Prime Minister Stresses Protecting Citizens and Safeguarding Territorial Integrity; Calls for National Unity PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet this afternoon addressed the nation, outlining the Royal Government of Cambodia’s major strategic tasks in direct response to the aggressive attacks launched by Thai forces on Cambodian territory. The Prime […]
Over 78,600 Students Displaced; Defence Ministry Reports Shelling of Civilian Villages PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) on Monday announced the mass closure of 377 schools across four provinces bordering Thailand due to escalating security concerns. This action has immediately halted the education of approximately 78,600 students and affected
Cambodian Ministry Confirms Thai Military Launched 5 AM Assault, Seeks Second ASEAN Investigation PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Cambodia has categorically rejected reports published by several Thai media outlets alleging that Cambodia initiated the recent cross-border attack using heavy and destructive weapons along the Cambodia-Thailand border. The Cambodian government confirms these claims are false information. Thai
In the first ten months of 2025, bilateral trade between Cambodia and Vietnam reached US$6.58 billion, a modest 2.61% year-on-year increase. While the number looks positive at first glance, analysts and businesses across the region consider it a slower-than-expected performance, especially given the momentum of previous years and ambitious cooperation frameworks under ASEAN, RCEP, and
Prime Ministers Hun Manet and Pham Minh Chinh Inaugurate New International Crossing to Boost Economic Connectivity PREY VENG PROVINCE, Cambodia – Cambodia and Vietnam officially inaugurated the Muen Chey-Tan Nam International Border Gate this morning. This new vital crossing, connecting Cambodia’s Prey Veng province with Vietnam’s Tay Ninh province, marks a significant milestone in strengthening
Senate President Cancels All Official Engagements to Join Prime Minister in Direct Command of Armed Forces PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Responding to the sustained military escalation and repeated attacks along the Cambodia-Thailand border, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate and Chairman of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King, issued an
Cambodia Refutes “Untrue” Heavy Weapon Claims; Second Incident Forces Urgent ASEAN Scrutiny PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has forcefully debunked “false information” circulating on the official Thai 2nd Army Area page and select Thai media outlets. These outlets falsely claimed that Cambodia initiated firing and moved heavy weapons along the
Ministry of National Defence Condemns Escalation, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Agreement and ASEAN Probe PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of the Kingdom of Cambodia has issued an urgent statement detailing a second serious cross-border incident in less than 24 hours. Her Excellency Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Under Secretary of State
In 2024–2025, Cambodia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape has tilted dramatically — with investors from the People’s Republic of China now supplying more than half of all new FDI capital. According to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Chinese FDI reached US$34.25 billion, or roughly 49.83% of total registered investment capital for the
Ministry of National Defence Refutes ‘False Information’ Spread by Thai 2nd Army Area Social Media PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of the Kingdom of Cambodia has issued a strong denial against claims of military escalation originating from the Thai side of the border. Her Excellency Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman