PHNOM PENH, December 19, 2025 — In a powerful and widely shared statement, H.E. Jean-François Tain, Minister Delegate Attached to the Prime Minister and former head of RFI Cambodia, has issued a firm international appeal over escalating tensions linked to Thai aggression against Cambodia along the shared border. Published via his official social media platforms, […]
Why China’s Investment in Cambodia Matters More Than Ever Over the past two decades, China’s investment in Cambodia has transformed from a modest flow of capital into one of the most powerful forces shaping the country’s economic landscape. Today, China stands as Cambodia’s largest foreign investor, outpacing ASEAN neighbors, Japan, South Korea, and Western countries
On December 18, 2025, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Sun Chanthol, met with the head of a world-famous medical company from Australia called Aspen Medical. Their goal? To figure out how to make hospitals and medical care in Cambodia much better for everyone. What is the plan? The leaders talked about several ways to improve
Senior Minister Ly Thuch Welcomes Italy’s Partnership in Accelerating Landmine Clearance Efforts PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – In a significant boost to Cambodia’s humanitarian goals, Italy has pledged its support for the Kingdom’s landmine clearance efforts under the upcoming 2026-2035 National Mine Action Policy. The announcement was made on Thursday during a high-level Steering Committee meeting
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn Receives New ICRC Regional Head; Discusses Humanitarian Support and Border Tensions PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – In a high-level meeting on December 17, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. PRAK Sokhonn, received the credentials of Mr. Jürg Montani, the newly appointed Head of the Regional Delegation of
Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen Leads Volunteer Teams in Packing Emergency Aid for 22,600 Households PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – On Wednesday afternoon, Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Red Cross (CRC), personally joined volunteer teams to pack thousands of emergency relief kits. This hands-on involvement highlights the rapid escalation of
PHNOM PENH, December 18, 2025 — In a pivotal diplomatic call today, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister PRAK Sokhonn spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Minister WANG Yi, to reaffirm the unbreakable ties between their two nations. The high-level conversation focused on escalating the Cambodia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to an “all-weather” status, ensuring stability amidst
Cambodia’s Digital Shift Is Redefining Foreign Investment Over the past decade, Cambodia has steadily emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for foreign investment. With consistent economic growth, strategic geographic positioning within ASEAN, competitive labor costs, and an increasingly pro-business government, the Kingdom has captured the attention of entrepreneurs, multinational companies, and regional
Budget Shifts Spark Public Concern When Cambodia’s National Assembly approved its 2025 national budget, analysts and citizens alike were surprised to see a relative reduction in health spending, even as the overall budget expanded. Health remains a critical public service, especially in a country facing rising non-communicable diseases, infectious disease risks, and disparities in access
On December 17, 2025, the Indian Embassy in Cambodia hosted a special event called a “B2B Interaction.” While that sounds technical, “B2B” simply means “Business-to-Business.” It was a day for business owners from India to meet directly with business owners from Cambodia to talk about working together. What was the goal? The main goal was