Latest news in Cambodia? September 18th, 2026
18-09-2026
Latest news updates for Cambodia on September 18, 2026:
Border and International Relations: Cambodia’s permanent representative to the United Nations raised alarms at the Human Rights Council regarding the humanitarian impact of the border conflict with Thailand, emphasizing ongoing civilian displacement and unexploded cluster munitions. Meanwhile, Cambodia and Thailand wrapped up their first round of talks before the UNCLOS Conciliation Commission in Singapore regarding the Gulf of Thailand maritime dispute.
Asia News NetworkImmigration and Anti-Scam Operations: The Ministry of Interior reported that Cambodia deported over 72,000 illegal foreign nationals over a three-year period, with more than 25,000 of those cases directly linked to online scam operations.
XinhuaEconomic Measures: Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that the government has spent hundreds of millions of dollarsincluding over $360 million on fuel subsidies and tax reductionsto cushion the domestic economy against the rising costs and spillover economic impacts of the Middle East conflict.
Asia News NetworkTourism Initiatives: The Ministry of Tourism officially launched the Siem Reap Provincial Tourism Development Plan (2026–2030), aiming to position the region as a world-class smart heritage and faith-based tourism destination.
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