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Cambodian Senate President Urges Thai Court to Probe Thaksin...
AKP Phnom Penh, July 08, 2025 -- President of the Senate of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, has called on the Thai judiciary to open an investigation into former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, known for his close...

Cambodia cashew exports rise 15%
The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) quarterly report highlights a 15 per cent rise in export volume over five months. The rise coincided with increased costs for farmers, attributed to reliance on pest control measures. Released alongside...
H.E. Prak Sokhonn Participates in ASEAN Post-Ministerial Con...
AKP Kuala Lumpur, July 10, 2025— H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn (Pic. 1), Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, joins his ASEAN counterparts in the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with Russia, in Kuala...
H.E. Prak Sokhonn Joins ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference wi...
AKP Kuala Lumpur, July 10, 2025— H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn (Pic. 1), Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, participates in the the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with Australia in Kuala Lumpur,...
Cambodia Committed to Further Tariff Talks with U.S.
AKP Phnom Penh, July 08, 2025 -- Cambodia remains committed to continuing open and constructive negotiations with the United States to further reduce the current reciprocal tariff rate of 36 percent, said H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister...
MPTC Minister Attends AI for Good Global Summit 2025
AKP Phnom Penh, July 10, 2024 -- H.E. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC), led a delegation comprising MPTC officials and the Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia to participate in the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 on...

Southeast Asian Leaders Convene with China’s Foreign Minister
(MENAFN) Top Southeast Asian diplomats convened Thursday with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to evaluate the progress of ASEAN-China relations and outline future strategic directions, according to an official statement. The talks took place...

Inside Cambodia’s ‘digital arrest’ scam: Gurugram cops uncover call centre that mimicked Indian law agencies
It started with a call, followed by a video chat with a man in uniform seated before portraits of Mahatma Gandhi, B.R. Ambedkar, and Sardar Patel, and ended with an impersonated Enforcement Directorate officer demanding crores. This was the...

Interview of the Week: Caroline Bougon-Siriex, Vice-Chair of EuroCham’s HR Committee and Secretary General of Cambodia Airports
11 July, 2025 Posted by: EuroCham Cambodia For this week’s interview the Communications team headed Phnom Penh International Airport to speak Mrs. Caroline Bougon-Siriex, Secretary General of Cambodia Airports and the new Vice-Chair of EuroCham’s...

15 Cambodians return to Thailand despite border dispute, arrested after crossing illegally
The first arrest occurred around 9:00 PM when a group of nine Cambodians was detained after illegally entering from Ban Dong Ngou, Pa Rai Subdistrict. Upon questioning, they revealed they had previously worked in shoe repair at Rong Klueu Market...
Cambodian, Vietnamese Foreign Ministers Hold Bilateral Talks...
AKP Kuala Lumpur, July 08, 2025 — H.E. PRAK Sokhonn (R, Pic. 1), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, holds talks with H.E. BUI Thanh Son, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign...

A leading Japanese company eyes the investment in Cambodia’s water infrastructure
In a significant development for Cambodia’s water infrastructure, Marubeni Corporation, a leading Japanese multinational, has expressed strong interest in investing in the sector. The announcement follows a meeting between HE Hem Vandy, Minister...

Saudi Arabia and Cambodia Strengthen Investment Ties Across Key Sectors
In a significant move towards enhancing bilateral relations, Cambodia and Saudi Arabia have pledged to expand investment cooperation in various key sectors. The commitment was articulated during a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and His...

Thailand coordinates with UNODC to seek more information on online scams in Cambodia
Crackdown on Call-Centre Gangs Linked to Cambodian Senator Jirayu added that the government has received a report from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) detailing ongoing efforts to dismantle call-centre gangs, particularly those...

President Trump delays tariff deadline, threatens steep duties if no deals by August
President Donald Trump is again pushing back the deadline on his so-called "Liberation Day" tariffs, delaying implementation from this week to next month. Letters sent to dozens of countries Monday laid out new tariff rates, and the White House...

Orchid Hospital Awarded as “Women and Children Hospital of the Year in Cambodia” by GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards 2025
Hits: 142 (Phnom Penh): Orchid Hospital is honored to be recognized as the “Women and Children Hospital of the Year in Cambodia” by the GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards 2025—a recognition that highlights our exceptional medical care, patient...
Prime Minister Presides over the Launch of Strategic Framewo...
AKP Phnom Penh, July 10, 2025— Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet (Pic. 1), Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, delivers his keynote address while presiding over the official launching ceremony the Royal Government’s Strategic Framework...

Lao, Vietnamese, and Cambodian Foreign Ministers Promote Trilateral Cooperation at ASEAN Meeting
KPL On the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Malaysia, the foreign ministers of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia held a working breakfast to enhance trilateral cooperation among the three neighboring countries. (KPL) On the...

Cambodia, US Nearing Agreement on Trade, Phnom Penh Says
Cambodia and the United States have agreed to a framework for a trade agreement, the Cambodian government announced today, just days ahead of the Trump administration’s July 9 tariff deadline. The announcement came after a virtual meeting between...

Cambodian Garment Workers Fret Trump's New Tariff Threat
As Cambodian garment workers took breaks from toiling in sweltering factories on Tuesday, they feared for their jobs after US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 36 percent tariff. "I beg the US to reduce the tariff for the sake of workers...