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Hunt continues for spoilt driver who killed six

Provincial police in Battambang are continuing their search for the driver of a luxury car reportedly involved in a deadly traffic accident that left six people dead — including an unborn child — and one seriously injured, after fleeing the scene immediately following the crash. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hunt-continues-for-spoilt-driver-who-killed-six

20 foreigners detained in overnight raid on Phnom Penh scam centre

A joint force operation conducted overnight in the capital’s Sen Sok district led to the arrest of 20 foreign suspects, including two women, in connection with an alleged online scam operation, said the Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Online Scams (CCOS). ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/20-foreigners-detained-in-overnight-raid-on-phnom-penh-scam-centre

Despite high-profile accident, March road toll falls dramatically

A total of 107 people were killed and 257 others injured — some of them seriously — in the 184 road traffic accidents that were recorded across Cambodia in March, according to a report from the Ministry of Interior. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/despite-high-profile-accident-march-road-toll-falls-dramatically

RCAF chief reaffirms commitment to peace, praises AOT

Vong Pisen, commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, has reaffirmed Cambodia’s firm commitment to resolving the Cambodia–Thailand border issue through peaceful means, in accordance with international law. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rcaf-chief-reaffirms-commitment-to-peace-praises-aot

Lawmakers, senators laud anti-scam efforts as bill approaches Senate

During the nine-month period from July 2025 to March 2026, Cambodian authorities report breaking up 250 cases of technology-based fraud. Approximately 750 suspects were sent to court to face charges in 80 cases. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/lawmakers-senators-laud-anti-scam-efforts-as-bill-approaches-senate

AIIB commits to continued support for development projects

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has encouraged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to continue strengthening its engagement and coordination with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to help accelerate the implementation of practical cooperation projects and maximise benefits for the Cambodian people. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/aiib-commits-to-continued-support-for-development-projects

Angkor ticket sales down one-third in Q1 as conflicts hit tourism

Global economic fragility, rising fuel prices, armed conflict in the Middle East and tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border have all been cited as contributing to a sharp decline in ticket sales to the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first quarter of 2026. The number of ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-ticket-sales-down-one-third-in-q1-as-conflicts-hit-tourism

Phnom Penh Autonomous Port saw profit climb 50% in 2025

The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reported notable performance last year. With net profits of nearly $20 million, the port earned almost half as much again as in 2024. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-autonomous-port-saw-profit-climb-50-in-2025

Jolie tipped to restore historic Battambang theatres

Angelina Jolie inspected the Golden Temple Theatre and Battambang Cinema in Battambang town on April 2, in a visit local authorities described as an important step towards preserving the province’s cultural heritage. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jolie-tipped-to-restore-historic-battambang-theatres

ASEAN backs Cambodian proposals to advance regional sports development

ASEAN members have expressed strong support for Cambodia’s key principles aimed at promoting both traditional and contemporary sports across the region, with a focus on achieving higher standards and fostering peace. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/sport/asean-backs-cambodian-proposals-to-advance-regional-sports-development

ICCI pledges to promote South Korean investment, tourism to Cambodia

Joo-Bong Park, president of the Incheon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has pledged to actively promote and connect South Korean investors and tourists to Cambodia. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/icci-pledges-to-promote-south-korean-investment-tourism-to-cambpdia

Ministries move to ban inappropriate sexual content exploiting women online

Authorities have raised grave concerns about sexually suggestive and degrading online content targeting women for online views, likes and shares and commercial gain purposes, warning of its impact on cultural values, social ethics and disrespecting women’s value and dignity as three ministries issue six guidelines ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/ministries-move-to-ban-inappropriate-sexual-content-exploiting-women-online

Japanese support sought for capital water treatment plants

Cambodia has requested that the Government of Japan continue supporting the construction of wastewater treatment plants in Phnom Penh to help improve the quality of wastewater before it is discharged into natural water sources, especially rivers. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japanese-support-sought-for-capital-water-treatment-plants-

Information, tourism ministries team up to share ‘positive stories, fight disinformation’

The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Information have joined forces to promote Cambodia’s tourism industry by showcasing authentic information about Cambodia and eliminating fake news that discourages tourists from visiting the “Kingdom of Wonder”. ...

Thenh Rithy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-tourism-ministries-team-up-to-share-positive-stories-fight-disinformation-

Cambodia, CICA commit to Asia-wide tourism cooperation

The leader of an inter-governmental forum which encompasses almost all of Asia has pledged to promote the Kingdom’s tourism potential. Minister of Tourism Hout Hak met with Kairat Sarybay, secretary-general of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), in Phnom Penh on ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-cica-commit-to-asia-wide-tourism-cooperation-

‘No signs’ of jet fuel shortage as airlines raise prices

The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) maintains that despite half of the airlines operating in the Kingdom raising their prices, Cambodia is showing no signs of experiencing jet fuel shortages. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/-no-signs-of-jet-fuel-shortage-as-airlines-raise-prices

Koh Kong customs official accused of million-dollar corruption, online scam connections

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has arrested the deputy chief of the Koh Kong Provincial Branch of Customs and Excise, alleging widespread corruption, ranging from extorting money from trucks on the road and taking bribes from online scam operations, to bribing journalists to suppress stories. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-customs-official-accused-of-million-dollar-corruption-online-scam-connections

Ministry defends legal process in journalists’ treason case, pledges support for ethical reporters

The Ministry of Information has defended the judicial handling of a high-profile case involving two journalists who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms on treason charges, while reiterating its readiness to provide legal support to reporters who adhere to professional standards and ethics. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-defends-legal-process-in-journalists-treason-case-pledges-support-for-ethical-reporters

Ministry calls for stricter waste management, improved education to protect public health

The Ministry of Environment has encouraging citizens in towns, and communities within protected areas — as well as all other stakeholders — to enhance waste management cooperation. The ministry noted that establishing purpose-built waste disposal sites not only protects the environment and human health but ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-calls-for-stricter-waste-management-improved-education-to-protect-public-health

Cambodian returnees rebut NGO claims of job scarcity, citing surging domestic employment

Former Cambodian migrant workers returning from Thailand have dismissed reports by certain non-governmental organisations regarding a lack of domestic employment, stating that the local labour market offers robust opportunities and competitive benefits. ...

K. Rithy Reak
https://akp.gov.kh/post/detail/366045

Cambodian forces deny Thai claims of border provocations in Pursat

Cambodian authorities have rejected recent claims made by Thai media alleging provocations by Cambodian troops along the Trat border, calling the reports inaccurate and misleading. ...

Khmer Times
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501869047/cambodian-forces-deny-thai-claims-of-border-provocations-in-pursat/

NBC issues public warning over illegal Paipay scam app

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has called on the public to remain vigilant against online scams involving the PAI or Paipay application, stressing that the app is not licensed to operate in Cambodia.   ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/nbc-issues-public-warning-over-illegal-paipay-scam-app

Returning migrant workers battle debt and limited opportunities, says report that officials deny

Surveys show mounting hardship among returning migrant workers, with only about 7,000 hired by factories while some have been forced to accept low-skill jobs returnees, despite official claims that 650,000 migrants have secured jobs. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/returning-migrant-workers-battle-debt-and-limited-opportunities-says-report-that-officials-deny

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