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Eighteen government officials will travel to South Korea for specialised training in sustainable waste management and fuel quality control, as Cambodia seeks to strengthen environmental governance and improve energy standards amid rapid urban and economic growth. ...

On 6 May 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on diplomatic briefing on Thailand’s termination of the MOU-2001 and the latest developments of Cambodia-Thailand border issuesOn the afternoon of 6 May 2026, Her Excellency EAT Sophea, Acting Minister of ...

A trilateral meeting hosted by ASEAN chair the Philippines brought together Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the regional summit in Cebu, as both sides seek to ease tensions following recent border clashes.   ...

Cambodia reaffirmed its support for the ASEAN Observer Team’s (AOT) monitoring of the Cambodian-Thai border as a new mission chief formally assumed his duty today, May 8, in Banteay Meanchey province. ...

Cambodian authorities have stepped up efforts to combat cross-border smuggling and customs tax evasion, with prosecutors in Battambang province charging two women in connection with the illegal importation of durians through a Thai border checkpoint. ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed that border disputes with Thailand must be resolved through existing bilateral mechanisms and international law, rejecting what Phnom Penh described as “fait accompli on the ground” during May 7 ASEAN Chair-mediated talks with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. ...

On 05 May 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Republic of the Philippines.Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, ...

Cambodian businesses will soon have the opportunity to promote their products and expand commercial ties with South Korean buyers, as the Kingdom prepares for an upcoming starring role at the “2026 ASEAN Panorama” exhibition, launched this week in Seoul by the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC). ...

The head of the Kingdom’s logistics council has highlighted the importance of digitalisation in the transportation system, along with faster and more transparent cross-border procedures that meet international standards. ...

The UK government has announced a £1.6 million ($2.17 million) funding package to support mine clearance and explosive ordnance risk education in Cambodia for another year.   ...

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 ...