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On 14 August 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia protesting Thailand’s illegal activities in Chok Chey village.The Royal Government of Cambodia has formally protested against Thailand’s continued violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity along the border. ...

On 14 July 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia welcoming the appointment of the chairperson of the Conciliation Commission under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.Following today’s announcement by the Permanent Court of ...

Indonesia is prioritising military and police capacity-building in its defence cooperation with Cambodia this year rather than supplying additional weapons, as Jakarta seeks to ensure Cambodian personnel can operate the military equipment provided in previous years more effectively. ...

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has issued a call for the public and all members of the Kingdom’s arts and culture sector to mindful of the need to protect Cambodia’s rich traditional culture and protect the value of women in Cambodian society. ...

Thai authorities have reportedly carried out a second round of land allocation to Thai citizens in the occupied Cambodian village of Chouk Chey, in Banteay Meanchey province. ...

Indonesia has recognised Cambodian anti-online scam and immigration authorities for their role in protecting and helping repatriate Indonesian citizens, highlighting bilateral cooperation against transnational online fraud. ...

Since 2022, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) and the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT) have worked together to strengthen Cambodia’s digital ecosystem through a long-term partnership focused on capacity building, knowledge exchange, and human resource development. Guided by a shared commitment to supporting Cambodia’s digital ...

On 17 August 2026, National Committee for Counter Trafficking issued an announcement on the celebration of the 10th National Interfaith Day Against Human Trafficking 2026 under the theme “all religions in Cambodia unite to prevent human trafficking and cybercrime”.The purpose of this celebration is to ...

Senate president Hun Sen met with former opposition leader Kem Sokha this morning, August 16. The leader of the ruling party announced that he spoke with Sokha and his family for three hours, singling out Sokha’s daughter Kem Monovithya as “an excellent human resource for ...

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport welcomed more than 700,000 passengers in early 2026, prompting officials to introduce airport fee incentive programmes to accelerate recovery towards pre-pandemic visitors. ...

A recent case involving the public sharing of a woman’s nude photo has highlighted the risks faced by Cambodians using illegal online lenders, with rights groups warning that intimate images can be used to threaten, shame and pressure borrowers into repaying debts. ...

While road safety experts have welcomed the resumption of traffic laws in high-risk areas from September 1, as figures reveal 52 people have died and a further 75 received injuries on the roads in the last 10 days, they caution that improved road infrastructure and ...

US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge A. Colby has praised the progress of bilateral relations between the US and Cambodia, especially in the defence sector. ...

On 14 August 2026, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) issued an announcement on caution for scams under the image of “Watch Videos to Get Money”.The public is advised to be extra cautious of advertisements on Facebook, TikTok and other social media platforms which claim ...

Senate president Hun Sen has directed the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, and specifically the National Council for Women, to act as plaintiffs in lawsuits against individuals who use abusive language that devalues women and Khmer social ethics. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet sought on Wednesday to ease concerns over Cambodia’s investment climate, addressing the country’s reputation for online scam operations during a ceremony marking new infrastructure projects in the northern province of Stung Treng. ...

Police have warned of an elaborate illegal online scratch-card lottery scam in which operators use accomplices posing as winners and fake money transfers during Facebook livestreams to convince members of the public that large cash prizes are real. ...

The US has urged Cambodia to investigate the “masterminds” behind online scam operations and those who enable the criminal networks to flourish, as the Cambodian government reaffirmed its determination to eradicate technology-based fraud and deepen law enforcement cooperation with Washington. ...

A new music video by popular Vietnamese singer Phương Mỹ Chi featuring traditional Khmer dress, wedding rituals, dance and community life has stirred mixed reactions among Cambodian social media users, but Khmer Krom beauty queen and model Chhon Sreynet has rejected claims of cultural theft, ...

Cambodia registered 33 investment projects worth approximately $525 million in July 2026, with the projects expected to generate around 17,000 jobs, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

On 13 August 2026, Council for the Development of Cambodia issued a press release on 33 investment projects with a total investment capital of approximately US$525 million registered in the Kingdom of Cambodia.In July 2026, Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Subcommittee ...

On 11 August 2026, Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastre of Banteay Meanchey Province issued an announcement on the public disclosure of the assessment documents.Please be informed to the public, landowners and all institutions related to the land parcels located in Andong ...

On 11 August 2026, Prey Veng Provincial Administration issued an announcement on the distribution of real estate ownership certificates and the invalidation of land use right certificates or real estate ownership certificates.Inform the owners of the land parcels located in the assessment area of ​​Chrey ...

A provincial natural resources crime task force has discovered that more than 122 hectares of forest land across three wildlife sanctuaries in Siem Reap province has been cleared and illegally used to cultivate crops. ...