received $5,000 from Ms. Khim Sona’s slaughterhouse to facilitate the renewal of her business license. In the statement, the department stated that the above allegations have no clear basis and do not reflect the truth. The department claims that no veterinary officer received the money as mentioned, and that publishing such information could affect the honor, dignity and trust of professional officials. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture...

Saturday, June 27, 2026 National News

Dr. Sar Rithy successfully completes pre-defense course at the Royal Academy of Cambodia

Phnom Penh: Dr. Sar Rithy announced that the pre-defense of the doctoral thesis at the Royal Academy of Cambodia ended smoothly and successfully, which is an important step before moving on to the final defense. In his message, Dr. Sar Rithy expressed his deep gratitude to His Excellency the Chairman of the Committee, all members of the evaluation committee, and especially the supervising professors who spent their valuable time providing constructive criticism...