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Cambodia commenced its Grade 12 graduation examinations on August 10 with more than 150,000 students participating, though 25 schools in border provinces remain closed due to Thai occupation following last year's border conflict.
The family of Kuoch Limhan, killed in a Phnom Penh traffic collision, has withdrawn its civil complaint after accepting S$60,000 in compensation from the accused driver's family. Criminal proceedings continue.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on ASEAN member states to leverage artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enhance public services while ensuring inclusive development across the economically diverse region.
Cambodia's Kandal provincial governor has removed the chief of Setbo Health Centre from his position after a video of emergency treatment administered to a 17-year-old patient sparked public backlash and allegations of improper conduct.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn has concluded a two-day official visit to Malaysia, during which both nations revived their bilateral cooperation mechanism and discussed strengthening ties across multiple sectors.
Cambodia's National Police and Child Protection Unit are investigating the deaths of a 15-month-old and five-year-old found in Banteay Meanchey province, treating each case as an independent child homicide.
A 20-year-old Singaporean woman reported missing after travelling to Cambodia has been found safe in Phnom Penh. Cambodian authorities ruled out kidnapping, saying she left voluntarily to escape family stress and meet an online gaming acquaintance.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will host delegations from Cambodia and Laos next week for Joint Commission Meetings, prioritizing regional diplomacy amid global geopolitical tensions.
A Cambodian court has handed down a life sentence to a man convicted of murdering nine family members in a horrific November attack in Kampong Cham province that involved decapitation and arson.
Cambodia and Indonesia have committed to intensifying their fight against online fraud, recognising the threat as a transnational challenge requiring coordinated regional action and capacity building.
Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province has dismantled more than 200 online scam operations over seven months, deporting tens of thousands of foreign nationals. However, Governor Oum Reatrey acknowledged that Poipet town has not been completely cleared of scam activities.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasised Beijing's prioritised relationship with Cambodia while the kingdom signed a landmark AI governance accord. Across the region, Indonesia announced ambitious green transport initiatives, Myanmar pursued sustainable coastal development, and nations grappled with pressing economic and environmental challenges.
Cambodia's PM Hun Manet and Thailand's PM Anutin Chanvirakul will attend the World AI Conference 2026 in Shanghai next month at Xi Jinping's invitation. Observers suggest China may leverage the gathering to push both nations toward resolving their unresolved border dispute.
Cambodia deported more than 16,000 foreign online scam suspects in the first six months of 2026, part of a broader enforcement push that saw over 45,000 foreigners removed from the country during the same period.
A Cambodian gambling magnate with military ties allegedly leased buildings within his casino compound to Chinese crime networks operating massive international scam operations, raising questions about enforcement against organised crime in Southeast Asia.
Across Southeast Asia, governments are ramping up enforcement against online scams and illegal gambling while addressing humanitarian crises and planning major infrastructure. Japan backs Cambodia's crackdown as ASEAN monitors displaced populations.
Cambodia's 73-year-old King Norodom Sihamoni has returned to Phnom Penh after undergoing prostate cancer treatment in Beijing. The palace confirmed his health has improved following surgery by Chinese medical specialists.