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Announcement: Visa exemption for Chinese tourists for a period of four months

On 15 January 2026, the Ministry of Tourism issued an announcement on the visa exemption for Chinese tourists for a period of four months (effective for the period from 15 June 2026 to 15 October 2026).The Royal Government of Cambodia has authorized a visa exemption ...

Ministry of Tourism

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Press release: The situation following the ceasefire agreement from 6:00 AM on 14 January to 6:00 AM on 15 January 2026

On 15 January 2026, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the situation following the ceasefire agreement from 6:00 AM on 14 January to 6:00 AM on 15 January 2026.An additional 5,820 displaced persons returned to their homes. Therefore, out of a total ...

Ministry of Interior

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Reserved forest cleared illegally as troops protected border

A Kampong Thom military commander has called for the authorities to investigate and identify perpetrators who illegally cleared and encroached upon 45 hectares of state-reserved land in the Otalok area, Mean Rith commune, Sandan district, while defence forces were deployed to protect the integrity of ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/reserved-forest-cleared-illegally-as-troops-protected-border

Almost 40,000 poor, vulnerable youth complete technical TVET training

The number of young people from poor and vulnerable families, as well as members of the general public, applying to enrol in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training program (TVET 1.5M) reached almost 150,000 in 2025. Among them, more than 62,000 applicants hold ID ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/almost-40-000-poor-vulnerable-youth-complete-technical-tvet-training

Cambodia presses ahead with border demarcation despite renewed Thai delay

Cambodia has moved to proceed with on-the-ground border demarcation work on the Thai boundary, despite Bangkok postponing the request for a special meeting of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) for the second time, reinforcing Phnom Penh’s stance that technical cooperation must continue regardless of political ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-presses-ahead-with-border-demarcation-despite-renewed-thai-delay

Analysts contest Thai plans to maintain troops on Cambodian territory for ‘at least one year’

Several leading analysts have urged the Thai Government to immediately halt any measures that may entrench unlawful territorial control and refrain from creating irreversible “faits accomplish” on the ground. They urged Thailand to implement the December 27 Joint Statement in good faith. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/analysts-contest-thai-plans-to-maintain-troops-on-cambodian-territory-for-at-least-one-year-

Press release: The situation following the ceasefire agreement from 6:00 AM on 13 January to 6:00 AM on 14 January 2026

On 14 January 2026, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the situation following the ceasefire agreement from 6:00 AM on 13 January to 6:00 AM on 14 January 2026.From 6:00 AM on 13 January to 6:00 AM on 14 January 2026, an ...

Ministry of Interior

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Announcement: Filing for tax on income for 2025

On 14 January 2026, the General Department of Taxation issued a press release on the filing of tax on income for 2025.The General Department of Taxation would like to inform all governors, editors, or owners of enterprises, who are taxpayers under the self-declaration basis, about ...

General Department of Taxation

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Press release of the State Secretariat of Border Affairs on 14th January 2026

On 14 January 2026, the State Secretariat of Border Affairs issued a press release on Cambodia’s request to hold and Thai’s request to postpone for the second time the special meeting of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC).While awaiting the upcoming special meeting of the JBC ...

State Secretariat of Border Affairs

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Announcement: Prohibition of importing, distributing, installing, and using telecommunications or radio frequency equipment without an import permit

On 14 January 2026, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued an announcement on the prohibition of importing, distributing, installing, and using telecommunications or radio frequency equipment without an import permit.The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications would like to emphasize that operating in the telecommunications ...

Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications

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Manet calls for unity on border issues, scam crackdowns

Prime Minister Hun Manet praised the solidarity of Khmer citizens during the difficult times arising from the recent invasion of Cambodia’s sovereignty. He called for the people to maintain their unity as they work to eliminate social ills, especially online scams. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-calls-for-unity-on-border-issues-scam-crackdowns

Official: Cambodia safeguards sovereignty, territorial integrity through diplomacy based on law

A senior official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has reiterated that the government and Cambodian diplomats are continuing ceaseless efforts to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as Cambodia’s national interests, through diplomatic channels. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/official-cambodia-safeguards-sovereignty-territorial-integrity-through-diplomacy-based-on-law

AOT Team inspects Preah Vihear Temple during 6th mission of 2026

Today, January 13, the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) conducted an inspection tour of the situation in local villages in Sra-em commune, Choam Ksant district, Preah Vihear province. They also visited the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear Temple, which was damaged by Thai attacks during the recent fighting. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/aot-team-inspects-preah-vihear-temple-during-6th-mission-of-2026

Press release: The use of new type of vehicle identification cards

On 13 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport issued a press release on the issuance of new vehicle identification cards.This new type of vehicle identification card has been modernized with the latest technology to improve quality and prevent fraud caused by unscrupulous ...

Ministry of Public Works and Transport

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Press release: The situation following the ceasefire agreement from 6:00 AM on 12 January to 6:00 AM on 13 January 2026

On 13 January 2026, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the situation following the ceasefire agreement from 6:00 AM on 12 January to 6:00 AM on 13 January 2026.An additional 4,086 displaced persons returned to their homes. Therefore, out of a total ...

Ministry of Interior

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Press release: Cambodia and Japan sign exchange of notes on two grant projects

On 12 January 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia and Japan signing exchange of notes on two grant projects.His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and His Excellency UENO ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Instruction: Promoting 100% use of condom to end AIDS

On 12 January 2025, the Ministry of Tourism issued an instruction on the promotion of 100% use of condoms to end AIDS.The Ministry of Tourism hereby instructs the Departments of Tourism of the cities and provinces and the owners or managers of tourism service businesses ...

Ministry of Tourism

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Announcement: Preparation for the development and construction of the deepwater container terminal of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port

On 12 January 2026, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction issued an announcement on the preparation for the development and construction of the deepwater container terminal of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port.The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction would like to call ...

Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction

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Press release: The state of damage to the sacred site of the temple of Preah Vihear

On 12 January 2026, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release on the state of damage to the sacred site of the temple of Preah Vihear.The damage recorded from 24 to 28 July 2025 consists of 142 locations within the Preah ...

Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts

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Keo Seima forestry restoration efforts gather steam

More than 150,000 tree saplings have been planted in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary and in public areas across Mondulkiri province, including land reclaimed from illegal encroachment. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/keo-seima-forestry-restoration-efforts-gather-steam

Five Chinese arrested, nine victims rescued in kidnapping bust

Authorities raided a house in Tboung Khmum province on January 7, arresting five Chinese nationals and rescuing nine kidnapping victims. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/five-chinese-arrested-nine-victims-rescued-in-kidnapping-bust

Drones, cameras, action! New tech coming to dolphin conservation areas

As part of its 2026 plans to increase Cambodia’s freshwater dolphin population, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and partner conservation organisations are discussing the use of drones and security cameras to modernise the monitoring of dolphin conservation areas. It I hoped that this ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/drones-cameras-action-new-tech-coming-to-dolphin-conservation-areas

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