Hun Sen Calls for Crackdown on Thai Goods Smuggling, Urges Riel Usage PHNOM PENH — Senate President Hun Sen has called on the government to crack down on the smuggling of Thai goods into Cambodia despite the ongoing border closure. "I urge the government and authorities at all

Eighteen civil groups have warned of deep hardship affecting Cambodian workers returning from Thailand if social protection and support are not rolled out to help them re-integrate into the workforce. Read the story: https://t.co/i05bWVZQtm

Japan has pledged a $296.2 million loan under its Official Development Assistance (ODA) program to support two development projects in Cambodia to advance water supply and electricity distribution. Read the story: https://t.co/tvTF7FBMaa

For much of its modern history, Thailand stood as one of Southeast Asia’s anchors—a country whose diplomacy, restraint, and adherence to regional norms gave weight to ASEAN’s promise of peace through consensus. Yet the 2025 border conflict with Cambodia has unsettled that legacy,

The Health Ministry said the report was fake news.  An autopsy showed that he had died from a heart attack. He had not sought treatment or been denied by the hospital before his death. The man was from Thailand’s Nakhon Si Thammarat province and was living in Poipet city.

The Environment Ministry and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have pledged to develop a master plan for better solid waste management in Phnom Penh through Japanese technical support. Read the story: https://t.co/cAIeNgCagu

The National Defense Ministry has announced that Military Region 4 has sent a second letter of invitation to Thailand’s Army Area 2, asking it to attend a Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meeting in mid-October. Read the story: https://t.co/ncQd8pcMVF

Cambodia has condemned public disrespect and insulting its leaders by offensive language and mannerisms by some Thais. Read the story: https://t.co/Ugz1JD6kBC

As Cambodia races toward its ambitious goal of achieving 70 percent renewable energy by 2030, experts say the country’s clean energy transition will hinge not only on technology and investment but on building a skilled, inclusive workforce capable of driving that change. Read

Living Human Heritage Exhibition Showcases Works of Cambodia’s Master Artists PHNOM PENH – An exhibition is being held to showcase the works of 15 masters who hold the title of Living Human Treasures for their exceptional contributions to Cambodia’s intangible cultural heritage.

Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is scheduled to pay a working visit to Cambodia on October 9 as both countries seek to deepen their bilateral relations. Read more: https://t.co/2On0uLFOT7

Angkor Greenery: The lush scenery of Chau Srei Vibol temple, an important Khmer ancient site of the 11th century in Siem Reap province.

Human rights group LICADHO has called for stricter enforcement of immigration laws after Preah Sihanouk provincial police arrested 290 foreigners who were allegedly working illegally. Read the story: https://t.co/252MWNiQ5S

As the EU-backed CAPFISH-Capture: Post-harvest Fisheries Development project nears its conclusion this December, Cambodia’s fisheries sector is on the brink of a major breakthrough — gaining international recognition for its food control system and opening new doors to ASEAN and

“I Just Want My Son Back”: A Mother’s Plea for Her Captive Soldier Son SIEM REAP — Each morning, Man Kimly rises before dawn to cook and prepare offerings for Buddhist monks. Her only prayer is to gain enough merit for her son, Sar Lors, who is one of 20 Cambodian soldiers

In a small village in Kampong Speu province, a young girl named Yon Yoeurn loved watching boys play football and often joined them in the dusty schoolyard of Trapeang Traok Primary School. What began as a simple pastime soon grew into something bigger, laying the foundation for

As Cambodia’s elderly population grows, experts are calling for stronger community-based care systems and inclusive policies to ensure that older people remain active contributors to society and live with dignity in their later years. Read the story: https://t.co/XWRcZ3Lr0O

This month, I had the opportunity to visit two of India’s leading educational institutions — the Indian Institute of Management and the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore — during a familiarization trip to South Asia organized by the Ministry of External Affairs. Beyond