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Japanese support Cambodian waste management with garbage trucks

The Government of Japan has donated ten garbage trucks to the Ministry of Environment, as part of the two nation’s ongoing cooperation in environmental protection. Japanese ambassador Ueno Atsushi presented the trucks to environment minister Eang Sophalleth this morning, April 27. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-support-cambodian-waste-management-with-garbage-trucks/

Cambodia welcomes Indonesians to ASEAN Observer Team

Cambodia has welcomed two Indonesian military officers who are joining the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT). The team is tasked with monitoring the implementation of border measures between Cambodia and Thailand, explained the Ministry of National Defence. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-welcomes-indonesians-to-asean-observer-team/

H-PAY creditors given 30 days to file claims

H-PAY creditors have been asked by National Bank of Cambodia-appointed liquidator, Reachs & Partners Co., Ltd., to submit information about their debt or claims within 30 days, warning that those who fail to file within the set period would be excluded from benefiting from any ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/h-pay-creditors-given-30-days-to-file-claims

Mekong River water quality remains ‘good’ in early 2026

Monthly assessments were conducted at 11 monitoring stations in collaboration with provincial and municipal environment departments along the Mekong, covering Stung Treng, Kratie, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Phnom Penh and Prey Veng. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/mekong-river-water-quality-remains-good-in-early-2026/

Cambodia, JICA strengthen partnership for sustainable, inclusive development

Cambodia and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation and partnership in support of sustainable and inclusive development, with Cambodia also requesting continued support in two priority sectors. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-jica-strengthen-partnership-for-sustainable-inclusive-development/

Press release on outcomes of the first meeting of the 2+2 strategic dialogue between the ministers of foreign affairs and ministers of national defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the People's Republic of China, 22 April 2026, Phnom Penh

On 22 April 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on outcomes of the first meeting of the 2+2 strategic dialogue between the ministers of foreign affairs and ministers of national defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the People’s ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Press release on the results of the plenary meeting of the Council of Ministers

On 23 April 2026, Council of Ministers issued a press release on the results of the plenary meeting of the Council of Ministers.Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers held a plenary meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office, discussing, passing and ...

Council of Ministers

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Press release on Cambodia, Japan sign exchange of notes and related documents on extension of Japanese yen loan for flood protection and drainage improvement project

On 23 April 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia, Japan sign exchange of notes and related documents on extension of Japanese yen loan for flood protection and drainage improvement project.His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Cambodia drafts New Military Service Law targeting youth aged 18–25

A new draft law on military service that mandates conscription for all male citizens aged 18 to 25 has been drafted, comprising eight chapters and 20 articles, replacing the outdated 2006 framework to better address modern security needs and strengthen national defence. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-drafts-new-military-service-law-targeting-youth-aged-1825

Press statement on imposing sanctions on online scam centers in Southeast Asia

On 23 April 2026, U.S Department of State issued a press statement on imposing sanctions on online scam centers in Southeast Asia.In response, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today imposed sanctions on Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 ...

U.S. Department of State

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Dodgy landlords fined over one billion riel for unregistered guests

Authorities have imposed almost half a million dollars on property owners who failed to register tenants or let property to individuals without valid residency documents. Violations of Sub-Decree 03 on security and safety management in shared residential areas are being strictly enforced, explained Touch Sokhak, ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/dodgy-landlords-fined-over-one-billion-riel-for-unregistered-guests/

Battambang mango factory temporarily shuttered after fish deaths in nearby stream

The Ministry of Environment has suspended the operations of Baising Seng mango processing factory in Battambang province. Officials discovered that the plant was discharging untreated liquid waste, causing water pollution, fish deaths and other environmental damage in O’Treng stream. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/battambang-mango-factory-temporarily-shuttered-after-fish-deaths-in-nearby-stream/

Manet informs China’s Wang, Dong, of Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful resolution of border issues

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun yesterday, April 22. During the meeting, he described the situation on the Cambodia-Thailand border and reaffirmed Cambodia’s position to adhere to the principles of peace. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-informs-chinas-wang-dong-of-cambodias-commitment-to-peaceful-resolution-of-border-issues/

Phnom Penh deputy police chief, immigration official face court over alleged scam bribes

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) said it will send two senior officials to court on Wednesday over alleged bribery tied to online scam networks and money laundering. ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/phnom-penh-deputy-police-chief-immigration-official-face-court-over-alleged-scam-bribes/

China ministers visit Cambodia, deepen ties, expand security talks

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun are set to hold further meetings with Cambodian leaders on Thursday, following a “2+2” strategic dialogue that brings together foreign and defense chiefs to deepen political and security ties. ...

Coby Hobbs and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/china-ministers-visit-cambodia-deepen-ties-expand-security-talks/

Announcement on earthquake and tsunami warning in Japan

On 20 April 2026, Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued an announcement on earthquake and tsunami warning in Japan.The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training would like to inform the public, especially all interns and skilled workers currently residing and working in Japan, that ...

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training

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Press release​ on the formal protest of the Royal Government of Cambodia against activities conducted by Thai Armed Forces

On 19 April 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release​ on the formal protest of the Royal Government of Cambodia against activities conducted by Thai Armed Forces.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia has ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Press release on citizens who have been affected by the Thai military's encirclement of land along the Cambodian-Thai border

On 8 April 2026, Banteay Meanchey Provincial Administration issued a press release on citizens who have been affected by the Thai military’s encirclement of land along the Cambodian-Thai border.The Banteay Meanchey provincial administration would like to inform the public, citizens who have been affected by ...

Banteay Meanchey Provincial Administration

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Press release on photo exhibition celebrating 65 years of Cambodia-Cuba diplomatic relations

On 21 April 2026, Ministry of Information issued a press release on photo exhibition celebrating 65 years of Cambodia-Cuba diplomatic relations.April 21, 2026-The General Department of Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) of the Ministry of Information, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba ...

Ministry of Information

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Cambodia and China to hold first “2+2” dialogue in Phnom Penh

On April 21, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) announced in a statement that Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Defence Minister Tea Seiha will meet with their Chinese counterparts, Wang Yi and Dong Jun, to co-chair the inaugural “2+2” Strategic Dialogue. ...

Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-china-to-hold-first-22-dialogue-in-phnom-penh

CHRC pushes back against ‘Scambodia’ label, citing human rights, national dignity concerns

The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has formally called on The Wall Street Journal to review and correct what it described as a derogatory and harmful headline that labelled the country “Scambodia”, warning that such language risks undermining the dignity and rights of the Cambodian ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/chrc-pushes-back-against-scambodia-label-citing-human-rights-national-dignity-concerns/

51 years on: From Khmer Rouge atrocities to justice, and reflections of commemorations

April 17 marks the 51st anniversary of the rise to power of the Khmer Rouge regime, a date widely regarded as one of the darkest turning points in Cambodia’s modern history. ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/51-years-on-from-khmer-rouge-atrocities-to-justice-and-reflections-of-commemorations/

KOICA, labour ministry announce new workforce development agreement

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training have signed a Record of Discussions on the “Skilled Workforce Development to Meet Industry Demands in Cambodia”. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-labour-ministry-announce-new-workforce-development-agreement/

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