Cambodian Youth Actively Engage in Heritage Preservation Through PEACE Project at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Cambodian youth are actively participating in the Peace Education, Archives Preservation and Digitization, and Site Conservation for Youth Empowerment (PEACE) Project at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This initiative, supported by UNESCO, KOICA, and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, aims to connect young people with their nation's history, promote peace education, and empower them as custodians of memory.
ADB Lowers Cambodia's 2025 Growth Forecast Citing Border Tensions and US Tariffs
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised Cambodia's 2025 economic growth forecast down to 4.9% from an earlier 6.1%. The adjustment, announced on September 30, 2025, is primarily due to ongoing border tensions with Thailand and the implementation of new U.S. tariffs on Cambodian exports.
Cambodia Stands Firm: Hun Sen Declares No Plea to Thailand for Border Reopening
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen stated on September 23, 2025, that Cambodia will not 'beg' Thailand to reopen its unilaterally closed border, which has been shut for over three months. He emphasized Cambodia's unchanged position, asserting that the closure has unexpectedly boosted domestic product growth and market stability.
Thai Military Indefinitely Closes Cambodia Border, Imposes Laws in Disputed Villages
Thai military commanders have voted to indefinitely shut the 817-kilometer border with Cambodia and impose Thai domestic laws on Cambodian citizens in disputed villages. This decision, following recent clashes and citing national security, has drawn a strong protest from Phnom Penh, with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen asserting the nation's resilience.
