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Sihanoukville is struggling to regain momentum. Once driven by Chinese investment, Cambodia’s coastal hub now faces a stalled construction sector, hit by weak capital inflows and uncertainty linked in part to an ongoing crackdown on online scam operations. ...

At least 17 people died in traffic accidents during the three days of the traditional Khmer New Year festival, from April 14 to 16. ...

Cambodia has formally protested continued activities by Thai armed forces that violate its sovereignty and territorial integrity along multiple sections of the shared border, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. ...

On 9 April 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcome of the working visit of Samdech Thipadei, the Prime Minister to the Republic of France.At the invitation of His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of ...

On 10  April 2026, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology issued a notice on the status of Typhoon 4, Sinlaku.After monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting the weather conditions, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology would like to inform the public that the low pressure in ...

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.  ...

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 ...

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). ...

After two days of hearings on opposition leader Kem Sokha’s appeal of his treason conviction, his lawyer said on Thursday that a Phnom Penh court would issue a verdict at a later date, without specifying when. The Phnom Penh Appeal Court resumed Sokha’s appeal on ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

The Phnom Penh Appeal Court resumed opposition leader Kem Sokha’s appeal on Wednesday, his lawyer said, more than 18 months after the last hearing for the politician convicted of treason.   ...

On 8 April 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement on memorandum of understanding on the overlapping maritime claims of the continental shelf.In response to inquiries from various media outlets regarding Thailand’s consideration of withdrawing from the Memorandum of Understanding on ...

On 8 April 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on diplomatic briefing on the enactment of the Cambodian law on combatting online scams.The ministry hosted a briefing for members of the diplomatic corps and international organizations on Cambodian Law ...

I remember it clearly. Two years ago, fresh out of high school, I tried applying for exchange programs and scholarships abroad for the first time. I was excited, nervous, and hopeful. Spoiler alert, I didn’t even get to submit a single application. Not because I ...

When I first joined the Ideathon, I never imagined that it would lead to a study visit to Singapore. Winning the Ideathon and gaining the opportunity were both an honor and a turning point for our team. We began with Refair, an idea for a ...

We saw the competition announcement of the AI for Gender Inclusion Ideathon by Open Development Cambodia (ODC) and GIZ Cambodia just two days before the deadline. I was not sure if we could apply for it on time, but then we decided to just try, ...

On 1 April 2026, Phnom Penh Municipal Administration issued an announcement on the organization of the “Nokor Sangkrant” event in Phnom Penh for 6 days from April 14 to April 19, 2026.The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration will organize the “Nokor Sangkrant” to join in celebrating ...

On 7 April 2026, the State Secretariat of Border Affairs issued a press release on the joint border commission.The State Secretariat of Border Affairs has the honor to inform all compatriots and the national and international public that in the past, the Joint Border Commission-JBC ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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.   ...