Reopening Hearts and Borders: A Path Toward Thai–Cambodian Reconciliation

By Pravit Rojanaphruk and Leang Delux Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, might have seemed to side with the ultranationalists when, on October 3, he declared: “Whoever wants to open the border crossing, raise your hand.” Only to...

Cambodia Achieves Historic Milestone by Fully Ending Open Defecation Nationwide

AKP Phnom Penh, October 13, 2025 -- Cambodia has reached a historic milestone as the entire nation is now officially Open Defecation Free (ODF), following the recognition of Koh Kong as the 25th and final province to achieve ODF status. H.E. Chhay...

CAPFISH Project Boosts Cambodian Fisheries Sector

The CAPFISH-Capture project, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the fisheries sector in Cambodia, has officially concluded its operations. The closing ceremony was attended by officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and...

Op-Ed: Freedom of Association at an Impasse: Cambodia’s Systemic Union Registration Barriers

For too many garment, footwear, and travel goods workers, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MoLVT) continues to treat union registration as an obstacle course. Applications are routinely returned for minor spelling, punctuation, or...

Cambodian NA President Calls for Peace and Renewed Global Commitment to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Beijing

AKP Phnom Penh, October 13, 2025 -- Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on Monday delivered a powerful statement at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women under the theme...

Cambodia Calls for Peace at 2025 World Trade Forum and Related Meetings in Italy

AKP Phnom Penh, October 13, 2025 -- Peace is indispensable in a rules-based international trading system, said H.E. Prof. Dr. Sok Siphana, Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions and Chairman of the Trade Policy Advisory Board. Speaking at...

PM Roosevelt Skerrit meets Cambodian PM Hun Manet in Phnom Penh

Roseau, Dominica: Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit met with Hun Manet, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, during his visit to Phnom Penh. During his working visit, he talked about cooperation and collaboration between the two...

The other Cambodia border issue ASEAN can’t fix

The bloody border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia this year took place a long way from Vietnam, but the implications for Hanoi are not so distant. Outwardly, Vietnam offered a modest expression of concern and call for restraint, even as the...

Malaysia DPM Ahmad Zahid's visit to Cambodia is to build confidence between the two countries

PHNOM PENH(Bernama): Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's visit is expected to play a key role in further strengthening diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Cambodia. His visit to Cambodia comes just weeks before the...

Will Cambodia and Thailand Become the Next Pakistan and India?

A cambodian woman on wheelchair looks at her home being barred by barbed wire installed by Thai military. Photo by Chhum Chantha Cambodia and Thailand should learn the lessons of the Pakistani-Indian conflict if they want a shared future for the...

DPM Praises Strong Support from Nearly 900 Japanese Volunteers for Cambodia’s Socio-Economic Development

AKP Phnom Penh, October 13, 2025 -- Nearly 900 Japanese volunteers have played a significant role in supporting Cambodia’s socio-economic development over the past six decades, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and...

Vietnam-Cambodia business forum 2025 held in HCM City

HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam-Cambodia Business Forum 2025 was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 11, aiming to foster business linkages and expand investment opportunities between enterprises of the two neighbouring countries. The event was...

Cambodian Defence Minister to Attend Two Key Regional Events in Vientiane

AKP Phnom Penh, October 12, 2025 -- H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, will lead a senior delegation to participate in the Trilateral Defence Ministers' Meeting and the Closing Ceremony of the Joint...

‘Earn $8,900 a month’: Overseas job scams lure young Koreans into phishing crimes

A growing number of online job posts promising “high-paying overseas part-time work” are turning out to be traps to lure young Koreans into organized voice phishing crimes abroad. Despite repeated warnings following the death of a Korean college...

China donates dental treatment chairs to Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday donated two sets of state-of-the-art dental treatment chairs to Cambodia to help improve the quality of oral healthcare services for Cambodian children. The donation was from the Hainan Provincial...

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Meets European Commissioner for International Partnerships

AKP Phnom Penh, October 11, 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sok Chenda Sophea met in Brussels this week with H.E. Mr. Josef Sikela, European Commissioner for International Partnerships. The meeting, ahead of the Global Gateway Forum from Oct. 9...

Cambodian NA President Arrives in Beijing for Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women

AKP Phnom Penh, October 12, 2025 -- A high-level Cambodian parliamentary delegation led by Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly, arrived this morning in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, to...

Ahmad Zahid’s Visit Will Build Diplomatic Confidence With Cambodia 

By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's visit is expected to play a key role in further strengthening diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Cambodia. His visit to...

World : Ahmad Zahid’s Visit Will Build Diplomatic Confidence With Cambodia 

By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's visit is expected to play a key role in further strengthening diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Cambodia. His visit to...

Japan Extends Nearly USD 300 Million Loan to Cambodia for Water and Electricity Projects

In a significant boost to Cambodia’s infrastructure development, the Japanese government has agreed to provide a concessional loan of nearly $300 million. The funds are earmarked for the expansion of water supply and electricity distribution...