Latest news in Cambodia? September 25th, 2026
25-09-2026
Key developments in Cambodia as of September 25, 2026:
International Anti-Scam Summit & Declaration: The two-day International Conference on Combating Online Scams (ICCOS-2026) concluded in Phnom Penh with nearly 30 nations adopting the “Phnom Penh Declaration”. Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized ongoing crackdowns on cyber fraud networks, while authorities confirmed that nearly 4,900 individuals are currently detained nationwide for related offenses.
Khmer Times+ 1Maritime Dispute Talks with Thailand: The Conciliation Commission under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) finalized procedural rules following talks in Singapore. Formal conciliation sessions regarding overlapping claims and resource-sharing in the Gulf of Thailand are scheduled to resume next month in The Hague.
Khmer Times+ 1Currency Update: The National Bank of Cambodia officially issued newly designed 50,000-riel and 100,000-riel banknotes into circulation.
Khmer TimesSocial Subsidy Rollout: The government began rolling out a targeted cash relief subsidy for low-income and vulnerable households to cushion against rising fuel and energy costs.
Khmer TimesMajor Coastal Contraband Interception: Maritime border police intercepted a major trafficking ring off the coast of Preah Sihanouk province, seizing nearly one metric ton of illicit drugs alongside 49 firearms and ammunition, followed by additional drug cargo recovered by local fishermen.
www.khmertimeskh.comFlooding & Infrastructure Alerts: Heavy seasonal rainfall prompted authorities in Siem Reap to temporarily restrict heavy commercial vehicles on several national and provincial routes to prevent road structural damage from rising waters.
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