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Cambodia drafts New Military Service Law targeting youth aged 18–25
A new draft law on military service that mandates conscription for all male citizens aged 18 to 25 has been drafted, comprising eight chapters and 20 articles, replacing the outdated 2006 framework to better address modern security needs and strengthen national defence. ...
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Dodgy landlords fined over one billion riel for unregistered guests
Authorities have imposed almost half a million dollars on property owners who failed to register tenants or let property to individuals without valid residency documents. Violations of Sub-Decree 03 on security and safety management in shared residential areas are being strictly enforced, explained Touch Sokhak, ...
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Battambang mango factory temporarily shuttered after fish deaths in nearby stream
The Ministry of Environment has suspended the operations of Baising Seng mango processing factory in Battambang province. Officials discovered that the plant was discharging untreated liquid waste, causing water pollution, fish deaths and other environmental damage in O’Treng stream. ...
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Manet informs China’s Wang, Dong, of Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful resolution of border issues
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun yesterday, April 22. During the meeting, he described the situation on the Cambodia-Thailand border and reaffirmed Cambodia’s position to adhere to the principles of peace. ...
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Preah Vihear villagers protest, submit petition for return of farmland from Global Green Mining Firm
Hundreds of families in Preah Vihear province are demanding Global Green (Cambodia) Energy Development Co Ltd to return their land. ...
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Phnom Penh deputy police chief, immigration official face court over alleged scam bribes
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) said it will send two senior officials to court on Wednesday over alleged bribery tied to online scam networks and money laundering. ...
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China ministers visit Cambodia, deepen ties, expand security talks
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun are set to hold further meetings with Cambodian leaders on Thursday, following a “2+2” strategic dialogue that brings together foreign and defense chiefs to deepen political and security ties. ...
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Cambodia and China to hold first “2+2” dialogue in Phnom Penh
On April 21, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) announced in a statement that Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Defence Minister Tea Seiha will meet with their Chinese counterparts, Wang Yi and Dong Jun, to co-chair the inaugural “2+2” Strategic Dialogue. ...
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Press release on the results of the plenary meeting of the Council of Ministers
On 23 April 2026, Council of Ministers issued a press release on the results of the plenary meeting of the Council of Ministers.Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers held a plenary meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office, discussing, passing and ...
Council of Ministers
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Press release on Cambodia, Japan sign exchange of notes and related documents on extension of Japanese yen loan for flood protection and drainage improvement project
On 23 April 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia, Japan sign exchange of notes and related documents on extension of Japanese yen loan for flood protection and drainage improvement project.His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
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Press statement on imposing sanctions on online scam centers in Southeast Asia
On 23 April 2026, U.S Department of State issued a press statement on imposing sanctions on online scam centers in Southeast Asia.In response, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today imposed sanctions on Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 ...
U.S. Department of State
