The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has dismissed allegations by the Thai army that a newly planted landmine caused the recent injury of a Chinese national along the Cambodia–Thailand border, insisting the blast occurred inside Cambodian territory within an old, well-documented minefield. The incident took place on November 29, when Shi Jingui, a Chinese national carrying passport number 2356975263, attempted to cross from Thailand into Cambodia near Chouk Chey village in O’Bei Choan commune, O’Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province. According to the CMAA, the area is “a known minefield contaminated with old landmines remaining from decades…
Author: Raksmey Hong
Dubai Chambers has placed Cambodia among its top emerging markets for international expansion with a clear message: the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has shifted bilateral ties from diplomatic intent to concrete commercial engagement. Sixteen Dubai-based companies from sectors including construction, FMCG, food and beverages, engineering, healthcare and oil and gas joined the mission under the chamber’s “New Horizons” programme, aimed at helping Dubai businesses enter high-potential global markets. The delegation participated in a series of B2B meetings and a business forum co-organised with the Ministry of Commerce, the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and the Council for the Development of…
ASEAN insurance regulators opened their annual regional meeting in Siem Reap on November 27 with a united call to strengthen climate-risk protection, tighten digital oversight and prepare for fast-accelerating demographic changes, as Cambodia urged closer regional cooperation to build a more resilient insurance ecosystem. Speaking at the opening of the 28th ASEAN Insurance Regulators’ Meeting (AIRM) and 51st ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC) Meeting, Ros Seilava, secretary of state at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and vice-chairman of the Non-Bank Financial Services Authority, said the sector now sits “at the front line of safeguarding economic stability” as the region faces…
The Ministry of Information has issued a comprehensive prakas which sets out professional qualifications and operational standards for all media professionals in Cambodia, including independent journalists, content producers and influencers. The move was described as reflecting the government efforts to strengthen media quality, uphold ethical standards and ensure public trust in information. Signed by Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra, the prakas outlines the qualifications, experience and responsibilities for a wide range of media professionals, including editors-in-chief, reporters, hosts, content creators, influencers and technicians. “The prakas sets out professional qualifications for journalists and media practitioners to strengthen media order, promote journalistic…
Cambodia is intensifying early screening and prevention efforts for diabetes, as cases continue to climb at an alarming rate, with health officials warning that the disease is now affecting people across all age groups. Presiding over a World Diabetes Day 2025 event in Prey Chur district on November 25, Ministry of Health secretary of state Ngov Kang called the rise of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) a pressing national concern which requires stronger public awareness and earlier diagnosis. The event brought together officials from the Department of Health Protection, Kampong Cham Provincial Administration, health centres, students, citizens and village…
On November 25, Cambodian officials briefed diplomats on the findings of a preliminary investigation into the November 12 shooting of Cambodian villagers by Thai armed forces in Banteay Meanchey province, concluding that the incident was “unprovoked” and occurred entirely inside Cambodian territory. At the meeting, chaired by permanent secretary of state for foreign affairs Eat Sophea, officials detailed how one Cambodian civilian was killed and three others were injured when Thai soldiers opened fire on Prey Chan village, O Bei Chorn commune, O Chrov district. The incident took place in broad daylight, and investigators found no evidence that Cambodian armed…
Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior on November 26 has highlighted the concrete results of the Kingdom’s crackdown on online scam operations over the past three years, pushing back against a recent CNA commentary that questioned the effectiveness of these efforts. While acknowledging the media scrutiny, the ministry said the focus should remain on the scale of ongoing operations, the unprecedented number of arrests and growing cooperation with international law-enforcement partners. According to a ministry statement, Cambodia has intensified operations against online scam syndicates, consistently targeting both foreign suspects and local facilitators. “In 2023, authorities arrested and deported 283 foreign nationals linked…
Phnom Penh is set to become one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-heating capitals, with the UN warning that extreme heat is reshaping the region’s disaster landscape and placing unprecedented pressure on urban life, public health and infrastructure. The alert comes from the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2025: Rising Heat, Rising Risk, released on November 26 by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The report paints a stark picture: rising temperatures are “impacting all, everywhere”, driving the fastest-growing climate-related hazards across the region. The findings resonate strongly in Cambodia, where Phnom Penh is projected to face a…
Cambodia’s emerging youth leaders earned visibility on the regional stage this year as young Cambodian leaders joined 39 other young leaders for the ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF) 2025, where they participated in direct policy dialogues, themed “Inclusivity and Sustainability”. With more than 213 million youth across Southeast Asia, the programme underscores how young people — including Cambodia’s growing pool of civic-minded professionals — are increasingly recognised as contributors to ASEAN policymaking and long-term development. AYF 2025, held from November 7 to 14 in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, was co-organised by Singapore’s National Youth Council (NYC) and the Singapore International Foundation…
Indonesia is moving to deepen its economic footprint in Sihanoukville, signalling readiness to explore concrete investment partnerships with Cambodian small and medium enterprises, just weeks after local business leaders called for Jakarta to shift from simple trade to on-the-ground investment. At the opening of the Indonesia–Sihanoukville Business Meeting on November 25, Indonesian ambassador Santo Darmosumarto urged both sides to “find ways to strengthen mutually beneficial business cooperation”, noting the sizeable Indonesian community already established in the coastal province. The meeting, organised by the Indonesian embassy in Phnom Penh, brought together embassy officials and members of the Federation of Associations of…