DDPM to remit Thai–Cambodian border clash compensation to 744 more families Tuesday

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) will transfer compensation payments related to the Thai–Cambodian border clashes to 744 additional families on Tuesday, after having disbursed 1.3 billion baht to over 294,000 families...

Living to See Cambodia Again

Iv Thavy is photographed at home in Kampong Chhnang province where she has been living with her family since returning to Cambodia in the early 1990. Photo: provided KAMPONG CHHNANG — For some Cambodians, the reports of Thai soldiers harassing...

India wants to uphold rule of law in South China Sea: Rajnath

Addressing the festering maritime territorial dispute in the South China Sea, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India’s emphasis on upholding the rule of law was not against any country but meant to safeguard collective interests of...

US, Cambodia revive defence drills after Trump-backed peace deal

KUALA LUMPUR – The US and Cambodia will revive flagship military exercises for the first time in eight years, the latest sign of warming ties following a flurry of deals between the two sides, including a Trump-backed peace accord with Thailand....

Body of Thai woman returned to Thailand from Cambodia's Poipet

PUBLISHED : 2 Nov 2025 at 11:50 The body of a 27-year-old Thai woman who was found dead in Poipet last Wednesday was returned to her native province of Khon Kaen in the Northeast on Saturday evening. Relatives believed she was murdered after her...

24 hours in Phnom Penh: What to see, do and eat in the Cambodian capital

Phnom Penh has been broadly overlooked by tourists. Internationally, many travellers opt to travel to Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh when looking for busy, bustling cities in South-east Asia. Even domestic tourism is focused on Siem Reap, the northern...

India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting: A strategic step toward strengthening regional security

In this screenshot taken from a video posted on Nov. 1, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The second India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting in...

Rajnath Singh meets defence ministers of New Zealand, South Korea, Vietnam on ADMM-Plus sidelines

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], November 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from New Zealand, South Korea, and Vietnam on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus...

Turning Coconut Fibers into Filters: A Cambodian Solution for Cleaner Water

SUDrain's coconut fiber filters. Photo provided. SIEM REAP – In Cambodia’s remote and rural corners, where sewage lines are scarce and waste treatment systems barely exist, a homegrown social enterprise is turning humble coconut fibers into a...

Free health check-ups for the disadvantaged in southern Cambodia

Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia coordinated with the Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital and the Takeo branch of the Khmer-Vietnamese Association (KVA) in Cambodia offered free health check-ups and treatment to Cambodian and...

Sheikh Khaled meets President of South Korea

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at an economic summit on Friday. He met Mr Jae-myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) forum in Gyeongju, South Korea....

PM Reaffirms Government’s Continued Attention to Enhancing Education Quality

AKP Phnom Penh, November 01, 2025 -- Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has reaffirmed the Royal Government of Cambodia’s strong commitment to the education sector, pledging to continue exploring additional measures and...

Malaysia police on the hunt for 7 suspects linked to Cambodia scam syndicate

According to Singapore police, the syndicate targeted Singapore victims in government official impersonation scams and are believed to be responsible for at least 438 cases involving losses of at least S$41 million (US$31.5 million). The 34...

KSI Strategic Institute Praises Cambodia’s Green Development Efforts

AKP Phnom Penh, October 31, 2025 -- Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, President of the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, has highly appreciated Cambodia’s active contribution to global efforts to address climate change and promote environmental...

Indonesia’s Belt and Road Railway to Nowhere

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Southeast Asia Brief. The highlights this week: Indonesia struggles with Chinese high-speed rail debt, Myanmar’s bogus election season begins, ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeals at the ICC, and Vietnam...

Singapore to introduce caning for scammers

Singapore: Singapore plans to punish online scammers with at least six strokes with a cane, a minister told lawmakers on Tuesday, as the city-state doubles down on syndicates following record-high scam losses. Southeast Asia's second-largest...

Will Smith to make lit fest debut at Sharjah International Book Fair

The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair will welcome American actor, rapper and author Will Smith, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and celebrate Greece as Guest of Honour, organisers have announced. Taking place at Expo Centre...

Ministry of Commerce, Ankara Chamber of Commerce Explore Tra...

AKP Phnom Penh, November 04, 2025 -- The Ministry of Commerce and the Ankara Chamber of Commerce have explored trade and investment cooperation between Cambodia and Türkiye. A discussion was held on Nov. 3 in Ankara between H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul,...

U.S. and Cambodia to resume joint military drills

The United States and Cambodia will resume their main joint military exercises, known as Angkor Sentinel, for the first time in eight years. According to Ukrinform, Bloomberg reported the news. “The U.S. and Cambodia will revive flagship military...

ASEAN Observer Team Continues Inspection of Weapon Withdrawa...

AKP Phnom Penh, November 04, 2025 -- The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) continued its inspection mission this morning in Kampong Speu province, overseeing the return of heavy and destructive weapons and equipment to their original location. The...