Law and judiciary

A trilateral meeting hosted by ASEAN chair the Philippines brought together Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the regional summit in Cebu, as both sides seek to ease tensions following recent border clashes.   ...

Cambodia reaffirmed its support for the ASEAN Observer Team’s (AOT) monitoring of the Cambodian-Thai border as a new mission chief formally assumed his duty today, May 8, in Banteay Meanchey province. ...

Cambodian authorities have stepped up efforts to combat cross-border smuggling and customs tax evasion, with prosecutors in Battambang province charging two women in connection with the illegal importation of durians through a Thai border checkpoint. ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed that border disputes with Thailand must be resolved through existing bilateral mechanisms and international law, rejecting what Phnom Penh described as “fait accompli on the ground” during May 7 ASEAN Chair-mediated talks with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. ...

The Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment has rejected social media commentary on an ongoing operation that involves the removal of numerous structures from a popular tourist attraction in the Cardamom National Park. ...

Cambodia will initiate a compulsory conciliation process with Thailand under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), following Bangkok’s decision to unilaterally terminate a key bilateral agreement on overlapping maritime claims. ...

Prominent businessman Hun To has publicly denied any operational control or responsibility over Huione Pay Plc., stating that although he once held a 30 per cent share in the company, he never exercised management authority and was not involved in its financial activities, including control ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced that Cambodia has decided to pursue the mechanism of compulsory conciliation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to seek a peaceful, rules-based resolution to overlapping maritime claims with Thailand, following Bangkok’s unilateral withdrawal from ...

Cambodian businesses will be prohibited from offering prize-based promotions on beverage and alcohol products starting October 1, according to a notice issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance on May 5. ...

Regulatory hurdles remain major challenges for Cambodia’s media, local journalists said on Thursday at an event ahead of World Press Freedom Day. ...

The Ministry of Environment has warned about the public health impacts of the improper use of acid for gold or platinum extraction. Acid is used to extract precious metals like gold or platinum from e-waste, jewellery and other materials. ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has said that addressing disputes raised by individuals who identify themselves as customers of Huione Pay Payment Service Institution falls beyond the bank’s legal mandate, following a protest on April 27 that escalated into confrontations near its premises.   ...

The Ministry of National Defence has warned that gunfire was heard in the O’Smach area this morning, April 29, during an inspection visit by the Military Attaché Corps to Phnom Penh (MACPP), noting that the display appeared to be contrary to the spirit of the ...

The overall banking sector’s gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio hit a 10-year high of 8.6 percent in 2025, with expectations of hitting above 10 percent in 2026, as the war in the Middle East risks pushing fuel-induced inflation to a high, lower domestic consumption, and ...

Phnom Penh police have arrested two Cambodian Huione Pay customers, alleging they mobilised Chinese and Cambodian customers to protest, which authorities said involved illegally blocking roads and causing unrest that led to a violent clash in front of the National Bank in Sen Sok District​ ...

Cambodia continued to urge Thailand to respect the 16 points of the December 27 Joint Statement, as the foreign ministers of both nations met in Brunei. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the ceasefire, as well as a peaceful resolution to the border dispute. ...

Public anger has erupted online following a fatal road accident in Preah Vihear province, with social analysts and rights advocates calling for a deeper investigation and improved road safety measures. ...

Cambodia has warned that if Thailand decides to withdraw from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), it would be deeply regrettable and represent a major departure from the spirit of cooperation between the two nations. ...

H-PAY creditors have been asked by National Bank of Cambodia-appointed liquidator, Reachs & Partners Co., Ltd., to submit information about their debt or claims within 30 days, warning that those who fail to file within the set period would be excluded from benefiting from any ...

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. ...

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, ...

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. ...

The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has formally called on The Wall Street Journal to review and correct what it described as a derogatory and harmful headline that labelled the country “Scambodia”, warning that such language risks undermining the dignity and rights of the Cambodian ...

April 17 marks the 51st anniversary of the rise to power of the Khmer Rouge regime, a date widely regarded as one of the darkest turning points in Cambodia’s modern history. ...