Infrastructure

A total of 107 people were killed and 257 others injured — some of them seriously — in the 184 road traffic accidents that were recorded across Cambodia in March, according to a report from the Ministry of Interior. ...

Global economic fragility, rising fuel prices, armed conflict in the Middle East and tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border have all been cited as contributing to a sharp decline in ticket sales to the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first quarter of 2026. The number of ...

Authorities have raised grave concerns about sexually suggestive and degrading online content targeting women for online views, likes and shares and commercial gain purposes, warning of its impact on cultural values, social ethics and disrespecting women’s value and dignity as three ministries issue six guidelines ...

Cambodia’s clean water supply has increased by 80 per cent nationwide, rising from approximately 309 million cubic metres in 2018 to about 556 million cubic metres in 2025, according to Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vanndy. ...

Five newly constructed school buildings in some of Cambodia’s most remote and conflict-affected areas were officially inaugurated on March 26, marking a major step in restoring access to education for hundreds of children whose learning was disrupted by the recent border clashes. ...

A new nationwide study, published in PLOS One on March 23, drawing on data from nearly 6,000 women in the 2021–2022 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey between the ages of 15 to 49, offers one of the clearest recent pictures of how violence inside the ...

Today, social media users have criticized the actions of Mr. Meas Sara, who conducted a live broadcast featuring women standing along Veng Sreng Road. Regarding the actions and reporting of this male journalist, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Information stated that his behavior reflects ...

Ratanakiri Province is fast-tracking plans to build an airport to boost investment and connectivity in the isolated but naturally-rich northeastern region, provincial Governor Nhem Sam Oeun said. ...

A 24-year-old Cambodian man has been charged with aggravated rape and the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) linked to at least 21 victims aged five to 16 in Siem Reap province, with investigations ongoing to close the net on a suspected ...

The first prize in the architectural design competition, “Pochentong Reborn: Transforming the Old Phnom Penh Airport into a Sponge City,” was awarded to the “Queen Mother Library Architecture” team from the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) following a meticulous assessment by the evaluation committee. ...

Cyber abuse against women and girls is surging in Cambodia, yet much of it remains hidden and unreported, according to UN Women. ...

Cambodian citizens lost more than $45 million to domestic online scams in 2025, a senior government official revealed yesterday, warning that the psychological toll of digital extortion has driven some victims to suicide.​ ...

Cambodia’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Chea Vandeth, met with Vladanka Andreeva, the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, to discuss digital technology development and bilateral cooperation at the ministry on Tuesday.​ ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has welcomed remarks by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, highlighting what he described as close and effective cooperation between the two governments in combating transnational crimes, particularly online scams. ...

The government will boost online safety campaigns nationwide this year as cyberfraud and artificial intelligence threats continue to pose risks to internet users, a senior Interior Ministry official announced on Wednesday.   ...

Local and international child rights advocates have called for greater awareness over children’s bodily autonomy and personal boundaries after a wave online debate about the issue. ...

Cambodia’s border ring road project has reportedly reached more than 72 per cent completion after just over a year of construction, with Mondulkiri province nearing full delivery by March 2026. Large-scale landmine clearance has paved the way for further infrastructure development along the northeastern frontier. ...

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has ordered the immediate evacuation of the former Padivath Primary School building in Daun Penh district, Phnom Penh, after experts determined the structure faces an imminent risk of collapse. ...

Minister of Health Chheang Ra has urged authorities and all relevant stakeholders to maintain a high level of vigilance to prevent and curb the importation of the Nipah virus into Cambodia, after the infectious disease was reported in several countries across Asia. ...

The United States and Cambodia signalled a decisive reset in defence relations on January 26, as Washington publicly affirmed Cambodia’s sovereignty over Ream Naval Base and announced an expansion of military cooperation after years of strain. ...

A senior US naval official is visiting Cambodia on a mission to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region under the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” policy. A senior Cambodian analyst has called for the US to go further, by calling on Thailand to respect ceasefire deals ...

A total of 2,345 traffic accidents were recorded nationwide in 2025, a decrease of 499 cases, or 18%, compared with 2024. ...

A transportation industry expert has noted that although the body of water bordering Cambodia is called the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia has a legitimate legal right to use this waterway. ...

Senate president Hun Sen has clarified that Cambodia is not restricting Thai citizens from returning to their homeland, as they can travel by plane. Cambodia has closed land borders due to Thai attacks. ...