Cambodia seeks international cooperation to prepare for climate change, El Niño
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Environment has called for renewed joint commitments to mobilise resources and technology to strengthen preparedness and coordinated responses to plastic waste, climate change and the potentially severe impacts of the El Niño phenomenon.
Upcoming cashew, pepper forum looks to jumpstart international market access
PHNOM PENH: Phnom Penh will welcome international buyers and investors to the second annual Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum next week. The production of the two agricultural commodities is playing an increasingly active role in the national economy.
Cambodia traffic accidents claim over 1,300 lives in first 10 months of 2026
PHNOM PENH: Road traffic accidents killed at least 1,307 people in Cambodia during the January-October period of 2026, according to a National Police report released on Tuesday (Nov 3).
Cambodia's military service attracts 15,000; first 5,000 prepare for health checks
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of National Defence says 15,000 young Cambodians have volunteered for military service, exceeding the government's recruitment target of 10,000 for 2026. The first 5,000-strong intake will undergo physical fitness and medical examinations on November 4.
Cambodia's insurance gross premiums rise in first nine months of 2026
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's insurance sector achieved a gross premium of US$296 million during the first nine months of 2026, marking a 4.2-per cent increase from the US$284 million recorded during the same period last year, according to a report from the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) on Monday (Nov 2).
Nation reports rise in drug arrests
The country reported a rise in drug-related arrests but a drop in overall narcotics seizures during the first 10 months of 2026, according to an Anti-Drug Department (ADP) report.
Double-digit drop in tourist arrivals and revenue at Cambodia's Angkor Wat in the first 10 months of 2026
Cambodia's renowned Angkor Archaeological Park suffered double-digit declines in both international tourist arrivals and revenue in the first 10 months of 2026.
Cambodian PM pledges permanent status for ‘waiting villages’, even after border dispute resolution
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has assured the Cambodian families displaced by the border conflict with Thailand that newly established resettlement villages will remain permanent communities even if residents eventually return to their original homes and farmland following a settlement of the territorial dispute.
Amnesty report earns response: Anti-scam czar in Cambodia targets security firms
PHNOM PENH: Just days after the release of a damning Amnesty International report, Cambodian authorities have announced investigations into private security companies, serving military officers and any other individuals with links to the Long Bay development or other large-scale scam operations.
Scam centres expand into southern Africa
Raids against online scam centres in Madagascar have exposed ties with a criminal group that ran similar operations in Cambodia, also duping African nationals via alleged human trafficking, authorities said.
