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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

Two Prey Veng monks arrested for child pornography offences

Two monks in Prey Veng province have been arrested and charged over their alleged involvement in producing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) involving minors under the age of 15, with the number of survivors currently unknown.  ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/two-prey-veng-monks-arrested-for-child-pornography-offences

Border conflict continues to impact Preah Vihear businesses, with $1.6M tourism revenue lost annually

Families living near Preah Vihear temple are struggling to survive, with many residents still unable to return home since the border fighting started, with a reported 345 businesses forced to close due to being destroyed or a loss in income as the 109,000 tourists who ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/border-conflict-continues-to-impact-preah-vihear-businesses-with-16m-tourism-revenue-lost-annually

ADHOC report flags rising freedom restrictions in 2025, official says inaccurate

Fundamental freedoms in Cambodia faced increasing restrictions in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a new report by the Cambodia Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC). ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/adhoc-report-flags-rising-freedom-restrictions-in-2025-official-says-inaccurate

Phnom Penh continues online scam raids despite missed deadline

As Cambodia races towards the end of April deadline to “eliminate” online scam networks nationwide and passes the March 30 target for the capital, the Governor of Phnom Penh has said it will take between one and two months to clear the city of scam ...

Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/-continues-online-scam-raids-despite-missed-deadline

Final 30-day deadline issued for Prince Bank withdrawals

Prince Bank customers have been given a final 30-day deadline by liquidator Morison Kak MKA to claim and withdraw their funds or risk having unclaimed deposits processed under legal procedures. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/final-30-day-deadline-issued-for-prince-bank-withdrawals

French president confirms visit to Cambodia in november

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed he will visit Cambodia in November when Phnom Penh hosts the Francophonie Summit from November 14 to 16, 2026. ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/french-president-confirms-visit-to-cambodia-in-november

Cambodia accepts amnesty report linking licensed casinos to abuse

Cambodian authorities have acknowledged findings by Amnesty International linking at least 12 licensed casinos to human rights abuses, saying the government will use the report to expand its ongoing crackdown on online scam operations. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-accepts-amnesty-report-linking-licensed-casinos-to-abuse

Online journalist Hem Vanna released on bail after two months in detention

Online journalist Hem Vanna has been released on bail after spending nearly two months in detention following his reporting on a suspected scam-compound operation in Poipet city. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/online-journalist-hem-vanna-released-on-bail-after-two-months-in-detention

Cambodia and US seal $36M health partnership

Cambodia has secured over $30 million from the United States under a five-year agreement to strengthen its health sector, as well as advance shared global health goals, including joint fight against infectious diseases. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-us-seal-36m-health-partnership

Homebuyers still waiting as Leng Navatra project stalls despite 2026 completion pledge

Homebuyers in tycoon Leng Navatra’s stalled developments remain waiting for construction to resume despite government assurances of completion in 2026, with some receiving uneven compensation or unfinished homes.   ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/homebuyers-still-waiting-as-leng-navatra-project-stalls-despite-2026-completion-pledge

NBC talks with H-Pay representatives, leaves huione users in limbo

Over 200 Huione and H-Pay customers gathered for the second time in front of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) headquarters in Sen Sok, demanding intervention over their frozen funds. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/nbc-talks-with-h-pay-representatives-leaves-huione-users-in-limbo

Two Prey Veng monks arrested for child pornography offences

Two monks in Prey Veng province have been arrested and charged over their alleged involvement in producing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) involving minors under the age of 15, with the number of survivors currently unknown. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/two-prey-veng-monks-arrested-for-child-pornography-offences

PM calls for justice for family killed during Battambang hit-and-run

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered the Minister of Justice and National Police chief to ensure the driver of a Mercedes car that smashed into a motorbike in Battambang province, killing five family members, including a pregnant woman, and seriously injuring another is brought to ...

Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-calls-for-justice-for-family-killed-during-battambang-hit-and-run

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

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

Cambodia green lights 467 projects to reboot Sihanoukville

In the last two years, the government has approved special incentives for 467 projects worth more than $8.18 billion in Sihanoukville to revive the city’s unfinished buildings, according to the Chairman of the Investment Promotion Working Group, with 18 additional projects currently underway.   ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-greenlights-467-projects-to-reboot-sihanoukville

Prince bank customers receive full refunds as withdrawals begin

Prince Bank customers began withdrawing 100 percent of their refunds on Monday following the legal process of converting the bank’s assets into cash. ...

Prak Chan Thul and Iea Sonita
https://kiripost.com/stories/prince-bank-customers-receive-full-refunds-as-withdrawals-begin

Man, 24, accused of aggravated rape and distributing child sexual abuse material

A 24-year-old Cambodian man has been charged with aggravated rape and the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) linked to at least 21 victims aged five to 16 in Siem Reap province, with investigations ongoing to close the net on a suspected ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/man-24-accused-of-aggravated-rape-and-distributing-child-sexual-abuse-material

Helpline records 1,520+ reports for support related to online child sexploitation

The scale of online exploitation in Cambodia has been highlighted with the Country Director of the AusCam Freedom Project, Ngorn Sokleap, stating that since it launched its helpline in 2020, the organisation has received 1,527 calls and messages, with more than 200 life-saving crisis interventions ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/helpline-records-1520-reports-for-support-related-to-online-child-sexploitation

Hun Manet welcomes South Korea’s cooperation in fight against online scams

Prime Minister Hun Manet has welcomed remarks by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, highlighting what he described as close and effective cooperation between the two governments in combating transnational crimes, particularly online scams. ...

Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/hun-manet-welcomes-south-koreas-cooperation-in-fight-against-online-scams

Cambodia vows to eliminate online scams by April 2026

Cambodia has vowed to eliminate online scams by April this year, warning that provinces failing to eradicate them could face legal action, with an analyst stressing that strong political will to dismantle the masterminds behind the operations is crucial to ending the issue in the ...

Mao Sreypich and Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-vows-to-eliminate-online-scams-by-april-2026

Trump claims Thailand is "Starting to shape up" the border conflict with Cambodia

US President Donald Trump said he has solved eight wars, adding that he is in talks with both nations, which are “going okay”, adding that Thailand has “started up again”. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/trump-claims-thailand-is-starting-to-shape-up-the-border-conflict-with-cambodia

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