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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. ...

On 07 May 2026, Open Development Cambodia issued an announcement on the Technical Mapping Meet-Up in May 2026.ODC is excited to host the Technical Mapping Meet-up, taking place on Friday, 22 May 2026, in Phnom Penh (TBC) from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Interested participants ...

On 05 May 2026, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice on retail prices of fuel at stations for implementation from 06 May 2026.The notice stated that the retail price of regular gasoline (Gasoline 92) is 5,300 riel/liter and diesel (Gasoil 10ppm) is 5,550 riel/liter, ...

On 06 May 2026, the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia issued a notice on the implementation of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using One-Time Password (OTP) in the Customs Data Automation System (ASIDA).The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia would like to ...

On 04 May 2026, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the Royal Government’s decision on measures to regulate the domestic beer and non-alcoholic beverage sector.The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to implement the policy of prohibiting the provision of ...

Provincial leaders from the area surrounding the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary met with representatives from forest communities on May 4. The meeting saw the participants discuss ways to make protection mechanisms more robust and effective, to protect the precious forest. ...

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. ...

Environmental officers have reported encroachments in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary that have seen at least six hectares of land cleared for agricultural use. The offenders have been identified in several cases, with investigations ongoing. At least one commune council official is suspected of involvement. ...

On 04 May 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) issued an announcement calling for applications for the Data Story Grant. This Call for Applications invites journalists who participated in the ODC’s Data Literacy for Reporting on Natural Resources training on 28-30 May 2026 to apply for a ...

On 04 May  2026, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction issued a press release on the establishment of a mechanism for providing express public services (express service) on cadastral services at the central administration of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning ...

On 04 May 2026, the Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on preventing activities that take advantage of opportunities to import, distribute, and supply products that may be harmful to health or products that are subject to import bans or products of uncertain origin.The General ...

On 30 April 2026, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cambodia issued an official statement following the verdict on Kem Sokha’s appeal hearing.The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cambodia notes with concern the outcome of Kem Sokha’s appeal trial.  ...

On 30 April 2026, the European Union Delegation in Cambodia issued an official statement on following the verdict on Kem Sokha’s appeal hearing.The European Union Delegation and its Resident Member States note the outcome of Kem Sokha’s appeal trial with concern. Political pluralism is essential ...

On 30 April 2026, the British Embassy in Cambodia issued an official statement following the verdict on Kem Sokha’s appeal hearing.The British Embassy would like to see Kem Sokha released and his political freedoms restored. The British Embassy believe this would help strengthen democracy in ...

Three years after Cambodia redrew its conservation map, Indigenous communities around Virachey National Park in the northeast are still adjusting to the changes.   ...

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. ...

Concerns over unethical practices and alleged extortion in the Kingdom’s media industry took centre stage ahead of today’s World Press Freedom Day, as speakers from the private sector, government and media warned that such behaviour risks eroding public trust and undermining economic growth. ...

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.   ...

Cambodia’s media landscape is under renewed focus ahead of World Press Freedom Day 2026, with a contrast emerging between official data highlighting progress and independent reports documenting continued risks faced by journalists.   ...

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 ...