Latest news in Cambodia? September 2nd, 2026
02-09-2026
The top developments and headlines in Cambodia for September 2, 2026:
- National Mine Action Policy 2026–2035: The Cambodian government officially launched its new 10-year National Mine Action Policy aimed at accelerating the elimination of landmines and explosive remnants of war nationwide. Alongside the launch, officials marked a 30-year partnership milestone with US-supported demining initiatives, which have cleared over 714 million square meters since 1993. 新华网+ 1
- Massive 8-Month Narcotics Crackdown Figures: The Anti-Drug Department released a comprehensive report showing that authorities seized 2.65 tonnes of illicit narcotics and detained 19,652 suspects across 7,347 cases from January through August 2026. Xinhua
- Border Tensions and Observer Inspections: The ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH) conducted an inspection in Koh Yor village to evaluate infrastructure damage following border shelling incidents, as Cambodian foreign affairs officials raised concerns over ongoing territorial disputes with Thailand. Khmer Times
- Weather Alert Over Twin Typhoons: The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology issued a national alert regarding two approaching typhoons (Typhoon Krovanh and Typhoon Saudel), warning of heavy rainfall, storms, and high wind gusts across coastal and lowland areas. www.khmertimeskh.com
- Angkor Tourism Downturn: New data released by Angkor Enterprise revealed a 29% year-on-year decline in international visitors to the Angkor Archaeological Park during the first eight months of 2026, earning $22.54 million in ticket revenue amid regional travel headwinds and geopolitical pressures. 新华网
- Cybercrime and Fraud Arrests: Authorities executed a major raid on a villa in Sihanoukville, detaining 37 individuals (including both foreign nationals and locals) linked to suspected online scam networks. Additionally, the Ministry of Interior issued public cybersecurity warnings regarding malicious “SparkRAT” software circulating via forged government documents. www.khmertimeskh.com+ 1