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Vietnamese online scammers busted in Sihanoukville

The Preah Sihanouk Provincial Police Commissioner have reiterated their firm commitment to suppressing all crimes and maintaining security for tourists in the coastal province, particularly regarding online fraud. Last week, authorities detained over 40 Vietnamese nationals for cybercrime. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vietnamese-online-scammers-busted-in-sihanoukville

Interior ministry official: Thai attempts to involve Interpol over leaked call reflects fear of ICJ

In response to a Thai move to take legal action against Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen over a leaked audio message, Touch Sokhak, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has shared his belief that Thailand’s threats to involve Interpol were politically motivated, not criminal. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-ministry-official-thai-attempts-to-involve-interpol-over-leaked-call-reflects-fear-of-icj

Manet orders renewed focus on online scam crackdown

The Cambodian government has issued yet another executive order for authorities to crack down on online scam operations, with the goal of making existing mechanisms more effective. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-orders-renewed-focus-on-online-scam-crackdown

Customs clarify: Non-prohibited imports allowed via open checkpoints

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia has reiterated that businesses may continue to import non-prohibited goods into Cambodia as usual, provided they comply with the formalities and procedures outlined in existing regulations. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/customs-clarify-non-prohibited-imports-allowed-via-open-checkpoints

Lawmakers clear path to strip citizenship

Lawmakers unanimously approved a constitutional change Friday paving the way for Cambodians accused of foreign collusion to be stripped of their citizenship, a move critics say could be used to silence dissent. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/lawmakers-clear-path-to-strip-citizenship/

Civic space monitor flags judicial crackdowns, rising threats to dissent in Cambodia

Cambodia’s courts remain politicized and opaque, reinforcing impunity for those who target activists and government critics, rights group CIVICUS said Wednesday. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/civic-space-monitor-flags-judicial-crackdowns-rising-threats-to-dissent-in-cambodia/

CCC set to ink MoU with Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association

Bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam is expected to show even greater positivity, as the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ccc-set-to-ink-mou-with-vietnam-cambodia-business-association

Cambodia considers beefing up defence spending, compulsory military service from 2026

The government is examining an increase to the Kingdom’s defence budget to modernise the military and also intends to implement mandatory military service, starting from next year, with the length of service extended from 18 to 24 months. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-considers-beefing-up-defence-spending-compulsory-military-service-from-2026

Defence minister demands public apology for assault on Cambodian soldier at Ta Mone Thom

Cambodia’s Minister of National Defence has demanded that a former Thai patrol soldier, along with Thai authorities, issue a public apology for the unprovoked assault on a Cambodian soldier that took place at Ta Mone Thom temple on July 13. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-minister-demands-public-apology-for-assault-on-cambodian-soldier-at-ta-mone-thom

Forest protection activist summoned by court as ‘witness’, not suspect

Tan Kimsour, a well-known forest protection activist, has been summoned by the Kratie Provincial Court’s prosecutor office to provide clarification in a case involving the transportation of forest products without a permit. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/forest-protection-activist-summoned-by-court-as-witness-not-suspect

Families petition for closure of Preah Sihanouk hide processing plant

Nearly 100 families in Preah Sihanouk province’s Teuk La’ak commune, in Prey Nop district , have called for the closure of Kubon (CAMBODIA) Technology Co., LTD., a company that processes cattle hides, if it does not cease polluting local waterways. The pollution has negatively impacted ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/families-petition-for-closure-of-preah-sihanouk-hide-processing-plant

GDCE tax revenue in H1 nearly 60% of “Fiscal Year 2025” target

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) has reported notable progress in tax and duty collection for the first half of 2025, reaching nearly $1.5 billion, an increase of one-fifth compared to the same period in 2024. This accounts for nearly 60% ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/gdce-tax-revenue-in-h1-nearly-60-of-fiscal-year-2025-target

Cambodia urges investors to remain calm, trust government, as US tariff negotiations ongoing

A senior Cambodian government official has called on all investors to remain patient and allow working groups to continue reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States. His call followed the lowering of proposed US tariffs on Cambodian imports from 49% to 36%. The latest tariffs, ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-urges-investors-to-remain-calm-trust-government-as-us-tariff-negotiations-ongoing

Cambodians can now make KHQR payments in Japan

Cambodia and Japan have launched Phase 1 of a cross-border QR code payment agreement, allowing Cambodian users to enjoy a new payment experience abroad. Through this initiative, Cambodians can now use KHQR via banking or mobile payment apps to scan and pay for goods and ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodians-can-now-make-khqr-payments-in-japan

Nine years on, activists mark Kem Ley’s murder, demand justice

More than 100 unionists, youth activists and opposition members gathered at a Phnom Penh gas station on Thursday where political analyst and rights activist Kem Ley was shot dead nine years ago while drinking his morning coffee. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/nine-years-on-activists-mark-kem-leys-murder-demand-justice/

Bona calls on Thais to address internal issues before worrying about Cambodia

Cambodian government spokesperson Pen Bona has called on the Thai government to urgently address what he called the “disgusting scandals within its own house” and stop dragging Cambodia into their issues. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bona-calls-on-thais-to-address-internal-issues-before-worrying-about-cambodia-

Dolphin guards request more equipment as illegal fishing persists

Patrol teams and community fisheries officers stationed in Irrawaddy dolphin conservation areas have requested additional equipment from the Ministry of Agriculture. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/dolphin-guards-request-more-equipment-as-illegal-fishing-persists

Protecting Cambodia’s future: The need for social media regulation to safeguard youth

The rapid rise of digital technology has brought about countless benefits, but also new challenges, particularly in safeguarding the nation’s youth. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/protecting-cambodia-s-future-the-need-for-social-media-regulation-to-safeguard-youth

Suspect who used AI-generated fake news to solicit funds arrested

A Siem Reap man, who allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake news and solicit charitable donations through multiple Facebook accounts, has been arrested. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/suspect-who-used-ai-generated-fake-news-to-solicit-funds-arrested

Ministry prosecutes 30 polluters in first half of year

The ministry of Environment has shared that in the first half of the year, it pursued legal action against 30 polluters. In the same period, 50 separate facilities have signed agreements to install automated monitoring systems that will help prevent environmental contamination. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-prosecutes-30-polluters-in-first-half-of-year

ECCC, UYFC commit to expanding genocide education

Following the conclusion of the trials of former Khmer Rouge leaders, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) is continuing its mission by sharing knowledge, legal experiences and historical truths about the Democratic Kampuchea regime. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eccc-uyfc-commit-to-expanding-genocide-education

Thai authorities raid Cambodian Senator Kok An’s Thai home and properties

Thai authorities on Tuesday coordinated raids on 19 properties in and around Bangkok linked to Cambodian tycoon and senator Kok An, in a rare crackdown on actors with alleged ties to the cyberscam industry and the latest sign of deteriorating ties between the two countries. ...

Visal Visnu
https://cambojanews.com/thai-authorities-raid-cambodian-senator-kok-ans-thai-home-and-properties/

Health ministry warn of rise in dengue cases during rainy season

The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to the public and urged stronger preventive action in response to the rising trend of dengue fever cases during the 2025 rainy season. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-ministry-warn-of-rise-in-dengue-cases-during-rainy-season

Battambang limestone mountains on shortlist as natural heritage sites

Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Battambang provincial authorities, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and development partners are currently assessing the possibility of beginning the process of listing two limestone mountain areas — Phnom Sampov and Phnom Banan — in Battambang as natural heritage sites. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/battambang-limestone-mountains-on-shortlist-as-natural-heritage-sites

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