Cambodia is preparing for a major shift in its tourism strategy — and it’s making headlines across Asia. Beginning June 15, 2026, the country will roll out a four-month visa-free trial for Chinese tourists, a move with significant implications for travelers and Cambodia’s economy. Chinese visitors already make up one of the fastest-growing tourism markets […]
Phnom Penh: According to a release by Fresh News on the afternoon of Thursday, November 6, 2025, eighteen Cambodian soldiers currently in Thai custody are slated to be returned to the Kingdom of Cambodia on November 12, 2025. Fresh News further reported that the handover process will take place at the Ban Pak Kad border
Speaking at the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, H.E. Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, Cambodia’s Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, delivered an impassioned plea to the world: maintain a joint commitment to protecting and preserving global cultural heritage. The Minister gave her appeal real-world urgency by referencing the recent, devastating clashes along the Cambodian-Thai
In a powerful statement tonight, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, forcefully rejected the idea that Cambodia is seeking to have its border with Thailand reopened. Instead, he framed the Thai decision to close checkpoints as an unexpected opportunity that has energized local Cambodian production. His remarks were made
(PHNOM PENH) — Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, has issued a strong directive to safeguard the nation’s youth, demanding a complete ban on the consumption, sale, and advertising of all energy drinks within and around the premises of general education institutions nationwide. The decisive action was announced in his official
Cambodia and Thailand have initiated the first phase of their agreed-upon commitment to simultaneously withdraw heavy and destructive weapons and equipment from key border areas in Preah Vihear province. The operation commenced on the evening of November 1, 2025, and is being carried out under the direct observation and verification of the ASEAN Observer Team
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Cambodia and the United States have reaffirmed their strong partnership in addressing transnational crime, with both sides commending the tangible outcomes of cooperation between their respective law enforcement and security agencies. In a statement posted on social media this evening, Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet shared that he
The morning of October 26, 2025, marked a new historic chapter for Southeast Asia as Timor-Leste was officially proclaimed the 11th full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This event brings geographical completeness to the Southeast Asian map under a single ASEAN umbrella.
PHNOM PENH – The Royal Government of Cambodia today approved an increase in the national budget for the year 2026, signaling a significant financial commitment toward continued national development. The approval was made during a plenary cabinet meeting held this morning at the Peace Palace, chaired by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet. Key Budget
PHNOM PENH – Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, has firmly stated that the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements (PPA) cannot be applied as a framework to resolve the ongoing border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand. Speaking on the morning of October 24, 2025, at the 4th Session of the Fifth Legislature of the