The Latest Breaking News from Cambodia

Trump’s tariffs may be perilous for small, heavily indebted countries in global south

Garment workers in countries such as Cambodia among those who fear they will lose pay cheques if companies move production elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2025

Ronin the rat breaks world record in Cambodia by detecting more than 100 landmines

Ronin has uncovered 109 landmines and 15 items of unexploded ordnance since 2021

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025

Cambodia's leader presides at ceremony for upgrade of naval base with help from China

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has presided over the opening of an expansion of his country’s main naval base, which analysts and the U.S. government suspect will be used as a strategic outpost by China

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025

A major new airport to serve Cambodia's capital and boost tourism is due to open in July

Cambodia expects its new airport to serve the capital Phnom Penh will open in July

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Accused Japanese scam gang boss arrested in Bangkok

A Japanese man who is believed to be a leader of call-centre scam gangs in Cambodia and Vietnam has been arrested for a string of crimes in Japan.

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2025

France Tries Cambodian Ex-PM's Guards Over 1997 Massacre

Two ex-bodyguards for former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen go on trial in absentia in France on Wednesday, charged over a 1997 grenade attack on a leading opposition figure.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025

Trump's cuts to US-funded media a blow to press freedom, EU warns

President Donald Trump's decision to freeze US-funded media outlets, including Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe, risks "benefitting adversaries", the EU has said. Meanwhile, countries like China and Cambodia praised the move, accusing the outlets of "biased" reporting and "fake news".

Radio France Internationale · Mar 18, 2025

China Calls Media Outlets Facing Trump Funding Axe 'Notorious'

Beijing on Tuesday said media outlets facing the axe by US President Donald Trump had a "notorious" history of reporting on China, as Cambodia's autocratic former leader hailed the move for "combating fake news".

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025

Cambodia says expanded port funded by China opening next month - with first call from Japanese navy

A Cambodian naval port expansion funded by China that has raised concerns over Beijing’s growing military reach has been completed and a Japanese vessel will be the first foreign warship to make a port call

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

'We Will Preserve Them': Saving Cambodia's Crocodiles

A motorbike rider inches slowly over bumpy terrain deep in Cambodia's Virachey national park, carefully adjusting the basket strapped behind him.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025