PHNOM PENH, On December 17, 2025, the National Bank of Cambodia shared a very important document. It is called the “Financial Sector Development Strategy 2025-2030.“ Think of this as a big plan to make sure our country’s money system—like banks and digital payments—stays safe, grows stronger, and helps everyone. What is this plan for? The […]
A Strategic Alliance Shaping Cambodia’s Tourism Future Cambodia’s tourism industry is entering a new phase of transformation—one driven not only by infrastructure development and policy reform, but also by strategic partnerships with global travel technology leaders. Among the most significant of these collaborations is Trip.com Group’s partnership with Cambodia, a move that signals the country’s
Senate President Affirms No Foreign Troops or Advisors Are Involved in the Border Conflict PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – On the afternoon of December 16, 2025—the 10th day of the conflict sparked by the Thai military incursion—Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, issued a strong denial against Thai media reports
Cambodia is entering a new digital era—one that promises to reshape how citizens interact with the government, access financial services, receive social support, and manage everyday tasks. At the center of this transformation are Digital ID (eID) systems and an increasingly integrated national database. While these terms may sound technical or distant from daily realities,
Russian Embassies in Phnom Penh and Bangkok Call Reports “Fabricated,” Warn of Damage to Russia-Thailand Ties PHNOM PENH / BANGKOK – H.E. Anatoly Borovik, the Russian Ambassador to Cambodia, has vehemently rejected reports in the Thai media alleging that Russian nationals are serving as mercenaries for Cambodia in the ongoing conflict with Thailand. I. Russian
Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many and Chinese Ambassador Kick Off Key Dialogue to Boost Trust and Economic Ties PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Cambodia-China Friendship Exchange Forum successfully launched on December 15, 2025, bringing together over 300 leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, and media representatives from both nations. The main goal of the event is clear: to
Ministry of Interior Confirms Latest Fatality in Oddar Meanchey; Education Ministry Reports 242,000 Students Affected PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The humanitarian and social toll of the continued hostilities along the Cambodia-Thailand border escalated further today, as government ministries released updated casualty and displacement figures. I. Humanitarian Crisis Deepens According to the Cambodian Ministry of Interior,
Why the Funan Techo Canal Is Critical to Cambodia’s Maritime Sovereignty The $1.7 Billion Strategic Key to Cambodian Autonomy The $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project is far more than a major infrastructure investment. It represents Cambodia’s strategic solution to its most pressing economic vulnerability: long-term dependence on neighboring countries for maritime cargo transport. By
Cambodia’s Transport Ministry Assures the Nation: Our Shipping Routes Are Safe and Independent PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – On Monday, December 15, 2025, Mr. Phorn Rim, the spokesperson for Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport, took to Facebook to issue a firm and public challenge to Thailand. READ MORE: The Funan Techo Canal: The Strategic
The White House Steps In On Saturday, a spokesperson for the White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump is closely watching the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. President Trump expressed a strong hope that all countries involved will keep their promise to stop fighting. Crucially, the White House issued a clear warning: President Trump