Cambodia’s Navy holds first live-fire exercise after delays

The Cambodian Navy conducted the first day of its live-fire exercise on Friday, June 13, 2025, following a delay due to monsoon weather. Initially scheduled from June 11-13, the exercise is part of the Cambodian Navy’s regular training programme. Rear …

Cambodia closes Ban Laem border checkpoint in Chanthaburi, halting cross-border trade and causing chaos for workers

The closure, carried out without prior notice, has severely disrupted cross-border trade, leaving freight trucks stranded and causing confusion among business operators and Cambodian workers. The incident occurred in the morning of June 13 at the Ban Laem …

Cambodia-Thailand tensions rise as troops on alert, Thai goods threatened

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Cambodia Cuts Thai Internet, Bans Entertainment, Affirms Power Independence

Cambodia has begun rerouting its internet traffic through domestic infrastructure after Prime Minister Hun Manet announced plans to reduce reliance on Thai bandwidth, ban Thai entertainment, and assert the country’s energy independence. The move follows …

Cambodia and EU Require Mutual Understanding and Respect

In the picturesque city of Nice, France, a meaningful diplomatic engagement recently unfolded. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with two of the most senior figures in the EU: European Council President António Costa and European Commission President …

From uncertainty to security: How Cambodia’s farmers are weathering climate change with crop insurance

When the rains came hard and fast in monsoon, Sun Sros would lie awake at night, worrying. A 42-year-old rice farmer from Chrey Cherng village in Battambang province, heavy rains are a problem; and no rains at all a bigger problem. In 2022, during a bitter …

Progress in Cambodia’s Systematic Land Measurement

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has announced significant progress in the systematic land measurement initiative across Cambodia. As of May 25, 2025, more than 13 million land parcels have been successfully measured, with …

Maree Hogan and her holiday in Cambodia for a worthy cause

It goes without saying that her trips, organised by the agricultural charity Cows for Cambodia, are somewhat unlike her other regular overseas trips. “Usually, they’re a little bit more luxurious,” Maree said. “You go to Cambodia and you know you’re going …

The Preah Vihear temple: understanding Thai-Cambodia conflicts over an 11th-century Hindu temple

On May 28, a deadly clash erupted along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia, claiming the life of at least one Cambodian soldier. In the aftermath, both nations have agreed to withdraw troops to previously agreed positions in an attempt to de …

Cambodia's apparel exports jump 22% in Jan-May 2025