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Cambodia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has requested that his ASEAN counterparts support the return of more than 20,000 Cambodian civilians who are unable to return to their homes due to the Thai military’s occupation of Cambodian territory.   ...

Japan and Cambodia have formally signed an agreement that will see the Japanese government supply advanced communications equipment and patrol boats to the army and navy of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF). ...

Cambodia saw a 4.5 percent year-on-year increase in tax revenue totalling 6.3 trillion riel ($1.55 billion) in the first half of 2026, which represents about 51.6 of the target set by the Law on Financial Management for the 2026 fiscal year, according to Kun Nhem, ...

Seven provinces have been hit by drought caused by El Niño, impacting 108,664 hectares of rice fields. While officials say the damage to crops is minor, farmers are being urged to conserve water as the extreme weather is forecast to continue. ...

Cambodian authorities stopped 198 women from potentially falling victim to fake job and marriage scams during the first six months of 2026, but rights groups warn that poverty, unemployment and debt will continue to push citizens into risky overseas journeys unless the root causes are ...

On 21 July 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcome of the Meeting between ASEAN Foreign Ministers and Representatives of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights and the Meeting of the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Commission.On ...

On 21 July 2026, Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on the retail prices of fuel at stations for implementation from 21 July 2026.The notice stated that the retail price of regular gasoline (Gasoline 92) is 4,300 riel/liter and diesel (Gasoil 10ppm) is 4,950 riel/liter, ...

Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers Vongsey Vissoth has called on residents of Kampong Thom province to build sustainable livelihoods through their own skills and hard work rather than relying on external assistance, saying long-term prosperity can only be achieved ...

Japan has urged Cambodia and Thailand to resume dialogue to peacefully resolve their border dispute while pledging to continue humanitarian assistance for the civilians displaced by the conflict, saying negotiations remain the only sustainable path to allowing thousands of affected people to return home. ...

The foreign ministry has rejected Thailand’s claim that its decision to pursue compulsory conciliation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has derailed negotiations over the two countries’ land boundary, insisting the maritime and land disputes are governed by separate legal ...

Nearly 20,000 hectares of rice fields in Pursat province has been struck by drought conditions due to a mid-season dry spell, as El Niño continues to bring unusually hot weather and below-average rainfall across much of Cambodia, with conditions expected to persist until August 10.​ ...

On 19 July 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in response to media questions on the appointment of the Chairperson of the Cambodia-Thailand Maritime Dispute Conciliation Commission under ...

On 17 July 2026, Phnom Penh Municipal Administration issued an announcement on the provision of real estate lease contract certificates and residential rental certificates at the one-stop mechanism of the Sangkat Administration in Phnom Penh.Please to inform the citizens of Phnom Penh that to contribute ...

On 13 July 2026, Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastre of Battambang Province issued an announcement on the public release of the documents of the assessment of Svay Chrum village, Prek Ta Preng village and Prek Kroch village, Prek Narin commune, Ek ...

On 9 July 2026, Battambang provincial administration issued an announcement on the distribution of real estate ownership certificates and the invalidation of land use rights or real estate ownership rights certificates for Angkrung and Chon Try villages, Chrey commune, Maung Russey district, Battambang province.Please be ...

On 16 July 2026, Cambodian Authorities Managing Mine Action and Mine-related Injuries (the Mine Action Authority) issued an announcement on strengthening measures to prevent and control hazards caused by explosive ordnance (mines, cluster munitions and explosive remnants of war) during and after floods.Please be advised ...

On 13 July 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia and Japan signing an exchange of letters on the provision of a concessionary yen loan for the development project of the new container terminal at the Preah Sihanouk ...

On 14 July 2026, Council for the Development of Cambodia issued a press release on 276 investment projects with a total investment capital of US$4.7 billion registered in Cambodia.In the first half of 2026, 276 investment projects were registered by the Council for the Development ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has invited entrepreneurs and the wider public to help shape a new package of government measures to support Cambodia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), saying their feedback will play a key role in addressing business challenges and strengthening domestic production.   ...

The continued closure of the Cambodia-Thailand land border has damaged Cambodia’s attractiveness to Japanese manufacturers seeking to diversify production out of Thailand, although the Kingdom retains strong long-term investment potential, noted outgoing Japanese ambassador Ueno Atsushi. ...

The Ministry of Environment is preparing to introduce the cultivation of giant king grass (Napier grass) into protected area communities in Pursat province. The ministry has encouraged public participation in the initiative, claiming it will generate household income, while also strengthening environmental conservation.   ...

Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak has defended legally authorised sand dredging as essential to Cambodia’s navigation, energy security and infrastructure development, while acknowledging public concern over its potential impact on riverbanks, fisheries and communities. ...

More than 60 families from the indigenous Chong and Por communities in Pursat province’s Phnom Kravanh district have requested that several hectares of sacred forest and burial grounds be registered as collective community land. ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced today, July 19, that Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to grant four independent conciliators additional time to select a chairperson for the Conciliation Commission under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). ...