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The Preah Sihanouk Provincial Court has charged a Chinese national with drug trafficking and manufacturing after authorities seized over 6 kilogrammes of narcotics and nearly 800 kilogrammes of precursor chemicals. ...

On 20 May 2026, Council for the Development of Cambodia issued a press release on 42 investment projects with a total investment capital of approximately US$222 million registered in Cambodia in April 2026.The total investment projects registered in Cambodia, both by the Council for the ...

On 18 May 2026, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued an announcement on the closure of the 2026 fishing season.The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries would like to inform the public about the date of the closure of fishing in the areas managed ...

On 18 May 2026, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued an announcement on reducing the duration of public services to no more than 8 hours for low-tech services and no more than 7 days for high-tech public services.The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications would like ...

On 18 May 2026, Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on retail prices of fuel at stations for implementation from 19 May 2026.The notice stated that the retail price of regular gasoline (Gasoline 92) is 5,400 riel/liter and diesel (Gasoil 10ppm) is 5,450 riel/liter, while ...

Cambodia is sacrificing between $55 million and $70 million in petroleum duties each month to shield consumers from the impact of surging global fuel prices shocks, while reducing LPG import duties to zero, according to Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak. ...

App-based tuk-tuk drivers have been thrown a temporary lifeline in the form of a 500-riel increase per trip and capped commission fees after talks between the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), ride-hailing companies and drivers amid rising fuel prices. ...

A visa-free policy for EU citizens and digital nomads has been recommended by the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) to boost tourism, investment and economic growth in the country, with Tourism Minister Huot Hak saying they would consider it if the four-month trial ...

The Cambodian government together with the UN, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the private sector and youth representatives, conducted a joint field visit to Battambang province on May 18-19 to review progress and strengthen collaboration under phase three of the Decent Employment ...

The pilot implementation of Cambodia’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme for former migrant workers has been hailed as a success by the labour ministry. The programme aims to transform years of work experience into officially recognised certificates. ...

Pursat provincial authorities are investigating a shocking case of animal cruelty in which a group of people reportedly beat a 110kg pregnant sambar deer and set dogs on it, leading to its death on May 18. ...

Cambodia is entering a decisive economic transition where low-cost labour alone will no longer be enough to sustain growth, as policymakers and investors confront the reality of rising global competition, tighter trade conditions and the approaching end of Least Developed Country (LDC) trade preferences. ...

The Japanese government has agreed to provide Cambodia with an additional ¥1.7 billion (approximately $11 million) in grants to support the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) through Phase III of the Integrated Mine Clearance and Victim Assistance Project.   ...

A US-based ranking website has declared Cambodia the number one nation in the world in the Natural Environment category, behind the Seychelles and Slovenia.   ...

Cambodia’s raw cashew nut exports to international markets continue to show positive momentum, with more than 830,000 tonnes exported in the first four months of the year. The figure represents an increase of almost one-fourth over the same period in 2025. ...

Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra on Monday called on Cambodian youth to become “information protection agents” who will resist fake news, digital scams and AI-generated misinformation, as the government launched the second phase of its nationwide “Say No to Fake News” campaign. ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Health has intensified monitoring and preparedness measures following a renewed outbreak of Ebola in Central Africa prompted the WHO to declare an international public health emergency on May 17. ...

On 15 May 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the telephone conversation between His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn and Ms. Allison Hooker, Undersecretary of State of the United States Department of State.On 12 May 2026, His ...

On 18 May 2026, the Ministry of Information issued a press release on the launch of the “say no to fake news” campaign, step 2, strengthening information and media literacy for information security.Faced with digital risks and fake news in an environment where technology is ...

On 18 May 2026, Ministry of Health issued a press release on protecting yourself from Ebola.The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia would like to inform the public that the World Health Organization (WHO) reported an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic ...

On 14 May 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn meets with representative of the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan on special assignment.On 12 May 2026, His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, ...

On 11 May 2026, Apsara National Authority issued an announcement on the implementation of various measures during the rainy season and others in the Angkor World Heritage Site.The Apsara National Authority would like to inform the Association of Travel Agents, Association of Tour Guides, Tour ...

More than 50 Chinese and Cambodian nationals have been charged in connection with online scam and money laundering cases uncovered in Tbong Khmum, Preah Sihanouk and Battambang provinces. The majority have been placed in pre-trial detention, although some senior members of the criminal organisations behind ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has strongly condemned Thailand’s decision to register several ancient temples along the Cambodia–Thailand border as Thai national monuments, accusing Bangkok of attempting to create a false legal basis for territorial claims over Cambodian sovereign territory. ...