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CPP Holds Strategy Meeting for 2027 Commune Council Elections

The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) Memot District Committee convened a meeting to disseminate plans for the upcoming 2027 commune council elections and establish an election campaign command. Party leaders emphasized internal solidarity, beautification, and voter registration efforts.

Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute: Call for Transparent Evidence

Following Thai military claims over Ta Krabei and Ta Mone Thom temples, a call for evidence, including official maps and legal documents, has emerged from Cambodia. Proponents argue that transparent disclosure will reduce misunderstanding and enable objective evaluation.

Kampuchea Thmey Local

Cambodia Reaffirms Commitment to Abolish Death Penalty, Pledges to International Community

Cambodia reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to abolishing the death penalty to the international community at a conference in Paris. Having abolished capital punishment since 1989, Cambodia plans to ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, pledging not to reintroduce the death penalty in the future.

B2B Cambodia

Cambodia Seeks Diversification Beyond China Dependency

Cambodia is pursuing diversification strategies to reduce its economic reliance on China. The nation is focusing on strengthening trade and investment ties with Japan, Western countries, promoting tourism, and fostering domestic manufacturing, amid risks from China's economic slowdown and geopolitical uncertainties.

Kampuchea Thmey Local

Phnom Penh Market Area Infrastructure Project Gains Merchant Support

Phnom Penh city authorities have reached an agreement with local vendors in the 'Red Earth Area' around Tuem Kor Market in Tuol Kork district regarding infrastructure development plans. This agreement is expected to facilitate the smooth progress of drainage and road improvement projects.

Kampuchea Thmey English

Cambodia, Hainan Deepen Trade Ties Through Free Trade Port

Cambodia and China's Hainan Province have agreed to strengthen bilateral trade and investment by leveraging opportunities from the Hainan Free Trade Port. Cambodia aims to enhance international promotion of its products and connectivity to supply chains.

Phnom Penh Post

マレーシアの1MDB逃亡投資家ジョー・ロウ氏、トランプ氏から大統領恩赦を受けるとされる

6月29日に発表された報告書は、トランプ大統領が米国建国250周年を記念して最大250人の恩赦を与えることを検討している人物の中にロー氏(フルネームはロー・テク・ジョ)が含まれていると、議論に詳しい3人の関係者の話として引用した。 ペタリンジャヤ – アトランティック紙の報道によると、逃亡中の投資家ジョー・ロー氏はドナルド・トランプ米大統領からの大統領恩赦の対象となる可能性があり、同紙によると、マレーシア人の逃亡者実業家も恩赦の対象として検討されている人物の一人だという。

Phnom Penh Post

Islamabad Frontrunner to Host US-Iran Technical Talks

Islamabad is emerging as the likely venue for technical negotiations between the United States and Iran, scheduled for July 11. Discussions are expected to focus on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and frozen assets, amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations.

Kampuchea Thmey Local

Siem Reap Residents Urge Authorities and Company to Expedite Rural Road Repair

Residents in Siem Reap's Chreav commune are urging local authorities and a company using a key 3.2km rural road to expedite repairs. The road is severely damaged, causing significant difficulties for daily life and agricultural transport due to mud in the rainy season and dust in the dry season.

Cambodia Investment Review

Cambodia Strengthens Investment Protection Through Trust Framework

Trusts are emerging as a crucial tool for investors and asset owners in Cambodia. Sopheap Proeung of Phillip Trustee highlights their potential to enhance asset protection, real estate investment, and economic development. Regulators and trust companies are collaborating to promote the framework and build confidence.

AKP Khmer

Cambodia Ramps Up Tree Planting for Climate Resilience in Tboung Khmum

Cambodia's Ministry of Environment has launched a large-scale tree planting campaign in the Ou Reang Ov district of Tboung Khmum province to combat climate change and increase green cover. The district aims to plant 10,000 trees with participation from local communities and government officials, as part of the national strategy towards carbon neutrality by 2050.

Koh Santepheap Khmer

Phnom Penh Vendors Protest Eviction for City Development Project

Vendors in Phnom Penh are protesting eviction orders to make way for infrastructure development. While authorities are offering alternative locations, the vendors are dissatisfied and demand to continue operating until 2031. This incident highlights the conflict between urban development and the livelihoods of citizens.

Phnom Penh Post

Preah Vihear Temple Marks 18 Years as UNESCO Site Amidst Scars of Thai Shelling

Cambodia celebrated the 18th anniversary of Preah Vihear Temple's UNESCO World Heritage listing, acknowledging the severe damage from Thai military shelling in 2025. While restoration efforts continue, the focus remains on protecting the cultural heritage and rebuilding the lives of displaced residents.

AKP Khmer

Deputy Prime Minister's Wife Donates to Siem Reap Red Cross Branch

Mrs. Thieng Aing Thieng Seihah, representing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Tea Seiha, donated 152,200,000 Riels and $71,237.50 to the Siem Reap Provincial Red Cross Branch on the occasion of the 163rd anniversary of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. The funds will support vulnerable populations, including internally displaced persons and families of wounded soldiers.

AKP Khmer

Cambodia Red Cross Appoints Youth Volunteers in Poipet Province, Holds Tree Planting Event

The Cambodia Red Cross's Poipet Provincial Branch held an event on July 5, 2026, at Hun Sen Bak Chean High School in Phnom Kravanh district, Poipet province. The ceremony included the appointment of 50 youth Red Cross volunteers and the planting of 200 trees. Over 1,200 participants, including local authorities and students, attended. The event emphasized ethical guidance for youth and their contribution to humanitarian activities.

Koh Santepheap Khmer

Cambodia: Landmine and ERW Casualties Surge 16.6% in First Half of 2026

Cambodia has reported a 16.6% increase in casualties from landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) in the first half of 2026, with 28 victims compared to 24 in the same period last year. Of the total, 15 people died, 7 were injured, and 6 were permanently disabled. Since 1979, the cumulative toll has reached 19,852 deaths and 45,301 injured or disabled.

Koh Santepheap Khmer

The Habit of Removing Shoes: The Importance of Hygiene for Health in Cambodia

In many Asian households, including Cambodia, removing shoes before entering the home is considered a cultural heritage and a hygienic practice. Scientific evidence shows this is important for preventing the spread of pathogens on shoe soles into homes, thereby protecting health.

Koh Santepheap Khmer

電柱から鶏小屋に電源コードを接続すると、間違えて自殺してしまいます

コンポンスプー州:男性はコンセントを交換中に誤ってショック死し、その場で即死し、解剖を行う親戚、家族、当局を驚かせた。 感電の場合、2026年7月5日午前10時30分、コンポンスプー州サムロントン地区トラペアンコンコミューン、トラペアンキヤン村の鶏小屋で男性が目を覚ました。